Japan stories - Page 7
AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE's report.
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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ai
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samsung
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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data governance
Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
Siemens & Hirano innovate battery machine with digital twin
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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clean technologies
Siemens and Hirano Tecseed partner to boost battery machine efficiency with digital twins, cutting defects and speeding up production in a growing EV market.
Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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e-learning
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ai
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google
Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.
Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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agentic ai
Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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google
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gmail
Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Wed, 21st May 2025
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fintech
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expense management
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airwallex
Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
Hitachi accelerates enterprise AI adoption with Red Hat platform
Wed, 21st May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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open source
Hitachi uses Red Hat OpenShift AI to boost its AI capabilities, powering over 250 projects and improving operations across its global business.
Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs' trust in safe finance AI
Tue, 13th May 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
Kyriba launches agentic AI, TAI, to enhance financial workflows with data-driven insights, prioritising security and human oversight in finance operations.
AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
Tue, 6th May 2025
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AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.
Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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ai
Moloco ranks among the world's top five mobile advertising platforms in the 2025 Singular ROI Index, joining Meta, Google, Apple Ads, and TikTok.
SAP appoints Peter Moore to lead Asia Pacific partner ecosystem
Thu, 1st May 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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sap
SAP appoints Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific to drive growth and collaboration amid rising cloud adoption and digital transformation.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.
Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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interactive
Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.