APAC stories - Page 13

As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.

DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.

Global shopping app installs surged 61% YoY in H1 2024, far exceeding other verticals. Key drivers include retail media networks and mobile wallets, says Adjust.

Avaya appoints Phil Zammit as VP for Asia-Pacific operations, aiming to enhance customer and partner relationships while driving regional market success.

Zendesk has launched Relay, a new app to boost outbound communication via WhatsApp and SMS, in partnership with Meta.

FedEx launches FedEx Surround in Singapore and Hong Kong SAR, offering intelligent logistics solutions to improve supply chain management in APAC.

Vistar Media partners with KanBan Culture and PilotTV to enter Taiwan, bolstering its out-of-home media marketplace across the Asia-Pacific region.

GTreasury partners with Necto to expand API connectivity in APAC, enhancing its ClearConnect Gateway with seamless data integration from additional regional banks.

Wasabi's cloud storage solutions drive rapid surveillance sector adoption in APAC, offering simplicity, predictability, and affordability.

Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

The rise of generative AI in APAC is met with security apprehensions, with 41% of organisations viewing it as a threat, according to a Forrester Consulting study for Tenable.

STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.

The edge data centre market will soar to USD $317 billion by 2026, fuelled by the rise of IoT and generative AI, marking a 107% growth.

Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.

Optus, partnering with Devo Technology, launches a new Managed Threat Monitoring Service to bolster cybersecurity for enterprise clients using AI and real-time analytics.

NTT DATA names David McKeering as new ANZ CEO amid a USD $30 billion merger, aiming to boost regional growth and drive innovation in Australia and New Zealand.

Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne’s Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.

Incubeta names Ash Rane as APAC Client Director for Data, bolstering its expertise post-Persuasion acquisition and Sam Shennan's promotion to Regional CEO.