Japan stories - Page 20

Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.

Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.

Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.

Japanese satellite firm Synspective successfully launches its fourth SAR satellite, Strix-3, from New Zealand, reinforcing its prominence in high-frequency Earth observation technology.

CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.

Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.

AirTrunk initiates the construction of a 20MW data centre, AirTrunk OSK1, in West Osaka, marking a major step in Japan's digital evolution and enhancing cloud technology infrastructure.

FPT Software sets a first in Vietnam's tech sector with its new carbon accounting initiative, marking a significant step towards its Net-Zero goal and supporting Vietnam's environmental targets.

OWC launches the Atlas USB4 CFexpress Type B memory card reader, reported to be the sector's fastest, promising transfer speeds over 3300MB/s and improved user efficiency.

APAC enterprises grapple with pace of AI adoption, balancing the urgency to stay competitive with the risk of rushing, finds a Juniper Networks and Wakefield Research survey.

John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.

In their annual Partner Awards, cybersecurity company SonicWall celebrates its standout partners and distributors for their crucial role in shielding customers from complex, ever-evolving cyber threats.

ControlUp accelerates global expansion with eminent appointments, aiming to bolster its Digital Employee Experience management footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.

In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.

Veeam's 2024 report uncovers a concerning lack of cyber readiness among APJ businesses, with 80% enduring multiple ransomware attacks last year despite increasing data protection budgets.

Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.

Australian identity security firm, CyberArk, appoints industry veteran Eduarda Camacho as its new COO, bringing 25+ years of leadership in SaaS and enterprise software.

Financial services and insurance sectors enhance client experiences with observability, according to New Relic's report, as they modernise tech stacks amidst rising multi-cloud, AI, security, and customer-management demands.

In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.