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Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC

Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

Power / Energy

Tech removing barriers to green construction practices

APAC construction sector focuses on sustainability, buoyed by the global aim to reach net zero emissions, according to a whitepaper by Autodesk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Inflation

Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How Bonzai is changing the digital advertising industry

Bonzai's CEO Rahul Pandey shares insights on the company's decade-long journey and plans for global expansion in digital advertising.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

Power / Energy

Uptime Institute boosts global expansion with new Chief Business Officer

Uptime Institute has named Mustapha Louni as its new Chief Business Officer, strengthening its commitment to global expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

Digital Transformation

Ricoh named Asia Pacific SMB Managed Service Partner of the Year by Cisco

Ricoh has been recognised as the Asia Pacific SMB Managed Service Partner of the Year by Cisco for its innovative and reliable services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Modernisation

Agilysys names Tony Marshall as VP & Managing Director for Asia Pacific

Agilysys appoints Tony Marshall as VP and Managing Director for Asia Pacific, tasked to drive regional growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Storage

AI & sustainability to shape tech adoption in ANZ in 2024

AI and sustainability will majorly drive technology adoption in Australia and New Zealand in 2024, predicts Pure Storage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Accenture

Paymentology appoints former Marqeta executive Jeff Parker as new CEO

Former Marqeta executive, Jeff Parker, has been appointed as the new CEO of global issuer-processor, Paymentology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Digital Engagement

Westcon-Comstor launches PartnerCentral in eight new Asian markets

Westcon-Comstor has expanded its online marketplace, PartnerCentral, to eight additional Asian markets, offering multi-vendor hybrid solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Ecosystm & Verint Playbook highlights wider scope needed for CX strategies

New Ecosystm and Verint Playbook suggests businesses need to broaden their CX strategies beyond generic telephony-based systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding

APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023

EduTech

Cisco reaches goal of impacting one billion lives early

Cisco surpasses its goal of positively affecting one billion lives globally through its technology, a year ahead of schedule.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

EduTech

Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study

Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Security Operations Centres

Survey reveals security concerns over GenAI use in ANZ

A new survey has revealed 97% of firms across Australia and New Zealand use GenAI tools, however, 85% view them as potential security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Asia Pacific stories

Hybrid Cloud

NCS & Microsoft boost AI & cloud tech collaboration

NCS invests in an enhanced collaboration with Microsoft to expedite AI and cloud solutions' integration in APAC, ushering in innovation and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Firewalls

Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT

George Dunleavy ascends to Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory within Gallagher Security, replacing Karl Harris, in a strategic move to intensify operations in the area.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

DevOps

Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand

New Zealand's cybersecurity expenditure could boost as Rapid7 appoints Duo, a branch of Sektor, for strategic distribution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Storage

Vast Data's substantial funding to disrupt AI data stack industry

Vast Data secures triple-digit million-dollar funding, boosting its valuation and potential to shake up the AI data stack industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Artificial Intelligence

VAST Data triples valuation to $9.1bn after Series E funding round success

London-based VAST Data's valuation soars to $9.1bn following a successful $118m Series E funding round.