Technology

BANGKOK — The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched JerGan, a digital platform designed to connect MICE travellers with local businesses while generating behavioural data intended to support more targeted industry planning and marketing. Introduced under TCEB’s MaxiMICE Thailand initiative, JerGan brings together venues, events, co-working spaces, restaurants, transportation providers, local communities and lifestyle services within a single platform. The application is intended to support delegates throughout their journey while encouraging spending beyond traditional event venues. According to TCEB, the platform forms part of a broader Data-Driven MICE strategy aimed at strengthening Thailand’s competitiveness as a business events […]

SINGAPORE — Regulators across Asia-Pacific are introducing stricter requirements for data centre operators as rising electricity demand places growing pressure on power networks, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. The consultancy estimates that more than 32 gigawatts of planned data centre capacity across over 1,150 projects is reshaping how governments manage access to electricity infrastructure. In its latest report, Asia-Pacific Power Grids are Redefining the Rules of Data Centre Access, Wood Mackenzie found that developers are increasingly being required to install battery storage, manage curtailment risks and support grid stability as a condition of securing power access. The […]

The meetings and events industry is evolving rapidly as new technologies emerge to enhance attendee engagement and streamline production. At the recent Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) conference in Barcelona — one of the world’s largest showcases of audiovisual and systems integration technology — innovations in LED displays, artificial intelligence, and automation highlighted how event professionals can create more dynamic, efficient, and immersive experiences for their audiences. One of the most visible trends was the widespread use of LED large-format displays. These customizable video walls, which can now offer almost 180-degree immersive visuals, are becoming increasingly accessible for events. With higher […]