Tech Conversations with Grace Chng

AI anywhere and everywhere. Inferencing is moving to the centre stage as AI is beginning to generate business value.  In this podcast with Sumir Bhatia, Chief Commercial Officer for Lenovo, Asia Pacific, he stresses that companies must deploy AI with clear objectives, strong governance and the right datasets. Organisations should start with focused use cases, scale gradually and ensure infrastruct...

Host Grace Chng talks with Teo Xiang Zheng of Ensign InfoSecurity about how cybercriminals are weaponising AI, from AI-generated phishing and deepfakes to automated reconnaissance and exploit prototyping, supercharging the underground economy and dramatically raising attack volume and believability. They also unpack the cyber supply-chain risk, why Singapore’s hub status makes it attractive to adv...

Cyber intelligence is both science and art: gathering scattered data, connecting the dots, and uncovering attacker behaviour before the next strike. Grace Chng speaks with Teo Xiang Zheng from Ensign InfoSecurity, who explains how the game has shifted from chasing fleeting threat indicators to profiling threat actors’ enduring patterns, a move from reactive to pre-emptive defence. They unpack how...

Ben Tan, Senior Executive Partner at Gartner shares with Grace Chng about the firm’s Maverick Research, which looks beyond five years into the future of technology and society. Tan outlines bold predictions: the UN may soon declare AI a basic human right to ensure equitable access; universities face major disruption as GenAI democratises and personalises learning; the job market will evolve with A...

In this episode of  Tech Conversations with Grace Chng , Grace speaks with Ben Tan, a senior executive at Gartner with over 30 years in the tech industry, about the rippleeffects of recent U.S. tariffs on the global tech landscape. Will tariffs reshape trade flows and increase costs for both companies and consumers. Ben outlines possible future scenarios and stresses the need for companies to reth...

Peter Schwartz is still rehearsing the future - with AI at centre stage Futurist Peter Schwartz sees AI as a potent ally inthe scenario planning toolkit. Generative AI can rapidly prototype dozens of scenario narratives, compressing what used to take months into days. But he cautioned: speed must not come at the expense of depth. AI excels at horizontaldata synthesis, but true strategic insight st...

Hitachi Vantara CTO Matthew Hardman on cybersecurity and advanced analyticsAI is transforming finance organisations, strengthening cybersecurity, and preparing for quantum-safe security, says Matthew Hardman, chief technology officer for Asia-Pacific of Hitachi Vantara. In the podcast, emphasises AI's role in improving cybersecurity by detecting anomalies and enabling real-time responses to th...

This episode explores AI inference, the critical step where trained AI models solve real-world problems. Expert Soo Mei May clarifies the difference between training and inference, and discusses key challenges for businesses: use case definition, cost management, and handling "hallucinations." She emphasizes the importance of data privacy and the growing role of AI PCs in enabling on-dev...

Are cloud costs crushing your AI? You may be doing it wrong Dr Geraldine Wong of GXS Bank and Nick Eayrs, Databricks vice-president of field engineering in Asia-Pacific and Japan, discuss whether businesses are paying too much for data in the cloud and the business value of AI models.  

Large language models may not suit businesses.   Businesses developing GenAI applications need to have a data set. Often, they don’t need a large language model. Ai Kiar, cognitive solution developer and master inventor, IBM, explains the use of small language models that can be used by businesses in a cost-effective manner. 

Can AI agents spawn other agents on its own? AI agents are the new buzzword, but what do they really mean? Gavin Barfield, CTO of ASEAN Salesforce, demystifies the concept, outlining the benefits and drawbacks of AI agents and their potential to automate repetitive tasks in customer service, HR, sales, and procurement. As intelligent, autonomous programs, AI agents can learn and adapt to optimise...

Beyond the screen: The power of Digital Twins Ever wondered how scientists test cutting-edge tech like human implants  before  they're inside us? Enter digital twins - virtual replicas of real-world systems. Join Miles Upton of Capgemini and Grace Chng as we dive into how these digital doppelgängers are revolutionising safety testing, from simulating extreme conditions to optimising human-machine...

The emergence of synthetic biology is poised to revolutionise healthcare, unlocking new possibilities for regenerative medicine, tissue repair, and personalised treatments. What are the key advancements reshaping this field, and how can businesses harness its potential? In this episode, we’re joined by Miles Upton, Regional General Manager for Asia at CapGemini, as he shares insights on the promis...

The convergence of AI and Quantum technology is reshaping the landscape of digital transformation, offering both unprecedented opportunities and challenges for businesses. How can organisations leverage these advancements to stay ahead? To explore this exciting topic, we’re joined by Miles Upton, Regional General Manager for Asia at CapGemini. With over two decades of experience in various tech se...

Quantum computing presents a major threat to current cryptographic systems, including methods like harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks and public-key cryptography, which could accelerate brute force attacks. How can organisations protect themselves in this evolving landscape? To address this critical issue, we turn to Tan Teik Guan, Founder of pQCee. His organisation specialises in designing and dev...