Asia Pacific stories - Page 17

Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.

APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.

Peter Marelas appointed as New Relic Field CTO for APJ
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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New Relic has named Peter Marelas as Field CTO for APJ, leveraging his 25 years of tech expertise to enhance customer engagement and promote observability solutions.

Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.

Roboyo names Ignasi Peiris as automation engineering manager
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Roboyo appoints Ignasi Peiris as Automation Engineering Manager for Australia, aiming to bolster UiPath capabilities and drive hyperautomation in the region.

Adobe appoints Keith Eadie as APAC General Manager
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Adobe has named Keith Eadie as the new General Manager for the Asia Pacific region, strengthening efforts to boost customer experience and regional growth.

FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME eCommerce in China, Japan
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's eCommerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.

APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.

Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.

Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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hybrid & remote work
Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.

Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.

Azul sees rapid growth in APAC driven by Oracle's price hikes
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Azul sees a surge in Asia Pacific, driven by Oracle's Java SE pricing changes and rising cloud costs. New bookings jumped 37% in FY24, with a 437% rise in Q1 FY25.
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Pure Storage provides glimpse of the future of data storage management
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Mark Jobbins has discussed revolutionary data management and AI innovations, emphasising sustainability and simplified solutions ahead of major announcements.

GitLab report: Australia leads in AI but faces security fears
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
GitLab's latest Global DevSecOps Report reveals that Australia leads in AI use in software development, but faces challenges in security and productivity measurement.

Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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government
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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digital marketing
Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.

FedEx escalates sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific region
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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sustainability
FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.

AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

KKR & Singtel lead SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, KKR, and Singtel announce a landmark SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC, marking 2024's largest Southeast Asia digital infrastructure deal.