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DE-CIX hits record 68 exabytes in 2024 with gaming boost

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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DE-CIX has shattered records in 2024 with a staggering 68 exabytes of data traffic exchanged globally, marking a 15% increase from last year.
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Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.
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GetYourGuide boosts sales by 14% with Soldo platform

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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spend management
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GetYourGuide has increased sales by 14% after streamlining its financial processes using Soldo's spend management platform, boosting operational efficiency.
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Equinix appoints Cyrus Adaggra as President for APAC

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Equinix has appointed Cyrus Adaggra as President for the Asia-Pacific region, a role vital for addressing customer demands in a tech-driven landscape.
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Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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education, learning & training
Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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mfa
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physical security
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.
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Alipay+ teams with Windcave for ANZ mobile payments

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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the warehouse group
Alipay+ has teamed up with Windcave to simplify cross-border mobile payments for over 10,000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kaspersky uncovers new stealer campaign via web ads

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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email security
Kaspersky reports a surge in malicious ads targeting Windows users, redirecting over 20,000 individuals to fake CAPTCHA pages to download malware.
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GenAI adoption in Asia's supply chains remains low at 7%

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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In the latest Transformation Insider edition, experts reveal generative AI's potential to reshape supply chains and fuel customer growth across Asia.
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Critical vulnerabilities found in Unisoc systems-on-chip

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Kaspersky's ICS CERT has revealed critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs, heightening risks of remote hijacking in devices.
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GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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fintech
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data science
GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.
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SEEK unifies systems with Workday for streamlined growth

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
SEEK has adopted Workday Financials and HCM to unify operations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, enhancing data-driven collaboration.
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Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
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Sitecore appoints new VPs to strengthen Asia-Pacific presence

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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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.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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Kudosity announces strategic partnerships with Ortto & MoEngage

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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integration
Kudosity partners with Ortto and MoEngage to elevate its SMS platform, promising seamless integration and boosted capabilities for customer communication.
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Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.
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Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
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18 year 'wild ride' for TechDay to global tech news powerhouse

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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TechDay is celebrating 18 years of growth, transforming from a small magazine to what is now a global digital powerhouse.