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Singapore’s vCargo Cloud (VCC) has launched GUUD , a new ecosystem involving companies and a technology platform aimed at simplifying complicated trade processes globally. GUUD will help customers bypass long-standing barriers to trade, and digitally transform trade processes so they become simpler, more efficient and more inclusive, VCC said. In line with the GUUD vision to Trade for Good , GUUD aspires to help all businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to become a player in global trade and to export and import from any part of the world by reducing red tape, eliminating middlemen and providing greater access to logistics and financial services. GUUD is also guided by UN’s Sustainable Development Goals . GUUD references the UN/CEFACT Buy-Ship-Pay model to cover all aspects of trade facilitation. The GUUD platform streamlines all processes relating to trade, including compliance, shipping, financing and payments through an integrated platform which a...

By Anthony Spiteri, Senior Global Technologist, Product Strategy at Veeam Software Time does not wait for organisations to be well prepared before it encounters a cyberattack. When it comes to the threat of ransomware and hacking, all organisations are equal. While these threats have pushed many Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to intensify their security efforts, the reality is that almost any computer system is vulnerable to a breach. Organisations should shift their focus toward IT strategies to balance security and availability. It is important for businesses to prepare for the road ahead, especially in today’s context where we are seeing a rise in telecommuting. Preparing for flexible working arrangements The recent pandemic has brought upon a new normal; namely remote working. Many have gotten comfortable with the idea of telecommuting and we can only expect employers to be more flexible with work arrangements in th...