Kuala Lumpur, 7 October 2021- The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic that caught the world off-guard in 2020 became the accelerator of rapid digital economy transformation on a global scale. With the forced-close of shutters, many businesses switched to online to ensure the continuity of their cash flow and business sustainability. The acceleration of business digitalisation and rapid growth across many sectors became extremely susceptible to online security breaches without proper digital security fortification. 

This is where Securemetric comes into the picture in enhancing digital security. Securemetric is a Malaysian digital security technology company that offers innovative solutions across Southeast Asia and beyond. The company currently plays a major role in providing digital security solutions across governments and enterprises in the SEA region, as it is their vision to helm the key role, especially in the region’s digital economy transformation. 

October 7, 2021, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: There’s a hive of activity buzzing by digital banks who believe financial wellness and digital money management tools are at the forefront of growing market share in the new Engagement Banking Era.  A recent Backbase commissioned study, conducted by Forrester Consulting found that 64% of Malaysian retail banking decision makers said their company is increasing spending on digital and engagement financial wellness initiatives – the highest figure in the APAC region; more than Singapore, Japan or Australia.

This comes following submissions for a digital banking license, which are now closed.  The central bank is now in the process of selecting the lucky five to be granted one in the first half of 2022. Malaysia’s retail banking sector is now preparing for the onslaught of competition by offering customers a host of new digital features. 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 7, 2021—Schlumberger and AVEVA announced an agreement to integrate edge, AI and cloud digital solutions to help operators optimize oil and gas production. The companies will work together to streamline how energy operators acquire, process and action field data for enhanced wellsite efficiency and performance. Initial focus of the collaboration includes linking edge systems to applications in the DELFI* cognitive E&P environment to better manage equipment health and optimize performance. 

“This partnership brings together our edge and cloud solutions with the AVEVA PI System™ to seamlessly liberate access to data accelerating insights and action,” said Rajeev Sonthalia, president, Digital & Integration, Schlumberger. “By integrating our domain expertise, secure edge technology and digital applications in the DELFI environment with AVEVA, we will enable customers to increase efficiency and transform their production operations.”