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Zeta launches passkey authentication for RuPay payments

Eligible RuPay cardholders in India can now bypass SMS one-time passwords, cutting checkout time as digital-payment fraud climbs sharply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

APAC stories

Digital Transformation

5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026

Tech chiefs were urged to prioritise trust, governance and people over spending as AI, cyber threats and talent shortages reshape business.

By Ziena Jalil • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds

Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

IT Industry

Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories

Her consultancy's international growth and a maternity-leave setback have put Gemma Manning in the running for two national AusMumpreneur Awards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Datacom teams with Rimini Street in ANZ support deal

Customers across Australia and New Zealand can now cut Oracle and SAP support bills as Datacom resells Rimini Street services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions

The expansion gives brands access to in-app audiences across 25 markets as inDrive seeks a second revenue stream to support lower fares and commissions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Qupital raises USD $300 million in new funding push

The funding will help the Hong Kong-based fintech expand lending to online merchants across Asia and the US as demand for trade finance grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow

Broader e-invoicing rules are pushing Link4 beyond invoice delivery into compliance and cross-border trade services for businesses in Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Malware

SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame

Trust from Asia Pacific security practitioners was reinforced as SonicWall won two CybersecAsia awards and joined the Hall of Fame.

By Jordan Riddles • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026

Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Hybrid Cloud

Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves

Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Cloud5 to acquire interTouch CALA in Latin America

The deal will widen Cloud5's hospitality footprint as hotel groups in Latin America and the Caribbean boost technology spending.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

When security creates friction, employees find workarounds

Across Asia Pacific, cumbersome controls are driving staff to unsanctioned AI and apps, increasing data exposure and slowing work.

By Patricia Leppert • 8 min read • This month

Data Protection

Mathspace Breach Exposes 1 Million Students, Parents, and Teachers

Personal details for more than 1 million students and families in Australia and New Zealand were exposed after attackers exploited a flaw in an internal tool.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 2 min read • This month