APAC stories

Denodo appoints Richard Jones to lead APAC data strategy push
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Denodo appoints Richard Jones as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost data strategy amid rapid AI-driven transformation in the region.

AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard
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AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.

Meliora invests in five new generative AI startups worldwide
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Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.

Agentic AI drives productivity & innovation across Australia
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Agentic AI is boosting productivity and innovation across Australia, helping firms tackle skills shortages and accelerate development in multiple sectors.

inTechnology marks 25 years with Sidos Wi-Fi tool partnership
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inTechnology Distribution celebrates 25 years by partnering with Sidos Systems to offer Wi-Fi survey and management tools across Asia-Pacific.

Crayon unveils revamped Cloud-iQ to streamline APAC cloud billing
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Crayon launches revamped Cloud-iQ platform in APAC, streamlining cloud billing and licence management with AI-driven insights and automation.

Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ
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Paras Chadha will lead Logicalis's Microsoft and AI business in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI adoption and align regional and global strategies.

Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future
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Westcon-Comstor marks 40 years with USD $5.24bn sales, launching Future Ready to boost partners amid evolving AI, cybersecurity and cloud trends.

LRN earns global recognition for financial services courses
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LRN has earned global accreditations for its financial services compliance courses from CISI, IBF Singapore and The CPD Certification Service.

Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
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Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.

ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
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threat intelligence
ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.

FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

Wild Tech hires Andrew Kirk to lead enterprise cloud growth
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Wild Tech appoints Andrew Kirk as Senior Business Development Manager to boost enterprise cloud growth and drive digital transformation partnerships across APAC.

Reality check: Lenovo’s enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope
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Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.

JFrog & TL Consulting boost APAC software supply chain security
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JFrog partners with TL Consulting to enhance software supply chain security and governance for organisations across Asia Pacific using the JFrog Platform and expert consulting.

Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC
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Westcon-Comstor has appointed Manish Israni as CTO for India and SAARC, enhancing their technology leadership and partnership with Broadcom in the region.

Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO amid global expansion drive
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Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.

Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
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Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.

AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
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In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.