APAC stories
Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study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A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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.
Extreme Networks appoints Ray Teske as APAC Sales Leader
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance
Last week
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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.
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.
Global shopping app installs soar 61% YoY in H1 2024
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cx
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martech
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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.
Phil Zammit appointed VP of Avaya's Asia-Pacific operations
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity
Last month
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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.