HKCERT Unveils "Hong Kong Cyber Security Outlook 2025" Phishing Hits Five-year High Vulnerabilities in Supply Chain and AI Content Hijacking Emerge as Key Risks Over Half of Enterprises Fear Cyber Attacks on IoT Digital Signages Ir Alex Chan, General Manager of Digital Transformation Division, HKPC and HKCERT spokesperson, stated at the "Hong Kong Security Outlook 2025 cum IoT Security Study Report on Digital Signage" media briefing that hackers are shifting their focus to br

As Hong Kong positions itself as a leading innovation and technology hub in Asia, the IT landscape in 2026 is poised for transformative growth amid global advancements, evolving regulatory frameworks, and strategic investments. These trends, driven by accelerating AI adoption, heightened cybersecurity imperatives, and robust R&D spending, underscore the city's dual role in embracing worldwide innovations while addressing local compliance needs. For businesses across industrie

Global tech strategists Juniper Research recently released its Top 10 Emerging Tech Trends for 2026 ; revealing how frontier technologies such as post-quantum cryptography, neuromorphic computing, and physical AI are expected to shape enterprise strategy and investment over the coming year. Grounded in independent research and market evidence, the report cuts through industry hype to focus on technologies with credible paths to deployment and adoption. This year’s trends are

Asia Pacific is set to overtake North America as the largest consumer market in 2035, according to a new joint report by Bain & Company and NielsenIQ (NIQ) . Private consumption in the region is expected to grow at 7% CAGR to reach $36 trillion by the end of the next decade, as global private consumption nearly doubles from about $65 trillion in 2025 to $110–$120 trillion by 2035. This shift underscores the changes underway in how and where consumers across Asia Pacific spend

Analysts Explore Industry Trends at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 Gartner, Inc. , a business and technology insights company, today announced its list of top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2026. Analysts presented their findings during Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. Gartner analysts Tori Paulman and Gene Alvarez on stage at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo “Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation, and risk are expand

In today’s fast-evolving job landscape, success is no longer defined solely by academic qualifications. Increasingly, it depends on how well individuals align their values, interests, personality and skills with careers that offer both purpose and potential. Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) introduces CareerSense , an AI-powered career guidance application designed to transform how students plan, prepare, and pursue their careers. This initiative reinforces SIM's comm

Largest-ever showcase highlighting Hong Kong’s prowess in Innovation for International Collaboration Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 , one of the world's largest technology and innovation event, will take place from 6 to 9 January 2026 in Las Vegas. Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) , together with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) , supported by the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) , will lead a delegation of 60

Analysts Explore Top Industry Trends at Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference in Las Vegas Gartner, Inc. , a business and technology insights company, highlighted the top trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for the next 12-18 months. Gartner analysts presented the findings during the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference, which is taking place here through Thursday. “I&O

MobED, Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB's first mass-produced mobility robot platform, is designed for diverse industrial and everyday applications MobED debuts an innovative approach to robotics functionality, defined by Adaptive Mobility (H/W), Intuitive Autonomy (S/W) and Infinite Journey (applications) MobED features AI-based autonomous navigation, LiDAR-camera fusion sensors, and an eccentric posture control mechanism for stable and adaptive movement Design blends precis

Q&A with Robert Blaisdell, VP Analyst, Chief of Research, Gartner As the sales landscape rapidly evolves, CSOs are facing unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—driven by the rise of AI, the demand for greater productivity, and the need to manage costs. The path to 2026 will require sales leaders to rethink their strategies, embrace new technologies, and reimagine how their teams engage with customers We spoke with Robert Blaisdell, VP Analyst, Chief of Research in the Ga

We explore the top eight IT trends shaping 2026, each with actionable implications for CIOs, developers, and leaders. As we step into 2026, the information technology landscape is no longer defined by isolated innovations but by an interconnected web of AI-driven transformations. Drawing from insights by leading analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and Deloitte, this year marks a pivotal shift: AI has matured from hype to infrastructure, demanding resilient systems, ethical gove

Q&A with Piers Hudson, Senior Director, Research, Gartner As AI transforms work, HR leaders have the opportunity to play a more strategic, organization-impacting role – both elevating the impact of AI on the organization and growing their own influence as a function. However, neither HR’s staff nor HR’s operating model is fully ready to meet these new demands – HR’s roles and skills are often locked into HR’s transactional past. We spoke with Piers Hudson , Senior Research

Q&A with Janine Kanters and Sharon Cantor Ceurvorst, VP, Research, Gartner CMOs are under increasing pressure to deliver measurable growth in 2026, despite budget constraints, evolving AI capabilities, and rapidly shifting customer behavior. A Gartner survey of 174 senior marketing leaders conducted in September 2025 found that while revenue growth remains the top priority, CMOs face challenges in achieving their goals amid budget constraints, delivering ROI from AI investmen

By 2030, 25% of IT Work Will Be Done by AI Alone Organizations Must Balance AI and Human Readiness to Sustain Value AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. The IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI, 75% will be done by humans augmented with AI, and 25% will be done by AI alone, accordi

AI Will Not Cause a Jobs Apocalypse, but It Will Unleash Jobs Chaos AI to Create More Jobs Than It Eliminates; Over 32 Million Jobs Will Be Transformed Each Year AI-First Only Succeeds When It Is People-First The pervasive use of AI is forcing business and IT leaders to rethink their workforce. Executive leaders must develop four scenarios where human and AI can collaborate effectively, said Gartner, Inc. , a business and technology insights company. AI will indelibly alter h

Experts Shared How CHROs Can Address the Impacts of AI and an Uncertain Labor Market on Talent Management During Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo Conference in Orlando Ongoing AI integration, coupled with a fragile economy, is causing CHROs to re-evaluate their 2026 talent strategies, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Gartner has identified four trends that will shape talent management in 2026: The decline in entry-level roles will increase the d

AI Agents for Sales, Emotion AI and Digital Twin of a Customer Are Most Critical to Sales Transformation Success In response to evolving buyer behaviors and shifting purchasing trends, chief sales officers (CSOs) are transforming traditional sales practices by embracing innovative approaches, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Sales Transformation 2025 highlights the AI, advanced technologies and organizational in

Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS) , a long-established healthcare provider in Hong Kong, has partnered with School of Accounting and Finance (AF) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) to launch a strategic internship programme focused on Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The initiative supports internal workflow improvement across QHMS operations while giving undergraduate students real-world experience in digital process transformation. The collaboration r

Accelerating smart and sustainable operations through cutting-edge energy-efficiency technologies, best-in-class data center practices, and renewable energy adoption As part of NTT Group, a leading global technology company, NTT Com Asia (NTT) is delighted to receive the Energy Management Award (Services Industries) at the CLP Smart Energy Award 2025. Presented by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited , this distinguished programmer recognizes NTT's achievement in adopting industry-le

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) joins hands with the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, DEFTA Partners, and the Alliance Forum Foundation in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC to co-host today's Japan-Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Forum. The event successfully concluded as it convened distinguished leaders from government, academia, and industry, reaffirming Hong Kong's position as a world-class launchpad for