Asia stories - Page 14

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.

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.

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.

Yahoo's innovative PurpleLab offers swift, high-quality market research solutions in Australia and South East Asia, revolutionising the way brands garner consumer insights.

Ransomware attacks rose by a staggering 84% in 2023, notably impacting the industrials sector, as new threat actors emerged, reported NCC Group.

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.

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.

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.

Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.

Elsight launches a universal version of its Halo drone communications platform, enabling uninterrupted, global drone operations regardless of cellular systems.

The integration of AI in Customer Experience could herald a major industry shift, bringing personalisation, cost reduction and large-scale operation.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.

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.

Singapore's SingPost has leveraged Boomi's platform in its digital transformation to quicken customer onboarding and improve delivery visibility.

Epson introduces WF-M5399 and WF-M5899, new energy-saving monochrome business inkjet printers in Singapore, supporting environmental sustainability.