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Adobe appoints Keith Eadie as APAC General Manager
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Adobe has named Keith Eadie as the new General Manager for the Asia Pacific region, strengthening efforts to boost customer experience and regional growth.
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FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME e-commerce in China, Japan
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's e-commerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.
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APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.
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Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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iot
Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.
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Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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hybrid & remote work
Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.
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Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
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Azul sees rapid growth in APAC driven by Oracle's price hikes
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Azul sees a surge in Asia Pacific, driven by Oracle's Java SE pricing changes and rising cloud costs. New bookings jumped 37% in FY24, with a 437% rise in Q1 FY25.
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Pure Storage provides glimpse of the future of data storage management
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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storage
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Mark Jobbins has discussed revolutionary data management and AI innovations, emphasising sustainability and simplified solutions ahead of major announcements.
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GitLab report: Australia leads in AI but faces security fears
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
GitLab's latest Global DevSecOps Report reveals that Australia leads in AI use in software development, but faces challenges in security and productivity measurement.
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Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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cartech
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digital marketing
Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.
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FedEx escalates sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific region
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.
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AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.
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KKR & Singtel lead SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, KKR, and Singtel announce a landmark SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC, marking 2024's largest Southeast Asia digital infrastructure deal.
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APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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it services
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Tech spending in APAC is set to rise by 6.4%, totalling USD $710 billion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud tech. Key players like China, India, and Australia are leading this growth.
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AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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emerging technology
AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.
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JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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sales
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data solutions
JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.
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Joe Sen appointed new Group MD of Now Comms Asia
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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star wars
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job moves
Now Comms Asia names Joe Sen as Group MD to lead operations in APAC, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships in key regional markets.
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Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.