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Okta unveils security blueprint for enterprise AI agents
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digital transformation
Okta launches AI agent security blueprint and upcoming Okta for AI Agents product to govern identity, access and kill-switch controls.
AI pressure rises as Australian startups face cash crunch
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ai
Australian startups face cash squeeze as AI hype drives costly pivots, shorter runway and delayed IPO plans, Carta research finds.
Workiva appoints Kristen Pimpini to lead APJ growth
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.
Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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siem
Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.
AirTrunk opens new Singapore base for Asia AI growth
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dc
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power / energy
AirTrunk opens new Singapore HQ to anchor Asia AI and cloud growth, expanding staff and green data centre investment across the region.
Payoneer, FundPark launch eCommerce credit for sellers
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Payoneer teams with FundPark to offer Hong Kong eCommerce sellers AI-driven credit lines of up to USD $10 million via integrated accounts.
Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
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martech
Constructor rides AI retail search boom with 82% customer growth, 116% EMEA revenue jump and 322bn annual product discovery interactions.
Summit targets gender gap in Australia's cyber ranks
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Leaders at Parliament House warn Australia's cyber defences hinge on fixing a stark gender gap, with women just 17% of the workforce.
Mastercard debuts SME cross-border payments suite in APAC
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digital transformation
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martech
Mastercard launches Global Commerce Suite in Hong Kong, targeting SME cross-border payments as Asia Pacific digital trade surges.
Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Legal AI specialist Harvey will open a Singapore office in June, deepening its APAC footprint and support for regional law firms and corporates.
ControlPlane unveils enterprise support for OpenBao
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encryption
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pam
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cloud security
ControlPlane launches enterprise support for OpenBao as IBM's USD $6.4 billion HashiCorp deal drives demand for open source Vault alternatives.
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.
AI trainer hiring surges as firms tap global talent
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AI trainer jobs jumped 283% in 2025, as Deel says firms increasingly plug skills gaps by hiring technical talent across borders.
Legora raises USD $550m to fuel US & APAC AI growth
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rpa
Legal AI platform Legora raises USD $550m at a USD $5.55bn valuation to speed expansion across the US and wider Asia-Pacific markets.
Saviynt appoints Exclusive Networks to boost APJ reach
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Saviynt taps Exclusive Networks to distribute its identity security tools across APJ, targeting surging AI-driven machine identities.
Persistent named among TIME's top Asia-Pacific firms
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data protection
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data privacy
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Persistent named among TIME's Best Companies in Asia-Pacific 2026, ranking ninth for professional services and seventh overall in India.
Saviynt picks NEXTGEN to drive APAC identity growth
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pam
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cloud security
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socs
Saviynt taps distributor NEXTGEN to expand APAC and Japan identity security reach as non-human accounts surge and AI risks intensify.
Ransomware surges across Asia-Pacific as AI fuels risk
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Ransomware attacks in Asia-Pacific surged 59% in 2025 as rapid digitalisation and AI adoption fuel faster, more targeted cyber extortion.
NCS named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
NCS has been named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year, leading a slate of regional award winners unveiled in Bangkok for FY25.