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TechWorks launches semiconductor to systems summit
Space

TechWorks launches semiconductor to systems summit

More than 500 delegates will gather as the UK deep-tech body seeks to join up chip design, manufacturing, systems and cyber security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics
Ransomware

Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics

AI-driven phishing and state-linked espionage are pushing Asia-Pacific incident numbers higher, with data breaches still the biggest threat.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Forrester says tech sovereignty gains will stay modest
Semiconductors

Forrester says tech sovereignty gains will stay modest

Most countries will see only slight progress in tech sovereignty by 2030, with heavy investment failing to close the gap with China and the US.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Zoom appoints Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific

The promotion widens Zoom's regional push as it targets enterprise and AI growth across Australia, India, Korea and Southeast Asia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI
Robotics

Fujitsu joins FANUC, Yaskawa & Kawasaki on physical AI

Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
GumGum launches Mindset Agent with The Trade Desk support
Marketing Technologies

GumGum launches Mindset Agent with The Trade Desk support

Advertisers can now build custom audience segments from campaign briefs, as GumGum shifts targeting in The Trade Desk towards automated activation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President
Fintech

Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President

The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
ERX: the next generation of enterprise software
Digital Transformation

ERX: the next generation of enterprise software

Businesses risk flawed AI decisions unless enterprise software embeds industry context, governance and real-time data at its core.

By Geoff Thomas • 5 min read • Last month
UK AI rules in finance create compliance patchwork
Data Protection

UK AI rules in finance create compliance patchwork

Most UK lenders now face overlapping FCA, PRA and data rules on AI, as 75 per cent of firms already deploy the technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Agentic AI traffic surges as bots dominate the web
Data Protection

Agentic AI traffic surges as bots dominate the web

Businesses may need to rethink bot blocks, as Decodo says automated systems now make up 57.4% of web requests and shape product discovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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TSMC adds USD $100 billion Arizona spend on AI demand
Semiconductors

TSMC adds USD $100 billion Arizona spend on AI demand

The chipmaker is boosting US investment as AI demand strains advanced capacity and pushes full-year spending higher.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
Japanese finance chiefs slow to tackle currency shocks
Fintech

Japanese finance chiefs slow to tackle currency shocks

Delays of up to a week are leaving many Japanese firms exposed as yen swings and higher rates have already hit profits, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts
Digital Transformation

Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts

Workers in Australia are more worried than global peers about automation, even as 57% use AI tools to hunt for jobs or prepare for interviews.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister
Digital Transformation

Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister

The new framework puts AI policy at the centre of Canberra's productivity and security agenda as businesses brace for tighter governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms
Ransomware

AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms

Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
QuikBot names Howie Lau as Board Adviser for strategy
Robotics

QuikBot names Howie Lau as Board Adviser for strategy

The Singapore startup is seeking stronger public-sector and industry links as it pushes its autonomous delivery software into buildings and logistics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches
Data Protection

Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches

Breaches in Singapore and Japan are sharpening scrutiny of identity controls, as regulators eye tougher rules for data centres and cloud firms.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month