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IQ-EQ appoints Wyn James to lead APAC asset owners
Human Capital Management

IQ-EQ appoints Wyn James to lead APAC asset owners

Rising demand from sovereign wealth and pension funds is prompting a more targeted regional push across Asia-Pacific, where operational complexity is growing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
SecureIQLab publishes APAC cloud WAAP validation reports
Cloud Security

SecureIQLab publishes APAC cloud WAAP validation reports

Independent tests are giving APAC buyers a clearer basis to compare cloud WAAP products as web and API attacks intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion
Unified Communications

Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion

Demand for AI and cloud capacity is turning Hong Kong into a gateway for firms seeking low-latency access to Mainland China.

By Arnold Lau • 5 min read • This month
Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay
Biometrics

Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay

Singapore merchants will get a faster online checkout as Juspay brings Mastercard Click to Pay to the city-state and wider Asia-Pacific region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Why organisations in Asia Pacific are rethinking their AI deployment strategies
DevOps

Why organisations in Asia Pacific are rethinking their AI deployment strategies

Pressure to curb AI costs and improve returns is pushing Asia Pacific organisations towards multi-model deployment strategies across the software lifecycle.

By Bryan Ross • 6 min read • This month
Sovos launches global e-invoicing compliance network
Digital Transformation

Sovos launches global e-invoicing compliance network

New mandates in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific are forcing multinationals to juggle varied e-invoicing rules across 150 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance
Network Infrastructure

AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance

Enterprises in India and beyond stand to gain a single vendor for AI infrastructure and software as the firms target GCC demand and global expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Global Signal Exchange unveils upgraded fraud platform
Malware

Global Signal Exchange unveils upgraded fraud platform

Oxford Information Labs says cross-border scam probes could improve as the upgraded platform draws on about 28 million signals across ASEAN.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Snowflake renames AI tools amid broader platform push
Data governance

Snowflake renames AI tools amid broader platform push

Customers will get tighter controls and new streaming and interoperability features as Snowflake expands its platform around enterprise data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President
Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President

The hire comes as Pax8 ramps up its APAC push, with the cloud marketplace seeking closer ties to partners and vendors across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
DigiCert warns on certificate sprawl & outage risk
Identity and Access Management

DigiCert warns on certificate sprawl & outage risk

Only 34% of organisations have a current view of their digital certificates, leaving most exposed to outages from expired credentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Enclustra expands Singapore space push with Asia hiring
Robotics

Enclustra expands Singapore space push with Asia hiring

Customers in Asia may see faster deployment of space systems as the Swiss FPGA developer makes Singapore its regional base and plans 100 hires.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Cloudbeds report shows hostel bookings split by region
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudbeds report shows hostel bookings split by region

Rates are under pressure even as occupancy holds up, with dorm pricing falling 8.2% and OTA bookings dominating globally, Cloudbeds said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Indigo to support Trans Pacific Networks' subsea routes
Hyperscale

Indigo to support Trans Pacific Networks' subsea routes

The deal gives Trans Pacific Networks extra operational support for trans-Pacific cables carrying traffic between Asia-Pacific markets and the US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Cortell Australia & CorPlan win IBM Asia Pacific award
Data Analytics

Cortell Australia & CorPlan win IBM Asia Pacific award

Clients across Australia and New Zealand stand to gain from a boost in planning tools after Cortell and CorPlan were named IBM partners of the year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Tax phishing scams surge in Australia, Proofpoint warns
Malware

Tax phishing scams surge in Australia, Proofpoint warns

End-of-financial-year deadlines are giving criminals a timely opening to steal credentials and financial data from Australians, Proofpoint says.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence
Data centers

Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence

Labour shortages, rising costs and tighter regulation are threatening delivery on Australia's construction pipeline despite robust defence-led demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025
Fintech

Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025

Revenue rose 11.6% as higher transaction processing activity lifted Google Payment New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $312,841.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month