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Adobe appoints Keith Eadie as APAC General Manager

Adobe has named Keith Eadie as the new General Manager for the Asia Pacific region, strengthening efforts to boost customer experience and regional growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Customer Experience

APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024

The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ

Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Generative AI

Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion

Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Firewalls

Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance

Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Oracle

Azul sees rapid growth in APAC driven by Oracle's price hikes

Azul sees a surge in Asia Pacific, driven by Oracle's Java SE pricing changes and rising cloud costs. New bookings jumped 37% in FY24, with a 437% rise in Q1 FY25.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Storage

Pure Storage provides glimpse of the future of data storage management

Mark Jobbins has discussed revolutionary data management and AI innovations, emphasising sustainability and simplified solutions ahead of major announcements.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances

Visa's new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Cartech

Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs

Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Cartech

FedEx escalates sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific region

FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Risk & Compliance

AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report

Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024

Tech spending in APAC is set to rise by 6.4%, totalling USD $710 billion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud tech. Key players like China, India, and Australia are leading this growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Robotics

AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations

AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Firewalls

Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

By Sean Abbott • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Asia Pacific stories

WeChat

FedEx launches handbooks to boost SME eCommerce in China, Japan

FedEx unveils handbooks to guide SMEs in China and Japan's eCommerce markets, offering insights on geotargeting, consumer habits, and key shopping dates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Data Protection

GitLab report: Australia leads in AI but faces security fears

GitLab's latest Global DevSecOps Report reveals that Australia leads in AI use in software development, but faces challenges in security and productivity measurement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Hyperscale

KKR & Singtel lead SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, KKR, and Singtel announce a landmark SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC, marking 2024's largest Southeast Asia digital infrastructure deal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Supply Chain

JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand

JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Samsung

Joe Sen appointed new Group MD of Now Comms Asia

Now Comms Asia names Joe Sen as Group MD to lead operations in APAC, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships in key regional markets.