APAC stories - Page 1
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
Wild Tech hires Andrew Kirk to lead enterprise cloud growth
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Wild Tech appoints Andrew Kirk as Senior Business Development Manager to boost enterprise cloud growth and drive digital transformation partnerships across APAC.
Reality check: Lenovo’s enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope
3 days ago
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.
JFrog & TL Consulting boost APAC software supply chain security
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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application security
JFrog partners with TL Consulting to enhance software supply chain security and governance for organisations across Asia Pacific using the JFrog Platform and expert consulting.
Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC
3 days ago
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Westcon-Comstor has appointed Manish Israni as CTO for India and SAARC, enhancing their technology leadership and partnership with Broadcom in the region.
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO amid global expansion drive
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Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
Last week
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digital transformation
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fintech
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digital entertainment
Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.
AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
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digital transformation
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supply chain
In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.
Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
Ethan named Arctic Wolf APAC Rising Star Partner for 2025
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partner programmes
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Ethan has been named Arctic Wolf APAC Rising Star Partner for 2025, recognising its leadership in cybersecurity and service delivery across Asia-Pacific.
Tanvi Mehta Krensel joins Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney role
Last week
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Tanvi Mehta Krensel has joined Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney as a partner, enhancing expertise in data privacy amid Australia’s evolving privacy laws.
APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens
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Asia Pacific leads global AI investment with an average spend of USD $11.3m, as companies worldwide increase AI budgets by 250%, widening the adoption gap.
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
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digital transformation
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Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific
This month
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has made Singapore its Asia-Pacific HQ to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity amid rising AI-enabled threats across the region.
Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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phishing
Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.
Loyalty laggards: Expert reveals which APAC sectors struggle with tech innovation
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cx
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airlines
Airlines, fuel, and quick-service restaurants in APAC lag in loyalty programme innovation, hindered by legacy tech and limited reward systems, says expert.
APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
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firewalls
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network security
Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.
Sinch appoints Angus Mansfield to lead APAC channel sales growth
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Sinch has named Angus Mansfield as Vice President of Channel Sales for APAC, aiming to expand partnerships and boost growth in the region’s booming customer communications market.
Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery
This month
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Cohesity and 11:11 Systems have launched a cloud clean room service to help businesses swiftly recover from cyber-attacks with secure, isolated data environments.