Digital Economy stories - Page 2

Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.

ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.

Salesforce launches Data+AI Boost SME Program at Asia Tech x Singapore Summit to aid 5,000 SMEs in data utilisation for AI integration, partnering with IMDA.

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

Equinix boosts Malaysia's digital economy with new data centres in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, providing access to a global ecosystem and supporting the country's digital hub ambitions.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with VNG Corporation to develop data centres in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening Vietnam's digital infrastructure.

Barracuda Networks boosts its Email Protection platform with enhanced AI, blocking 70% more BEC attacks for Microsoft 365 users and saving IT resources.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.

Pulsant, the UK data centre service, unveils a new partner initiative aimed at boosting access to its platformEDGE digital infrastructure and fostering business collaboration.

Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.

Eaton partners with Red Dot Analytics to develop AI-led initiatives boosting data centre construction and operations, aligning with its broader strategy for future-proof, sustainable data centres.

Zepto, an account-to-account payments technology leader, embraces growth by naming industry veteran Colin Baines as Chief Commercial Officer.

Rosemary Sinclair AM, .au Domain Administration CEO, will leave her post in 2024. She is celebrated for her advocacy for a global, secure, and open Australian digital economy.

IT-ISAC establishes a new special interest group, DC-SIG, designed to fortify global data centre security by bolstering threat intelligence sharing.

Zyxel Networks showcases how artificial intelligence can revolutionise network infrastructure management, especially for SMBs, by optimising operations, security, and performance.

Visa's digital economy and anti-fraud efforts in Asia Pacific are making strides. Over USD $2bn in transactions were processed through its Token Service, and merchants reported a 58% decrease in fraud.

Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.