Asia Pacific stories
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Open Union partners with L2X Networks for advanced networking
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sydney's Open Union partners with L2X Networks to boost open network systems across Asia Pacific, enhancing performance and cutting costs for enterprises.
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Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
4 days ago
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asia pacific
The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
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Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president
6 days ago
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.
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Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot
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edutech
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martech
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Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.
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International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges
Last week
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
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jobs
International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.
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Serco extends nimbus contract to support global workforce
Last week
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asia pacific
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workforce management
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partnerships
Serco extends its nimbus Cloud contract by three years, benefiting over 24,000 employees globally with advanced workforce management technology.
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StarHub launches ultra-low latency data centre connectivity service
Last week
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
StarHub launches Low Latency Data Centre Connect, offering ultra-low latency, quantum-secure communication, and advanced network slicing for regional enterprises.
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Perceptive partners with Qualtrics for enhanced client insights
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qualtrics
Perceptive partners with Qualtrics to enhance its market research and experience management services, promising significant benefits for over 150 clients.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
Last month
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Comms Group's FY24 results: revenue up 7%, EBITDA rises 36%
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Comms Group reported a 7% revenue increase to $55.5M for FY24, achieving 36% growth in underlying EBITDA and declaring its first-ever dividend.
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Exclusive: A look at HPE Aruba Networking's Wi-Fi 7, AI solutions
Last month
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edutech
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HPE Aruba Networking unveils AI-powered, security-first solutions and upcoming Wi-Fi 7 technology, aiming to meet diverse regional demands and drive innovation.
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New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services
Last month
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nz
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emergency services
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asia pacific
A new partnership, Ghost is for All, aims to transform New Zealand's digital services, focusing on accessibility for 1.1 million disabled citizens.
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Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur
Last month
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sap
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japan
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nz
SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.
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Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI
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Verint leverages its open AI platform to revolutionise customer experience, integrating real-time data and ensuring security while leading market innovation.
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Trustwave joins ICTPA panel to enhance cybersecurity for Defence
Last month
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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asia pacific
Trustwave's induction into the ICTPA panel strengthens its capacity to offer top-tier cybersecurity services directly to the Australian Department of Defence.
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Manufacturers leveraging observability for AI & IoT advancements
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Manufacturers are investing heavily in observability to boost security, AI, and IoT, with 65% reporting improved issue resolution, states a New Relic report.
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GenAI raises security concerns for APAC organisations
Last month
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
The rise of generative AI in APAC is met with security apprehensions, with 41% of organisations viewing it as a threat, according to a Forrester Consulting study for Tenable.
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JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
Last month
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hyperscale
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JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.
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Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion
Last month
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storage
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iot
Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.
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Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early
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hyperscale
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power / energy
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Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.