The document discusses 20 trending IT topics that will be covered at virtual and physical conferences in Southeast Asia. The topics include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, cloud computing, the internet of things, 5G networks, edge computing, DevOps practices, augmented and virtual reality technologies, robotic process automation, quantum computing, digital transformation strategies, and others. It also provides lists of 20 top vendors within each topic area that could be targeted within Southeast Asia.

1. 20 trending IT topics in Virtual and Physical conferences in Southeast Asia.
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Applications: Discussing the latest advancements,
applications, and challenges in AI and ML across various industries such as healthcare, finance, and
manufacturing.
2. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Exploring strategies, technologies, and best practices to protect sensitive data
and infrastructure from cyber threats and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and PDPA.
3. Blockchain Technology: Delving into the potential applications of blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies, such as
supply chain management, digital identities, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
4. Cloud Computing and Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Addressing the adoption of cloud technologies, including public,
private, and hybrid clouds, and their impact on scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
5. Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities: Examining the integration of IoT devices and sensors in urban
environments to optimize resource management, improve public services, and enhance quality of life.
6. 5G Network Infrastructure: Exploring the rollout of 5G networks and their implications for faster connectivity, low
latency applications, and the proliferation of IoT devices.
7. Edge Computing: Discussing the decentralized processing of data closer to the source to reduce latency,
bandwidth usage, and dependence on centralized cloud infrastructure.

2. 8. DevOps Practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Sharing insights into
implementing DevOps culture, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software development
and deployment cycles.
9. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Technologies: Showcasing innovative applications of AR
and VR in gaming, education, training, and immersive experiences.
10. Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Exploring the use of software robots to automate repetitive tasks,
streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency across industries.
11. Edge AI and Edge Computing: Discussing the convergence of AI and edge computing to enable real-time
data processing, analytics, and decision-making at the network edge.
12. Quantum Computing: Providing insights into the latest developments in quantum computing technology,
algorithms, and potential applications in cryptography, optimization, and scientific research.
13. Digital Transformation Strategies: Examining the journey of organizations towards digital transformation,
including challenges, best practices, and success stories across different sectors.
14. Biometric Security and Authentication: Exploring the use of biometric technologies such as fingerprint
recognition, facial recognition, and iris scanning for secure authentication and access control.

3. 15. Big Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Discussing methodologies, tools, and case studies for
extracting actionable insights from large volumes of data to drive informed decision-making and business
growth.
16. Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Addressing the importance of threat intelligence sharing,
proactive threat hunting, and incident response planning to mitigate cyber risks effectively.
17. AI Ethics and Responsible AI: Examining the ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI technologies,
including bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
18. Hybrid Workforce and Remote Collaboration Tools: Discussing strategies and technologies for managing
hybrid work environments, facilitating remote collaboration, and ensuring productivity and engagement.
19. Sustainable IT Practices and Green Computing: Exploring initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of
IT infrastructure and operations through energy-efficient hardware, renewable energy sources, and recycling
programs.
20. Digital Health and Telemedicine: Addressing the adoption of digital health technologies, telemedicine
platforms, wearables, and remote monitoring solutions to improve healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and
patient outcomes.

4. Vendors / Potential Clients to Target

5. ❖ 20 top vendors in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications in South Asia
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) | Infosys | Wipro | HCL Technologies | Tech Mahindra | Accenture | IBM | Microsoft |
Google Cloud | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | NVIDIA | SAS | Oracle | Intel | SAP | Dell Technologies | Alibaba Cloud |
Huawei | UiPath | OpenAI
❖ 20 top vendors in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Southeast Asia
Symantec | Trend Micro | Palo Alto Networks | FireEye | Fortinet | Check Point Software Technologies | Cisco Systems | IBM
Security | McAfee | Kaspersky | Sophos | RSA Security | Proofpoint | CyberArk | Forcepoint | F5 Networks | Carbon Black |
Trustwave | Rapid7 | Bitdefender
❖ 20 top vendors in Blockchain Technology in South Asia
Binance | Huobi | Singapore Blockchain Association | Ripple | Crypto.com | OKEx | CoinGecko | Kyber Network | Huobi
Global | Zilliqa | Coinhako | Liquid | Luno | OAX Foundation | Blockchain Foundry | Coinut | TenX | Coinhako | VeChain |
Band Protocol
❖ 20 top vendors in Cloud Computing and Hybrid Cloud Solutions in Southeast Asia
Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Microsoft Azure | Google Cloud | Alibaba Cloud | IBM Cloud | Oracle Cloud | SAP Cloud
Platform | VMware Cloud | Cisco Systems | Dell Technologies | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | Nutanix | Red Hat (now
part of IBM) | Equinix | Accenture Cloud | Tata Communications | NTT Communications | Singtel | Telkom Indonesia | Globe
Telecom
❖ 20 top vendors in Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities in Southeast Asia
Singtel | ST Engineering | NEC Corporation | Cisco Systems | Huawei Technologies | Ericsson | IBM | Bosch | Schneider
Electric | Siemens | Panasonic | Microsoft | Intel Corporation | Tata Communications | ABB | Advantech | Nokia | Telstra |
Honeywell | Amazon Web Services (AWS)

6. Huawei | Ericsson | Nokia | ZTE Corporation | Samsung Electronics | Cisco Systems | Qualcomm | NEC Corporation | Fujitsu
| Intel Corporation | Mavenir | Ciena Corporation | CommScope | Juniper Networks | Keysight Technologies | MediaTek |
Rohde & Schwarz | Telit | Vodafone Group | Telenor Group
❖ 20 top vendors in 5G Network Infrastructure in Southeast Asia
IBM | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | Cisco Systems | Dell Technologies | Huawei Technologies | Microsoft | Amazon
Web Services (AWS) | Google | Oracle | Intel Corporation | Alibaba Cloud | Tencent Cloud | VMware | Schneider Electric |
Nokia | Arista Networks | Equinix | Juniper Networks | EdgeConneX | Advantech
❖ 20 top vendors in Edge Computing in Southeast Asia
Cloud Comrade | Arcanys | Glee Trees Pte Ltd | IT Consultis | Glints | Ezest | loud Kinetics | Embrio Enterprises Pte Ltd |
Titan Technology Corporation | Verikai | Imaginet International Inc. | Squareroot Consulting Pvt Ltd | CloudNow
Technologies | Encora Inc. | Xebia | Silicus Technologies | AgilizTech Software Services | Rigel Networks | Dynamic Yield |
Cloudify.Asia
❖ 20 top vendors in DevOps Practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) in
Southeast Asia
ViSenze | Kaddra | Veative | Dark Slope | AR&Co | Scanta | INDE | Mirari | Glimpse Group | Hiverlab | Lucid Reality Labs |
ARTHOUSE | Holylion | Ghost Productions | Red Dot Digital | VR Collab | PixoVR | Delvify | Mardox Tech | AltairVR
❖ 20 top vendors in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Technologies in Southeast Asia
UiPath | Automation Anywhere | Blue Prism | NICE | Pegasystems | Kofax | EdgeVerve Systems (an Infosys company) |
WorkFusion | Kryon | AntWorks | Thoughtonomy | Softomotive (Now part of Microsoft Power Automate) | Celaton |
Redwood Software | Jacada | HelpSystems | Contextor (Now part of SAP) | Nintex RPA | Datamatics | WinAutomation
❖ 20 top vendors in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Southeast Asia

7. ADLINK Technology | Advantech | Aaeon | ASUS | DFI | Edgeworx | FogHorn Systems | Greenwave Systems | Iguazio | Moxa
| Nebbiolo Technologies | NXP Semiconductors | Octonion | QuEST Global | SensiML | Siemens AG | Supermicro | Tensor
IoT | Toshiba | Zebra Technologies
❖ 20 top vendors in Edge AI and Edge Computing in Southeast Asia
AQTION | BOSCH | Entropica Labs | Qu&Co | QuTech | Xanadu | A*STAR Quantum Technologies | Qilimanjaro Quantum
Tech | BCG Gamma | D-Wave Systems | IBM Quantum | Microsoft Quantum | Toshiba Quantum | Rigetti Computing | IonQ
| Google Quantum AI Lab | Zapata Computing | QC Ware | QCrypt | Aliyun Quantum Service
❖ 20 top vendors in Quantum Computing in Southeast Asia
Accenture | Deloitte | IBM | Microsoft | PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) | Capgemini | Ernst & Young (EY) | KPMG |
McKinsey & Company | Bain & Company | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Cognizant | HCL Technologies | Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS) | Infosys | Wipro | Atos | NTT DATA | DXC Technology | Tech Mahindra
❖ 20 top vendors in Digital Transformation Strategies in Southeast Asia
NEC Corporation | Fujitsu | Hitachi | Idemia | Thales Group | Gemalto | Suprema Inc. | Aware, Inc. | Cognitec Systems
GmbH | BioEnable Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | M2SYS Technology | ZKTeco | SecuGen Corporation | HID Global | Crossmatch |
FaceFirst | IDEMIA | 3M Cogent | BIO-key International | Stanley Black & Decker
❖ 20 top vendors in Biometric Security and Authentication in Southeast Asia
Tableau Software | Qlik | MicroStrategy | SAP | IBM | Microsoft | Oracle | SAS | Teradata | Google Cloud | Amazon Web
Services (AWS) | Cloudera | Informatica | Talend | Splunk | Databricks | Alteryx | Snowflake | Looker | ThoughtSpot
❖ 20 top vendors in Big Data Analytics and Business Intelligence solutions in Southeast Asia

8. FireEye | CrowdStrike | Palo Alto Networks | Symantec | Kaspersky | McAfee | Trend Micro | IBM Security | Check Point
Software Technologies | Fortinet | Rapid7 | Carbon Black (VMware) | F-Secure | Sophos | Cisco Systems | Trustwave |
Secureworks | CyberArk | SentinelOne | Proofpoint
❖ 20 top vendors providing Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response services in Southeast Asia:
Omdena | Responsible AI | Element AI | Ethical AI | AI Ethics Lab | AI Global | Center for AI and Ethics | AI Singapore |
DataKind | AI for People | Data Ethical | AI Ethics Alliance | EthicsNet | AI Ethics Community | Responsible AI Forum | AI
Ethics Institute | AI Ethics Network | Data Responsibility Institute | Responsible Tech | AI Ethics Consulting
❖ 20 top vendors in AI Ethics and Responsible AI solutions in Southeast Asia
Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) | Slack | Cisco Webex | Asana | Monday.com | Trello | Jira
Software | Dropbox | Atlassian Confluence | BlueJeans by Verizon | Workplace by Facebook | Skype for Business | Airtable |
Basecamp | Zoho Workplace | Miro | Mattermost | Flock
❖ 20 top vendors in Hybrid Workforce and Remote Collaboration Tools in Southeast Asia
Green Revolution Cooling | | Supermicro | Dell Technologies | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | IBM | Cisco Systems |
Schneider Electric | Intel Corporation | Lenovo | Oracle Corporation | Google | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | SAP SE |
Microsoft Corporation | Fujitsu | Hitachi Vantara | VMware | NVIDIA Corporation | Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. | Accenture
❖ 20 top vendors in Sustainable IT Practices and Green Computing in Southeast Asia
MyDoc | Doctor Anywhere | HaloDoc | Ping An Good Doctor | Practo | Halodoc | Alodokter | SeeDoc | Holmusk | BookDoc
| WhiteCoat | mClinica | Speedoc | Zoctr Health | mDilgent | GetDoc | MyCLNQ | MyDoc Asia | Lybrate | WeDoctor
❖ 20 top vendors in Digital Health and Telemedicine in Southeast Asia

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