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New VMware Security Innovations Empower Customers with Better Security for Apps That Is More Effective and Easier to Use 

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PALO ALTO, Calif. -October 5, 2021 -- VMworld 2021 -- Today's modern enterprises are facing an evolving threat landscape and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. They require security that is both built-in and built differently. More than 30,000 customers trust VMware to help protect their enterprise, modern and edge-native apps with a comprehensive portfolio of security solutions that are highly effective and easy to use. VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) is announcing new innovations that help deliver consistent security for endpoints, virtual machines and containers with an end-to-end Zero Trust architecture. The new advancements unveiled today span:

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With VMware’s comprehensive security portfolio, enterprises are better covered from endpoint to end user and across application environments. Third-party testing from SE Labs certifies that environments built on VMware are better protected from advanced persistent threats(1). VMware NSX Network Detection and Response is the first and only NDR solution to receive a AAA rating in an SE Labs breach response detection test and VMware plans to deliver tapless NTA/NDR capabilities that leverages VMware vSphere to distribute sensors everywhere. VMware Carbon Black Cloud records 1.2 trillion security events per day on average and helped stop more than one million ransomware attacks over a recent 90-day period(2). VMware also offers the industry’s only 20TB internal scale out firewall specifically built to secure east-west traffic and customers have been shown to reduce firewall rules by 90%(3), making security more manageable.

“Many security solutions used today were built for a different era. Highly distributed digital enterprises can’t simply take old security tools and processes, apply them to today’s new realities and expect to be protected,” said Tom Gillis, senior vice president and general manager, Networking & Advanced Security Business Group, VMware. “VMware is delivering security solutions built specifically for the threats customers face today. We use the power of software, a scale-out distributed architecture, Zero Trust design principles and a cloud delivery model for better security that’s easier to use.”

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Workloads Running on VMware Are More Secure

VMware is now pioneering Zero Trust security inside clouds and data centers with secure workload access. Customers can better secure communication between workloads and apps, including data communication. VMware delivers on the critical capabilities for secure workload access including:

Moving to the data center or cloud edge, security has traditionally been implemented with expensive hardware appliances that are incapable of adapting to changing app environments. VMware is announcing the industry-first elastic application security edge (EASE, pronounced as “easy”) which enables the networking and security infrastructure at the data center or cloud edge to flex and adjust as app traffic changes. VMware provides an elastic set of data plane services for networking, security, and observability, and a unique scale-out distributed architecture that enables an EASE environment to grow and shrink as app needs change.

For most organizations, rarely can they focus on securing only a single environment. VMware research shows customers are using multiple public clouds to run their business in addition to their on-premises data center(4). CloudHealth Secure State introduces the next-generation of its unified search and investigation engine to improve visibility, security and compliance simultaneously across multiple public cloud environments. Customers now benefit from real-time search to find cloud resources, visualize relationships, inspect meta data and change activity, and overlay risk assessment across multiple cloud accounts, regions, and providers into a single actionable view.

Finally, ransomware is proving effective, pervasive and profitable. VMware offers both advanced protection and rapid recovery from ransomware attacks. VMware Carbon Black Cloud can now be enabled with a simple switch in VMware vCenter, making protection from ransomware attacks simpler and faster to deploy. VMware is now announcing rapid recovery capabilities in the event ransomware gets through defenses. VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery is an easy-to-use, cost-effective DR-as-a-Service (DRaaS) solution that enables more rapid recovery at scale so organizations are better positioned to avoid paying the ransom. Customers can utilize a deep history of immutable snapshots stored in an isolated cloud file system, instant VM power-on for iterative security evaluations, and powerful orchestration for highly automated testing, failover, and failback to recover end-to-end IT apps and data sets after a ransomware attack.

VMware Is Pioneering Modern App Security

Modern apps create a new set of challenges for both security operators and developers. These apps can be made of thousands of components that communicate via APIs. This makes APIs the new endpoint that legacy cut-and-paste security approaches were not designed to secure.

VMware Tanzu Service Mesh is now bringing a new level of distributed visibility, discovery and security to APIs. Tanzu Service Mesh helps customers improve app resiliency and reliability and reduce blind spots with contextual API behavior security. New Tanzu Service Mesh advancements enable developers and security teams to each gain a better understanding of when, where and how APIs are communicating, even across multi-cloud environments, enabling better DevSecOps. Additionally, CloudHealth Secure State now delivers Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) that delivers the ability to provide deep visibility into misconfiguration vulnerabilities across both Kubernetes clusters and connected public cloud resources. The Secure State KSPM solution today supports 176 rules including CIS Benchmarks for managed services such as Amazon EKS, Azure Kubernetes Service and Google Kubernetes Engine.

VMware Leads Anywhere Workspace Security

With the shift to distributed workforces, employees must be provided with the appropriate levels of controlled access to apps and data from wherever they choose to work. VMware Anywhere Workspace is an integrated workforce solution built on industry-leading and award-winning technologies that empower employees, reduce IT silos and operational overhead, and provide broader and more effective security.

VMware SASE is adding a new inline cloud access service broker (CASB) service to help IT gain more visibility and control over app access. IT teams can more effectively apply role-based access policies to cloud-delivered apps and identify use or abuse of unsanctioned apps. Forthcoming Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities will help organizations better comply with HIPAA, GDPR, PCI and other data privacy laws by preventing sensitive data from leaving pre-defined environments. The new Workspace ONE next-generation compliance engine examines thousands of posture checks on device, OS and apps. This will enable desired state and perform remediation with minimal impact on end-user experience. VMware Carbon Black integrates with Workspace ONE and is now optimized for Horizon VDI environments, helping secure the distributed edge while providing remote workers with an optimal experience.

Finally, VMware and Intel are working to deliver a solution that will uniquely help secure edge environments starting from the silicon and extending to devices and apps. The solution will create a direct link between the Intel vPro® platform and VMware Workspace ONE to enable automated out-of-band maintenance that keeps PCs up to date on the latest security patches and infosec policies no matter where they are located or the state of the operating system. Intelligent analytics with access to rich hardware-level telemetry will enable customers to proactively minimize security risk and maximize employee experience.

Empowering VMware Cloud Providers to Deliver Innovative Managed Security Services

Managed security services remove the burden of deployment and daily management of security technologies from customers. By working with a managed security service provider, customers also have faster access to the latest innovations capable of better protecting their organizations from new and emerging threats. VMware has delivered a new set of capabilities that enable VMware Cloud Provider partners to build a comprehensive managed security service portfolio. These new capabilities include VMware Carbon Black Cloud, VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, VMware SASE and VMware NSX Distributed IDS/IPS. All can be built as a custom service offering delivered to customers globally.

How Customers Are Benefitting from VMware Security

DVB Bank SE is a financial services provider specializing in international transport finance. “DVB Bank SE looks to VMware as a trusted partner to help manage complex cybersecurity and compliance requirements while dealing with a changing workforce,” said Robert Seidemann, vice president engineering & operating services, DVB Bank SE. “VMware helps us be more proactive in reducing our attack surface and simplifying security. Moving away from physical appliances and deploying the NSX Firewall allows us to segment distributed apps at the workload level seamlessly and at scale. VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload enables us to apply security to individual applications at the hypervisor level.”

neurothink, a subsidiary of ADX Labs, is a machine learning as a service platform. “At neurothink, security is of paramount importance,” said Brian Rogers, chief executive officer, neurothink. “As we built our platform, it was critical that we carefully chose the right line of defense. In our search for this end-to-end defense, it became clear to us that the VMware Carbon Black platform was the best security solution. VMware Carbon Black Cloud removes complexity associated with workload and container security, which has in turn allowed us to help our customers remove the complexity from machine learning.”

Axway is a pioneer in enterprise data integration that helps customers unlock new business opportunities. “CloudHealth Secure State is a real driver for collaboration between Axway’s disparate security, operations, DevOps and R&D teams,” said David Starler, director of cloud security, Axway. “CloudHealth Secure State delivers actionable intelligence about cloud risks to help each team meet its varying cloud security objectives. The service is unique in its ability to deliver additional context that’s often missing in cloud security.”

VMware Helps Customers Navigate the Multi-Cloud Era

At VMworld 2021, VMware is unveiling its strategy to help customers navigate the multi-cloud era and accelerate innovation with freedom, flexibility and security. For the latest news on how VMware is delivering a smarter path to cloud for digital businesses, visit the <a href="https://news.vmware.com/vmworld-2021-media-kit">VMworld 2021 media kit</a>.

VMworld 2021 is the world’s premier cloud computing and digital infrastructure event. VMworld features 600+ unique sessions and labs, more than 75 sponsors, and several networking events to accelerate the journey to a software-defined business—from mobile devices to the data center and the cloud. VMworld attendees will have unparalleled access to the knowledge and tools they need to master the new cloud landscape and transform their business. To learn more about VMworld, please visit: <a href="https://www.vmware.com/vmworld/en/index.html">www.vmworld.com.</a>

VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through the company’s 2030 Agenda. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.vmware.com/company.html">www.vmware.com/company</a>.

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PALO ALTO, Calif. October 5, 2021 -- VMworld 2021 -- Organizations today are driven by the urgency to go fast and digitize. Multi-cloud is now the model for digital businesses seeking to achieve rapid transformation. VMware enables digital innovation with enterprise control in this multi-cloud environment (read story here). Today, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) is announcing new advancements for VMware Cloud, the industry’s first and only multi-cloud computing infrastructure that enables customers to move their enterprise apps to the cloud in nearly half the time and less than half the cost. These new innovations include:

Together, these innovations will give VMware Cloud customers even more tools to accelerate modernization of their enterprise apps, increase business agility and resiliency, and significantly reduce costs compared to existing approaches.

“VMware has established a unique position in the world of multi-cloud computing by meeting customers where they are to help them achieve their cloud objectives,” said Mark Lohmeyer, senior vice president and general manager, Cloud Infrastructure Business Group, VMware. “VMware helps to eliminate the false choice between business innovation and IT control. Our latest innovations help customers modernize apps, infrastructure, and operations with better economics and less risk, and boost developer productivity. And with Project Arctic, the next evolution of VMware vSphere, we will unleash the hybrid cloud for every enterprise.”

The economic and operational value of VMware Cloud

Delivering Kubernetes-Based Containers and Infrastructure as a Service

VMware Cloud with Tanzu services is a new portfolio of managed Kubernetes services that will be available at no additional charge as part of VMware Cloud on AWS. Tanzu services will make app modernization with Kubernetes faster, easier and less expensive on VMware Cloud than alternative managed Kubernetes solutions. IT admins will be able to use the VMware vCenter interface to unify VM and container management on a common platform and provision Kubernetes clusters within minutes. Platform operators or SREs will be able to manage Kubernetes clusters consistently across clouds using Tanzu services as a multi-cloud Kubernetes management plane.

VMware Cloud Is Simpler and Safer for Enterprise Apps

 VMware Cloud makes running enterprise vSphere apps in any cloud environment simpler and safer. Research shows VMware Cloud customers can achieve 300% faster Kubernetes deployment(1), 46% faster cloud migration(2), and 57% reduction in TCO(2).

SIMPLER: VMware Cloud gives customers the flexibility to move to the cloud on their timelines and run vSphere workloads on the cloud of their choice. Only VMware Cloud runs as a native service in 100+ regions spanning all public clouds—Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Oracle Cloud—as well as 4,000+ partner clouds, in private data centers, and at the edge. With VMware Cloud Universal, customers can flexibly purchase and consume VMware Cloud from VMware or reseller partners, while benefitting from the economic value of existing VMware perpetual licenses.

SAFER: VMware uses the power of software, a scale-out distributed architecture, and a cloud delivery model for better security and data protection that’s easier to use. VMware Cloud customers benefit from consistent security policy and features across all environments.

Supporting Customers’ Requirements for Sovereign Clouds

Data security is not just a corporate or organizational issue; research shows 50%–60% of organizations surveyed believe there is a national mandate to improve data security, privacy and innovation (3). The new VMware Sovereign Cloud initiative helps customers engage with trusted national cloud service providers to meet geo-specific requirements around data sovereignty and jurisdictional control; data access and integrity; data security and compliance; data independence and mobility; and data analytics and innovation. The first VMware Sovereign Cloud designated partners are UKCloud, OVHcloud, AUCloud, Datacom, NxtGen, Noovle, Telefonica, TietoEvry, Telmex and ThinkOn. <a href="https://news.vmware.com/vmworld-2021-sovereign-cloud-partner-quotes">Hear from partners about the value of the new VMware Sovereign Cloud initiative</a>.

A Look into the Future of VMware Cloud

VMware is showcasing additional R&D investments and innovations currently underway for VMware Cloud with the following tech previews:

VMware Cloud Customers Share Their Stories

“Carrefour is working with Google Cloud and VMware to accelerate the company's digital-first mission by responding to business opportunities faster while reducing our IT operations cost and environmental footprint," said Damien Cazenave, chief technology officer and chief information officer, Carrefour France. "With Google Cloud VMware Engine, we were able to quickly and seamlessly move our VMware workloads to Google Cloud in less time than originally expected. We now have the opportunity to modernize our IT infrastructure through better automation and resilience on Google Cloud.”

“Working with VMware and Deloitte, Sterling National Bank was able to exit two data centers and migrate to VMware Cloud on AWS within a year,” adds Vesko Pehlivanov, senior managing director, solution strategy and architecture, Sterling National Bank. “Even with the limitations posed by the pandemic, our migration was so seamless that our users and application owners were unaware any changes took place. There was no downtime at all. The strong alliance between Sterling, VMware, and Deloitte helped us move faster and more effectively than we could have done alone.”

“Tower Health has a large investment in on-premises VMware Cloud infrastructure that works well for our business. However, we saw the opportunity to move IT management and operations to a SaaS model,” said Brian Weigle, lead system engineer, Tower Health. “With vRealize Cloud Universal we gained the flexibility to move almost all our production cloud management capabilities to SaaS. We get all the capabilities of vRealize Operations, Log Insight and Automation, with additional benefits like scalability, faster access to innovation, and operational efficiency that come with SaaS. And with VMware Skyline, we’ve gone from reactive to proactive support.”

“By migrating our VMware environment to Azure VMware Solution, we estimate that we are realizing six figures in hardware savings, averting more than five months of processing and supply chain delays, and gaining greater agility to support our spike in virtual desktop as a result of the ongoing pandemic,” said Mari Lovo, director of cloud infrastructure services, University of Miami. “Taking advantage of Microsoft’s Azure Hybrid Benefit allows the University of Miami to use its existing on-premises Windows Server licenses for VMs in its Azure VMware Solution environment, at no additional cost."

VMworld 2021 is the world’s premier cloud computing and digital infrastructure event. VMworld features 600+ unique sessions and labs, more than 75 sponsors, and several networking events to accelerate the journey to a software-defined business—from mobile devices to the data center and the cloud. VMworld attendees will have unparalleled access to the knowledge and tools they need to master the new cloud landscape and transform their business. To learn more about VMworld, please visit: <a href="https://www.vmware.com/vmworld/en/index.html">www.vmworld.com</a>.

1. ESG Economic Validation - Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Operationalizing Kubernetes with VMware Tanzu Standard, January 2021 

2. IDC White Paper, sponsored by VMware, “The Business Value of Running Applications on VMware Cloud on AWS in VMware Hybrid Cloud Environments,” IDC #US46919520, October 2020

3. IDC Whitepaper, “Deploying the Right Data to the Right Cloud in Regulated Industries," #US47726321, June 2021

VMware, vSphere, Tanzu, vRealize, vCenter, Skyline, Bitnami, NSX, Black Cloud, and VMworld are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other jurisdictions. VMware makes no guarantee that services announced in preview or beta will become available at a future date. The information in this press release is for informational purposes only and may not be incorporated into any contract. This article may contain hyperlinks to non-VMware websites that are created and maintained by third parties who are solely responsible for the content on such websites.

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By Sanjay K. Deshmukh, Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Korea, VMware

In the world that we live in today, physical visits for government services seem like a distant memory with many of us accessing government services online through websites or mobile applications to get real-time support when needed. This is a remarkable development driven by the growing demands from increasingly digital-first citizens.

In Southeast Asia, a youthful population and a fast-growing middle class has given rise to a new generation of citizens who expect and crave superior digital experiences. However, government organizations in the region have not transformed quickly enough to meet the expectations of Southeast Asia’s digital-first citizens. To bridge this gap, we must adopt a holistic and comprehensive public-private partnership (PPP) model that will modernize Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure to accelerate growth for the region as the global economy starts its post-pandemic recovery in earnest.

In VMware’s recent Digital Frontiers 3.0 study, we found that 78% of Southeast Asians consider themselves to be digitally curious or digital explorers who are ready for digital experiences. But at the same time, 68% of them as also worried their older relatives won’t be able to keep up in this new digital world and have access to services they require.

As the stewards of economies, the important task of building a digitally inclusive society has fallen on the shoulders of the governments. With 41% of respondents in the region saying that they trust the government in raising the personal levels of their digital literacy, Southeast Asia’s governments have responded accordingly with digital literacy campaigns such as Singapore’s <a href="https://www.imda.gov.sg/digitalforlife" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Digital for Life</a> movement Thailand’s Digital Literacy for Education Equality which aim at enhancing digital access to all citizens.

However, to truly move the needle on bridging digital gaps and fostering trust amongst citizens, government organizations will need to work hand in hand with leading private organizations to achieve these ambitious targets. As responsible members of the community, private sector organizations need to play a part in building a digitally inclusive society in Southeast Asia. For instance, VMware introduced its Getting Future Ready program to help Singaporeans deepen their expertise and specialization in next-generation technologies, and in turn, building a future-ready workforce in Singapore.

Enablers of a future-forward digital society

Trust and citizen-led innovations will become the bedrock of digitally enabled societies. In Southeast Asia, we have the advantage, with 42% of citizens indicating that they are happy to engage with the Government through digital means. However, more must be done to deliver better digital experiences that will move the needle for deeper and more impactful digital citizen interactions.

One way forward is the integration of technologies of the future where consumers have expressed trust in 5G (78%), connected devices (77%) and facial recognition (75%). Government agencies have also started on this venture with new digital offerings and services such as Singapore’s SingPass application, the Philippines’ biometric national ID and more.

While Southeast Asian citizens are digitally-savvy, at least one in two (57%) still feel paranoid that organizations are tracking and recording what they do on their devices. This issue of privacy is a very valid one and government organizations in the region must work hard to assure citizens how their data is being used and stored. The VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 study also revealed that less than half (41%) of Southeast Asian citizens say that the government has given assurance that their personal information is secure. It is thus critical for government organizations in the region to provide citizens with the assurance that their personal information is safe and secure.

A close partnership with the private organizations will help spearhead conversations around these critical societal issues. While the public agencies can ensure that the necessary digital regulations are in place to safeguard citizens’ interests and encourage businesses to participate in these industry conversations, private organizations can also tap on the robust digital infrastructure and policies to harness data, accelerate innovations and agility for the regional economy.

Sustaining a resilient and digitally inclusive Southeast Asia

A digital-first Southeast Asia will ensure the development of a resilient and inclusive, innovation-led economy that lay the foundations for the long-term prosperity of the region. And this is only possible when governments adopt a holistic and comprehensive approach to deliver superior digital experiences across any cloud, any application and any device, in a seamless and secure manner to their citizens.

While organizations were focused on responding and adapting to the pandemic to ensure business continuity in 2020, 2021 marks a turning point with innovation becoming a priority for future-ready organizations looking to accelerate their growth. Now is the time for public and private sectors to join hands in harnessing technology to build a digitally inclusive and enabled society, and help Southeast Asia move collectively towards a digital-first future.

By Sanjay K. Deshmukh, Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Korea, VMware In the world that we live in today, physical visits for government services seem like a distant memory with many of us accessing government services online through websites or mobile applications to get real-time support when needed. This is a remarkable […]

Harnessing government-citizen partnerships to build a digitally inclusive Southeast Asia

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THAILAND, April 29, 2021 – The delivery of superior digital experiences and raising of personal digital literacy levels of citizens have emerged as key imperatives for the Thai Government to drive its Thailand 4.0 vision, according to VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW). The new VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study revealed the presence of a digital divide between Thai citizens and government with only 36% of respondents stating that the Government has delivered improved digital experience as compared to last year and only 30% of respondents happy to keep interacting with the Government digitally.

However, with Thai consumers expressing greater trust in technologies of the future including facial recognition (74%), artificial intelligence (70%) and 5G (81%), there is an opportunity for Thailand’s public sector to harness emerging technologies to deliver cutting-edge digital citizen services that will delight consumers and drive the country towards its Thailand 4.0 vision.

The study also revealed that 86% of Thai consumers define themselves as “digitally curious” or “digital explorers”, with 50% of them stating that they trust the Government in using algorithms for their interest. The data is clear: Thai consumers expect the Government to deliver superior digital experiences that will foster greater public-private collaboration and engagement.

On the important topic of trust, only 31% of respondents stating that the Government has given them the assurance that their data and information is secure, lagging behind its Southeast Asian counterparts including Singapore (56%), Malaysia (42%), Philippines (41%) and Indonesia (33%). To encourage more consumers to embrace digital government services, it is critical for the government agencies to strengthen their digital foundation to bolster confidence and improve the delivery of a seamless and secure digital experience to its citizens.

“Thailand is well on the road to success in charting a sustainable return to economic recovery and growth with its digital-hungry population. However, to further accelerate this growth and unlock new opportunities, the public sector plays a critical role in enabling cutting-edge digital experiences for its citizens as well as driving innovations for the local ecosystem,” said Ekpawin Sukanan, Country Manager, VMware Thailand. “As we continue to progress towards our Thailand 4.0 vision, the Government must first strengthen our mission-critical digital infrastructures for businesses and build digital trust amongst citizens to bridge the divide within the nation. By harnessing next-generation technologies such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence, the country will be in a better position to deliver enhanced digital experiences to digital-first Thai citizens.”

Despite being more open to embracing digital services as compared to their global counterparts, half of respondents (50%) believe that it is the Thai government’s responsibility to increase their personal digital literacy levels, putting the country ahead of Southeast Asia’s average of 48% and on par with Indonesia and Singapore. With only 37% of Thai respondents trusting the Government to raise the personal levels of their digital literacy, this highlights the need for greater public efforts to continue educating and strengthening digital literacy of Thai consumers. The local government agencies have since responded with holistic initiatives including the Thailand 4.0 plan to boost digital literacy, competence, and connectivity in the country to drive continuous innovations and delivery of superior digital citizen experiences.

Technology strengthens Asia’s COVID readiness with greater digital transformation outcomes to accelerate economic growth and recovery

In a fast-changing business environment, governments in the region have showcased the value technology brings to enable a connected and innovative ecosystem. While organizations were focused on responding and adapting to the pandemic to ensure business continuity in 2020, 2021 marks a turning point with innovation becoming a priority for future-ready organizations looking to accelerate their growth.

A wholistic approach that enables organizations to deliver superior digital experiences across any cloud, any application and any device, in a seamless and secure manner, will become a critical success factor in Asia’s rapidly digitalizing business environment. Progressing into 2021, VMware outlines key priorities that can further strengthen Asia’s transformation into a resilient, inclusive and innovation-led economy:

“As Thailand gears up for recovery and growth in the coming year, the Government plays a critical role in building a strong foundation of digital trust and moving the needle in digital literacy,” added Ekpawin Sukanan. “To that end, VMware remains committed to helping the Government and businesses strengthen their digital foundation and better respond, adapt and accelerate to current and future challenges in the digital era. We will continue to work closely with the innovation ecosystem to accelerate Thailand’s innovation journey and transform into a digital nation for our consumers.”

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About the VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study

VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study is a global multi-country study conducted from November – December 2020, surveying the behaviours, preferences and attitudes towards digital services and experiences in 2020 of 1,000 consumers per geography from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

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36% Thai respondents in VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 study agreed that the Government now delivers an improved digital overall experience, slightly behind the 38% ASEAN average Consumer trust in facial recognition (74%), artificial intelligence (70%) and 5G (81%) create a fertile ground for greater public sector innovation in the country Half of Thai respondents (50%) […]

Superior Digital Citizen Experiences and Digital Literacy Key for Government to Achieve Thailand 4.0 Vision

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INDONESIA, April 12, 2021 – More Indonesians are looking for a superior digital citizen experience from the public sector, but a gap still remains between citizen expectations and the actual government digital services they received, according to VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW). According to the new VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study, only 29% are happy to keep interacting with the Government digitally and less than one-third of Indonesians (31%) agree that the Government has delivered an improved overall experience last year.

The same survey also revealed that while only one-third of respondents (38%) trust the government in using algorithms for their interests, Indonesian consumers still lead Southeast Asia when it comes to trusting technologies of the future including facial recognition (85%), artificial intelligence (78%) and 5G (85%). This is a clear signal to Indonesia’s public sector that with continued experimentation and innovation with emerging technologies, Indonesia is well-positioned to supercharge the growth of its digital economy on the back of its digital-first consumers.

Indonesia is one of the leading countries when it comes to embracing digital experiences with 80% of respondents defining themselves as “digitally curious” or “digital explorers”, putting them well ahead of Southeast Asian counterparts (averaging 78%) and other nations surveyed – including US (59%), France (55%), Germany (57%) and UK (65%). However, with the persisting digital divide from citizens’ attitude towards the digital experiences they have received, this highlights an urgency for the Indonesia government to harness cutting-edge technologies to drive innovations, agility and improved digital experiences to their citizens as the country continues to progress towards its Pemerintahan Digital Melayani (digitized service government) vision.

More than half of respondents (57%) are in fact comfortable and excited for the Government to access completely accurate data about their daily lives (i.e. spending habits, nutrition and diet, health and location) to better offer digital services to them. 

“It is encouraging to see that more Indonesians are embracing technologies of the future today and there are definitely opportunities for Indonesia to do more with facial recognition and artificial intelligence to meet the growing expectations of our digital-first consumers. This means that on both a public and private organization front, we need to continue pushing the innovation envelope to deliver a superior digital experience to consumers,” said Cin Cin Go, Country Manager, VMware Indonesia. “The Government plays a pivotal role in enabling digital foundation for our businesses and helping to raise the digital literacy of citizens. By working closely with the local communities and innovation ecosystem, I believe we can well respond, adapt and accelerate our progress towards a digital-first nation.”

Despite being more open to embracing digital services, one in two Indonesians (50%) believe it is the Government’s responsibility in improving their personal levels of digital literacy, putting the country ahead of Southeast Asia’s average of 48% and on par with Singapore and Thailand. 44% of Indonesians also trust the public sector in increasing their personal digital literacy levels, highlighting the need for public efforts to continue educating and strengthening digital literacy of Indonesians. To address this, the government agencies have responded with initiatives such as Creative Cyber Movement and are working closely with local communities that will improve Indonesia’s digital literacy as well as the delivery of services and experiences for its digital citizens.

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“As Indonesia gears up for recovery and growth in the coming year, bridging the digital divide between the government, businesses and citizens will be key,” added Cin Cin. “VMware will continue to be a trusted partner and enabler in strengthening the innovation ecosystem in Indonesia. By harnessing key cloud and app modernization technologies, we can drive innovations, agility and scalability, improving our delivery of an enhanced and personalized digital experiences to Indonesians.”

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About the VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study

VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study is a global multi-country study conducted from November – December 2020, surveying the behaviors, preferences and attitudes towards digital services and experiences in 2020 of 1,000 consumers per geography from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

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• Close to half of Filipinos (46%) surveyed in VMware’s Digital Frontiers 3.0 study indicated that they are happy to keep interacting with the Government digitally

• Consumer trust in facial recognition (78%), artificial intelligence (75%) and 5G (85%) create a fertile ground for greater public sector innovation in the country
• When it comes to digital literacy, Filipinos believe in individual responsibilities most, with 67% of respondents believing that it is their own responsibility to increase their personal digital literacy levels 

PHILIPPINES, April 7, 2021 – Filipinos are looking forward to interacting more with their government digitally and more can be done to ensure the digital experiences of citizens match up to the expectations they have of the public sector, according to VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW). According to the new VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study, close to half of Filipinos (46%) are happy to keep interacting with the Government digitally, putting them ahead of other Southeast Asian counterparts surveyed – Malaysia (45%), Indonesia (29%) and Thailand (30%), but slightly behind Singapore (60%). Yet 43% of Filipinos have indicated that the Government has failed to adapt and improve services to the changing market, suggesting room for improvement for government agencies in the Philippines to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences, seamlessly and securely. 

The study also revealed key digital opportunities for the Philippines’ public sector with half of respondents (50%) trusting the government to use algorithms for their interests. Furthermore, Filipinos are increasingly open to the embrace of technologies of the future, particularly around including facial recognition (78%), artificial intelligence (75%) and 5G (85%). With greater experimentation and innovation from the public sector, the Philippines is set to advance towards an increasingly digital future on the back of a progressive and future-forward consumer base.

With 77% of Filipino consumers defining themselves as “digitally curious” or “digital explorers”, a significant proportion of the Philippines’ residents are embracing digital services and expect the Government to improve their digital citizen experiences through innovative products and services. While only 34% of respondents find that the public sector has delivered an improved overall experience, 36% of Filipinos expressed that they are excited for the Government’s digital services. This signals a positive step forward in the Digital Philippines initiative as more citizens are integrating digital technologies as part of their everyday lives.

On the important topic of trust, 41% agree that the public sector has given them assurance that their data and information is secure. Almost one in two Filipinos (48%) are comfortable and excited for the government to access completely accurate data about their daily lives (i.e. spending habits, nutrition and diet, health and location) to better offer digital services to them. 

“There are immense opportunities to unlock as we continue moving towards our Digital Philippines vision, and I think these are reflected in growing embrace of technologies of the future that include facial recognition, artificial intelligence and 5G,” said Walter So, Country Manager, VMware Philippines. “As we move towards an increasingly digitalized society and economy, it is imperative for the Philippine Government to enable connectivity and improve citizen engagements by harness next-generation technologies to deliver services seamlessly across platforms, devices and geographical locations to Filipinos.” 

Being more open to embracing digital services, Filipinos are the most independent when it comes to improving digital literacy with 67% of respondents believing that it is their responsibility to increase their personal digital literacy levels. This puts the country well ahead of Southeast Asia (averaging 61%). Filipinos see the public sector playing an important role in bridging the digital divide in the country as well with 42% of respondents also believing that it is the Philippine Government’s responsibility and at least one third of respondents (37%) trust the Government in increasing their personal digital literacy levels. This highlights the need for greater public efforts to continue educating and strengthening digital literacy of Filipinos, and the local government agencies have responded with new initiatives that will support its Philippine Digital Transformation Strategy 2022 and transition to e-governance  to improve the delivery of services and experiences for its digital citizens. 

Technology strengthens Asia’s COVID readiness with greater digital transformation outcomes to accelerate economic growth and recovery 

In a fast-changing business environment, governments in the region have showcased the value technology brings to enable a connected and innovative ecosystem. While organizations were focused on responding and adapting to the pandemic to ensure business continuity in 2020, 2021 marks a turning point with innovation becoming a priority for future-ready organizations looking to accelerate their growth. 

A wholistic approach that enables organizations to deliver superior digital experiences across any cloud, any application and any device, in a seamless and secure manner, will become a critical success factor in Asia’s rapidly digitalizing business environment. Progressing into 2021, VMware outlines key priorities that can further strengthen Asia’s transformation into a more resilient, inclusive and innovation-led economy:

• Empowering governments to build a multi-cloud and app future: Unlocking multi-cloud future with app-driven innovations for greater agility in a consistent and more secure environment that enables continuous innovation
• Enabling innovation and productivity for a distributed workforce: Future ready workforce solutions will enable a seamless and more secure digital employee experience, driving greater outcomes in the new world of work 
• Intrinsic security for uninterrupted innovation: An intrinsic approach to enterprise security will provide an additional layer of robust protection for mission-critical operations and infrastructures to fast-track business innovation and resilience

“As the Philippines gears up for recovery and growth in the coming year, bridging the digital divide within the country will be key and the Government plays a critical role in enhancing the digital literacy levels for Filipinos as well as laying the digital foundation for businesses,” added So. 

“VMware will continue to be a trusted partner and enabler in helping public and private organizations better respond, adapt and accelerate their businesses by harnessing key cloud and app modernization technologies as they navigate through uncertainties in today’s digital-first environment.”

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[1] <a href="https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1110223">Bill institutionalizing gov&#8217;t transition to e-governance filed</a>, Philippine News Agency, Jul 2020

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• 45% of respondents surveyed in VMware’s Digital Frontiers 3.0 study indicated that they are happy to interact digitally with the Malaysian government 
• Consumer trust in facial recognition (61%), artificial intelligence (57%) and 5G (64%) create a fertile ground for greater public sector innovation in the country 
• Almost one in two Malaysians (48%) surveyed trust and expect the Malaysian government in raising their personal digital literacy levels
MALAYSIA, April 7, 2021 – Malaysia is reaping the benefits of a digitally-enabled citizenry with more Malaysians embracing digital engagements with the Government, according to VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW). In the new VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study, 45% of respondents indicated that they are happy to interact digitally with the Malaysian government, a positive step towards the country’s vision of growing its digital economy and becoming the “Heart of Digital ASEAN”.
A key to achieving Malaysia’s “Heart of Digital ASEAN” vision lies in the embrace of technologies of the future. With Malaysian consumers becoming more trusting of emerging technologies such as facial recognition (61%), artificial intelligence (57%) and 5G (64%), the time is ripe for Malaysia’s public sector to step up experimentation and innovation, accelerating the digital pivot of Malaysian society towards an increasingly digital future. 
With 79% of Malaysians defining themselves as being “digitally curious” or “digital explorers”, a significant proportion of Malaysia’s residents are embracing digital services and expect the Government to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences, seamlessly and securely. The public sector in Malaysia has also responded accordingly with more than one-third of Malaysians (39%) agree that the public sector has delivered better digital experiences since the pandemic last year.
On the important topic of trust, 42% of those surveyed are also reassured and trust that their data and information are secure with the Malaysian government. More than half of respondents (58%) shared that they are comfortable or excited to share completely accurate data about their daily lives (i.e. spending habits, nutrition and diet, health and location) for the Government to better offer services to them, placing them ahead of its Southeast Asia counterparts – including Singapore (42%), Philippines (48%), Indonesia (57%) and Thailand (48%). 
“Malaysia has continuously strived to become a digital economy hub and it is encouraging to see positive responses from Malaysians in embracing digital technologies,” said Devan Parinpanayagam, Country Manager, VMware Malaysia. “As we rally together towards creating a more digitally inclusive society, we need to focus on a citizen-focused, value-driven model that incorporates technologies of the future so both public and private organizations to deliver superior digital experiences to Malaysians. By integrating cutting-innovations that align with consumer expectations, I believe we will be in a good position to respond, adapt and accelerate our transformation journey while narrowing the digital divide amongst Malaysians.”
Although Malaysians are becoming more open to embracing digital services compared to their global counterparts, almost half (48%) of Malaysian respondents believe that it is the Government’s responsibility to increase their personal digital literacy levels. 40% of respondents surveyed also trust the public sector in raising their personal digital literacy levels, highlighting the need for greater public efforts to continue educating and strengthening digital literacy of Malaysians. The local government agencies have also responded accordingly with recent initiatives such as #MyDigitalWorkforce movement and <a href="https://mdec.my/digital-economy-initiatives/for-the-people/talent-development/tech-talent-at-school/">Tech Talent @School</a> to equip Malaysians with the right digital skills and knowledge and nurture interest in technology. 
Technology strengthens Asia’s COVID readiness with greater digital transformation outcomes to accelerate economic growth and recovery 
In a fast-changing business environment, governments in the region have showcased the value technology brings to enable a connected and innovative ecosystem. While organizations were focused on responding and adapting to the pandemic to ensure business continuity in 2020, 2021 marks a turning point with innovation becoming a priority for future-ready organizations looking to accelerate their growth. 
A wholistic approach that enables organizations to deliver superior digital experiences across any cloud, any application and any device, in a seamless and secure manner, will become a critical success factor in Asia’s rapidly digitalizing business environment. Progressing into 2021, VMware outlines key priorities that can further strengthen Asia’s transformation into a resilient, inclusive and innovation-led economy:
• Empowering governments to build a multi-cloud and app future: Unlocking multi-cloud future with app-driven innovations for greater agility in a consistent and more secure environment that enables continuous innovation
• Enabling innovation and productivity for a distributed workforce: Future ready workforce solutions will enable a seamless and more secure digital employee experience, driving greater outcomes in the new world of work 
• Intrinsic security for uninterrupted innovation: An intrinsic approach to enterprise security will provide an additional layer of robust protection for mission-critical operations and infrastructures to fast-track business innovation and resilience
“As Malaysians roll up their sleeves and set out to recover and chart economic growth this year, the Government will play a vital role in addressing the ever-growing digital gap and empowering Malaysians as well as businesses to thrive in the new digital economy,” added Parinpanayagam. “VMware remains committed to being an enabler in driving superior digital innovations and supercharging the digital transformation journeys of public and private organizations so that they can respond, adapt and accelerate their businesses in today’s digital-first environment. Undoubtedly, collaborating more closely with the local ecosystem will help us help them propel the economy and thrive in the digital era ahead.” 
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About the VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study
VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study is a global multi-country study conducted from November – December 2020, surveying the behaviors, preferences and attitudes towards digital services and experiences in 2020 of 1,000 consumers per geography from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France. 
VMware is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions. This article may contain hyperlinks to non-VMware websites that are created and maintained by third parties who are solely responsible for the content on such websites.
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SINGAPORE, March 11, 2021 – According to VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the new VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study reveals that Singapore leads Southeast Asia and other developed economies in delivering superior digital experiences and trust when it comes to government-enabled digital services. Nearly half of Singaporeans surveyed (49%) agreed that the Government now delivers better digital experiences and 56% of respondents shared that the Government has given them the assurance that their personal information is secure. 60% of Singaporeans also stated that they would be happy to continue interacting with the public sector digitally, positioning Singapore ahead of many of its counterparts and nations surveyed in this study, including US, UK, France, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

With 67% of Singaporeans defining themselves as being “digitally curious” or “digital explorers”, a significant proportion of Singapore’s residents are embracing digital services and expect the Government to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences, seamlessly and securely. Government agencies in Singapore have responded accordingly with 48% of those surveyed sharing that Government organizations have delivered an overall improved digital experience to them over the last year. On the important topic of trust, Singapore also leads other surveyed nations with 56% of respondents stating that the Government has given them the assurance that their data and information is secure. 

“Singapore has made digitalization a core agenda in its pursuit of a Smart Nation. From transforming Singapore’s innovation ecosystem, to building up a digitally-enabled citizenry, it is encouraging to see that our efforts are now paying off and is gaining traction with Singaporeans,” said Adrian Hia, Country Manager, VMware Singapore. “To unlock greater growth and accelerating our Smart Nation push, we need to bridge the digital divide through continuous innovations and delivery of superior digital citizen experiences that delight Singaporeans. By harnessing next-generation technologies to deliver services seamlessly across platforms, devices and locations to its digital citizens, the public sector can strengthen its connections with Singaporeans and together we can emerge stronger as a nation.”  

“The pandemic has provided an impetus for the acceleration of digital tools and technologies in many sectors, including healthcare. The foundational digital infrastructure that we have built in the past years has enabled Singapore public healthcare to respond effectively to COVID-19 with technology. To manage the heavy demand on public healthcare in the past year,  new care models were developed that leveraged technology as a workforce multiplier, empowered patients to be actively involved in their healthcare, provided new methods of doctor-patient engagement through digital channels,” said Steve Lee, Deputy CEO, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS). “With more Singaporeans embracing digital services, as the VMware Digital Frontiers study makes clear, higher adoption of digital healthcare services will pave the way for greater innovation and use of data insights to improve population health and the patient journey. As Singapore’s HealthTech Agency, we will continue working closely with healthcare providers to deliver more smart health solutions to Singaporeans.”

Despite being more digital savvy and open to embracing digital services as compared to their global counterparts, 48% of Singaporeans trust the Government in raising the personal levels of their digital literacy. Half of respondents (50%) believe that it is the Singapore Government’s responsibility to increase their personal digital literacy levels, putting the country ahead of the six other nations and on par with Indonesia and Thailand. This highlights the need for greater public efforts to continue educating and strengthening digital literacy of Singaporeans, and the local government agencies have responded with new initiatives that will support the <a href="https://www.imda.gov.sg/for-community/digital-readiness/Digital-For-Life">Digital for Life movement</a> to help build a digital inclusive society in Singapore. Some of these include the Digital #SmartNationTogether online channel and a collaborative portal to enhance digital access for needy beneficiaries.

Technology strengthens Asia’s COVID readiness with greater digital transformation outcomes to accelerate economic growth and recovery

In a fast-changing business environment, governments in the region have showcased the value technology brings to enable a connected and innovative ecosystem. While organizations were focused on responding and adapting to the pandemic to ensure business continuity in 2020, 2021 marks a turning point with innovation becoming a priority for future-ready organizations looking to accelerate their growth. 

A wholistic approach that enables organizations to deliver superior digital experiences across any cloud, any application and any device, in a seamless and secure manner, will become a critical success factor in Asia’s rapidly digitalizing business environment. Progressing into 2021, VMware outlines key priorities that will further strengthen Asia’s transformation into a resilient, inclusive and innovation-led economy:

“As Singapore gears up for recovery and growth in the coming year, the Government plays a critical role in moving the needle in digital literacy for Singaporeans as well as laying the digital foundation for businesses,” added Hia. “VMware is committed to enabling public and private organizations with digital innovations so they can better respond, adapt and accelerate their businesses as they navigate through uncertainties in today’s digital-first environment. We will continue to collaborate closely with Singapore’s innovation ecosystem to bolster digital capabilities and help move the economy faster to the future.”

VMware software powers the world’s complex digital infrastructure. The company’s cloud, app modernization, networking, security, and digital workspace offerings help customers deliver any application on any cloud across any device. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to being a force for good, from its breakthrough technology innovations to its global impact. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.vmware.com/company.html">https://www.vmware.com/company.html</a>.

VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study is a global multi-country study conducted from November – December 2020, surveying the behaviors, preferences and attitudes towards digital services and experiences in 2020 of 1,000 consumers per market from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

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