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Executive Summary Mid-sized companies in Southeast Asia are currently operating within a highly volatile business environment characterized by economic uncertainty, persistent supply chain disruptions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and rapid technological evolution. In 2025, the ability to demonstrate resilience is no longer merely advantageous; it has become a fundamental strategic imperative for sustained growth and survival, particularly for mid-market enterprises. This white paper explores how leading mid-market firms in the region...

The SAP Southeast Asia Partner Success Summit (PSS) 2025, held on April 24–25 in vibrant Phuket, Thailand, brought together SAP partners from across the region to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and outstanding achievements. The two-day event was packed with keynote sessions from SAP Southeast Asia leadership, deep dives into suite-first and AI-first strategies, networking opportunities, and a dazzling awards ceremony recognizing top-performing partners. Among the evening’s biggest highlights, Axxis Consulting proudly...

E-invoicing, the digital evolution of traditional billing, is reshaping the landscape of business transactions in Malaysia. This progressive move towards online invoicing offers speed, cleanliness, and accessibility – a departure from the conventional paper bills, making it a game-changer for businesses in the country. It’s crucial to note that the mandatory implementation of e-invoicing for all companies looms on the horizon, starting July 2025. In this blog, we delve into...

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of business technology, the role of an SAP partner in Singapore holds significant importance for organizations striving to optimize their operations, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) is a global leader in enterprise software solutions, offering a diverse range of applications designed to streamline business processes, improve decision-making, and enable digital transformation. However, the successful adoption and implementation of SAP...

In this modern age of burgeoning technologies, it has become imperative for organizations worldwide to embrace the latest innovations and digital trends. Staying ahead of the curve demands the adoption of digital tools such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems have become essential for nearly every business. Singapore, too, is keenly aware of the importance of keeping up with the latest digital trends to maintain...

Industry4WRD is a comprehensive policy launched by the Malaysian government to help industries transform and modernize in order to achieve Industry 4.0 standards. If you are a Malaysian SME in the manufacturing or related services sectors and looking to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, here are the steps to apply for Industry4WRD Intervention Fund by MIDA. What is Industry4WRD Intervention Fund (IIF)? The Industry4WRD Intervention Fund (IIF)is open to Malaysian SMEs...

Sustainability today is a core imperative, and businesses are under tremendous pressure from customers, investors, employees and regulators to work towards a sustainable future.  Many companies have already put forward ambitious goals to become more sustainable and started their journey.  But now (more than ever) it is time to accelerate the sustainability transformation to reach those goals. With 77% of the world’s transactions touching SAP systems and more than 400,000...

According to a McKinsey Global Survey, COVID-19 has accelerated years of digitalisation into a span of a few months and many of these changes could be here for the long haul. In many ways, AI seems to be leading many of the advances in technology and in this age where data or technology is the new gold, we have to stay updated. How COVID-19 has pushed companies over the technology tipping...

Being a trading nation, Malaysia continually seeks innovative ways to grow their market and deliver more improved products. The Southeast Asian country has radically improved its manufacturing sector over the past few years, making it the leading player in the global market. This is what made Malaysia into a major industrial nation. The country’s manufacturing industry has undergone rapid evolution in recent decades, starting from mass-scale production to the use...

You are a small and mid-size business owner, and your business is on lockdown to help stem the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Your people are forced to work from home, and suddenly business comes to a grinding halt. But does it necessarily? In this blog, I wanted to share with you 5 essential software tools that we at Axxis Consulting use to create a resemblance of normalcy during MCO...

What are the salient points of the Singapore Budget 2020, what impact did the Coronavirus have on the budget 2020, and what’s in it for Singapore SMEs? In a nutshell, the government is strengthening its support for an economy that already been straining from the trade war in 2019. With that notion, 800 Million are set aside to fight and contain the coronavirus, and also will provide two economic support...

If you plan to roll out your existing SAP system to Asia, you have to consider both tax and local regulations as well as cultural differences that might impact your project success. This certainly brings a million questions to your curious mind! What are the fundamental differences to keep in mind for an SAP Rollout to Asia?  What are the factors to consider for an SAP Rollout to Asia? Any...

In today’s world, digital transformation is bound to be a topic of discussion for any business, regardless of industry. It has become an ambiguous term that gets thrown around at conferences and board meetings. Nonetheless, the ramifications of digital transformation are real and significant. So, what exactly do we mean by digital transformation? “Digital transformation is the profound and accelerating transformation of business activities, processes, competencies and models to fully...

Singapore’s Budget 2018 “Singapore’s Budget 2018 is a strategic and integrated plan to position the country for the future. It supports our transformation into a vibrant and innovative economy, and a smart, green and liveable city. It also fosters a caring and cohesive society while ensuring a fiscally sustainable and secure future for Singapore.” Heng Swee Keat, finance minister. Singapore’s Budget 2018, has been establish according to new technologies and...