APAC stories
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
3 days ago
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data classification
A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach
4 days ago
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fintechs
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apac
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banking industry
Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.
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Extreme Networks appoints Ray Teske as APAC Sales Leader
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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extreme networks
Extreme Networks has appointed Ray Teske as Sales Leader for APAC. With 30 years in sales and leadership roles, Teske aims to drive growth and innovation.
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Futureverse selects Ripple Custody for digital asset security
5 days ago
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ai
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cloud services
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nz
Futureverse partners with Ripple Custody for secure digital asset management, leveraging Ripple’s security and compliance strengths to bolster its AI and metaverse offerings.
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Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president
6 days ago
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.
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Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC
Last week
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smart cities
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iot
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cartech
Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to e-commerce and electric vehicles.
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ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific
Last week
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.
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Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance
Last week
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.
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DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI
Last week
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social media
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apac
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advertising
DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.
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Global shopping app installs soar 61% YoY in H1 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Global shopping app installs surged 61% YoY in H1 2024, far exceeding other verticals. Key drivers include retail media networks and mobile wallets, says Adjust.
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Phil Zammit appointed VP of Avaya's Asia-Pacific operations
Last month
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Avaya appoints Phil Zammit as VP for Asia-Pacific operations, aiming to enhance customer and partner relationships while driving regional market success.
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Zendesk launches Relay to enhance outbound communication
Last month
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cx
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martech
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sms
Zendesk has launched Relay, a new app to boost outbound communication via WhatsApp and SMS, in partnership with Meta.
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FedEx launches new Surround system for smart logistics in APAC
Last month
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data analytics
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supply chain systems
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apm
FedEx launches FedEx Surround in Singapore and Hong Kong SAR, offering intelligent logistics solutions to improve supply chain management in APAC.
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Vistar Media expands into Taiwan with new strategic partnerships
Last month
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vietnam
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apac
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nz
Vistar Media partners with KanBan Culture and PilotTV to enter Taiwan, bolstering its out-of-home media marketplace across the Asia-Pacific region.
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GTreasury partners with Necto to expand APAC API connectivity
Last month
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erp
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hsbc
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bnz
GTreasury partners with Necto to expand API connectivity in APAC, enhancing its ClearConnect Gateway with seamless data integration from additional regional banks.
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Exclusive: Wasabi's surveillance cloud adoption thrives in APAC Region
Last month
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storage
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
Wasabi's cloud storage solutions drive rapid surveillance sector adoption in APAC, offering simplicity, predictability, and affordability.
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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
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Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Last month
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fleet management
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apac
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m&a
Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.
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GenAI raises security concerns for APAC organisations
Last month
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The rise of generative AI in APAC is met with security apprehensions, with 41% of organisations viewing it as a threat, according to a Forrester Consulting study for Tenable.
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STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity
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hyperscale
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colocation
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apac
STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.