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Research Reports
In-depth ITO research reports covering APAC IT markets and technology adoption.
July 17, 2026 | 14 min
The IT Purchases You Can Price Today — and the Ones You Can't: A 2026 Procurement Guide
Some IT purchases price themselves in a calculator. Others need a sales cycle you should have started last quarter. A working rule for telling them apart, by industry.
July 14, 2026 | 9 min
Qualys or Tenable Alternative for Asia-Based Companies: Managed Vulnerability Scanning Explained
Evaluating Qualys VMDR or Tenable but based in Asia without an in-house security team? Here's where self-serve scanning platforms create friction for APAC buyers, and how Brocent's managed vulnerability scanning closes the gap from finding to fix.
July 05, 2026 | 14 min
The 2026 Asia IT Services Rate Benchmark: Indicative On-Site & Dedicated-Engineer Pricing Across Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Japan & APAC
Brocent's 2026 benchmark of indicative on-site IT field-engineer and dedicated-engineer rates across Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Japan and APAC — with after-hours multipliers, SLA and skill adjustments, and how volume lowers the rate.
July 04, 2026 | 20 min
The Dark Web Monitoring Mirage: Why "Free and Reliable" Breach Data Doesn’t Exist
We evaluated dark-web and leaked-credential monitoring data sources — and found the real blocker isn’t engineering, it’s compliance and legal liability.
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
March 28, 2026 | 6 min
Why Go International Market? Reflections from Headline Companies
In 2015, we started our overseas exploration: we set up a regional operation center for IT services in Singapore, with the core idea of providing Southeast Asia
March 28, 2026 | 8 min
Four Hours: The Critical Impact of IT Service Response Times on Customers' Businesses
Overview In the context of global economic integration, Chinese companies are emerging on the world stage with their outstanding efficiency and execution. Wheth
March 23, 2026 | 22 min
Hong Kong Singapore two major financial markets in Asia ITO research report
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