By Denis Barinov, Head of Kaspersky Academy
24 March 2022
Medicine and privacy are concepts that have always gone hand in hand. Indeed, a commitment to medical confidentiality is even mentioned in the Hippocratic Oath, historically taken as an ethical code by physicians. But disclosure of health-related information may significantly affect a person’s private and personal life, so this kind of data is naturally something that one would prefer to control and, in some cases, keep secret.
Today however, privacy in medicine is no longer just a matter of doctors’ discretion or preservation of medical records. In recent years the healthcare sector has experienced some major changes: a survey from BDO confirms that 93% of healthcare organizations already have a digital transformation strategy, or are in the process of creating one, while the American Medical Association reports that in 2020, 79% of physicians use telehealth in their practices - compared to only 25% in 2018.
By Hanim Zulaikha Zulkifli
Alvin Poh is a multi-millionaire entrepreneur who, at the age of 33, sold his web design company for SGD 30 million. Today, through his coaching and consultancy firm, Super Scaling, he now actively guides entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Alvin released his book Super Scaling: Systemize, Break Free and Skyrocket Your Business to Millions in 2021. Malaysian Business sits down with Alvin to discuss entrepreneurial skills & strategies.
MB: Covid-19 has affected everyone, and SMEs are one of them. Could you please share the digital strategies for businesses and how to manage a hybrid workforce?
A: I believe the world has changed due to the pandemic, and technology or digitalisation is the driving force behind it.
Previously, when SMEs and larger companies looked at technology and digitalisation, it was always a cost-cutting, back-seat approach. Today, technology and digitalisation are front and centre in any company, including processing, strategies, and even the core of the business. Technology has become an integral aspect of the company, whether in banking, medicine, or other areas.
By Vincent Tang, Regional Vice President, Epicor Asia
In keeping with Malaysia's MyDIGITAL plan, the government has issued a cloud first policy that lays out principles for using cloud computing technology in ICT projects to improve public service delivery.
MyDIGITAL initiative reflects the Government’s aspiration to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation that is focused on digitalization, is a regional pioneer in digital economy, and that the country is set to embrace existing technological opportunities .
