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Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing
Ransomware

Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing

Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Asia Pacific data centre growth fuelled by Thailand & Malaysia
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific data centre growth fuelled by Thailand & Malaysia

Asia Pacific data centre capacity hit 12,634 MW in H1 2025, with Thailand and Malaysia driving 64% of new growth, sparking regional infrastructure expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Firewalls

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
Hyperscale

Alok Garodia joins FLOW as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth

Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
Malware

Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
AMD appoints Sunny Gandhi to lead APJ commercial channel growth
Unified Communications

AMD appoints Sunny Gandhi to lead APJ commercial channel growth

AMD has appointed Sunny Gandhi as Senior Director to lead commercial channel growth and operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed
Digital Transformation

Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed

Nick Kempt has been appointed Director of Customer Success and Professional Services for Riverbed in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, leading AI-driven customer strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances
Crypto

Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances

Over 74% of Asia Pacific youth prefer digital apps for remittances, valuing speed and trust over fees, reveals Visa's report covering 20 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service
Data Analytics

Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service

A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Recalibrating hybrid cloud security in the age of AI: The need for deep observability
Firewalls

Recalibrating hybrid cloud security in the age of AI: The need for deep observability

Nearly 91% of security leaders are revamping hybrid cloud strategies as AI-driven cyber threats surge, highlighting the urgent need for deep observability tools.

By David Land • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers
Physical Security

Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Fujitsu begins building 10,000-qubit quantum computer for 2030
Quantum Computing

Fujitsu begins building 10,000-qubit quantum computer for 2030

Fujitsu begins building a 10,000-qubit quantum computer, using STAR architecture, aiming for completion in 2030 to advance practical applications beyond classical computing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech
Digital Transformation

Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech

Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

JICA adopts Loan IQ to boost private sector lending in Japan
Finastra

JICA adopts Loan IQ to boost private sector lending in Japan

Japan International Cooperation Agency adopts Finastra's Loan IQ platform to enhance private sector lending in developing countries, boosting efficiency and scalability.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
DXC launches SAP practice in Japan to drive enterprise modernisation
Digital Transformation

DXC launches SAP practice in Japan to drive enterprise modernisation

DXC launches SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to support enterprise modernisation ahead of the 2027 SAP S/4HANA migration deadline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Machine learning enables stable wireless power transfer at 86.7%
EduTech

Machine learning enables stable wireless power transfer at 86.7%

Researchers at Chiba University have developed a machine learning method for wireless power transfer, achieving 86.7% efficiency stable across varying loads.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
DXC launches new SAP practice in Japan to drive transformation
Digital Transformation

DXC launches new SAP practice in Japan to drive transformation

DXC has launched a new SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to help firms meet the 2027 SAP S/4HANA transition deadline and boost digital growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025