APAC stories - Page 1

Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
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Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.

AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
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In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.

Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
4 days ago
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Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.

Tanvi Mehta Krensel joins Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney role
5 days ago
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data protection
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data privacy
Tanvi Mehta Krensel has joined Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney as a partner, enhancing expertise in data privacy amid Australia’s evolving privacy laws.

Ethan named Arctic Wolf APAC Rising Star Partner for 2025
5 days ago
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Ethan has been named Arctic Wolf APAC Rising Star Partner for 2025, recognising its leadership in cybersecurity and service delivery across Asia-Pacific.

APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens
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Asia Pacific leads global AI investment with an average spend of USD $11.3m, as companies worldwide increase AI budgets by 250%, widening the adoption gap.

Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
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Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.

Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has made Singapore its Asia-Pacific HQ to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity amid rising AI-enabled threats across the region.

Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push
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Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.

Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.

Loyalty laggards: Expert reveals which APAC sectors struggle with tech innovation
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Airlines, fuel, and quick-service restaurants in APAC lag in loyalty programme innovation, hindered by legacy tech and limited reward systems, says expert.

APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
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Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.

Sinch appoints Angus Mansfield to lead APAC channel sales growth
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Sinch has named Angus Mansfield as Vice President of Channel Sales for APAC, aiming to expand partnerships and boost growth in the region’s booming customer communications market.

Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery
Last week
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data protection
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Cohesity and 11:11 Systems have launched a cloud clean room service to help businesses swiftly recover from cyber-attacks with secure, isolated data environments.

Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
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Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.

Yondr delivers Johor AI data centre phase six months early
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cleantech
Yondr Group has completed the first 25MW phase of its Johor AI data centre six months early, advancing Malaysia’s role in Southeast Asia’s digital economy.

Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
Last week
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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quantum computing
Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.

KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia
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KAF Digital Bank has begun onboarding customers on Temenos SaaS, launching Shariah-compliant digital banking powered by Microsoft Azure in Malaysia.

NiCE announces 2025 partner awards for AI & automation excellence
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NiCE has honoured partners across APAC and EMEA for driving AI and automation excellence in customer service with its 2025 International Partner Awards.

Exclusive Networks names Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij Thailand lead
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Exclusive Networks has appointed Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij as Country Manager for Thailand to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.