Johan G van Vuuren

In today’s hyper‑connected world, security is not optional—it’s foundational. The recent announcement that Accenture is acquiring CyberCX marks a pivotal moment in strengthening cybersecurity across Asia‑Pacific—and directly supports #businesses and #infrastructure across Thailand. Why this matters—especially for Thai organizations: 1. Unparalleled scale and expertise — CyberCX brings around 1,400 cybersecurity professionals, backed by deep capabilities across consulting, managed security, offensive cyber operations, crisis management, identity and cloud security, threat intelligence, and network protection across Australia, New Zealand, London, and New York. 2. AI‑powered innovation — Its proprietary AI‑driven tools for detection & response, sovereign secure cloud, the CyberCX Academy for training, and #cyber‑intelligence platforms augment Accenture’s agentic AI, giving clients proactive defense and future‑ready resilience. 3. Amplified regional presence — This is Accenture’s largest cybersecurity acquisition to date, signaling a major uplift in its Asia‑Pacific capabilities, and helping elevate local market readiness amid rising threats. 4. Urgent market need — According to Accenture’s State of Cybersecurity Resilience 2025 report, 97% of Australian organizations—and possibly many in Thailand—are not sufficiently prepared for AI‑driven threats, with 80% lacking essential data and AI security practices. What this means for our Thai customers: 🔹 Enhanced #protection for critical infrastructure and supply chains, including energy, finance, telecommunications, government, and healthcare sectors. 🔹 Local #upskilling and readiness through access to CyberCX’s Academy and certifications, closing talent gaps in the Thai cybersecurity workforce. 🔹 Global-grade security, delivered regionally — Combining Accenture’s global scale and innovation with CyberCX’s trusted relationships and regional insights means Thai firms gain a strategic advantage in #defending against increasingly sophisticated threats. The bottom line: Accenture + CyberCX is more than a merger — it’s a #decisive response to a world where digital risk is constant and ever-evolving. For Thailand, this means a fortified cyber-defense ecosystem that enables businesses to operate with greater confidence, resilience, and trust in an AI-driven era. We’re ready to harness these expanded capabilities to protect what matters most and deliver even greater value to our clients. #AccentureThailand #CyberDefenseEcosystem #DecisiveResponse #CyberSecurityCapabilities #ProtectingCriticalInfrastructure https://lnkd.in/gShGWba5

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Responsible AI isn’t just a concept. It’s a continuous and collaborative effort to ensure everyone can innovate responsibly and confidently. In UNDP Global Centre, Singapore latest article, read more about how GovTech’s AI Guardian initiative embedded risk assessment, testing and governance across the AI lifecycle to help public agencies adopt AI in a responsible and scalable manner: https://lnkd.in/gXvjVe_A

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SMARTFREN expands across Indonesia 📶 As part of XLSMART, SMARTFREN is strengthening its reach, bringing reliable and innovative connectivity to more cities, from Bengkulu to NTT. Beyond coverage, SMARTFREN connects closer with customers through UNLIMITED packages, digital tools like mySF and SARAH, and community programs that celebrate togetherness. Bersama, Melaju Tanpa Batas.

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Digital transformation initiatives in APAC are being driven by agility, not just cost savings. Red Hat’s Prem Pavan, VP & GM for South East Asia and Korea, highlights the need for organisations to stay flexible and responsive in a fast-changing digital landscape. Get the article here: https://bit.ly/4n12oEu #RedHat #DigitalTransformation #APAC #Agility #OpenSource #Innovation

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🌏 AI knows no borders — and neither do we.   At the recent World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025 held in China Chongqing, NCS proudly showcased our AI Collaborative Co-Creation Platform at the Singapore Pavilion, demonstrating how we empower enterprises to build core capabilities in the intelligent era and reimagine their business models with AI.   In an interview with Bridging News, our Chief Corporate Development and Synergy Officer, Howie Lau How Sin 刘浩新, highlighted the strength of the Singapore-China partnership and how global collaboration fuels innovation. As Howie shared, AI is only impactful when ecosystems come together — discovering new partners, fresh ideas, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration.   At NCS, we believe that Internationalisation is key to helping organisations adopt AI and that can be done by designing systems that are flexible, locally relevant and adaptable. By forging strategic partnerships across regions, organisations can open doors to new markets, navigate complex ecosystems, and accelerate their transformation responsibly.   Together, we are building secure, inclusive, and borderless AI solutions that deliver real impact worldwide 🚀 Learn more about our services in China: https://lnkd.in/gTy2Y9pN   #NCS #WSIE2025 #Internationalisation #DigitalResilience #ArtificialIntelligence #AITransformation   (Video Source: Bridging News)

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