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AI & cybersecurity lead trends in APJ technology report

Tech Data's 2024 APJ Direction of Technology Ecosystem Report reveals rising AI demand, cybersecurity focus, and crucial talent gaps across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Smartsheet names Helen Masters as APJ Managing Director

Smartsheet has appointed Helen Masters as Managing Director of APJ to drive growth in the Asia Pacific, leveraging her 25 years of software experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Security Information and Event Management

Antony Prasad joins Anomali as regional director for APJ

Antony Prasad named Regional Channel Director for APJ at Anomali, to spearhead channel go-to-market strategy and sales with 24 years of tech industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Partner Programmes

Tech Data launches 'Destination AI' in APJ for AI enablement

Tech Data has launched Destination AI in APJ, providing comprehensive resources, training, and support to help partners navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

Sitecore appoints new VPs to strengthen Asia-Pacific presence

Sitecore appoints Stuart O'Neill as VP for Australia and NZ, and Zac Lin as VP for Asia, bolstering its APAC market presence to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

Traceable AI partners with AWS to boost API security deployment

Traceable AI has teamed up with AWS to bolster API security, enabling seamless integration through the AWS Marketplace amid rising threats to cloud-native systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Proofpoint appoints Nelson Soon to VP role in Asia Pacific & Japan

Proofpoint has appointed Nelson Soon as Vice President of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its partner ecosystem in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Security Information and Event Management

Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions

Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024

Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Hyperscale

Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable for AWS security boost

Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable to enhance AWS cloud security, adopting zero-trust measures and improving vulnerability management in ANZ, LATAM, and SEA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Malware

Exclusive: Cohesity's Greg Statton discusses the key to customer success

Cohesity has revealed its secret behind customer success: leveraging AI to revolutionise data management and cybersecurity, ensuring cyber resilience.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Application Security

Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ

Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Resellers

Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of sales for EMEA & APJ regions

Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of Sales for EMEA and APJ regions, leveraging his 24 years of tech sales leadership to enhance market presence and drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

eCommerce

APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats

Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Data Science

Peter Marelas appointed as New Relic Field CTO for APJ

New Relic has named Peter Marelas as Field CTO for APJ, leveraging his 25 years of tech expertise to enhance customer engagement and promote observability solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) stories

Data Protection

Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Network Infrastructure

Report finds financial services most targeted by DDoS attacks for 2 years

Akamai's new report reveals financial services face 34% of DDoS attacks, fueled by geopolitical tensions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Network Infrastructure

Trellix appoints Ganesh Iyer as MD for India & SAARC region

Trellix names Ganesh Iyer as Managing Director for India and SAARC, leveraging his 20+ years in sales leadership to drive regional growth and cybersecurity efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Internet of Things

Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to expand in Philippines

Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to bolster distribution of its UEM solutions in the Philippines, tapping into the region's BPO and IT infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024