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Agentic AI to transform APJ businesses & security by 2026
Storage

Agentic AI to transform APJ businesses & security by 2026

Agentic AI will transform Asia-Pacific and Japan businesses by 2026, boosting productivity but raising new insider risks and security challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch
Health Technologies

Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch

Australian medtech firm Australis Scientific has raised USD $6m from Rohto Pharmaceutical to advance its smart bladder patch for treating overactive bladder and incontinence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026
Quantum Computing

The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026

In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.

By Tom Scully • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Redefining IT: The strategic benefits of SaaS ERP
Data Analytics

Redefining IT: The strategic benefits of SaaS ERP

Organisations are shifting from on-premises ERP to cloud-based SaaS, freeing IT to drive innovation and strategic growth in real time.

By Terry Smagh • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
NetDocuments sees 72% APAC growth as law firms embrace AI tools
Document Management

NetDocuments sees 72% APAC growth as law firms embrace AI tools

NetDocuments reports 72% growth in APAC as over 20,000 legal professionals adopt its AI-powered document management system nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
NTT Research unveils quantum-ready data suite with ABE controls
Data Protection

NTT Research unveils quantum-ready data suite with ABE controls

NTT Research launches quantum-safe Zero Trust Data Security Suite using attribute-based encryption to safeguard critical data against future quantum computing threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk
Digital Entertainment

The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Shirofune & Direct Agents boost retail media with AI automation
Marketing Technologies

Shirofune & Direct Agents boost retail media with AI automation

Shirofune partners with Direct Agents to integrate AI automation in retail media, boosting efficiency and driving a 44% revenue rise in Amazon campaigns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026
Hyperscale

Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Kintone sales surge 36% to USD $65.8 million amid AI-driven growth
Software-as-a-Service

Kintone sales surge 36% to USD $65.8 million amid AI-driven growth

Kintone's sales rose 36% to USD $65.8 million in H1 2025, boosted by AI-driven tools and rising adoption in Japan and Southeast Asia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
NEC expands Broadcom partnership to launch new VCF private cloud
Private Cloud

NEC expands Broadcom partnership to launch new VCF private cloud

NEC expands its partnership with Broadcom to offer VMware Cloud Foundation, enhancing AI-ready private cloud solutions for enterprises globally and in Japan.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Dataiku opens Asia-Pacific & Japan AI headquarters in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Dataiku opens Asia-Pacific & Japan AI headquarters in Singapore

Dataiku has launched its Asia-Pacific and Japan AI headquarters in Singapore, enhancing support for sectors like banking, government, logistics, and education.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Princeton Digital Group to invest USD $700m in South Korea site
Hyperscale

Princeton Digital Group to invest USD $700m in South Korea site

Princeton Digital Group will invest USD $700 million in a 48 MW data centre campus in Incheon, marking its entry into South Korea's data centre market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Keeper Security partners with Macnica to boost password safety in Japan
Security Information and Event Management

Keeper Security partners with Macnica to boost password safety in Japan

Keeper Security partners with Macnica to enhance password security for Japanese enterprises amid rising cyber threats and digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Telehouse & SYMPHONY unite to boost Thailand's digital hub role
Digital Transformation

Telehouse & SYMPHONY unite to boost Thailand's digital hub role

Telehouse Thailand and SYMPHONY form a strategic alliance to enhance cloud services and connectivity, boosting Thailand's role as a leading digital hub in ASEAN.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users
Unified Communications

OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users

OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian Motoring Services slashes response times with Boomi
Customer Relationship Management

Australian Motoring Services slashes response times with Boomi

Australian Motoring Services halved call and dispatch times by integrating 11 systems via Boomi, boosting efficiency and customer satisfaction nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025