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Cequence names Russ Schafer Chief Marketing Officer
Digital Transformation

Cequence names Russ Schafer Chief Marketing Officer

The cybersecurity company is scaling into agentic AI security after its strongest quarter yet and a record deal, as customer demand accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals
Internet of Things

Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals

GSMA Intelligence says satellite has moved into telecoms mainstream, as operators covering nearly 70% of global subscribers sign up for partnerships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Yesterday
Fujitsu tool boosts forecasts of solar radiation events
Fujitsu

Fujitsu tool boosts forecasts of solar radiation events

Better space-weather warnings could help satellite operators and astronauts avoid radiation hazards that can disrupt communications and damage electronics.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Parallels expands partner programmes for desktop, workspaces
Virtualisation

Parallels expands partner programmes for desktop, workspaces

Partners will gain a separate route to sell and support desktop virtualisation as Parallels shifts further towards recurring service revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion
Real estate

Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion

Regional hotel dealmaking has surged despite geopolitical and rate risks, with JLL now forecasting USD $15 billion in Asia Pacific transactions for 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Cohesity appoints Matthew Johnston to lead APJ partner sales
Data Protection

Cohesity appoints Matthew Johnston to lead APJ partner sales

The hire underscores Cohesity's push to deepen its channel reach across APJ as customers demand stronger cyber resilience and data security.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)

A steep NZD $65 price and punishing bullet-hell difficulty may put off newcomers, despite the 4K-upscaled rerelease's local co-op and infinite continues.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific leads shift to software-defined manufacturing
Robotics

Asia Pacific leads shift to software-defined manufacturing

Rising labour shortages and geopolitical pressure are pushing manufacturers towards automation, with Asia Pacific now accounting for 74% of new robot deployments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
OutSystems warns of AI agent governance readiness gap
Digital Transformation

OutSystems warns of AI agent governance readiness gap

Only 26% of enterprises are ready to resolve AI agent conflicts, exposing a gap between confidence in oversight and operational controls.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Australia targeted in massive phishing network takedown
Malware

Australia targeted in massive phishing network takedown

Financial, healthcare and public-sector organisations face less immediate pressure after a disruption effort hit a phishing network sending more than 1 billion malicious messages.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
IGEL appoints ex-DoD Zero Trust leader Randy Resnick
Cloud Security

IGEL appoints ex-DoD Zero Trust leader Randy Resnick

The hire strengthens IGEL's push into government and critical industries, as it seeks to turn US defence Zero Trust lessons into commercial endpoint security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Zscaler names APJ partner winners across key regions
Digital Transformation

Zscaler names APJ partner winners across key regions

The awards highlight how cyber security vendors now depend on local channel firms to support Zero Trust rollouts, hybrid work and cloud migration across APJ.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy

Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
NEC C&C Prize honours clock pioneer & AI researchers
Generative AI

NEC C&C Prize honours clock pioneer & AI researchers

Each winning group will receive JPY ¥10 million for work that could sharpen timekeeping and strengthen AI decision-making across industry.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan
Robotics

FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan

The rule change widens access to airborne software standards as defence and aerospace groups seek better interoperability across allied markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Broadcom signs 10-year private cloud deal with NTT DOCOMO
Private Cloud

Broadcom signs 10-year private cloud deal with NTT DOCOMO

The 10-year pact should help the Japanese carrier harden its private cloud against AI-driven demand and rising cyber risk while speeding new services.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
PFU launches cheaper USB-only Ricoh document scanners
Enterprise Resource Planning

PFU launches cheaper USB-only Ricoh document scanners

Businesses can now buy lower-cost desktop models that cut Ethernet and PC-free scanning from PFU's SP Series, starting at GBP £358.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago