What happens to data stolen from phishing

Source: Kaspersky. An example of an administration panel through which stolen data is managed.

Over 117 M phishing links were clicked in the Asia Pacific region from November 2024 to October 2025.

According to Kaspersky's research, 88.5% of phishing attacks targeted online account credentials, while 9.5% were focused on personal data such as names, addresses, and dates of birth. Just 2% were aimed at bank card information. 

Once captured, these personal details are funnelled through specialised automated systems which help to manage large amounts of data. These systems are offered as a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and are either created by the attackers themselves or based on legitimate frameworks for creating websites or apps. 

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence stated that attackers consolidate stolen data into "dumps" – large batches of verified information – often priced on dark web forums at US$50 or less for bulk sales. Higher-value accounts fetch premium prices: cryptocurrency platforms average US$105, banking accounts – US$350, e-government portals – US$82.50, and personal documents – US$15.  

Data is meticulously verified using scripts to check its validity across services and is then combined into comprehensive "digital dossiers" that enhance its worth for targeted attacks, such as whaling schemes against high-profile individuals. 

"Stolen data evolves into a persistent weapon for cybercriminals. By leveraging open-source intelligence and old breach data, attackers can craft highly personalised scams, turning one-time victims into long-term targets for identity theft, blackmail, or financial fraud," said Olga Altukhova, Security Expert at Kaspersky.

To mitigate these risks, Kaspersky recommends users: 

• Block compromised bank cards by contacting your financial institution

• Change passwords across accounts that are suspected of compromise using unique combinations and enable multifactor authentication (MFA) wherever possible

• Review active sessions in messaging apps, online banking, and other services

• Utilise trusted security solutions to protect your devices and monitor for data leaks

Travelgoogoo introduces eSIM travel club

As seasoned travellers and experts in international data roaming, the team at Singapore-based Travelgoogoo is committed to redefining global travel connectivity. Incorporated in 2023, Travelgoogoo was founded by a team with expertise in telecommunications and insurance technology (insurtech) sectors, and counts individual travellers and business partners among its customers. Their Travelgoogoo365 membership programme was launched in April to bring what they say is "the simplest, most affordable eSIM experience to date".  

Said Tony Chew, Chief Partnerships and Investment Lead at Travelgoogoo: "Travelgoogoo365 embodies our vision of uniting telecommunications, travel and digital services to deliver smarter, more connected experiences. Through strategic partnerships with likeminded organisations, we are embedding seamless connectivity where it matters most — in the journeys people take, the platforms they use, and the communities they engage with. This is just the beginning of a more collaborative, borderless future for travel." 

Richard Bok, Founder and CEO at Travelgoogoo, commented: “We want to be the last eSIM travellers will ever need to install. With Travelgoogoo365, there is no need to mull over what data roaming plan to get or swap eSIMs every trip. One membership, one eSIM, 123 destinations, and a full year of messaging and data voice calls that just work. That, to us, is brilliant basics — simple, affordable, and built for what travellers truly need: reliable access. We are not just introducing a product. We are rewriting the rules of roaming."

Travelgoogoo365 is a travel club that offers members free texting, data voice calls, and photo sharing on their favourite messaging apps across 123 destinations, 365 days a year — without the need to purchase a data plan. Powered by a lifetime global eSIM, Travelgoogoo365 removes the hassle of installing a new eSIM for every trip. Members also enjoy member-exclusive rates on additional data roaming purchases.

Travelgoogoo365 membership, priced at US$14 per year, offers basic data roaming* across 123 destinations for 365 days. As part of an introductory offer, members receive a free 3 GB high-speed data starter pack, usable in any one of the 123 destinations. After the initial data roaming pack is used up, members continue to enjoy unlimited basic connectivity - ideal for staying in touch via messaging apps - on all future trips within the year.

Members can unlock full-speed data for other apps through on-demand top-ups. Data plans include a 10 GB pack to popular destinations, including Thailand, Japan, China, the US, and the UK, priced from US$13–US$16.50. According to Bok, members can enjoy rates as low as under US$2 per GB.

Key features for the programme include:

- Ease of use: A single global eSIM model eliminates the hassle of juggling multiple SIM cards or dealing with complex setup processes.

- Unlimited messaging: Stay connected with WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram, Viber, WeChat, Zalo, and other popular messaging apps through unlimited texts, data voice calls and photo sharing.

- Flexible data roaming: Members purchase full-speed travel data only when they need it.

Travelgoogoo365 also includes 24x7 chat support for members who encounter connectivity issues when they are travelling.

Travelgoogoo CFO Julian Wong emphasised: "At Travelgoogoo, we are revolutionising connectivity with a frictionless eSIM solution designed for both our B2B2C partners and D2C users. Our focus on conversational commerce allows us to engage customers on their preferred messaging channels, starting with key platforms and expanding over time to ensure a seamless experience. Whether embedding connectivity into partner ecosystems or providing a direct, hassle-free journey, we are redefining how people stay connected, no matter where their journeys take them."

Travelgoogoo partners with established telecommunication service providers that offer robust infrastructure and high-performance network coverage. This allows the company to secure reliable, high-speed connectivity with multiple local carriers in key travel destinations at competitive rates. The strategic approach also enhances network redundancy, optimises performance and eliminates roaming hassles, delivering a seamless mobile experience without the need for physical SIM cards.

Bok shared that Travelgoogoo is working to expand into more countries, guided by customer demand and local regulatory requirements. The company is working to include Singapore in the coming months.

*By definition, residents of a country are not roaming and would not be able to make use of the data pack for domestic consumption.

Acronis: Need for simpler, more accessible cybersecurity paired with data backups

Source: Acronis Data Privacy in 2025 report. Asked about data privacy best practices, over 60% of respondents said they use strong, unique passwords for each account.

Acronis, a global provider of cybersecurity and data protection, has unveiled the inaugural Data Privacy in 2025: A survey to explore consumer views on cyber protection report. In its first year, the survey uncovered a stark contrast between growing awareness of cyberthreats and the lack of proactive security measures among individuals worldwide.

The research has found that data breaches are a top privacy concern for 64% of consumers, emphasising the urgent need to strengthen personal cyberdefences. Other highlights include: 

Data breach fears 

Despite heightened awareness, 25% of respondents have experienced data theft or loss, and 12% remain unsure if they’ve been breached, exhibiting the hidden nature of many cyberattacks. 

Solid backup practices

Two-thirds (66%) back up their data regularly, while 9% don’t back up their data at all. Four percent don’t know what 'backup' means. 

Weak password protection

While more than two-thirds (68%) use strong, unique passwords, fewer than half (46%) employ two-factor authentication (2FA), a key defence against breaches. 

Mobile security adoption lags

Although 43% of respondents report using mobile security apps, 35% are unfamiliar with these tools, even though smartphones have become essential to modern digital life. 

Attitudes vs actions

While over 60% rate data security as 'very important', only 40% frequently update their passwords, and nearly 70% continue to use public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities. 

Consumer frustrations

Nearly 30% of respondents find security tools too complex to use, and 25% cite high costs as a barrier to adoption. 

Generational divide

Consumers under 35 report significantly more breach incidents than older demographics (aged 55–64), potentially reflecting riskier digital habits. 

Cyber education on the rise

Encouragingly, video-based cybersecurity education is gaining traction, with 44% of respondents turning to online videos to learn about safety best practices. 

“At Acronis, we’ve seen how both corporate practices and individual behaviours shape the landscape of data privacy and cyberprotection,” said Gaidar Magdanurov, President at Acronis. 

“We launched this survey around Data Privacy Day to better understand how home users think about data protection and the steps they are taking to safeguard their information. While many people are rightly concerned about how organisations handle their data, this survey highlights that individuals also play a crucial role in protecting themselves.”

According to Acronis, the report serves as a global reminder of the importance of safeguarding personal information. The company has urged consumers to adopt foundational practices such as regular data backups, enabling 2FA, and using mobile security apps in conjunction with Data Privacy Day on January 28.

“This inaugural consumer-focused survey from Acronis highlights a critical paradox in modern cybersecurity - individuals are increasingly aware of the risks, yet still many lack the tools or knowledge to protect themselves effectively,” said Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis. 

“Data breaches are a top concern globally so there is an urgent need for simpler, more accessible cybersecurity solutions paired with data backup, and stronger education to empower individuals to protect their digital lives. These efforts can help bridge the gap between awareness and action.”

Explore

Browse the survey findings and insights by visiting https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/data-privacy-survey-consumers-worry-about-data-but-dont-do-enough-to-protect-it/

Get the report at https://www.acronis.com/en-us/resource-center/resource/data-privacy-in-2025-survey/

*The Acronis Data Privacy in 2025 survey gathered responses from 2,480 general- population consumers aged 18–64 across the world.

New GlocalMe mobile devices aim to redefine how consumers connect and communicate

GlocalMe, the digital lifestyle brand under uCloudLink Group, has introduced the GlocalMe Life KeyTracker, RoamPlug and Unicord. The new GlocalMe Life devices come with uCloudlink’s patented Cloud SIM technology that enables fast, reliable and secured Internet connectivity in over 200 countries and regions, minimising the need for roaming and international mobile data plans. GlocalMe Life devices will dynamically select the best network coverage at any given time and location globally.

“We envision a world where every individual, regardless of their location or circumstance, is seamlessly connected rather than be bound by the limitations of a single network operator, expensive data roaming plans or the unpredictability of unsecured Wi-Fi,” said Chaohui Chen, CEO of uCloudlink.

“The GlocalMe Life series represents more than just a technological advancement, it's a paradigm shift — a fusion of innovation, simplicity and practicality. It mirrors the dynamic interplay between technology and lifestyle that seamlessly adapts to the needs of today's digital consumers. The new GlocalMe Life products we’ve introduced are more than just mobile devices, they are designed to bridge connectivity barriers and provide a seamless and minimalistic experience for individuals no matter where they are in the world.”

GlocalMe Life KeyTracker (retail US$49.99-54.99)

The GlocalMe Life KeyTracker is a small and lightweight tracker. It connects to a smartphone via WiFi or Bluetooth to pinpoint the exact location on the GlocalMe mobile app through six-fold relocation technology, with multinetwork multibase station positioning and active radar search for up to 100 m. The GlocalMe Life KeyTracker is available for purchase starting June 11, 2024 on GlocalMe’s official website.

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/BL2JrR6SAlg

GlocalMe Life RoamPlug (retail US$99.99)

More than a universal travel adapter, the GlocalMe Life RoamPlug is a one-for-all device with four charger ports (three USB-C and one USB-A) that combines smart charging and built-in mobile Wi-Fi. When not being used as an adapter, it can also be used as a mobile hotspot. The GlocalMe Life RoamPlug is available for purchase from June 17, 2024 on GlocalMe’s official website.

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/ZodnuJ7nGBU

GlocalMe Life Unicord (retail US$29.99)

Source: GlocalMe. The Life Unicord.

The GlocalMe Life Unicord is a USB C to C cable with built-in mobile Wi-Fi capabilities. Simply connect the cable to a power source or laptop directly, and the mobile Wi-Fi module on the cable will instantly serve as a hotspot. The GlocalMe Life Unicord will be available for purchase on June 17, 2024 on GlocalMe’s official website.

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/IW5tglzazuw

For more information about GlocalMe’s data mall and service plans, visit https://www.glocalme.com/product-category/special-data-offer/. The Asia Basic DayPass offers 1 GB data at 4G high speed daily, after that it will be unlimited data at 3G speed, per day for US$7.99. There is a minimum purchase of five days. 

The countries covered include: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, India, Jordan, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, KSA, Kuwait, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam.

Reconsidering where you stand on digital privacy

2020 marks the 14th Data Protection Day, which is celebrated across the globe. The initiative, dubbed Privacy Day outside of Europe, aims to raise awareness about good practices in data protection and inform people about the risks associated with the illegal mishandling and unfair processing of their personal data.

While everyone agrees that data protection is important, security specialist ESET points out that individuals are becoming increasingly desensitised to current measures to protect data. These are typically a case of pressing “I agree” to websites, devices, and apps accessing personal data.

"It’s easy to understand; we are willing to sacrifice privacy, on some level, for convenience. However, this Data Protection Day is the time to take stock of exactly how, where, and when you are giving up the right to digital privacy, and whether this is a sacrifice you are willing to make," said the company in a statement.

ESET also noted that few people understand what they can do if their data protection rights have been breached, and that the information can be difficult to access. "A good way of finding out if your data has been compromised in a data breach is to head to haveibeenpwned.com, which will let you know if your account has been breached. If it has, it is highly recommended that you update your passwords across all accounts," the company advised.

"Similarly, if you feel like a company is abusing your data, you can lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority, which will investigate and inform you of the outcome of your complaint within three months."

According to ESET, measures for individuals can include creating strong, unique passwords for all accounts; using trusted Wi-Fi networks; backing up and encrypting your data; wiping hard drives that are no longer used; and ensuring that all software is up-to-date.

Businesses can also be impacted by data protection regulation and consumer rights. ESET has developed a 61-page for Dummies ebook featuring 10 keys to effective data protection covering:

• The data security measures a company needs
• Compliance with the latest data regulations
• Make sure a company is a non-target for cybercriminals
• Minimising the effects of a data breach or loss

Details:

Download the Data Protection For Dummies e-book

*The Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as Convention 108, was signed on January 28, 1981. Convention 108, which continues to be updated as the digital world evolves, is the only international treaty of its kind. The Council launched Data Protection Day to commemorate the convention. The day has been celebrated each year on January 28 starting from 2007.

Data literacy could be worth as much as US$500 million to a business

• The Data Literacy Index commissioned by Qlik and produced by Wharton School academics and IHS Markit, reveals that organisations with a strong corporate data literacy score exhibit up to 5% higher enterprise value

• While the majority of business decision makers recognise the importance of a data literate workforce, fewer than 20% are encouraging their employees to become more confident with data

Data literate companies are valued more highly than peers
which are not data literate, according to the Data Literacy
Index.

Qlik wants to be synonymous with the concept of data literacy and is driving the idea that interpretation of data should move beyond the data scientist community. 

“We're building a big part of the creation of the idea of a data literate world for all,” said James Fisher, Senior VP, Strategic Marketing, Qlik. “In the future, individuals and organisations will need to develop data literacy skills. We want to help organisations to understand the value of data-driven culture.”

That value could be as much as US$534 million. Qlik shared results under embargo of research* commissioned on behalf of the newly-launched Data Literacy Project in a sneak preview during its 2018 Data Revolution Tour in Singapore. A key finding was that organisations in the upper third of the Data Literacy Index showed a 3%-5% increase in the total market value of the business, or enterprise value.

“The average market value of organisations in the study is US$10 billion,” Fisher said, making the 3%-5% figure equivalent to US$320 million-US$534 million. Improved data literacy also correlates positively with other measures of corporate performance, such as gross margin, return-on-assets, return-on-equity and return-on-sales.

This means that a data literate workforce is important, but the benefits are only maximised if the ability to use data literacy for decision-making in the business is encouraged. Companies have not made the connection yet however. There is still a gap between how companies see the performance and relevance of data and an appreciation of the significance of data literacy, Qlik said.

While 92% of business decision makers in large enterprises believe that it is important for employees to be data literate, 17% say that their business significantly encourages employees to become more confident with data.

“We probably aren't doing enough... to get access to that value,” said Fisher.

Lorin Hitt, Professor, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania said, “This is the first time that data literacy has been measured on a company level, which includes not only the data skills of company employees, but also the use of data for making decisions throughout the company.

“This is important because our research suggests that this broader concept of corporate data literacy represents a mutually reinforcing set of business practices that are associated with higher financial performance.”

The research has found that more respondents in the Asia Pacific region have pivoted to emphasise data in the last five years than in other regions globally. Ten percent in the region have made changes in the way they use data while 20% are willing to pay higher salaries to employees who are data literate, showing that companies are not yet "walking the talk". Additionally, 40% in Asia have made "quite a few" changes to the way their companies use data, against 47% in the US.

In the Asia Pacific region:

• Nine in 10 (92%) business decision makers believe is important for that their employees to be data literate
• A third (34%) of organisations are providing some form of formal data literacy training
• A sixth (17%) report that their business significantly encourages employees to become more confident with data

Singapore performed exceptionally within the Asia Pacific region and is the most data-literate nation globally. The country had a corporate data literacy** (CDL) score of 84.1 compared to 81.3 in the UK and 79.0 in Germany. The other leaders in Asia Pacific were Australia (a CDL score of 72.4) and India (76.2). Japan, on the other hand, scored 54.9.

Singapore is well-positioned for high data literacy with its large investments in technology, which provide access to data and analytics; an economy that is knowledge worker-driven; and university-level education with world-leading investments in computer science, specifically data science and visualisation skillsets, explained Fisher.

Other findings include:

Businesses are not ready to pay for widespread data expertise

The majority of businesses decisions makers feel it is vital for employees to be data literate, but just 24% of the global workforce reports being fully confident in their ability to read, work with, analyse and communicate with data***.

Further aggravating this skills gap, while two-thirds of companies (63%) are planning on hiring more data-literate employees, the onus is on the individual. Business leaders have been unwilling to commit resources to improve the data literacy of their workforce, with only 34% of firms currently providing data literacy training, and 36% willing to pay higher salaries to employees who are data literate. 

Availability of data skills does not lead to more data-driven decision-making

Nearly all business leaders acknowledge that data is important to their industry (93%) and in how their company currently makes decisions (98%). Just 8% of firms have made major changes in the way the data is used over the past five years.

Data-driven decision making had the lowest score of the three dimensions of corporate data literacy measured. Even companies that have data-literate employees across every business unit are not likely to be turning data into useable information as effectively as possible. 

“Even when we have the skills in place, organisations are not fully following through in terms of how they drive action and change within the organisation,” Fisher said.

Some industries have higher data literacy

There are far greater differences in corporate data literacy between industries than between regions. The healthcare, retail and real estate industries underperformed on data literacy (with respective data literacy scores of 67.1, 69.2 and 70.7), while the administrative, technical services and finance industries performed more consistently (81.1, 80.2 and 77.4 respectively). Sector-wise, the banking and finance industry has the highest average CDL score in Asia Pacific.

Jordan Morrow, Global Head of Data Literacy at Qlik said: “With the greater presence of automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, the fourth industrial revolution is looming. Data will be its universal language and those companies that master it will reap the rewards.

“Yet, while companies pay strong lip service to the relevance and importance of data literacy to their business, their willingness to commit resources for data literate employees and evoke change to allow for data-driven decision making is lacking.

“Within just five years, the winners of the data revolution will be clear. The Data Literacy Index is not merely an eye opener. It is a call to arms for business leaders to defend their market share.”

Precursor research to the Data Literacy Index includes Qlik's data literacy survey, conducted earlier in 2018 and which assessed an employee’s data skillsets. 

Even though Singapore is the most data-literate country in the world, there is more room for improvement. The earlier survey findings discovered a low data literacy level across the board in Singapore. About two thirds 66% of C-suites and directors do not know how to deal with data, and four in 10 (42%) admitted that they frequently make business decisions on ‘gut feel’ over informed insight.

Other findings for the earlier survey included:

- Nine in 10 graduates in Singapore enter workforce unprepared to deal with data.

- Employees in Singapore are under immense pressure to use data at work.

- Nearly two thirds (65%) agree that they have to work with a higher volume of data today compared to three years ago

- Over half (56%) also admitted to feeling overwhelmed when dealing with data

The earlier survey also found that workers want to improve their data skills to boost their career (78%), but many are being held back by their employers. Almost half (47%) see the training offered as inadequate. Four in 10 (39%) graduate entry-level workers surveyed agree they have not had adequate training to be data literate, despite the majority (68%) willing to invest more time and energy to improve their skillset.

Qlik's own technology makes use of data literacy knowhow to offer a better customer experience. Its visualisation capabilities help to ensure that users use colour and charts well. "We are now using cognitive artificial intelligence (AI) to instill a greater level of data literacy," said Fisher.

The Data Literacy Index was created by Qlik on behalf of the Data Literacy Project, a new global community dedicated to igniting richer discussion and developing the tools to shape a confident and successful data-literate society. The Data Literacy Project, whose logo spells out 'data' in Morse code, has a portal with inspiring stories, active conversation, self-assessment tools as well as resources and education.

And while Qlik is a driving force for data literacy, it is not going to go it alone. Founding partners for the Data Literacy Project include Accenture, Cognizant, Qlik, Pluralsight, Experian, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Data to the People. More partners expected in the future.

There are many aspects to effective data literacy in organisations, including understanding the current corporate analytic strategy in conjunction with partners; democratising data literacy and embedding data literacy into core business processes. "It requires a fundamental change in the way individuals think and the culture of an organisation," Fisher noted.

In a panel discussing data literacy, Dr Keith Carter, Associate Professor, School of Computing, National University of Singapore, said there is a place for data scientists in organisations, but there needs to be supporting culture and a way to put them to use. 

Dr Carter, who teaches "ABCD", or AI, Blockchain, cloud, and data, said that culture is critical as it can be brought in the wrong way, or hacked. "With AI you can train it so that it provides the wrong answers, so you lose trust or make a bad decision," he said. 

"We need to do more to be able to create a culture where we understand what data is and how we can get better being data driven," agreed Dr Meri Rosich, Executive MBA Lecturer at GLOBIS University. "We have to enable not just people to understand (data) but understand the core ethical principles around the execution." 

Dr Rosich said data literacy is a core skillset that should be developed professionally and personally, and updated continually. While the Singapore academic curriculum is integrating more data-driven subjects, so children can understand data, tell stories, and test for facts, she said that an AI certification from a school will be obsolete in two years. 

"The process doesn't stop when you graduate. You need to develop systems that help you continue to learn," she said.

"The foundation is there. We now need to use that (and) apply it to something that is new to us, which is how to use data and how to apply data," summarised Fisher.

Dr Carter called the 3%-5% figure from the Qlik research conservative but impactful. "In the very near future, with good data, trustable data, AI can run a department, and then it can run a business unit; it can run a business, run a sector," he said. "Ultimately we'll see... sections of the government making top decisions on AI. It is moving faster than you expect."

Explore:

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post citing Qlik Asia Pacific's comments on data literacy

Read the global report to guide enterprise on driving data literacy within a company

The Qlik data literacy education programme is designed to empower everyone with the ability to understand, analyse and use data with confidence. Lessons are product-agnostic and teach concepts that can be used in any context and with any business intelligence tool. Offerings include:

• A one-day instructor-led class available worldwide, onsite or virtually
• Free self-paced online learning modules in the Qlik Continuous Classroom
• Free comprehensive data analytics certification in the Qlik Continuous Classroom
• Free learning resources for professors and students through the Qlik Academic Program
• Free skills assessment to receive a training roadmap based on skill level

Try free data literacy classes from Qlik 

Browse the earlier research on data literacy

*Qlik commissioned global research that explored the relationship between data literacy and corporate performance in partnership with Wharton and IHS Markit. The research covers data-driven decision making and data skill dispersion - how widespread the use of data is throughout the organisation. Six hundred and four global enterprise business decision makers in 10 geographies were surveyed about their companies' use of data and approach to data literacy. The research study was defined by Wharton academics and conducted by PSB Research. 

The survey was conducted by PSB Research from June 27 through July 18, 2018. Business decision makers were selected from global publicly-traded companies, with at least 500 employees and which represented a wide range of industries including banking and financial services, manufacturing, retail, transportation, healthcare, energy, construction, utilities, and communications. The total number of interviews conducted was 604: 200 each in the US and Europe, and 204 in Asia. 

Measures of Firm Performance The corporate value can be interpreted as the percentage difference in enterprise value of the organization for a one standard deviation difference in the corporate data literacy score, holding fixed all other assets of the firm. The analysis of performance was completed using public financial data for the surveyed companies. The result is statistically significant at conventional levels, and consistent with estimates from the performance regressions using other performance variables. 

**Corporate data literacy (CDL) is defined as the ability of a company workforce to read, analyse and use data for decisions; communicate with data in the organisation; and use that data in decision-making for work purposes. The measure of corporate data literacy was established by IHS Markit and a Professor from the Wharton School. It lies on a continuum based on 

- The data skills of the employees (human capital) 

- Data-driven decision making and

- Data skill dispersion (how widespread is the use of data throughout the organisation). 

A survey was designed to measure the three dimensions of corporate data literacy. For each question a scale was developed from the categorical responses and the z-score computed to standardise responses across all indicators in order to aggregate them. The overall corporate data literacy score is computed as the sum of the three pillar scores. For the global sample, the distribution of CDL scores range from a low of 0 to a high of 100.  

**** Source: How to Drive Data Literacy within the Enterprise

MyRepublic launches mobile plans with Boundless Data

Standee for the new
mobile plans, which
let users "break free
of 'meh'".

MyRepublic, known for its home broadband services, has launched three mobile offers in Singapore that exemplify simplicity and freedom from worry.

All MyRepublic plans feature no contracts, no hidden charges, as who as two capabilities that the company calls Boundless Data and Roam Like Home. “We want to be generous, not just with data but with the essentials,” said Shivendra Singh, CMO, MyRepublic. “We don’t want our customers to worry about not having enough talktime or SMS. We also don’t charge for services like Caller ID or plan changes. That’s not giving customers true value. That’s not a worry-free experience.”

The company expects that the new offers will appeal to its target segment of young, smart, sophisticated and technically-savvy adults. "We are going to play in the value segment. Word of mouth in that segment is extremely important for us," said Singh.

"The market we're after is around people who want control," added MyRepublic CEO Malcolm Rodrigues.

MyRepublic says the Boundless Data feature is not the same as giving users unlimited data, though for all intents and purposes users can tap on free mobile data services at any time. With Boundless Data, mobile data speeds are throttled (slowed down) once the user has consumed the full data allowance in the subscription. This empowers customers with service continuity, greater control on data usage, and billing transparency. Other telcos in Singapore cut off mobile data use when the allowance is consumed, or charge for additional mobile data used.

Boundless data means
continuous surfing.

Those who prefer full speeds can buy a Data Booster, which tops up a data allowance and is valid for 30 days, through the MyRepublic app. Monthly recurring Data Add-ons can also be purchased instead.

MyRepublic users should be able to surf the Internet, send WhatsApp messages, make calls and stream music comfortably at the reduced speeds, said Singh. He also shared that he has watched YouTube videos at the slower speeds but cautioned that the speeds are not optimum for watching HD or 4K videos.

"We don't want a price war. We want to give you the best value that we can
and make sure the user experience does not suffer," he said.

Normal speeds will be on par with typical mobile network speeds for Singapore. The speed downgrade could drop data rates to anywhere from 384 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps, rather than a specific speed. Singh explained, "We will manage the speed so everyone can use it."

Roam Like Home refers to eliminating the shock of receiving a large bill for roaming through not having pay per use roaming charges. To roam, customers have to buy a roaming Data Booster  or Data Add-on before they travel, or via Wi-Fi while they are overseas.

Billing has also been simplified for roaming with all countries categorised into one of three pricing tiers, each of which with a flat rate for receiving calls.

From left: Singh, Rodrigues and Yap.

Plans are in place to launch the same offers in at least one other country, probably within the year, said Rodrigues. "Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are not allowed in Indonesia so it probably won't be there," he said. MyRepublic also operates in Australia and New Zealand.

Rodrigues also observed that incoming telcos would have an uphill task satisfying demanding Singapore customers, who complained about StarHub's coverage for years after the company first offered mobile services. Rodrigues used to work with StarHub. "I know how hard it is to get good coverage in this country," he said.

TPG Telecom won the rights to operate as the fourth telco in Singapore in 2016, and has said it will launch services in 2018. "TPG isn't putting in the effort that we did back then," Rodrigues noted. (Coverage) won't be like that of the other three guys and won't be like that for a while," he said.

"We want to be in 100 countries and have a 5% market share. We're not looking to completely transform the market share dynamics here," he commented.

"Today is step one. You'll see things come out in the next 60 days that will blow your mind," Rodrigues said at the launch yesterday.

MyRepublic is using a “thick” MVNO model that is the first of its kind in Singapore, it said. This approach gives the company far greater control over the structure of its mobile plans and customer experience; “thinner” MVNOs are limited on differentiating themselves by the structure and pricing of its host network operator’s offerings.

Yap Yong Teck, MD, MyRepublic Singapore elaborated that MyRepublic has more control over how data is routed and over the applications layer, so the company can prioritise, optimise and package services better, in real-time, as opposed to making change requests and waiting for their partner to make the change for them.

"We control the components that lets us make the products," Rodrigues said.

Details:

The new plans launched are:

Smart

7 GB of data at S$35/month

Mega

12 GB of data at S$55/month and

Xtra

25 GB of data at S$85/month
2GB Roam Like Home Essential Data Add-on

MyRepublic broadband customers who take these plans get bonus data. If they sign up for the Smart plan they enjoy 3 GB of extra data, and 8 GB of bonus data for the Mega and Xtra plans. Customers interested to change their plan can do so starting from 29 June 2018 via the MyRepublic app.

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Singtel to offer Apple Music - data-free

Singtel will offer data-free streaming with Apple Music, the world’s fastest-growing music streaming service.

The first data-free tieup with Apple Music in Singapore, the service is available to Singtel postpaid mobile customers* from today for S$9.98 per month. New and re-contracting customers who sign up for the service will enjoy a six-month subscription absolutely free, with no minimum contract.

Said Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO of Consumer Singapore at Singtel: “Our customers will have the freedom to stream or download music entertainment on our superior network, without taking a byte off their monthly mobile data allowance. We will continue to forge partnerships to bring our customers the very best from around the world, be it content, services or the latest devices.”

Apple Music offers subscribers more than 45 million songs, combined with their entire iTunes library, which consumers can stream or download for offline listening - all ad-free. Subscribers can also:

- Create their own playlists

- Discover new ones curated by Apple Music,

- Share music with their friends.

- Get a daily mix of recommended music based on their preferences,

- Listen to radio stations from every genre

- Watch exclusive music videos, documentaries and concerts

- Apple Music also includes Beats 1, a global live stream of radio shows.

Source: Singtel website. Subscribers get Apple Music free for the first six months.

Details:

Singtel’s data-free Apple Music is available on iOS and Android devices, including Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). Customers can sign up at Singtel Shops islandwide or at singtel.com/datafreeapplemusic.

*Applicable to Combo plans, SIM Only, Easy Mobile, MobileShare and Mobile Broadband customers.

Circles.Life unleashes new services with an unlimited theme

- Unlimited data on demand at 4G+ speeds, for S$3

- First-ever unlimited WhatsApp roaming in 18 countries at S$1 per day

Source: Circles.Life. Poster for Unlimited
Data on Demand. 

Circles.Life, the fourth mobile operator in Singapore, believes that the current unlimited plans in the market are actually limiting customers. Unlimited plans should not be limited to weekend usage, be throttled after hitting a small data cap or be tied to annual contracts, the company said.

Circles.Life already has a digital no-contract mobile plan, 20 GB of mobile data for S$20 and most recently launched Circles Switch – their try-before-you-buy plan. Circles.Life is now marking another milestone as Asia’s first truly digital telco with the launch of a number of 'unlimited' services:

Unlimited Data on Demand

Circles.Life customers can now get unlimited mobile data for S$3 a day, on demand. This will not lock customers to any contract and is available every day of the year at 4G+ speeds.

Like all unlimited data plans in the market, there is a fair use policy. For Unlimited Data on Demand, speeds will be managed after 100GB of usage per month. Further, Circles.Life customers are eligible to use Unlimited Data on Demand without subscribing to the 20GB for S$20 data upgrade - giving consumers the power to choose what works best for them instead of having to pay over S$100 per month to get unlimited data or be locked into annual contracts, the company said.

Unlimited Data on Demand can be activated by simply turning it on at the CirclesCare mobile dashboard.

WhatsApp Passport

Circles.Life continues to leverage its official partnership with US-based WhatsApp by launching an add-on that allows unlimited roaming for WhatsApp. Starting from S$1 per day, customers will get unlimited data usage for WhatsApp messaging while roaming with partner networks in over 18 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, and India*.

Unlimited Outgoing Calls

All Circles.Life basic plans currently come with 100 free minutes of talk time. Users can now have the option of unlimited local outgoing calls by adding S$16 per month. When tacked on to the base plan of S$28 and the S$2 per month free incoming calls value-added service, users can enjoy 6 GB of data and unlimited incoming and outgoing calls for S$46 per month.

Rameez Ansar, Co-founder and Director at Circles.Life said: “At Circles.Life, we spend a lot of time listening to and thinking about what customers really want and offer it to them. This is the secret to our innovative product launches like Unlimited Data on Demand and WhatsApp Passport and to the strong traction that we have achieved so far.

“Most of our customers are satisfied with either the 6 GB for S$28 base plan or adding S$20 more for another 20 GB. For those who want even more, we now have Unlimited Data on Demand.”

In addition, Circles.Life now allows new subscribers try out the first month of subscription for free. All new customers will not be charged for the first month of their basic subscription. This is for a limited time only.

*The full list of 18 countries and partner networks is on the Circles.Life terms and conditions page

Beware the insider in data privacy protection: Infowatch

Internal violators are the most serious threat to data privacy in Southeast Asia.  Data leaks in ASEAN countries are mainly caused by the negligence of top-level executives and employees with access to sensitive and confidential data, according to the latest research by cybersecurity and data leak prevention expert InfoWatch Group.

Just over 56% of Southeast Asia incidents of compromised data were caused by executives, employees, IT administrators and other authorised personnel, the company said. The other 44% were the result of external attacks and former employees. The global figure is higher at nearly 60%.

Source: Infowatch. Up to 56% of Southeast Asia incidents of compromised data were caused by executives, employees, IT administrators and other authorised personnel.

“It is a disturbing sign to see that a relatively high percentage of leaks stem from top managers and system administrators who fall into the category of ‘privileged users’,” said Vladimir Shutemov, Chief International Business Development Officer of the InfoWatch Group.

Shutemov, who also heads InfoWatch SEA operations based in Kuala Lumpur, added, “Leaks due to blunders, intentional violation of rules or malicious activities of privileged users are the most destructive as they have more access to sensitive data compared to rank-and-file employees.”

Shutemov was citing the latest findings of InfoWatch research unit InfoWatch Analytics Center, on data leaks reported by governments and commercial and non-commercial organisations in Southeast Asia, South Korea, India and Bangladesh. The research was based on information sources in the media and other public domains between July 2016 and July 2017.

Shutemov said users with advanced permissions either unwittingly or deliberately cause the leakage because they were “unhappy” with any attempt by their organisations to control their PCs, laptops and mobile phones.

By industry category, the research also pointed out that up to 43% of leaks in Southeast Asia stemmed from public institutions including government, military and law enforcement agencies, compared to only 13% worldwide.

Source: Infowatch. Southeast Asia stood out for the number of leaks stemming from the public sector. 

In Southeast Asia, South Korea, India and Bangladesh, the report found that personal data comprised almost 77% of the leaks, followed by payment details at 15%, trade secrets or knowhow at 5%, and state secrets contributing 3%.  In comparison, 62% of data leaked globally was personal data, while up to 31% of data stolen were of payment details.

Source: Infowatch. Almost 77% of leaks were around personal data in Southeast Asia.

“In line with global trends, Southeast Asia and other Asian countries are striving to improve cybersecurity. Their governments have toughened up personal data laws, while enterprises more and more often use information security tools against external and internal intruders. But more needs to be done as technology advances and the intruders become more sophisticated,” said Shutemov.

In terms of channels, browsers and cloud storage turned out to be the most common places where data is leaked, accounting for almost 74% of all cases, while equipment loss, such as stolen laptops, and the popular use of instant messaging apps together caused 14% of leaks. Globally, browsers and cloud storage figured in 61% of data leaks, followed by email (23%), and paper documents (8%).

InfoWatch currently serves more than 1,500 large customers worldwide with its proprietary and patented cybersecurity technologies. Its suite of data leak prevention and cybersecurity solutions can analyse content in Asian languages for the prevention of data leaks, including in Malay, Bahasa Indonesia and Vietnamese.

Established by Natalya Kaspersky in 2003, InfoWatch pioneered the data leak prevention (DLP) market. InfoWatch products are available in the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.

StarHub DataShare lets customers share mobile data allowances

Source: StarHub website. StarHub DataShare lets users split up their mobile data allowance and share it with others under the same billing account.

StarHub Mobile postpaid customers can now share a portion of their local data bundle, including upsized data, across multiple mobile lines under the same billing account.

A first in Singapore and unlike typical shared data pool offerings, StarHub’s new value-added service DataShare offers customers a balance between control and flexibility. Using theMy StarHub app or through StarHub’s My Account web portal DataShare users will be able to allocate on-the-fly between 1GB and 12GB of shareable data in total as well as adjust the proportion in 1GB denominations every month.

“We recognise that usage patterns even within families are diverse, with some having more than enough data and others in want. This is a challenge that DataShare has been designed to overcome. With DataShare, our customers will be able to choose when, with whom and how much to share, optimising data usage and cost for the family,” said Wang Li-Na, Head, Segment & Marketing, StarHub.

DataShare, when paired with the DataJump data upsize option, will offer much larger data bundles perfect for sharing, says StarHub.

Example: A 4G 6 customer on DataJump and DataShare, having 21GB of data in total, will be able to allocate up to 12GB of data for sharing with the other mobile lines in the same account. The data allocations can be amended at any time depending on the family’s data usage needs. Other things being equal, a 4G 4 customer with 9GB of data in total will have up to 8GB of shareable data. A minimum of 1GB of data will be retained for donors’ use.

Interested?

Existing and new customers on StarHub’s latest plans, namely, 4G, 4G SIM Only, SurfHub and HomeHub Go will be able to enjoy DataShare at a promotional monthly rate of S$2.14 (usual price S$10.70), till further notice. There is no activation charge for DataShare, and its monthly fee is fixed regardless of the number of tweaks in data allocation or recipients.

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We'll give you 20GB for S$20 a month: Circles.Life

Virtually unlimited data - Circles.Life subscribers can enjoy 20GB more per month
for S$20 on top of any existing data quota plus bonus data they may have.

Circles.Life, Singapore’s fourth postpaid operator and the only digital telco, is allowing subscribers to enjoy practically unlimited data for S$20 a month.

"Our mission is providing an exceptional customer experience to customers and giving them control," said Rameez Ansar, Circles.Life Co-Founder and Director. "'They don't want minutes and SMSes any more. They want products centred on data."

Circles.Life has introduced many industry firsts such as free caller ID, free unlimited WhatsApp, unlimited bonus data in response to customer needs. Some subscribers have qualified for as much as 56.5 extra GB a month.

With the Data Plus option offer of 20GB for S$20 Circles.Life has "the largest ever no-contract data plan under S$50 available in the market today", the company said, noting that it is unprecedented not only for Singapore but also for many parts of the Asia Pacific region.

New subscribers can opt for the 20GB Data Plus option on top of their Base Plan of S$28/month for up to 6GB of mobile data, upon sign-up on the Circles.Life website. Current Circles.Life customers on the Base Plan can add on the 20GB Data Plus option via the CirclesCare app. This is on top of any Unlimited Bonus Data that customers have accrued.

Ansar speaks about the Circles.Life business model.

Interested?

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about Circles.Life's overseas expansion strategy

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Chinese Internet users happy to share personal data - for a price

• Those aged 30 to 40 are most likely to share data for rewards
• China, Mexico and Russia lead for people willing to share data

Over a quarter (27%) of Internet users across 17 countries strongly agree that they are willing to share their personal data in exchange for benefits or rewards like lower costs or personalised service. This contrasts to 19% who are unwilling to share data.

GfK asked people online to indicate how strongly they agree or disagree with the statement, "I am willing to share my personal data (health, financial, driving records, energy use, etc.) in exchange for benefits or rewards like lower costs or personalised service" - using a scale where "1" means "don't agree at all" and "7" means "agree completely".

Equal percentages of both men and women are firmly willing to share their data in return for benefits - both standing at 27%. However, more women than men class themselves as firmly unwilling, standing at 21% of women versus 18% of men.

People in their twenties and thirties are most likely to share their data, with a third saying they are firmly willing to do so (33% in their twenties and 34% in their thirties). They are followed by those aged 15 to 19 years old, at 28%.

People in China are most ready to share their personal data in exchange for benefits, with 38% of the online population saying they are firmly willing to do so and 8% firmly unwilling.

Other Asian countries polled included Japan and China.

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Download findings for each of the 17 countries

StarHub makes it easier for mobile customers to surf and travel

StarHub Mobile postpaid customers can now take advantage of a Mobile DataTravel plan with a flat fee of S$15 that gives them 2GB of data for 30 days of use within a single country or across multiple destinations.

DataTravel does not require users to manually search for or lock their phones to a specific preferred mobile network as is normally required for roaming plans. StarHub says it is the only Singapore telco to offer this advantage, and that more destinations will be supported in the coming months.

Customers will also receive SMS notifications before their DataTravel plan expires or depletes. They can also activate an additional 2GB or 3GB DataTravel plan. With each additional activation, any unused data will be carried forward for another 30 days of use. If the data has been fully utilised, excess data usage will be charged based on prevailing DataTravel Unlimited or RoamEasy Plans which the customer has subscribed to.

“Our DataTravel customers will be able to enjoy doing what they have come to love on their phones simply and affordably, with a data plan that can be brought across multiple borders and mobile networks. With DataTravel, we are happy to free our customers from the common constraints of overseas data usage, that are cost and accessibility," said Wang Li-Na, Head of Product & Marketing, StarHub.

Interested?

StarHub Mobile postpaid customers can SMS DT2 or DT3 to 6818 to instantly add a 2GB or 3GB DataTravel plan, even while they are overseas. They can also buy DataTravel by dialling the toll-free number *100# at any time. There are no additional monthly subscriptions or activation fees - DataTravel plans are only billed upon purchase.

Supported destinations include Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines. The 3GB DataTravel plan is available for S$5 more.

Singtel offers three times the mobile data at a nominal cost, plus Wi-Fi calling

Source: Singtel website. A new subscription add-on gives three times the mobile data at a nominal S$9.90 for those who get a new plan, or recontract.

Singtel has debuted a mobile data add-on, DataX3, at its iPhone 7 launch event at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre last week. With DataX3, customers enjoy triple the mobile data allowance on their plans, for S$9.90 a month. Available to Singtel Combo Plan (Combo 2 and above) customers, DataX3 follows the launch of the DataX2 add-on that was first introduced earlier this year.

“We are always looking for innovative ways to give our customers more affordable data because mobile data has become essential to most Singaporeans for communicating, shopping, banking and entertainment. DataX2 has been extremely well-received and is very popular with our customers, leading us to create an even more attractive offer of DataX3. Now, customers can choose to get more value for their money by simply adding on DataX2 or DataX3, depending on their data consumption needs,” said Yuen Kuan Moon, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Singapore, Singtel.

DataX3 offers significant cost savings to customers. For example, a customer on a Combo 4 plan will have the option to top-up at S$9.90 per month to get a total of 12GB of mobile data. It is available to new and re-contracting customers on eligible Combo Plans with a minimum subscription period of 24 months.

Singtel also announced that it will offer WiFi Calling (also known as Voice over WiFi) to Singtel mobile postpaid customers. This service allows customers to make HD quality voice calls and send SMS via any local Wi-Fi connection without the use of an app. The calls will switch seamlessly to the Singtel 4G network when users move out of Wi-Fi hotspot coverage. This service is available at no additional cost.

“WiFi Calling is a network innovation which offers added convenience and an enhanced mobile experience to customers. Our customers can now have mobile coverage even in difficult-to-reach places such as basements and windowless rooms, as long as there is a Wi-Fi signal. This service extends our extensive mobile network to cover a wider footprint and complements our ongoing efforts in delivering the fastest and widest 4G service in Singapore**,” said Yuen.

WiFi Calling will initially be available on selected iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Sony Xperia smartphone models*, with other devices to be supported in the coming weeks. To enjoy the service,
customers will need to switch on the VoLTE, and WiFi Calling settings on their device and ensure that it is running the latest firmware or iOS. Calls and SMS messages made over Wi-Fi will utilise the talk time and SMS bundles of customers’ mobile plans respectively.

Interested?

Pricing is as follows. Plans are only applicable to new and recontracting customers on eligible Mobile Combo Plans upon signing a two-year device agreement. A minimum subscription period of 24 months applies.

Source: Singtel. Combo mobile plans with DataX3. Compare against DataX2 plans.

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog post on StarHub's 12GB mobile data plan

*Supported phones include the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy S7 4G+, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 4G+ and Sony Xperia X Annexe.

**Singtel has the fastest and widest outdoor 4G speeds with the lowest latency rates in Singapore, according to IDA MyConnection SG survey results for January to June 2016 and IDA’s Nationwide Outdoor Service Coverage measurements for Q216.

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Acronis True Image 2017 supports Facebook, backups, wireless and remote backups

Source: Acronis. Acronis True Image 2017.

Acronis, a leading provider of hybrid cloud data protection, today announced Acronis True Image 2017, the latest release of the world’s fastest personal backup software.

Acronis True Image 2017 combines the Acronis full image local and cloud backup for computers with new wireless backup for mobile devices to local Windows computers or the secure Acronis Cloud, support for an unlimited number of mobile devices, and complete backup of Facebook account data.

“Personal data is increasingly residing on mobile devices and in social media accounts,” said Serguei Beloussov, co-founder, and CEO of Acronis. “Acronis True Image 2017 protects all data no matter where it resides and provides the fastest and easiest backup in the industry.”

Acronis True Image technology is the fastest full image backup and recovery software for personal use on the market*, including:

•  Three to six times faster on Windows computers than competing products for backing up and recovering using an external USB 3.0 drive.
• Thirty percent faster than the Apple Time Machine on Apple computers.
• Sixty percent faster than previous versions of Acronis True Image in popular scenarios.

Source: Acronis. Acronis is a global partner for the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 Racing Team.

As a global partner of the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 Racing Team, Acronis put its technologies to the test in workloads demanded by the most technologically advanced sport. “Instant access to the massive amounts of data we generate every race is an absolute requirement for our team to win,” said Scuderia Toro Rosso Team’s Principal Franz Tost. “If we lose data even for a few seconds, the race is lost, which is why we rely on Acronis for the most complete backup.”

Acronis True Image 2017 delivers more than 50 new features, including:

Wireless mobile device backup to Windows computers – Back up an unlimited number of iPhones, iPads, and Android mobile devices to your computer at the full speed of your local Wi-Fi network. Recover all content to the same or another device, even if it is just a single photo or contact.

Remote backup management – Protect all your computers and help others with protecting theirs, even if they are far away. Review the data protection status in real-time for any computer or mobile device data via a touch-friendly online dashboard.

Incremental Facebook backup – Automatically back up all your Facebook account content, including photos, videos, contacts, comments, and likes. Users are protected from accidental deletions, hacker attacks, application failures, or social network errors that can erase precious memories.

Archiving to the cloud or external storage devices – Free up disk space by moving large or rarely used files from your Windows or Apple computer to an external drive, network-attached storage (NAS) device, network share, or the Acronis Cloud. Access the archives by using File Explorer, Finder, or a Web browser.

Enhanced NAS – Automatically discover NAS devices available on the local network, preconfiguring them for backup storage, and automatically reconnecting them if they are temporarily unavailable.

Acronis True Image 2017 has many additional new features, such as search-in-local and Cloud backups, encryption for archives, comments for backups, Windows Explorer integration, a refreshed touch-friendly user interface on iOS and Android devices, and much more.

“It's not if your computer will crash, it’s when—and I learned that the hard way,” said Robert Tarver, an Acronis True Image user since 2015. “I was using another vendor’s file and folder backup product when my hard drive crashed. A computer repair technician informed me that only my data files were backed up; not my operating system (OS), program files, and settings. To properly back up, he recommended Acronis. It has since saved not only my computer but my wife’s computer as well. I am very thankful to Acronis for keeping my data safe.”

Interested?

Acronis True Image 2017 is available for purchase as a perpetual license, starting at S$69.99, or by subscription, starting at S$59.99 per year.

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about the 2016 version of Acronis True Image
*According to internal testing. Third-party confirmation and details are forthcoming.