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Icetana AI signs AUD $3.6 million deal with SoftBank Robotics
Surveillance

Icetana AI signs AUD $3.6 million deal with SoftBank Robotics

Icetana AI inks a multi-year AUD $3.6 million deal with SoftBank Robotics to expand AI security software in Japan and Asia-Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
Hyperscale

Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor

Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth
Hyperscale

Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth

Malaysia, Thailand and Japan are set to lead Asia Pacific's data centre growth, with Malaysia improving capacity per capita by 80% by 2030, says Cushman & Wakefield.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Malware

Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC

Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point's Jayant Dave.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
Unified Communications

AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls

Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Hyperscale

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
Virtualisation

Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation's Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
Digital Transformation

Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value

Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Data Protection

Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification

Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

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Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific
Data Protection

Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific

Proofpoint has made Singapore its Asia-Pacific HQ to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity amid rising AI-enabled threats across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Jin Hui marks decade leading North Asia growth at Gallagher
Partner Programmes

Jin Hui marks decade leading North Asia growth at Gallagher

Jin Hui celebrates 10 years at Gallagher, leading growth in China and North Asia with strong leadership as the company expands its regional presence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99
Fintech

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
GoTo Financial completes Jakarta cloud move with Alibaba Cloud
Digital Transformation

GoTo Financial completes Jakarta cloud move with Alibaba Cloud

GoTo Financial has completed migrating its infrastructure to Alibaba Cloud's Jakarta data centres, boosting data sovereignty and service efficiency for over 20 million users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Japan's first NVIDIA DGX-Ready liquid-cooled data centre certified
Hyperscale

Japan's first NVIDIA DGX-Ready liquid-cooled data centre certified

Japan's first liquid-cooled data centre at Princeton Digital Group's TY1 campus has earned NVIDIA's DGX-Ready certification for advanced AI workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Japan Airlines adopts cloud platform to boost maintenance
DevOps

Japan Airlines adopts cloud platform to boost maintenance

Japan Airlines is upgrading its aircraft maintenance with IFS Cloud, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and support future growth through AI-driven technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
'Hey Siri, choose my medical expert.' How far would you trust AI to make important decisions?
Human Capital Management

'Hey Siri, choose my medical expert.' How far would you trust AI to make important decisions?

People with stronger statistical literacy are more wary of AI in health and hiring, as a study finds trust falls when the stakes rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025