APAC stories - Page 7

Shopify's Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 reveals 68% of regional retailers will up social commerce spending amid economic challenges, driven by rising consumer engagement on platforms like TikTok.

Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.

NCS unveils AI and digital resilience solutions at its Impact forum, partnering with AWS and Dell to boost AI adoption across APAC, emphasising cybersecurity and data governance.

Logicalis Australia wins the Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year award, spotlighting its expertise in cloud migration with key projects like Western Sydney University's migration to Azure.

Siemens has unveiled a new 6,000 sq metre Center of Competence for Data Centers in Chennai, India, targeting APAC's booming market projected to hit USD $75 billion by 2025.

Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.

A Tenable study reveals 55% of APAC organisations are adopting generative AI for cybersecurity, surpassing the global average of 52%.

CI&T Australia strengthens its data and cloud practices by appointing Paulo Felipe Barbosa and Koustabha Kale to lead innovation and client success.

Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.

Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.

Goodman Group names Giles Proctor as VP of Data Centres, leveraging his 25 years of expertise to enhance customer engagement and bolster global infrastructure.

BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel sees a 15% revenue boost after deploying IDeaS G3 RMS to streamline pricing and optimise profitability amid a competitive market.

Adobe has named Keith Eadie as the new General Manager for the Asia Pacific region, strengthening efforts to boost customer experience and regional growth.

The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.

A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.

CloudMile has been honoured as the 2024 MongoDB Emerging Markets Partner of the Year, recognising its contributions to data modernisation in Southeast Asia.

BioCatch's latest report on APAC digital banking fraud trends reveals a 70% rise in mobile app fraud and a dramatic 108% surge in voice scams, alongside a notable decline in fraud losses in Australia.

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

Nearly half of Singaporean employees feel underpaid, with Arts and Culture workers topping the dissatisfaction list at 67%, reports ADP's latest survey.

CloudMile wins the 2024 MongoDB Emerging Markets Partner of the Year award, applauding its pivotal role in data modernisation across Southeast Asia.