Asia Pacific Research Group
Independent analysis, advisory services, and collaboration opportunities for technology companies, investors, and industry partners.
APRG Origins
Founded in 1995 with technology leaders from IBM and AT&T, our research and advisory firm has built a solid reputation for local insights.
- APRG set out to fill a gap we saw in the market – comprehensive in situ research in the emerging markets of Asia. We knew the region was on the cusp of a significant technological shift – but trusted metrics and insights into local markets was nearly impossible to find.
- We established a cadre of engineers and analysts throughout APAC. We were the first to cover the incredible growth of Indonesia’s mobile data revolution, the first to cover the wearable computing market, the shift to SaaS for the CRM and Contact Center Market, and now the hyper growth of the region’s Data Centers being fueled by LLM deployments.
- Over 300 clients including Adobe, Cisco, HPE, IBM, NTT, Deloitte, and Qualcomm, as well as VCs and Hedge Funds, continue to return to us for insights into shifts in technology adoption in Asia, and the underpinning trends and risks in the Asia Pacific region.
- Our leadership team is based in Hong Kong and Singapore with analysts across the region.
APRG Services
With in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and well populated databases, we provide a 360° insight into the often-opaque markets in Asia Pacific. Our offerings include:
Syndicated Research Reports
- We research and publish innovative thinking on markets that may be opaque or challenging and turning that information into strategic insights. We know that the decision to enter or expand a market is not a simple process and requires real local insights from experienced leaders. Our research products are designed to help you clearly understand the opportunities and nuances of the emerging sectors and markets in Asia.
Advisory and Consulting
- APRG’s areas of specialization include emerging market opportunity assessment, supply chain risks, competitive analysis, as well as local partnering strategies. With decades of experience navigating Asia’s technology markets, we deliver deep, on-the-ground intelligence to power your M&A decisions.
- From uncovering hidden risks to pinpointing untapped growth potential, APRG investigations go beyond the numbers—examining leadership credibility, market traction, competitive threats, and IP strengths.
APRG Research Insights
Opaque Markets. Unseen Risks. High-Growth Opportunities.
Decisions to enter or expand into emerging sectors in Asia probably shouldn’t be made on AI provisioned data.
We have been here in Asia since 1991, and will make sure that you have the latest, on-the-ground information.
What some of our latest research products uncover:
Data Center Hyper-Growth: Where LLM deployments are driving infrastructure and power demands across APAC.
- Cybersecurity Service Providers: especially the up and coming local MSSPs in Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia.
Emerging Market Nuances: Untapped growth corridors in large markets such as Indonesia, Vietnam, and Philippines.
Drone Adoption: Helping organisations understand where Drones, AI, Robotics, Computer Vision and Automation are creating commercial value across Hong Kong, Singapore and East Asia.
Featured Reports as of October – November 2026
Indonesia’s Managed Security Services Market: 2026- 2031
Indonesia faces a systemic and escalating threat environment driven by its status as Southeast Asia’s most targeted nation, rapid digitalization, and comparatively low cybersecurity investment. This report digs deep into the domestic managed security service providers.
Securing Asia Pacific Ports and Maritime Routes: The Role of Next Generation UAVs in Protecting Ports and Disrupting Smuggling Networks
The Asia Pacific region faces persistent and evolving smuggling threats through its critical ports and sea lanes, undermining economic security, public health, and environmental sustainability. This report examines how next-generation Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are emerging as powerful tools for disrupting smuggling networks and protecting ports.
For more information – just drop an email to info@aprg.com for the report’s table of contents, sample pages, FAQs, and ordering info.
Drone Market & Opportunity Intelligence
Understand Where the Opportunities are Before Your Competitors Do
Common Questions Answered
Question 1. Is there demand for our drone solution in Hong Kong Japan, or Southeast Asia?
Yes, but demand varies significantly by industry, country and use case. APRG’s Drone Market Insight Brief™ identifies demand signals, buyer interest, growth sectors and emerging opportunities to determine whether your offering is likely to gain traction before significant investment is made.
Question 2. How do we know whether a drone market is worth entering?
A market may appear attractive but can be limited by regulation, competition or weak customer demand. Our Playbook-Lite approach evaluates market attractiveness, barriers to entry, buyer readiness and commercial feasibility to provide a practical market entry recommendation.
Call to Action
Request a Market Entry Insight Brief™ to identify risks and opportunities before committing resources.
Question 3. Who are the likely buyers of drone services?
Answer
Typical buyers include engineering consultancies, utilities, logistics providers, property developers, insurers, maritime operators, construction firms and government agencies. APRG identifies the sectors most likely to purchase your services and explains why.
Call to Action
Discover where your best customers are with APRG’s Drone Buyer Intelligence Brief™.
Question 4
How can we penetrate the Asia Pacific drone market more effectively?
Answer
Successful market penetration depends on positioning, partnerships, competitive differentiation and understanding customer priorities. APRG identifies underserved market segments and practical pathways for growth.
Our Drone Market Insight Brief™ is specifically designed as a fast-turnaround executive assessment providing opportunity scoring, competitive analysis and next-step recommendations for only US$500.
Contact APRG
APRG research analysts across the region are generally available for a custom assignment. For inquiries:
- Drop an email to gbennett”@” aprg.com for inquiries on our services or syndicated research reports.
- Drop a WhatsApp message to +852 9615-1317
- Subscribe to our free newsletter on Substack
- Stop by for coffee. APRG is in the heart of Hong Kong on Wyndham Street, Central.