IT Insights
Hong Kong
IT insights, managed services updates, and technology news for Hong Kong businesses — covering PDPO compliance, local cybersecurity, and SME IT strategies.
July 28, 2026 | 15 min
How to Choose a Managed IT Services Provider in Hong Kong
A practical, question-led buyer's guide for Hong Kong SMEs comparing managed IT services providers — what to look for, red flags, vendor questions, SLA/compliance expectations, and cost.
July 27, 2026 | 15 min
Managed IT vs In-House IT Team: Hong Kong SME Guide
A decision-stage guide for Hong Kong owners and CFOs comparing in-house IT, fully managed IT, and hybrid/co-managed IT — true cost, coverage, security posture, and which fits your headcount.
July 27, 2026 | 15 min
PDPO IT Outsourcing Checklist for Hong Kong Businesses
A practical, vendor-facing PDPO checklist for Hong Kong businesses outsourcing IT — data-handling standards, contract clauses, breach-notification responsibility and a pre-signing checklist.
July 24, 2026 | 14 min
IT Hardware Maintenance Services in Asia: Third-Party Maintenance, Multi-Vendor Support & SLAs (2026 Guide)
A practical 2026 guide to IT hardware maintenance services across Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Malaysia — OEM vs third-party maintenance (TPM), what is covered, SLA tiers, costs and how to choose a provider.
July 20, 2026 | 14 min
Wi-Fi Site Survey Services in Asia: Ekahau Surveys, 6 GHz Coverage & Costs (2026 Guide)
A practical 2026 guide to professional Wi-Fi site survey services across Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Malaysia — survey types, Ekahau tooling, 6 GHz bands, costs and how to choose a provider.
July 14, 2026 | 9 min
Proofpoint or Mimecast Alternative for Singapore and Hong Kong Teams: Email Security & Awareness, Explained
Evaluating Proofpoint or Mimecast from Singapore or Hong Kong? See where global email-security gateways create friction for APAC buyers, and how Brocent's Microsoft 365 audit plus awareness training covers the same ground differently.
July 04, 2026 | 13 min
Hong Kong Data Center Relocation: The Complete 2026 Guide
A practical 2026 guide to relocating a data center in Hong Kong: realistic timelines and costs, a phase-by-phase runbook, near-zero-downtime methods, PDPO and cross-border risks, and the questions to ask before choosing a relocation vendor.
June 16, 2026 | 12 min
SFC Type 9 License Application in Hong Kong: Mastering IT Systems, Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance (2026 Guide)
Meta Description: Detailed 2026 guide to SFC Type 9 (asset management) licensing in Hong Kong. Learn core IT & cybersecurity requirements, when third-party assessments are needed, EDSP/cloud rules, WINGS application timeline (target 15 weeks), capital rules, MIC appointments, and practical tips for
June 16, 2026 | 11 min
Achieving SFC Type 9 IT Audit Readiness in 4–8 Weeks: A Hong Kong Asset Manager Case Study | BROCENT
As Senior IT Security Account Manager at BROCENT, I explain how we helped a new Hong Kong public fund management company (anonymized as Horizon Capital) rapidly establish a segregated, auditable IT infrastructure and governance framework—positioning them for a positive IT security audit outcome
June 13, 2026 | 10 min
IT Audit Brings Clarity to Your Investor: How Robust Microsoft 365 Security Governance Helped an APAC Hedge Fund Secure European Funding
An APAC hedge fund with operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai faced rigorous external IT due diligence from a European private fund investor. Discover how Brocent’s end-to-end IT security governance services — including comprehensive policy development, Microsoft 365 hardening, Intune/Cond