In this episode of Impact Insights, host Emaad Akhtar is joined by Praveen Vunnava, Global Field CTO at Cohesity, to discuss how modern enterprises can stay secure, resilient, and intelligent in the age of AI-driven data sprawl and rising cyber threats. From real-time ransomware detection to zero-trust architecture and ethical AI design, Praveen outlines how Cohesity is enabling organisations across APAC and beyond to protect the "crown jewel" of their business—data. Learn how Co...

In this Impact Insights  episode, our Chief Corporate Development and Synergy Officer, Howie Lau speaks with  Sustainability Manager, Wang En Yeow, Sustainability Manager. En Yeow shares the story behind NCS’s first Sustainability Progress Report—capturing how the company advances communities through climate action, impactful public sector partnerships, and empowering the next generation through Youth in Tech programs. From reducing carbon footprint and delivering innovative gover...

How do you modernise digital experiences in one of the most highly regulated industries? In this episode of Impact Insights, Emaad Akhtar sits down with Brendan Donoghue, Head of Digital and Customer Experience at UniSuper, to uncover the bold decisions behind their digital transformation. Brendan shares how UniSuper went from paper-heavy processes and low digital adoption to 85% digital engagement—with over 87% engagement among members over 60. He explains the pivotal choices that buil...

In this episode of Impact Insights, host Teymoor Nabili sits down with Dheeraj Yadav, Senior Manager of Solution Architecture at Tricentis, to explore how intelligent automation is reshaping the future of quality engineering—without compromising compliance. From AI-powered testing that slashes cycles from weeks to days, to the delicate dance between innovation and regulation, Dheeraj shares insights on how Tricentis helps global enterprises build systems they can trust. Learn why...

In this episode of Impact Insights, journalist and communications coach Teymoor Nabili speaks with Guan Lee, Director of Cloud and AI Architecture for ASEAN at Cisco—a leader in secure, scalable enterprise networking. Guan shares how Cisco is helping organisations prepare for the AI revolution, from re-architecting hybrid and multi-cloud environments to embedding security into every layer of the stack. Learn how the “Secure AI Factory”, a partnership between Cisco and NVIDIA is s...

In this episode of Impact Insights, host Teymoor Nabili sits down with Vincent Lee, General Manager and Senior Director of Channels for South Asia Emerging Markets at Dell Technologies, to unpack how AI is reshaping enterprise infrastructure—and why sovereign cloud, hybrid models, and talent pipelines are becoming critical to scale responsibly. Vincent shares how Dell and NCS are collaborating to help clients move from proof-of-concept to enterprise-wide deployment—securely and sustaina...

In this episode of Impact Insights, we sit down with Joseph Yang, General Manager of HPC & AI for APAC and India at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), to unpack what it really means to become a Gen-AI native enterprise. From edge-to-cloud data fabrics to trillion-parameter models, Joseph shares hard truths and breakthrough thinking on what it takes to embed AI into the infrastructure, mindset, and culture of modern organisations. Discover how enterprises in APAC are leapfroggi...

In this episode of NCS Impact Insights, we’re joined by Abhishek Kumar Singh, Security Engineering Manager at Check Point Software Technologies, to explore how cybersecurity is evolving in an AI-driven, hybrid world. With workloads now spanning across cloud, SaaS, and remote endpoints, securing digital environments is more complex and more critical than ever. Abhishek shares how Checkpoint is redefining secure connectivity through AI-powered threat prevention, hybrid mesh architectures,...

Description: What does it take to stay ahead in an evolving threat landscape? In this episode of Impact Insights, we sit down with Steve Ledzian, CTO of Google Cloud Security and Mandiant, JAPAC, to explore how AI is shaping the future of cyber threat detection and response. From agentic AI transforming Security Operations Centres (SOCs), to tackling the global cybersecurity talent shortage, Steve shares real-world examples of how governments and enterprises are leveraging Google's AI-...

In this episode of Impact Insights, host Emaad Akhtar speaks with Matt Oostveen, Chief Technology Officer for APJ at Pure Storage, about what it really takes to scale generative AI and intelligent workloads with confidence—and why trust, not just speed, is the new frontier in enterprise AI. Matt pulls back the curtain on Pure Storage’s next-gen architecture—from AI-ready infrastructure and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to autonomous storage systems that self-manage, self-heal, an...

In this episode of Impact Insights, we’re joined by Raj Mirpuri, Vice President of Enterprise & Cloud Sales at NVIDIA, to explore what it really takes to scale AI from proof-of-concept to production—securely, responsibly, and at speed. Raj debunks the myth of "plug-and-play" AI, and takes us inside the architecture of the AI Factory—where high-performance computing meets real-time customisation, trusted ecosystems, and measurable outcomes. From agentic AI workflows and digita...

In this episode of Impact Insights, we sit down with Jeffrey B. Kratz, Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector Industry Sales at Amazon Web Services, to uncover how AWS is helping governments and enterprises across Asia Pacific accelerate AI adoption, strengthen digital resilience, and deliver meaningful, inclusive impact at scale. From generative AI sandboxes and regulatory partnerships to real-world case studies in healthcare and public services, Jeffrey shares how AWS is investing ...

Tom Loozen, Managing Partner for Telco+ at NCS, was featured on TM Forum's Inside Out podcast, where he discussed how AI is shaping digital transformation in the telco sector. He gave a brief overview of the NCS business across its three SBGs, Gov+, Enterprise, and Telco+. He outlined NCS' drive to become the region’s top tech services provider, with strategic expansions into China and Australia, and delivery centres in India and Vietnam. Tom also discussed NCS' leadership in AI and the recen...

What sets the world's most successful companies apart? How do they achieve sustained high growth in a rapidly evolving market? In this episode of the Make Tomorrow podcast, we sit down with John Batistich, an experienced board director and growth strategist with a career spanning Westfield, PepsiCo, Wrigley, and Zip Co. John has dedicated his career to understanding what differentiates high-performing companies and how they consistently outperform their competitors. We explore: The 10 Superpo...

How can businesses harness AI, game theory, and advanced analytics to drive innovation and transform industries? In this episode of the Make Tomorrow podcast, we sit down with Dr. Evan Shellshear, CEO of UBITI and author of Why Data Science Projects Fail. With expertise spanning game theory, AI-driven decision-making, and workforce transformation, Evan brings a unique perspective on AI’s role in reshaping business operations and talent acquisition. We explore: Game theory & AI – How AI-po...

In this episode of the Make Tomorrow podcast, we sit down with Edgar Hardless, CEO of Innov8 Ventures, Singtel’s corporate venture capital arm. With over 115 startup investments worldwide, Innov8 plays a crucial role in tech scouting, strategic insights, and startup collaboration, helping drive innovation across the Singtel Group and beyond. Edgar shares his journey from accounting to leading one of the most dynamic venture capital initiatives in the region. We explore how Innov8 identi...

In this episode of Make Tomorrow Innovative episode, we sat down with Joyce Shia, CIO of  Telkomsel Indonesia, a company that serves an incredible 180 million customers. Joyce shares insights into space technology, the challenges of AI, and how generative AI is revolutionising telecom services. From exploring the possibilities of life beyond Earth to AI-driven customer experiences and the cultural nuances of technology adoption in Southeast Asia, this episode dives deep into the future of tec...

In this third episode of the NCS Impact Partner podcast series, we explore the increasingly critical topic of digital resilience with some of the industry's leading experts. As businesses face growing threats from ransomware, cyberattacks, and data breaches, our panel discusses how organisations can safeguard their systems and ensure continuous operations, even in the face of disruption. Our guests dive into the evolving definition of digital resilience, from traditional concerns like h...

In the second episode of our NCS Impact Partner podcast series, we continue exploring the fast-evolving world of AI with some of NCS’s top partners. This episode delves deeper into the capabilities and challenges that AI presents, from revolutionising industries to redefining business models. Our experts highlight how AI has transformed from a foundational technology to an essential tool for decision-making, improving productivity, and even fostering collaboration between humans and machines....

In this exciting first episode of our NCS Partner podcast series, recorded at the NCS Impact Event, we sit down with five of NCS's leading tech partners to dive into the world of ‘Everything AI’. Through a series of thought-provoking questions, we explore what AI truly means and why it’s at the forefront of the digital revolution today. Our guests tackle the challenges organisations face when adopting AI, from overcoming data silos to dealing with a shortage of skilled talent. They also shed ...