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Adyen has appointed Ben Wong as General Manager for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, aiming to enhance growth and partnerships across key markets.

A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.

A survey by Appdome and OWASP shows 80.7% of Singaporeans expect proactive anti-fraud measures in mobile apps, highlighting rising security demands.

Australian CIOs must tackle new legislation mandating detailed carbon emissions reporting, as data centres become major contributors to emissions.

Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.

The Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore attracted 200 industry professionals, focussing on AI’s transformative impact on critical infrastructure and high-density computing.

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

Antony Prasad named Regional Channel Director for APJ at Anomali, to spearhead channel go-to-market strategy and sales with 24 years of tech industry experience.

Westcon-Comstor's Tech Xpert community hits 3,000 members, offering technical pros a no-sales-pressures platform for peer learning and collaboration.

Telehouse celebrates 35 years in data centre services, expanding from its 1989 New York launch to over 45 centres worldwide, including new sites in Thailand and Canada.

Web threats in Singapore dropped year-on-year in Q2 2024, with 1.1 million threats detected on Kaspersky Security Network users' computers, landing the country 38th globally.

Aspire’s compliance and IT security teams have grown fivefold in 24 months, bolstered by strategic hires to fuel global expansion and enhance regulatory adherence.

TRST01 is revolutionising sustainability with blockchain tech, enhancing transparency, ESG reporting, and carbon management for global supply chains.

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.

Lendela appoints Axel Frändén as Deputy CEO, combining his marketing expertise with operational leadership to drive growth in APAC’s lendtech sector.

StackAdapt boosts Asia-Pacific presence, appoints Jeffrey Kwan and Takeshi Yamaguchi as Heads of Business in Hong Kong and Japan, respectively.

ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.

EnterpriseSG and Google Cloud launch initiatives to boost AI adoption among Singaporean startups and SMEs, with benefits including USD $350,000 in credits and Gemini tools.

Ensign InfoSecurity launches Aletheia, a real-time deepfake detection tool with 90% accuracy, amid rising threats. Commercial release next month.