BDA
Data For Life 2016 aims to shed light on BDA potential
Indonesian big data analytics company Mediatrac said it will kick off a series of events called Data For Life 2016 from Aug 27-31 in Jakarta, following the success of a similar programme last year.
Y3 Technologies gets a Dragon as CEO
Singapore-headquartered supply chain management solutions company Y3 Technologies announced it has appointed Marc Dragon as chief executive officer.
Loket now ready for next stage: New verticals, new SEA markets
Having secured Series A funding round last month, Loket is eyeing the conferences, seminars, and expo market next year, and aims to expand into Malaysia and Singapore as well.
Mediatrac wants to create a big data wave in Indonesia
Jakarta-based BDA company Mediatrac wants to bring the big data wave to Indonesia with its inhouse technology – but in the proper manner, say senior executives.
Most people believe technology can lead to better living: Microsoft survey
7 in 10 people believe that technology will be a catalyst in improving the quality of life, according to a survey by Microsoft Corp, which also found Singapore as the most admired city in Asia Pacific.
Belgian BDA company NGDATA sets up APAC hub in Singapore
Belgium-based big data analytics company NGDATA has opened its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, a move that has a threefold purpose, according to its COO.
Open source integrator Talend to invest ‘big’ in APAC, says its CEO
Talend Inc is planning to invest big into Asia Pacific says its CEO Mike Tuchen, who believes its open source and integration combo will stand it in good stead.
Datasets for the rest of us, via Data.gov.sg
The IDA launched Data.gov.sg in June 2011 as a repository for publicly-available datasets, originally aimed at so-called ‘power users,’ but is now taking it a step further.
MDEC-sponsored AngelHack sees 370 participants
The AngelHack KL 2016 24-hours hackathon, held from June 4-5, saw 370 participants, up 25% from last year’s event, according to sponsor Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation.
How to ensure your BDA is driven by business needs, not technology
Big data analytics can deliver massive value, but too often companies let technology guide their efforts, write Nimal Manuel & Shilpa Aggarwal of McKinsey.
