As businesses move to the cloud, they are no longer buying software, they are subscribing to a service. This critical shift from ownership to access is governed by Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements, and many leaders are signing them without understanding the significant risks.



Lawyers Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi (of Halim Hong & Quek) join us to decode these complex contracts. They explain the common pitfalls, from ambiguous Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and data ownership clauses to the new IP concerns being raised by generative AI.



We discuss:


The shift from software "ownership" to "access" and what it means for your rights.


Why the Service Level Agreement (SLA) is the most critical clause for B2B.


Data ownership: who really owns your data, and can your provider use it to train AI?


The crucial components of an exit strategy to ensure data portability.


Red flags to watch for in auto-renewal and price increase clauses.

As businesses move to the cloud, they are no longer buying software, they are subscribing to a service. This critical shift from ownership to access is governed by Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements, and many leaders are signing them without understanding the significant risks.Lawyers Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi (of Halim Hong &amp; Quek) join us to decode these complex contracts. They explain the common pitfalls, from ambiguous Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and data ownership clauses to the new IP concerns being raised by generative AI.We discuss:<ul><li>The shift from software "ownership" to "access" and what it means for your rights.</li><li>Why the Service Level Agreement (SLA) is the most critical clause for B2B.</li><li>Data ownership: who really owns your data, and can your provider use it to train AI?</li><li>The crucial components of an exit strategy to ensure data portability.</li><li>Red flags to watch for in auto-renewal and price increase clauses.</li></ul>

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The Hidden Risks in Your Cloud & SaaS Contracts

A recent analysis of 4.6 million global conversations reveals a fracture in the climate narrative. While emerging markets like Brazil and Indonesia are surging with optimism driven by tangible infrastructure delivery, the US and UK are mired in skepticism, policy reversals, and fatigue.



Dan La Russo, Senior Partner at Penta, joins us to unpack the massive shift from the era of "Climate Commitments", where ambitious targets were enough, to the era of "Climate Credibility," where stakeholders demand proof.



We discuss why consumers have become the most skeptical stakeholder group and how companies can bridge the trust gap by reframing sustainability through the lens of affordability and daily life rather than abstract long-term goals.



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A recent analysis of 4.6 million global conversations reveals a fracture in the climate narrative. While emerging markets like Brazil and Indonesia are surging with optimism driven by tangible infrastructure delivery, the US and UK are mired in skepticism, policy reversals, and fatigue.Dan La Russo, Senior Partner at Penta, joins us to unpack the massive shift from the era of "Climate Commitments", where ambitious targets were enough, to the era of "Climate Credibility," where stakeholders demand proof.We discuss why consumers have become the most skeptical stakeholder group and how companies can bridge the trust gap by reframing sustainability through the lens of affordability and daily life rather than abstract long-term goals.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/deforested-forests-peruvian-amazon-agriculture-2551278361?trackingId=70c079e7-fb08-4b26-bbfb-eac916cfea8a">Shutterstock</a>

Proof Over Pledges: Inside The Climate Sentiment Fracture

General Managers must own AI, not CIOs or CTOs.A new report from Bain & Company reveals a sharp divide: while most companies are stuck in "pilot purgatory," a small group of AI leaders are securing 10–25% gains in EBITDA. The difference isn't the software, it's the strategy.



Shazrul Asari and Dhruva Murugasu, Partners at Bain & Company, join us to explain why scaling AI requires a fundamental business transformation rather than just "sprinkling AI on top" (like adding extra sambal to Nasi Lemak). We explore why plugging AI into old workflows is like driving a supercar in a traffic jam, and why the rise of "Agentic AI" demands a total rethink of the organisational chart.



We discuss:


The Divide: Why leaders achieve scale while others get stuck in sheltered pilots.


Workflow Redesign: Why you must decommission old processes, not just layer AI on top.


Agentic AI: The structural shift from "digital helpers" to "digital workers" that act autonomously.


The Talent Trap: How to prevent the "hollowing out" of junior roles via augmented apprenticeships.


CEO Advice: Why momentum matters more than perfection in the race to scale.

General Managers must own AI, not CIOs or CTOs. A new report from Bain &amp; Company reveals a sharp divide: while most companies are stuck in "pilot purgatory," a small group of AI leaders are securing 10–25% gains in EBITDA. The difference isn't the software, it's the strategy.Shazrul Asari and Dhruva Murugasu, Partners at Bain &amp; Company, join us to explain why scaling AI requires a fundamental business transformation rather than just "sprinkling AI on top" (like adding extra sambal to Nasi Lemak). We explore why plugging AI into old workflows is like driving a supercar in a traffic jam, and why the rise of "Agentic AI" demands a total rethink of the organisational chart.We discuss:<ul><li>The Divide: Why leaders achieve scale while others get stuck in sheltered pilots.</li><li>Workflow Redesign: Why you must decommission old processes, not just layer AI on top.</li><li>Agentic AI: The structural shift from "digital helpers" to "digital workers" that act autonomously.</li><li>The Talent Trap: How to prevent the "hollowing out" of junior roles via augmented apprenticeships.</li><li>CEO Advice: Why momentum matters more than perfection in the race to scale.</li></ul>

Beyond Pilot Purgatory: How Winners Scale AI

As the year winds down, cyber attackers are gearing up. Semperis’ 2025 Ransomware Holiday Risk Report reveals that over half of ransomware attacks hit during weekends or holidays, when most organisations sharply reduce monitoring and response capability. With identity systems at the heart of almost every major breach, and with global cybercrime costs set to reach USD 10.5 trillion, the stakes have never been higher.



Jeff Wichman, Director of Incident Response at Semperis, discusses what really happens when attackers strike, why identity weaknesses amplify the damage, and what frontline ransomware negotiations can teach business leaders. A grounded, visual, and highly practical conversation on how every organisation – from SMEs to large enterprises – can strengthen resilience before the next holiday season.

As the year winds down, cyber attackers are gearing up. Semperis’ 2025 Ransomware Holiday Risk Report reveals that over half of ransomware attacks hit during weekends or holidays, when most organisations sharply reduce monitoring and response capability. With identity systems at the heart of almost every major breach, and with global cybercrime costs set to reach USD 10.5 trillion, the stakes have never been higher.Jeff Wichman, Director of Incident Response at Semperis, discusses what really happens when attackers strike, why identity weaknesses amplify the damage, and what frontline ransomware negotiations can teach business leaders. A grounded, visual, and highly practical conversation on how every organisation – from SMEs to large enterprises – can strengthen resilience before the next holiday season.

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