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Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan
Software-as-a-Service

Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan

Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Salesforce & Google enhance AI with expanded partnership
Data Analytics

Salesforce & Google enhance AI with expanded partnership

Salesforce and Google have expanded their partnership to enhance AI capabilities, integrating Gemini models with Agentforce for improved customer interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Entro Security integrates with Google Workspace for safety
Cloud Security

Entro Security integrates with Google Workspace for safety

Entro Security has unveiled a new integration with Google Workspace, enabling enhanced management of secrets and non-human identity risks in cloud applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Phishing

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable

Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Kelsey Hightower joins Civo's board to shape cloud future
Virtualisation

Kelsey Hightower joins Civo's board to shape cloud future

Kelsey Hightower, renowned for his contributions to Kubernetes, has joined Civo's board, aiming to enhance its private cloud and AI innovations.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors
Internet of Things

AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Data Protection

Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Marketing Technologies

Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%

A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
artius.iD welcomes Jeffrey Keplar to advisory board
Physical Security

artius.iD welcomes Jeffrey Keplar to advisory board

Artius.iD has appointed Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors, aiming to bolster cybersecurity for global financial institutions amid rising digital threats.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools
Digital Transformation

Trellix secures IRAP certification for cloud security tools

Trellix has secured IRAP certification for its Email Security and IVX solutions, easing procurement for Australian government agencies amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Phishing

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
TeamViewer & Google Meet unite for seamless IT support
Unified Communications

TeamViewer & Google Meet unite for seamless IT support

TeamViewer has integrated its remote support capabilities with Google Meet, allowing users to troubleshoot issues directly during meetings without extra installations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups
Supply Chain

Experts warn of security risks as DeepSeek limits new sign-ups

Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms over security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI platform as the startup restricts new sign-ups amid malicious attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Gaming

VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Shirofune integrates LinkedIn Ads into ad platform suite
DevOps

Shirofune integrates LinkedIn Ads into ad platform suite

Shirofune has integrated LinkedIn Ads into its platform, enabling efficient campaign management alongside major ad platforms like Google and Facebook.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Customer Experience

Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn

The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Juniper & Liberty Global complete cloud connectivity POC
Firewalls

Juniper & Liberty Global complete cloud connectivity POC

Juniper Networks and Liberty Global have completed a successful proof-of-concept, enhancing user experiences through seamless cloud connectivity solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Crypto

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts

DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025