APAC stories - Page 6

Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Head of Commercial APAC at Rokt, set to spearhead growth strategies across the region after six years in New York.

Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security, reflecting on his journey from South Africa to Executive Vice President, crediting teamwork for his success.

Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.

Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.

Reuben Bijl, a former senior executive at Apple, has joined Abundium as a Partner, bringing over a decade of tech experience to the multinational networking group.

A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.

Pipeline360 has appointed Joseph McCarthy as Senior Account Director for the APAC region, aiming to bolster its B2B marketing services amid rapid regional growth.

Wild Tech has appointed Dirk Vorster as Western Australia Practice Lead, aiming to strengthen its regional presence and drive strategic growth.

A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.

Monks, S4 Capital's digital arm, has joined forces with Hightouch to enhance AI and customer data capabilities across the APAC region.

Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.

StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.

A new report reveals that only 43% of Australian firms employ payroll specialists, prompting a shift towards automated solutions to tackle compliance and efficiency challenges.

SOTI has partnered with Urovo to enhance mobile device reliability in the transport sector, aiming to minimise downtime caused by device malfunctions.

A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NVIDIA have launched innovative AI solutions, enhancing businesses' ability to deploy models and manage data effectively.

Azul has announced a remarkable 63% year-on-year growth in new customer bookings, driven by a surge in demand for high-performance Java solutions.

Azul has reported a remarkable 63% rise in new customer bookings, driven by the growing demand for cost-effective Java solutions and high-performance platforms.

Pax8 has launched a new brand identity to enhance its global presence across 17 countries, reinforcing its role in cloud commerce for over 600,000 SMBs.

Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.