WITH the pandemic and the fast-shifting geopolitical landscape, an executive at EY Asia-Pacific, a financial services provider, observed that what industry players are witnessing now is an interesting paradox.

With the decentralization of technological infrastructure and operations vis-à-vis the centralization of government policymaking and social values, Steve Lo, currently EYAsia-Pacific chief innovation officer and a management consultant in the technology, media and telecommunications sector, believes navigating this tightrope would require delicate maneuvering and smart strategies but could yield incredible opportunities for the decade ahead.