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Asia Pacific & Japan lead in AI adoption, Rackspace study reveals
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Asia Pacific and Japan show rapid adoption of AI strategies beyond proof-of-concept stages, with over 70% integrating the technology into operations, according to Rackspace Technology's 2024 AI Research Report.
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APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai
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Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
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Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape
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Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.
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Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023
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PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.
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Japan's ABCI-Q supercomputer powered by NVIDIA unfolds new quantum era
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Japan's ABCI-Q supercomputer, soon to be powered by NVIDIA's advanced platforms, will play a pivotal role in propelling the nation's quantum computing research and multidisciplinary simulations.
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Japan's Synspective successfully launches fourth SAR satellite
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Japanese satellite firm Synspective successfully launches its fourth SAR satellite, Strix-3, from New Zealand, reinforcing its prominence in high-frequency Earth observation technology.
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CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards
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CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.
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Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ
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Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.
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AirTrunk initiates construction of new data centre in West Osaka
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AirTrunk initiates the construction of a 20MW data centre, AirTrunk OSK1, in West Osaka, marking a major step in Japan's digital evolution and enhancing cloud technology infrastructure.
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FPT Software pioneers carbon reporting in Vietnamese tech sector
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FPT Software sets a first in Vietnam's tech sector with its new carbon accounting initiative, marking a significant step towards its Net-Zero goal and supporting Vietnam's environmental targets.
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Colt delivers 1000 Versa SD-WAN services spanning 55 nations
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Colt Technology Services has delivered its 1,000th Versa SD-WAN service, marking significant progress in automating global digital services across 55 nations, including Asian markets.
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OWC launches 'fastest' Atlas USB4 CFexpress card reader in Japan
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OWC launches the Atlas USB4 CFexpress Type B memory card reader, reported to be the sector's fastest, promising transfer speeds over 3300MB/s and improved user efficiency.
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AirTrunk opens new hyperscale data centre HQ in Sydney
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Hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk has unveiled its new global headquarters in Sydney, Australia - a hub for tech-savvy talent and innovation.
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How enterprises can avoid missing out and messing up on AI
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APAC enterprises grapple with pace of AI adoption, balancing the urgency to stay competitive with the risk of rushing, finds a Juniper Networks and Wakefield Research survey.
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Yondr Group & Marubeni Corporation forge data centre alliance in Japan
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Yondr Group, a dominant player in hyperscale data centres, builds strategic expansion plans with major Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation, intending to establish a centre in West Tokyo.
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John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia
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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.
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SonicWall honours top partners in annual cybersecurity awards
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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.
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Ataya expands universal connectivity platform Harmony globally
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Networking solutions leader Ataya expands it's acclaimed Harmony platform, targeting new markets in Korea, Japan, Europe and Southeast Asia, following a global surge in customer demand.
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ControlUp bolsters global expansion with key new appointments
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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.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
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Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
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In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.
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Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Alipay+ expands its global initiative, aiming to boost growth for its partners in hospitality and tourism through incentives for users.
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Goodman Group expands data centre capacity in Asia
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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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.