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5G services market projected to exceed $919.4bn by 2031
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network infrastructure
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managed services
The global 5G services market set to skyrocket beyond USD 919.4bn by 2031, boasting an impressive CAGR of 30.8% and transforming the digital landscape.
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Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5
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cloud services
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mobility
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encryption
Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5, rugged devices providing enhanced 5G connectivity and robust security for demanding frontline work.
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Data centre accelerator market to reach USD $89.8bn by 2031
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cloud services
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colocation
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computing
The accelerating need for high-performance computing, driven by emerging technologies, is set to fuel a growth surge in the data centre accelerator market, with predictions for it to reach USD $89.8bn by 2031, up from USD $14.4bn in 2022.
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Rahul Sharma takes helm as Google Cloud's APAC Public Sector MD
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
Rahul Sharma becomes Google Cloud's Managing Director for Public Sector Business in the Asia Pacific, aiming to boost digital roadmaps for regional government and educational organisations.
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Kacific & Microsoft partner to bridge Asia Pacific's digital divide
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edutech
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microsoft
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Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.
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ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
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managed services
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.
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UNSW wins at Schneider Electric Sustainability Awards 2024
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power / energy
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japan
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schneider electric
The University of New South Wales wins the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact award, recognising its leadership in decarbonising operations globally.
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Workday's retail & hospo business crosses USD $1bn in ARR
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digital transformation
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payroll systems
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hcm
Workday surpasses USD $1 billion in annual recurring revenue in the retail sector, with 60% of Fortune 500 retail firms adopting their HR and financial management solutions for real-time business insights.
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Kacific wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards
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wifi
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climate change
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awards
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards for CommsBox, a portable WiFi solution designed for disaster response in the Asia Pacific region.
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Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion
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commerce systems
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martech
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cartech
Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.
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Calabrio & Customer Driven expand partnership into Australia
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cx
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ai
Workforce management firm Calabrio expands its partnership with Customer Driven Solutions to enhance contact centre operations in Australia.
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Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Visa's digital economy and anti-fraud efforts in Asia Pacific are making strides. Over USD $2bn in transactions were processed through its Token Service, and merchants reported a 58% decrease in fraud.
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Asia Pacific & Japan lead in AI adoption, Rackspace study reveals
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japan
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rackspace
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asia pacific
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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Data centre market boom predicted by 2024 Global Index report
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ai
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mumbai
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asia pacific
The global data centre market should brace for high-demand and swift AI adoption, led by significant growth in the Asia Pacific, says a report by DC Byte.
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Digital remittance market to exceed USD $64bn by 2032 says report
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asia pacific
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m&a
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market growth
The global digital remittance market is set to exceed USD $64 billion by 2032, driven by an escalated demand for cross-border remittances through digital platforms, according to Fact.MR.
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Rockwell Automation expands CUBIC product line across Asia Pacific
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Rockwell Automation boosts the digital transformation of the Asia Pacific manufacturing industry, expanding its CUBIC product line, designed to optimise power management for safer, more sustainable operations.
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Australia's financial crime compliance costs reach $5.37bn
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Financial crime compliance costs have soared, driven by increased regulations, technology costs, and ongoing battles against evolving financial crimes.
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Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033
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byod
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microsoft
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firewall
The AMD market is set to hit $8.8bn by 2023, with forecasts predicting a growth to $43bn by 2033 due to rising global threat of sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
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brightcove
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asia pacific
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dimension data
Okta, Inc. boosts its senior team in ASEAN with the appointment of Sylvia Ng as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Singapore.
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Fluent Commerce unveils revamped global channel partner program
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martech
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commerce systems
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asia pacific
Fluent Commerce, the Australian OMS provider, revitalises its global channel partner programme, aiming to stimulate the OMS wave and strengthen its diverse partnerships.
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Ashling Partners extends intelligent automation services to Australia
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digital transformation
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it automation
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melbourne
Ashling Partners, a major intelligent automation service provider, is enlarging its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with a new Australian centre of excellence and a Melbourne office.
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Tangram expands operations with new hires in UK & Singapore
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Tangram boosts its global footprint, recruiting ex-Ogilvy talent, Sai Chiu in the UK, and data specialist, Jun Hao Woo, in Singapore.
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Azul rides high on Oracle Java cost adjustments & cloud surge
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crm
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cloud services
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web development
Java vendor Azul sees stellar growth due to rising cloud costs and Oracle’s Java pricing changes, with institutions like the University of Sydney making the switch.
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Wolters Kluwer launches award-winning CCH iFirm in the UK
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compliance
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agility
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asia pacific
Wolters Kluwer TAA is launching its innovative cloud-based platform, CCH iFirm, in the UK, designed to boost efficiency and productivity in accounting and tax practices.