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Asia Pacific stories

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry
Data Protection

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks with 91% reporting data loss, growing insider threats, and concerns over AI amid escalating pressure and preparedness gaps.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Asia Pacific stories

Binance appoints SB Seker as new Head of Asia Pacific region
Crypto

Binance appoints SB Seker as new Head of Asia Pacific region

Binance has named SB Seker as Head of Asia Pacific to lead strategic growth and regulatory cooperation across the region's dynamic crypto markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams
Unified Communications

Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams

Australians lost over AUD $119 million to scams in early 2025, highlighting the urgent need for collective action from individuals, businesses and government.

By Sumir Bhatia • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Thinking Machines & OpenAI partner to boost AI skills in APAC
Artificial Intelligence

Thinking Machines & OpenAI partner to boost AI skills in APAC

Thinking Machines partners with OpenAI as its first APAC Services Partner to boost AI skills and implement ChatGPT Enterprise across Asia Pacific firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
APAC enterprises ramp up AI & GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn
Network Infrastructure

APAC enterprises ramp up AI & GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn

APAC enterprises plan to boost AI and GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn by 2025, driven by growing adoption and strategic partnerships amidst talent and integration challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead APJ channel strategy
Hybrid Cloud

LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead APJ channel strategy

LogicMonitor appoints Greg Gallant to lead channel strategy across Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing partner engagement and AI-driven solutions delivery.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution
Security Information and Event Management

Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution

Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Adobe names Meredith O'Ryan Director of Enterprise Marketing
Digital Transformation

Adobe names Meredith O'Ryan Director of Enterprise Marketing

Meredith O'Ryan has been named Adobe's Director of Enterprise Marketing for Australia and New Zealand, also overseeing flagship events across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific
Artificial Intelligence

FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026
Fintech

Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026

Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Hyperscale

Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth

Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Ingram Micro & Cohesity unite for stronger Asia Pacific cyber resilience
Data Protection

Ingram Micro & Cohesity unite for stronger Asia Pacific cyber resilience

Ingram Micro partners with Cohesity to enhance data protection and cyber resilience solutions for channel partners across Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ
Digital Transformation

Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ

Stefan Leitl returns to Melbourne as Cisco's new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, bringing extensive global experience in IoT and digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
MoneyMe partners with SEON to boost fraud prevention in lending
Fintech

MoneyMe partners with SEON to boost fraud prevention in lending

MoneyMe partners with SEON to enhance fraud prevention in auto loans, credit cards and personal lending amid rising digital fraud risks in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Asia Pacific stories

DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield posts record results as global counter-drone sales soar

DroneShield posts record USD $72.3 million H1 revenue, up 210%, as global demand for counter-drone tech surges across key international markets.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats
Phishing

Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats

Most Australian cybersecurity experts warn AI is boosting insider threats' sophistication, expecting a rise in incidents as 82% highlight increased effectiveness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to boost automation suite
Fintech

Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to boost automation suite

The Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to enhance its accounting software suite, boosting automation and compliance support for Australian firms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025