APAC stories - Page 20

Tech firm PubMatic appoints Peter Barry as VP, Addressability and Commerce Media for APAC, returning him to his home country of Australia to boost commerce media revenue using the company's Convert platform.

State Street Corporation is set to go global with its Fund Connect ETF portal due to soaring demand, primarily from Europe and the APAC region, increasing automation's efficiency and reducing risk.

Verint, acclaimed for its AI-powered customer engagement solutions, has been distinguished as the leading provider of workforce management.

Whilst 86% of Asia-Pacific IT leaders believe AI can boost productivity, Salesforce's latest research reveals that 69% of businesses may not fully capitalise on AI due to difficulties with data system harmonisation.

Delinea, a leader in Privileged Access Management solutions, appoints seasoned executive Norbert Kiss as SVP for Asia Pacific, fuelling its strategic expansion in the region.

Orbus Software's flagship SaaS platform, OrbusInfinity, grew by a staggering 56% in 2023, bolstering profitability and debt refinancing one quarter ahead of schedule.

Amidst a creativity crunch in APAC, brands are capitalising on data-driven insights to produce personalised video ads, aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.

Software company ConnectWise bolsters its commitment to the APAC IT channel ecosystem, announcing the strategic appointment of industry veteran Nick Moran as Evangelism Director.

Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.

Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.

Former Meta APAC exec, Liam McCarten, to spearhead operations at programmatic ad platform StackAdapt, predicting major growth within the Asia Pacific market.

A study by management consultancy, Kearney, and leadership advisory firm, Ergon Zehnder, indicates that 73% of global business leaders feel ill-prepared for AI disruption.

Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.

Integral Ad Science boosts its APAC presence with strategic expansion into Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, backed by notable leadership appointments.

The integration of AI in Customer Experience could herald a major industry shift, bringing personalisation, cost reduction and large-scale operation.

Data management leader, Denodo, sets its strategic aim for digital healthcare transformation in Thailand through new partnerships and business growth in digital initiatives.

Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.

Tech giants HubSpot and TikTok partner in Australia to simplify lead capture and acquisition for businesses, aiming to turbocharge local growth.

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.