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Whitepaper: Accelerating SME AI Adoption Through Open Source in Malaysia’s Digital Future

Ecosystm, in collaboration with Red Hat and supported by the National AI Office Malaysia (NAIO), has released a new study exploring Malaysia’s ambition to become an artificial intelligence (AI) leader.

Cyber Trends & Critical Gaps

Cybersecurity cannot be just the CISO’s job; it’s an enterprise-wide priority. AI is changing the game, powering smarter defences while also driving new threats. Ecosystm research finds nearly 9 in 10 organisations are using AI to strengthen security and accelerate response.

Ground Realities: India Tech Pulse

India’s expanding public infrastructure and dynamic private sector are laying the groundwork for scalable growth. priority is to make this evolution inclusive, resilient, and future-ready. Ecosystm conversations with industry leaders in the country highlight a clear imperative: ambition must be matched by execution, and innovation must advance alongside inclusion.

eBook: Making AI Work: Strategy, Data, and the Power of Ecosystems

AI is reshaping business faster than ever, moving from hype to a boardroom must-have. Yet, many organisations struggle with strategy, data readiness, and scaling impact. Authored by Sash Mukherjee, this eBook in partnership with Snowflake, examines these challenges and provides a clear roadmap for leading with AI at scale.

Ground Realities: Australia Tech Pulse

Australia’s tech sector is growing fast – but skills, connectivity, and governance gaps remain hurdles. The good news? Ecosystm conversations with leaders show how these challenges are being tackled head-on, with responsible AI embedded and innovation aligned to sustainability goals.

Ground Realities: Singapore Tech Pulse

At Ecosystm, our discussions with policymakers and enterprise leaders show how the Singapore is shaping its digital future with real-world impact, regional relevance, and long-term resilience.

Fujitsu Oceania Executive Analyst & Advisor Day 2026: Highlights

Fujitsu’s 2026 Oceania Analyst & Advisor Day highlighted a broader shift in how the company is shaping its portfolio and operating model.

AI Inference Economics: Managing the Cost of Scale

Ecosystm Principal Advisor Darian Bird explores AI inference consumption, evolving pricing models, and the future of inference economics.

IBM Think on Tour: Singapore Highlights

Ecosystm analysts share their take on the announcements, demonstrations, and messaging from the IBM Think on Tour Singapore event.

IBM Think Leader Insights: Building the AI-First Enterprise

Large language models have shaped the first wave of enterprise AI, but they are not the optimal choice for every application. This report authored by Ecosystm Principal Advisor Darian Bird examines why small language models are becoming an important part of enterprise AI architectures.

Australia Google Cloud Summit 2026: Highlights From Sydney

The 2026 Google Cloud Summit and Analyst Connect in Sydney highlighted a shift in how competitive advantage is being framed in the cloud market. Here are the 5 key takeaways.

Report: Right-Sizing Enterprise AI: The Rise of Small Language Models

Large language models have shaped the first wave of enterprise AI, but they are not the optimal choice for every application. This report authored by Ecosystm Principal Advisor Darian Bird examines why small language models are becoming an important part of enterprise AI architectures.

Shifting Trends in Data Governance: Sovereignty & AI

Data governance has traditionally sat within policy, compliance, and risk functions. That separation is becoming harder to maintain. Governance is moving closer to how data platforms, AI systems, and infrastructure are designed and operated.

Building AI on Sensitive Data: Privacy-Preserving Approaches

How organisations can train and scale AI when data is sensitive, restricted, and cannot be freely shared or used.

Bridging the AI Gap: Why Data & IT Leadership Are Converging

Why AI is bringing data and IT teams closer together

Hybrid Cloud 2.0: Designing for Sovereign AI in New Zealand

Why Hybrid Cloud 2.0 is becoming the foundation for sovereign AI in New Zealand

Can AI Safety and National Security Coexist?

Darian Bird looks at whether AI safety commitments can coexist with the demands of national security.

AI & the Future of Tech Services: Challenges & Opportunities

IT budgets are rising again. Global technology spend is growing 7-9%, driven by data centres and the AI build-out. Yet the services business tells a very different story.

AI in Singapore: The Enterprise Reality

Singapore has made AI a national priority, with significant investment in adoption, skills, infrastructure, research, and governance.

AI in Malaysia: Connecting the Foundations

Five trends shaping Malaysia’s next phase of enterprise AI adoption.

AI in Hong Kong: The Enterprise Adoption Story

Explore five AI trends shaping enterprise priorities in Hong Kong, from governance and data to workforce readiness and adoption.

AI in Indonesia: Strengthening the Foundations for Enterprise Adoption

Indonesia is building the foundations for AI across a geographically complex and rapidly digitising economy. But enterprise adoption is moving at a different pace.

AI in Thailand: Enterprise Adoption & Readiness Enablers

AI in Thailand is being tied to broader economic and industrial priorities with the realisation that it is not just about standalone technology adoption.

India’s Digital Shift Being Tested Inside Enterprise Systems

How policy, AI, infrastructure, GCCs, and new ways of working are reshaping India’s enterprise systems.

Finding the Sweet Spot for AI Agents

Where agentic AI is delivering impact, what is slowing adoption, and how organisations can scale it with the right balance of autonomy, oversight, and risk.

Themes Defining New Zealand’s Next Wave of Enterprise Innovation

Enterprise innovation in New Zealand has to advance on several fronts – from purpose-driven technology and Māori data stewardship to sovereign AI, deep tech adoption, and human-AI collaboration.

Ensuring Trust and Control: CISO Playbook

AI does not improve security by default. For CISOs, adoption of AI is a given; the focus now shifts to accountability. As the executives responsible for enterprise risk, data protection, and security architecture, CISOs are uniquely positioned to govern how AI is deployed, monitored, and controlled.

2026 Tech Trends: What Business Leaders Need to Know

This guide outlines the leadership priorities shaping the year ahead and the practical shifts executives must make to align strategy, workforce, and operations in an AI-driven enterprise.

2026 Tech Trends: CIO Playbook

This guide highlights the trends and practical takeaways to help CIOs drive innovation and informed decisions in 2026.

New Zealand Tech Trends 2026

New Zealand’s history of AI experimentation has built strong foundations; but 2026 calls for scaling with purpose. Success will depend on aligning all stakeholders – from government bodies managing AI governance to startups sharpening commercial discipline – around a clear, unified vision.

Ecosystm Podcast Episode 37- Insights from Shayan Hazir (HSBC)

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Shayan Hazir, Chief Digital Officer, ASEAN at HSBC, and Sash Mukherjee, VP of Industry Insights at Ecosystm, as they explore the profound impact of Technology on the financial landscape. In this comprehensive discussion, Shayan sheds light on the shape of innovation in today’s tech-centric world and the challenges […]

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