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AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: PMI sees major growth in Asia Pacific over past two decades

Project Management Institute has experienced a 20-fold growth in Asia Pacific over two decades, driven by rising demand for skilled project professionals.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Data centers

Echelon secures grid link for EUR €3.5 billion data centre

Echelon Data Centres has secured a grid connection for its DUB20 campus in County Wicklow, paving the way for a EUR €3.5 billion investment and 1,300 jobs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to enhance risk management for property owners and insurers, integrating cloud-based DCIM with digital expertise for better outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Phishing

Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites

Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Internet of Things

Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029

A new Juniper Research study predicts IoT satellites to surge from 10,000 to 24,000 by 2029, driven by LEO satellite cost benefits and rising nomadic area connectivity demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024

Data Analytics

Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind

Kyriba's Q1 2024 Currency Impact Report has revealed a USD $9.83 billion negative impact due to currency fluctuations, signalling heightened FX risks for global firms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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EduTech

Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport

Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester's digital infrastructure by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Hyperscale

Goodman completes third data centre at Tsuen Wan West

Goodman Group has completed a third data centre at its Tsuen Wan West campus in Hong Kong, enhancing capacity to 225MW for burgeoning digital demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Laing O'Rourke launches new learning platform for staff in AUS

Laing O'Rourke Australia revamps its training strategy for 2,500 employees with SAP's support, launching LOR Learn to boost inclusive, personalised learning.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Data Privacy

AI-driven CatalyX upgrade revolutionises corporate learning

Enparadigm's AI-driven CatalyX upgrade aims to revolutionise corporate learning through personalised, real-time simulations, enhancing skill transfer and scalability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

AI Models

3 Dot Digital partners with V7 to bring AI to Australian AEC

3 Dot Digital partners with V7 to revolutionise Australia's AEC sector with AI, promising to cut 40% of repetitive tasks and deliver a 20x ROI in 1.5 months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Data centers

CyrusOne & KEPCO begin work on 48MW data centre in Japan

CyrusOne and KEPCO have broken ground on a 48MW hyperscale data centre in Japan, part of their ambitious plan to invest 1 trillion yen over the next decade.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Construction

Support lacking for at-risk construction workers

Targeted support remains urgent for younger, female and LGBTQIA+ construction workers despite a rise in reported good mental health to 85%.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

EduTech

Action1 enters Australian market with local data centre

US-based Action1 enters Australian market with local team and Sydney-based data centre, aiming to help organisations meet ACSC's Essential Eight through automated patch management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

Enviz partners with Hall & Hart to bring VR to home design

Enviz partners with Hall and Hart to transform home design with VR, offering clients an immersive experience that improves visualisation and decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Small Business

Confidence in construction returning faster than other sectors

Amid softer overall sentiment, 94% of construction and manufacturing SMEs expect the next year to be better, research commissioned by Prospa shows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Clean technologies

ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Robotic Process Automation

Autonomation partners with Workato to enhance AEC service delivery

Australian AEC service provider Autonomation partners with workflow automation platform Workato to enhance service delivery by integrating Autodesk Construction Cloud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

McConnell Dowell speeds up construction with pop-up cellular connectivity

McConnell Dowell accelerates construction project kick-offs using Cradlepoint's cellular routers, reducing setup time and costs while enhancing flexibility.

By Cradlepoint • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024