Digital disruption in mid-autumn

in thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.

Singaporean and Malaysian Chinese celebrate family unity by exchanging mooncakes made of lotus seed or red bean paste, as well as joining float parades and lantern processions. In the Philippines, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. spearheads the celebration across major cities, usually with a game of chance called the mooncake dice game to cap the event.

Now that the so-called “Oriental ghost month” is over, business has sprung back to life in many Asian countries. It is also the season for award-giving and recognition of excellence in the Digital Age.

Annually, the US-headquartered International Data Corp. (IDC) honors the achievements of organizations within the Asia-Pacific region that have significantly transformed their businesses using disruptive technologies.

IDC Philippines announced last week the winners of the 2018 Digital Transformation Awards (DXa) in various categories. Union Bank of the Philippines led the awardees as “Digital Transformer of the Year” for its relentless pursuit to transform into a digital bank through a culture of innovation and experimentation.

Manila Electric Co.’s Traci chatbot was named “Talent Accelerator of the Year” after discovering a growing talent pool on social media by means of artificial intelligence and robotic process...