Japan stories - Page 16
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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rakuten
Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.
Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ai
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investment
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financial services
Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.
Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
Directed Technologies has appointed four new senior leaders to boost operations in key emerging markets, enhancing partnerships with global OEMs.
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.
Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A recent survey by Avnet reveals that 75% of global engineers are optimistic about AI's role in product development, with significant regional variations.
Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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encryption
A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector to expand with new tenders
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
The Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector is set to expand dramatically, with 10 gigawatts of projects up for tender this year amid rising international competition.
KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.
Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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sap
Simon Davies has been appointed as President of SAP Asia Pacific, taking charge of strategic oversight across 78 offices and over 31,000 employees in the region.
CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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genai
A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
Offline coupons drive higher engagement over online ones
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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marketing
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fujifilm
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online marketing
A study led by Japanese academics reveals that offline coupons significantly outperform online ones in driving consumer engagement and redemption rates.
Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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hcm
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organisational culture
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workplace culture
HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.
New Relic names Simon Lee as head of APJ operations
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic has appointed Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to drive growth in observability solutions.
Exclusive: SonicWall VP outlines cybersecurity evolution and future plans
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
SonicWall is transitioning from a product-focused firm to a platform-driven organisation, aiming to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges, says VP Mukherjee.
Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.
Verkada appoints new VP for JAPAC Channel Sales strategy
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Verkada has appointed Boudewijn Pesch as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific Channel Sales, tasked with enhancing channel strategy in the region.