Singapore stories - Page 12

Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.

Despite high confidence in ransomware readiness, 55% of ANZ firms struggle with slow recovery, lagging behind UK and US in rapid ransomware response.

Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.

YouVersion Bible apps are set to hit one billion installs by November, showing a 12% global increase and reaching users in over 2,300 languages worldwide.

Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

X-PHY and Ensign InfoSecurity have formed a partnership to enhance cyber resilience with hardware and software security solutions across Asia-Pacific, Japan, India, and Europe.

Wotton Kearney partners with Appian to launch AI-driven OSCAR, streamlining legal services and boosting efficiency for insurers in Asia-Pacific.

New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.

Oracle expands Oracle Database@AWS with AI-powered features and a new partner programme, broadening enterprise access through AWS channels globally.

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

Nord Security partners with ACA Pacific to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity tools across APAC, enhancing defences amid rising regional cyber threats.

Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.

SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.

RYT will host a TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, highlighting blockchain's shift from pilot projects to core national systems like digital ID and payments.

As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.

OVHcloud was named a 'Star' for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore's rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.