Software as a core business strategy 2026
Allan Tan
September 29, 2025
In Southeast Asia’s hyper-accelerating digital economy — now valued at $263 billion and growing at 15% year-over-year — software is
In Southeast Asia’s hyper-accelerating digital economy — now valued at $263 billion and growing at 15% year-over-year — software is
AI-embedded business software is rapidly reshaping enterprise operations by automating routine tasks, enhancing decision-making, and personalizing customer experiences. By integrating
I recently commented that “I’d love to return to (software) coding”, and almost immediately the idea got shot down by
In 2026, Asia’s boardrooms are no longer just debating digital efficiency—they are redefining decision-making itself. The era of passive automation
IDC predicts that “By 2026, 20% of frustrated knowledge workers with no development experience will take charge of transforming how
Across Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) boardrooms, the initial excitement around generative AI has given way to a pressing demand:
As Asian enterprises accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has evolved from
The Philippines is at a critical juncture in its AI journey. While government mandates and investment flows signal a strong
A unified AI vision serves as the Guiding Principle for enterprise-wide AI adoption, ensuring that all departments work toward common
The accelerated march of artificial intelligence (AI)—comprising generative, agentic, and advanced automation—has shifted from an experimental frontier to foundational infrastructure
* Editor’s note: The following extends from an earlier discussion with Dr David Hardoon, global head of AI enablement at
As organisations embrace digital transformation in 2026, agentic AI is rapidly redefining the potential of enterprise automation. Unlike traditional robotic