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BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year
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BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.
Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads
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Akamai says AI adoption is widening a governance gap across APAC, with API misuse and application-layer attacks surging as businesses digitise.
Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW
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Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
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DigiCert scales digital trust platform with Valimail deal as Q4 annual recurring revenue hits a company record and bookings top guidance.
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
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OpenAI recruits former Google and Disney executive Kiran Mani to lead Asia-Pacific push from Singapore amid faster AI adoption and tougher regulation.
FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport
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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
Denodo joins Snowflake-led semantic data standard push
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Denodo has joined Snowflake's Open Semantic Interchange drive to build a vendor‑neutral standard for sharing semantic data across AI tools.
APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows
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APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora AI SOC for APJ businesses
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Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora AI SOC and Superintelligence platform to help APJ firms tackle rising ransomware with agent-led security ops.
Cathay Pacific expands Adyen payments to six markets
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Cathay Pacific deepens its Adyen tie-up, rolling out direct card acquiring across six key markets including Hong Kong, the US and India.
Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps
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Lightstorm boosts Japan-Guam-Australia subsea cable to 400Gbps, targeting surging AI and cloud demand with higher-capacity, low-latency links.
Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven
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Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience
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Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.
AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears
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Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.
DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree
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DigiCert reports record Q4 ARR in FY26 as DigiCert ONE platform growth, acquisitions and automation demand drive digital trust expansion.
SeenThis & Vudoo team up to power shoppable video ads
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SeenThis and Vudoo join forces to deliver shoppable video ads on the open web, linking viewer attention directly to on-screen purchases.
Workiva appoints Kristen Pimpini to lead APJ growth
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Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.
Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay
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Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.
Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them
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Big businesses can spot cyber intrusions but struggle to contain them fast, leaving cloud-era networks exposed to deeper, costlier breaches.