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ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost
Storage

ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost

Two-thirds of ANZ firms overspent on cloud storage in 2024 as sustainability gains priority, despite rising fees frustrating IT leaders and causing delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees
Storage

Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees

Two thirds of APAC firms exceeded their 2024 cloud storage budgets, with nearly half of spending consumed by fees rather than actual storage costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Digital Transformation

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market

Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials
Artificial Intelligence

Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials

Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth
Unified Communications

Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth

Directed Technologies has appointed four new senior leaders to boost operations in key emerging markets, enhancing partnerships with global OEMs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region

Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development
Artificial Intelligence

Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development

A recent survey by Avnet reveals that 75% of global engineers are optimistic about AI's role in product development, with significant regional variations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Opportunities rise for UK firms in Northeast Asia's cyber market
Digital Transformation

Opportunities rise for UK firms in Northeast Asia's cyber market

UK tech firms are seizing opportunities in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan's booming cybersecurity markets, projected to reach GBP £6.2 billion by 2027.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals
Storage

Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals

A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Phishing

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable

Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector to expand with new tenders
Supply Chain

Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector to expand with new tenders

The Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector is set to expand dramatically, with 10 gigawatts of projects up for tender this year amid rising international competition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Digital Transformation

KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation

KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific
Data Analytics

Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific

Simon Davies has been appointed as President of SAP Asia Pacific, taking charge of strategic oversight across 78 offices and over 31,000 employees in the region.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025

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Hey Siri, choose my medical expert
Human Capital Management

Hey Siri, choose my medical expert

People with better statistical literacy are more wary of AI in health and hiring decisions, according to a study of nearly 2,000 people.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Adjoe expands into APAC with new offices & leadership
Gaming

Adjoe expands into APAC with new offices & leadership

Hamburg-based adjoe has launched new offices in Singapore and Tokyo, marking its ambitious entry into the Asia-Pacific market following a EUR €100 million funding round.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Akamai releases Defenders' Guide 2025 for APJ region
Malware

Akamai releases Defenders' Guide 2025 for APJ region

Akamai Technologies has launched the Defenders' Guide 2025, a comprehensive report for APJ cybersecurity professionals facing rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025