Japan stories - Page 10
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla to drive APAC observability push
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.
Phosphorus names Brett Raphael Chief Revenue Officer amid growth
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Phosphorus appoints Brett Raphael as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global growth amid rising demand for its xIoT security platform.
Appian honours APJ partners for excellence, innovation & growth
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.
KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.
Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.
Tanium wins global workplace awards for culture & innovation
Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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Tanium has been honoured with multiple global awards recognising its outstanding workplace culture and innovation across Asia, Europe, and North America.
AWS selects record 67 Asia Pacific startups for space cohort
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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blockchain
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edge computing
AWS has chosen a record 67 startups from Australia, India, and Japan for its 2025 Asia Pacific space accelerator, aiming to boost innovation with up to USD $100,000 credits each.
Yamaha Motor adopts Informatica MDM to unify global data flows
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Yamaha Motor will implement Informatica's AI-powered MDM solution to unify data across global operations, boosting efficiency and supporting growth.
Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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workforce technology
Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.
Australian executives show global lead in AI trust & adoption
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Australian executives lead globally in trusting AI agents, with 88% confident in their use during crises and rapid adoption across business operations.
DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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cloud security
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edge computing
Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.
Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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network security
Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.
Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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edge computing
Cohesity has appointed Greg Statton as APJ CTO to lead AI innovation and regional growth, with a focus on Japan and integrated data protection solutions.
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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network security
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mfa
Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.
SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth in enterprise open source software.
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.