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PagerDuty introduces Agentic AI to enhance operations

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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PagerDuty has launched its Agentic AI features in Asia, aiming to boost enterprise digital operations efficiency and reduce costs while enhancing customer satisfaction.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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sustainability
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dei
Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.
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FedEx Cares campaign donates 3,600 kg of essentials

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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FedEx team members in the Asia Pacific have volunteered over 1,000 hours, donating 3,600 kg of essential supplies to support local communities.
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DE-CIX hits record 68 exabytes in 2024 with gaming boost

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
DE-CIX has shattered records in 2024 with a staggering 68 exabytes of data traffic exchanged globally, marking a 15% increase from last year.
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Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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cx
Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.
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GetYourGuide boosts sales by 14% with Soldo platform

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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risk & compliance
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spend management
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agility
GetYourGuide has increased sales by 14% after streamlining its financial processes using Soldo's spend management platform, boosting operational efficiency.
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Equinix appoints Cyrus Adaggra as President for APAC

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Equinix has appointed Cyrus Adaggra as President for the Asia-Pacific region, a role vital for addressing customer demands in a tech-driven landscape.
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Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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education, learning & training
Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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physical security
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.
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Alipay+ teams with Windcave for ANZ mobile payments

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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the warehouse group
Alipay+ has teamed up with Windcave to simplify cross-border mobile payments for over 10,000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kaspersky uncovers new stealer campaign via web ads

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky reports a surge in malicious ads targeting Windows users, redirecting over 20,000 individuals to fake CAPTCHA pages to download malware.
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GenAI adoption in Asia's supply chains remains low at 7%

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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In the latest Transformation Insider edition, experts reveal generative AI's potential to reshape supply chains and fuel customer growth across Asia.
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Critical vulnerabilities found in Unisoc systems-on-chip

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky's ICS CERT has revealed critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs, heightening risks of remote hijacking in devices.
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GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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fintech
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data science
GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.
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SEEK unifies systems with Workday for streamlined growth

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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hcm
SEEK has adopted Workday Financials and HCM to unify operations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, enhancing data-driven collaboration.
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Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
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Sitecore appoints new VPs to strengthen Asia-Pacific presence

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Sitecore appoints Stuart O'Neill as VP for Australia and NZ, and Zac Lin as VP for Asia, bolstering its APAC market presence to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.