Asia Pacific stories - Page 4
Younger buyers & AI tools reshape APAC business purchasing
Wed, 28th May 2025
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digital transformation
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dei
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genai
Research reveals 71% of APAC business buyers are under 45, with 68% using generative AI, reshaping purchasing towards personalised, consultative engagement.
Pureprofile unveils Datarubico to streamline research insights
Tue, 27th May 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Pureprofile launches Datarubico, a self-serve platform offering brands greater control and cost-efficiency in research insights and sample management.
If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail
Mon, 26th May 2025
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it training
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.
Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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cleantech
Gprnt launches Singapore's first nationwide digital platform to ease corporate sustainability reporting, backed by $4.62 million in seed funding.
AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.
Udemy launches Innovation Studio to accelerate AI-led upskilling
Tue, 20th May 2025
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it training
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digital transformation
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llms
Udemy has launched its Innovation Studio to fast-track AI-powered, personalised skills training, starting with a reskilling course for business leaders.
Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk
Mon, 19th May 2025
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physical security
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Leah Mooney has been appointed Pacific Consulting Leader for Technology, Cyber and Privacy Risk at Willis, bringing over 20 years of expertise to the role.
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
Mon, 19th May 2025
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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cloud services
Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Thu, 15th May 2025
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.
Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks
Thu, 15th May 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Accenture has named Pietro Mangione Networks Lead for Asia Pacific, focusing on enhancing client network services with cutting-edge technologies across the region.
Atturra wins top Boomi APJ Partner award for sixth time in row
Thu, 15th May 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Atturra has won Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, adding to five previous wins, showcasing its leadership in integration solutions.
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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it automation
Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.
Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025
Wed, 14th May 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.
Atturra wins top honours at Boomi APJ Partner Awards FY25
Wed, 14th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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ai
Boomi honours APJ partners for innovation in automation and AI, with Australian firm Atturra winning Partner of the Year and Australia and New Zealand awards.
New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan to lead Asia sales
Wed, 14th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales Asia, aiming to boost growth and customer success across the Asian market.
Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
Tue, 13th May 2025
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.
Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard
Tue, 13th May 2025
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ndr
Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.
Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific
Mon, 12th May 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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siem
Orange Cyberdefense is named a Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation Partner by Palo Alto Networks, enhancing cybersecurity services across Asia Pacific.