Asia Pacific stories - Page 14
Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.
Acumen prioritises data & AI for consumer brand competitiveness
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Acumen focuses on developing AI and data solutions to aid consumer brands in aggressive promotional strategies amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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sales
ESET, a renowned digital security firm, has launched its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, demonstrating commitment to the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape and digital economy.
Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Neo4j appoints tech industry veteran Kristen Pimpini as VP for the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific region, who is predicted to enhance growth with his two-decade leadership experience.
Straker reports stable Q3 revenue & record gross margins
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
Despite a slight year-on-year dip, Straker reports secure Q3 FY24 outcomes with benchmark gross margins boosted by AI-driven services, hinting at market stabilisation.
FedEx spreads festive cheer with Purple Tote campaign in AMEA
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
FedEx Express brought festive joy across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, gathering over 8,000 kg of supplies during their Purple Tote Campaign, offering aid to over 30 NGOs and around 2,400 beneficiaries.
ConnectWise appoints Nick Moran as Evangelism Director for APAC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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strategy
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market
Software company ConnectWise bolsters its commitment to the APAC IT channel ecosystem, announcing the strategic appointment of industry veteran Nick Moran as Evangelism Director.
Liam McCarten joins StackAdapt as VP of Sales for APAC
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Former Meta APAC exec, Liam McCarten, to spearhead operations at programmatic ad platform StackAdapt, predicting major growth within the Asia Pacific market.
Vocus to deploy Ciena's WL6e tech for high-capacity, energy-efficient networks
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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fibre
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ciena
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dx
Vocus will become the first operator to deploy Ciena's cutting-edge WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, enhancing network capacity and energy efficiency amid increasing bandwidth requirements.
Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
Australian company, Komo Technologies, welcomes accomplished marketing specialist Simon Rollenbeck as its new Head of Marketing to bolster growth strategy and customer engagement.
Westcon-Comstor acquires AWS cloud consultancy Rebura
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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saas
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devops
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hyperscale
Westcon-Comstor boosts its cloud capabilities with the acquisition of London-based AWS cloud consultancy Rebura, enhancing its services to partners.
Eaton Electrical ANZ names John Atherton as new Managing Director
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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schneider electric
John Atherton to steer Eaton Electrical ANZ as Managing Director, eyeing strategic expansion after impressive track record in the power sector.
NTT DATA named Global Top Employer for 2024
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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learning
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top employers institute
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ntt data
Renowned IT provider, NTT DATA, has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2024, excelling in talent acquisition, career growth, and diversity across 29 countries.
Rockwell Automation's sustainability strides outlined in 2023 report
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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rockwell automation
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industrial
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partners
Rockwell Automation's 2023 Sustainability Report emphasises its progress and commitment to sustainable change, underlining the role of smart manufacturing in achieving ESG goals.
Asia Pacific businesses lack cyber readiness, reveals Veeam report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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data protection
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digital transformation
Veeam's 2024 report uncovers a concerning lack of cyber readiness among APJ businesses, with 80% enduring multiple ransomware attacks last year despite increasing data protection budgets.
Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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saas
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gaming
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iaas
Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.
Financial services warm to observability for enhanced customer experiences
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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apm
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risk & compliance
Financial services and insurance sectors enhance client experiences with observability, according to New Relic's report, as they modernise tech stacks amidst rising multi-cloud, AI, security, and customer-management demands.
AI-driven customer experience heralds future trends
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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uc
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data protection
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cx
The integration of AI in Customer Experience could herald a major industry shift, bringing personalisation, cost reduction and large-scale operation.
Deon Newman appointed SVP & GM for APAC at HERE Technologies
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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public cloud
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cloud services
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ibm cloud
Experienced executive Deon Newman takes over as SVP and GM for HERE Technologies' APAC operations, succeeding Jason Jameson and aiming to further drive growth in the region.
NCS expands Microsoft collaboration, offering innovative solutions in Asia Pacific
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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physical security
NCS deepens its partnership with Microsoft, intending to provide unique IP and technology solutions for businesses and governments in the Asia Pacific, backed by a dedicated Microsoft growth engine.