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SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Semiconductors

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific

Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia
Fintech

Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia

Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Digital Transformation

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market

Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive
Data Protection

Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive

Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.

By Anthony Spiteri • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

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Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
Malware

Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million

Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
Digital Transformation

Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills

AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Malware

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS
Data Analytics

PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS

PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
DataCentre infrastructure

AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project

AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
Investment

Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024
Unified Communications

NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024

NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been named Cisco's Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024, recognising its expertise in high-performance networking solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
EduTech

Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition

SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security
Internet of Things

Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security

Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Data Protection

Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work
Flexible work

The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work

As International Women's Day 2025 is celebrated, digital childcare solutions emerge as vital tools, enabling women to re-enter the workforce while balancing caregiving.

By Nadira Yusoff • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity

Malaysia aims to become a high-tech hub, targeting a 25.5% digital economy contribution to GDP by 2025, bolstered by AI and cybersecurity investments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025