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APAC retailers are at a bungee jump moment - 83% are still refining their strategies and exploring long-term solutions. 2025 will bring new challenges, but also exciting opportunities. Want to know where APAC retail is headed and how you can thrive in the year ahead? 👉 The answers are in our upcoming report, "𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞," releasing December 2, 2024. Stay tuned to unlock your roadmap to success in 2025! #Forecast #Trends #Retail #SmartOSC

🎙️ Listen Now - #CutTheOnion Episode 4 is now LIVE! 🧅 Today, we're peeling back the layers with Philip Gill, CTO at Smartbox Group. From Quality Assurance to CTO, it's a road less traveled, but it comes with incredible stories and perspectives. These stories include Phil’s experience working in various countries before joining Smartbox a decade ago. How he has surrounded himself with smart, driven, and passionate people, who always keeping user experience at the heart of their work. As a CTO, Phil advocates for sustainable working environments and avoiding single points of failure. In this episode, we hear all of this and more… 🔑 How to build trust and agility in tech teams 🤝 The importance of calling BS (B*llsh*t) on some AI hype and finding real value 🛠️ His thoughts on Build VS Buy 📈 The Keys to Delivering Strategic Projects: Lessons from Smartbox's E-Commerce Rebuild ⏱️ How to Improve Cycle Times and Team Happiness 🚫 The importance of Zero Distraction 💬 How to Empower Decision-Making and Shorten Decision Chains What is Cut The Onion? It’s a mini-series where we peel back the layers of tech roles, exploring the stories of those working in tech across various industries. Honest takes, trends, and tips for going forward! 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of this exciting new series! ✔ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gQ_hgit6  ✔ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gBeAshqi  ✔ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gpzGw4Es #Podcast #Leaders #Insights #SmartOSC

Imagine scrolling through your feed and spotting insights from top CTOs worldwide 👇 Inspired by Threads, we’ve turned key moments from our #CutTheOnion podcast into bite-sized posts for the newest 𝐂-𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. These posts give you a peek into the world of visionary CTOs, the decisions they make, and the challenges they tackle—all shared openly by our amazing guests. This week, we’re featuring: 🌟 Florian Pasquier, Chief Technology Officer at Carma 🌟 Sebastian Bode, VP of Engineering at the Cardano Foundation 🌟 Joel Beasley, The Modern CTO Real stories. Real insights. Dive into the minds shaping the future of tech. The conversation starts here. Are you ready to join the thread? Discover more from the world of CTOs on our Cut The Onion podcast here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDpChfvp #CTOs #Leaders #Insights #Threads #SmartOSC

Forbes Business Council Spotlight: Is Trust a Boost or a Barrier in GTM Strategies? Our CEO, Thai Son N., joins Terry O'Connor OBE, Managing Director at The Trim Consultancy and Strategic Advisor at Mirakl, Bain & Company, SmartOSC and Trustana, and Alex Pirouz, Co-Founder at Windsor Advisers to explore how trust can make or break a brand's move into new categories. The challenge? Even strong customer trust can fail in areas requiring niche expertise or hands-on interaction—creating a “trust trap.” Curious how to navigate it? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gUht_vCe #Forbes #Innovation #Digitaltransformation #GTM #trust

We had an incredible experience with ASUS APAC last week in Kuala Lumpur, exploring the latest trends in D2C strategies! As a trusted leader in the eCommerce and MarTech industries, we were honored to be invited by ASUS APAC to drive discussions on the future of eCommerce and marketing. Our Country Manager, Amber Do Anh Tu, delivered an inspiring keynote "𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂,” showcasing consumer insights, innovative online-to-offline technologies, and emerging omnichannel trends. The event offered a valuable opportunity to connect with industry experts, exchange ideas, and share insights with ASUS’s eCommerce leaders, marketing strategists, and managers from across the APAC region. A heartfelt thank you to the ASUS team Eddie Teng and Alison Lin for organizing such a meaningful event and fostering our strong partnership. 👉 Together, we look forward to shaping the future of eCommerce innovation and creating transformative opportunities in the industry. Bhavin Patel Le Phan #Partnership #eCommerce #MarTech #SmartOSC

💥 Only One Week Left – Get Ready for 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬! The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here, and it’s a make-or-break moment for your holiday season. Now is the time to act fast and ensure you’re fully prepared to seize the opportunity. This is the final stretch to get your business ready for maximum sales and customer satisfaction. Here are the key areas to focus on 👇 🌐 Maximize Online Presence: Optimize for speed, mobile, and high traffic. 💸 Perfect Promotions: Finalize your discounts, bundles, and flash sales. 📦 Stock Smartly: Double-check inventory and plan for quick restocking. 🙍♂️ Train Your Team: Prepare your staff for the rush. 💻 Boost Marketing: Ramp up social media, email campaigns, and ads. With the right preparation, you can turn this high-stakes day into a major success. So, gear up, stay focused, and execute your plan with confidence. Let the countdown to success begin! Read more about it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJfFKA9Q #BlackFriday #Retail #Technology #SmartOSC

Triple Win for SmartOSC at Asia eCommerce Awards 2024! 🎉 We’re proud to bring home 3 big wins: 🏆 Best eCommerce Innovation 🏆 Best eCommerce Consultant 🏆 Best Use of Customer Retention & Churn Reduction Winning at the Asia eCommerce Awards, organized by MARKETING-INTERACTIVE for four consecutive years, and in even more categories than last year, reaffirms our capabilities in transforming the entire industry. From the AI-powered QuikCommerce to transforming United Cellars' platform for better retention, we are on a journey to set new standards in eCommerce. A huge thank you to all Smartors and our clients for your continuous support. Here's to even more success ahead! Read more about our story here: https://lnkd.in/gdnbeXpF #SmartOSC #eCommerce #Innovation #Digitaltransformation #AI 

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: No Magic Recipe Here… Just really good insights you need to hear 👇 Have you checked out our latest episode of #CutTheOnion with Florian Pasquier, CTO at Carma? If not, you should! Today, CTOs are carrying around an increasingly complex toolbox - including DevOps, CloudOps, and SecOps (Security Operations). In this episode, Florian offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that come with these evolving roles Florian shares why building strong engineering teams is the foundation for success in an ever-changing industry. While tech continues to advance rapidly, the basics—like creating stable, high-quality teams with empathy and storytelling—remain key to long-term success. Listen in or watch the episode 👇 ✔ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gQUn7Zf5 ✔ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g2PxChqy  ✔ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e5vrjAHp #Podcast #CTOs #Insights #Leaders #SmartOSC

#LeadersVoice - Key Adoption Trends and Future Visions of Blockchain Decentralization Sebastian Bode, VP of Engineering at the Cardano Foundation, recently highlighted blockchain's transformative potential across industries. Here are 4 industries at the forefront of decentralization: 📌 Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 📌 Healthcare 📌 Enterprise Blockchain 📌 Supply Chain Dive into the current state of adoption, explore pressing challenges, and discover the opportunities shaping these sectors. A big thank you to Sebastian Bode for sharing his invaluable insights with Leader’s Voice. Leader's Voice is a biweekly interview series connecting with thought leaders to explore what inspires, challenges, and supports them in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce and digital business.

🎉 SmartOSC Joins Forces with Ngân hàng TMCP Hàng Hải (MSB) to Implement the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform to Drive Unified, Customer-Centric Digital Modernization By adopting the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform, MSB is unifying its in-house applications onto a best-of-suite anchor platform. This strategic shift enables MSB’s digital factory to deliver a seamless, end-to-end digital banking experience. “We’re thrilled to be the implementation partner for this project. Our goal is to make this collaboration between MSB, SmartOSC, and Backbase a leading example of technology that empowers human ingenuity,” said Nguyen Hieu, Co-Founder & Chairman of SmartOSC. Read more about it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxX5Y8mE #Partnership #DigitalBanking #Fintech #SmartOSC