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Vultr & Singtel team up to boost cloud GPU capacity in Asia
Yesterday
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it infrastructure
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singapore
Vultr partners with Singapore’s Singtel to enhance NVIDIA GPU cloud capabilities in Southeast Asia, allowing greater access to AI infrastructure across several countries.
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Turbulent waters: The Red Sea Crisis and tech implications
3 days ago
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piracy
The Red Sea crisis' enduring impact on global shipping extends beyond geopolitical tensions, spiralling into shipping delays and rerouting, spiking costs, and disrupting trade routes, with intrusive fallout on tech and worldwide supply chains.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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customer engagement
Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.
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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar
Last week
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compliance
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oecd
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webinar
Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.
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Finkr launches to revolutionise fintech sector with visionary strategies
Last week
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fintech
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asia
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strategy
London's Finkr consultancy launches today, pledging to transform the fintech sector with its forward-thinking strategy and advanced tech solutions.
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LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication
Last week
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microsoft teams
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compliance
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sms
LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.
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Sendle expands global network in boost for Australian SMBs
Last week
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us
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nz
In response to escalating global demand, Sendle, a popular small business courier service, expands its international shipping network by 40%, adding over 800 new pick-up locations across Australia.
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Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets
Last week
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advertising
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singapore
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youtube
Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
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e-learning
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students
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edtech
HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Last month
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Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.
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Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
Last month
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leadership
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thoughtworks
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public sector
Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.
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January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
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Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.
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Yahoo launches PurpleLab for market research in Australia & Asia
Last month
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Yahoo's innovative PurpleLab offers swift, high-quality market research solutions in Australia and South East Asia, revolutionising the way brands garner consumer insights.
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Global ransomware attacks surge by 84% in 2023, reveals NCC study
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malware
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hacktivists
Ransomware attacks rose by a staggering 84% in 2023, notably impacting the industrials sector, as new threat actors emerged, reported NCC Group.
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UK's Tablerone among top 10 for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme
Last month
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edutech
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devops
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app development
UK's startup, Tablerone, selected among top 10 globally for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme aimed at supporting socially impactful ventures.
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Colt incorporates SGX Group's derivatives data in cloud service
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cloud services
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sgx
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asia
Colt Technology Services has successfully integrated Singapore Exchange's derivatives data into its Cloud service, providing a swift and cost-effective solution for markets across Asia.
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VIAVI & Optiva announce tech innovations for Mobile World Congress
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
VIAVI Solutions and Optiva set to launch pioneering technologies and stimulate regulatory dialogues at the upcoming Mobile World Congress, highlighting a shift towards 6G, AI regulations and fully automated networks.
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Goodman Group expands data centre capacity in Asia
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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colocation
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dc
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japan
Goodman Group announces significant growth of its data centre capacity in Asia's top-tier markets, including a new 1,000 MW campus in Tokyo, amid booming regional demand.
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Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
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russia
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.
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Elsight unveils global Halo drone communications platform
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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5g
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wireless networks
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asia
Elsight launches a universal version of its Halo drone communications platform, enabling uninterrupted, global drone operations regardless of cellular systems.
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AI-driven customer experience heralds future trends
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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contact centre
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data protection
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cx
The integration of AI in Customer Experience could herald a major industry shift, bringing personalisation, cost reduction and large-scale operation.
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Gallagher Security appoints Merv Williams as new Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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cmo
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nz
Merv Williams steps up as Chief Marketing Officer at global security firm Gallagher Security, aiming to accelerate growth and improve brand visibility in global markets including the UK, Europe, and IMEA.
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Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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indonesia
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pacific
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civil defence
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.
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Colt Technology appoints Yasutaka Mizutani as APAC president
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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marketing strategy
Colt Technology Services positions Yasutaka Mizutani as its Asia Pacific President, in a move to intensify the UK-based executive's responsibility over the company's operations in Asia.