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Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) stories

Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to expand in Philippines

Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to bolster distribution of its UEM solutions in the Philippines, tapping into the region's BPO and IT infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Supply Chain

AirTrunk & ib vogt partner for Malaysian data centre renewable energy deal

Asia Pacific data centre specialist AirTrunk partners with renewable energy developer ib vogt, inking Malaysia's first ever data centre renewable energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) stories

Application Security

Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ

Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Resellers

Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of sales for EMEA & APJ regions

Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of Sales for EMEA and APJ regions, leveraging his 24 years of tech sales leadership to enhance market presence and drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

eCommerce

APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats

Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Data Science

Peter Marelas appointed as New Relic Field CTO for APJ

New Relic has named Peter Marelas as Field CTO for APJ, leveraging his 25 years of tech expertise to enhance customer engagement and promote observability solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 4th 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

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai

For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

Data Protection

Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities

Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Firewalls

Akamai Technologies unveils Guardicore platform for improved network security

Akamai Technologies introduces the Guardicore platform, an AI-integrated security solution featuring Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, proffering advanced protection against ransomware and bolstering compliance and hybrid security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Gaming

APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai

Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

Identity and Access Management

Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity

Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm appoints Joanne Wong as Interim Chief Marketing Officer

Leading security solutions provider, LogRhythm, welcomes seasoned professional Joanne Wong as its Interim Chief Marketing Officer, bolstering its commitment to diversity and gender equality.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Cloud Access Security Broker

John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia

John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Partner Programmes

SonicWall honours top partners in annual cybersecurity awards

In their annual Partner Awards, cybersecurity company SonicWall celebrates its standout partners and distributors for their crucial role in shielding customers from complex, ever-evolving cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Virtualisation

ControlUp bolsters global expansion with key new appointments

ControlUp accelerates global expansion with eminent appointments, aiming to bolster its Digital Employee Experience management footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Breach Prevention

Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams

Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Crypto

Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report

Workato's third annual Automation Index reveals a 400% increase in the use of generative AI for business operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Data Analytics

Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region

Neo4j appoints tech industry veteran Kristen Pimpini as VP for the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific region, who is predicted to enhance growth with his two-decade leadership experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024