APAC stories - Page 33

A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced AI-powered security upgrades to combat a surge in cyberattacks across the Asia-Pacific region, averaging 2,915 weekly attacks.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched its first NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system, designed to enhance large AI cluster deployment with advanced cooling technologies.

Simon Davies has been appointed as President of SAP Asia Pacific, taking charge of strategic oversight across 78 offices and over 31,000 employees in the region.

SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.

Adjust's 2025 Mobile App Trends report reveals a 26% YoY rise in eCommerce app installs in APAC, driven by AI and privacy-first technologies.

Amidst rising interest in generative AI, a new study reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to find skilled talent, risking their AI ambitions.

Research by MuleSoft reveals that nearly all IT leaders in APAC plan to adopt AI agents, but 95% face significant data integration challenges.

Logicalis Australia has been recognised as a Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, highlighting its commitment to delivering advanced automation solutions across the region.

SUSE has appointed Ben Henshall as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance its strategic growth amid rising IT challenges.

Vertice has secured $50 million in Series C funding, boosting its total to over $100 million, aimed at enhancing global procurement processes.

New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

DigiCert has appointed Paul Holt and James Cook as EMEA and APAC Group Vice Presidents respectively, aiming to enhance digital trust services across both regions.

Wiz has partnered with The Instillery to boost adoption of its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform in the Asia-Pacific, enhancing cloud security solutions.

JLL has expanded its Asia Pacific data centre capital markets platform, appointing Luke Jackson and Bob Tan as regional co-heads to enhance investor services.

In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a payment revolution, with realtime transactions surging to 185.8 billion in 2023, reshaping financial interactions.

Craig Patterson has been named the Global Channel Chief at Exabeam, tasked with enhancing innovation and collaboration in its worldwide channel ecosystem.

McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.

Westcon-Comstor has reached a landmark achievement by powering all its sites in Australia and New Zealand with 100% renewable electricity, aiming for global targets by 2030.