Japan stories
Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president
6 days ago
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.
Hilton named top hospitality workplace in Asia for eighth year
Last week
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japan
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vietnam
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recruitment
Hilton has been named Asia's top-ranking hospitality workplace for the eighth year by Great Place to Work, taking 2nd place among the top 100 multinationals.
Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign
Last week
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payment technologies
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airlines
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japan
Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.
MPs get educated on digital assets in New Zealand workshop
Last week
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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japan
MPs in New Zealand attended a workshop hosted by Binance NZ and Stuart Smith to explore digital assets' potential and regulatory frameworks, amid NZD $7.8 billion in crypto transactions.
McAfee launches Australia’s first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo
Last week
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email security
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casb
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data privacy
McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Last week
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productivity
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japan
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nz
Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs
Last week
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pegatron
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nvidia
NVIDIA unveils new NIM microservices for Japan and Taiwan, enhancing AI development with local language models. APAC AI revenue is set to soar to USD $48 billion by 2030.
SentinelOne announces 2024 APJ Partner Award winners in Thailand
Last month
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japan
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malaysia
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nz
SentinelOne celebrated its 2024 APJ Partner Award winners in Thailand, honouring regional partners' exceptional contributions in cybersecurity advancements through AI-powered solutions.
Phil Zammit appointed VP of Avaya's Asia-Pacific operations
Last month
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Avaya appoints Phil Zammit as VP for Asia-Pacific operations, aiming to enhance customer and partner relationships while driving regional market success.
Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
Last month
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connectivity
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south korea
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japan
FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.
Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur
Last month
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sap
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japan
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nz
SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.
Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early
Last month
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hyperscale
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power / energy
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Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains
Last month
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malware
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mdm
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cybersecurity
HP Wolf Security’s latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign
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south korea
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malaysia
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japan
Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.
monday.com launches new Portfolio management solution for enterprises
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productivity
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japan
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asia pacific
monday.com has unveiled its new Portfolio management solution for enterprises, offering a seamless, user-friendly interface to enhance project oversight and streamline workflows.
FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to new regions
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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hong kong
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shipping
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japan
FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border e-commerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.
Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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japan
Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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devops
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digital entertainment
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apm
Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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ai
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japan
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nz
A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.