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Idemitsu extends Rimini Street deal to future-proof SAP system
Digital Transformation

Idemitsu extends Rimini Street deal to future-proof SAP system

Idemitsu extends its partnership with Rimini Street to support its SAP ECC 6.0 system, focusing on long-term stability and avoiding costly migrations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network
Fintech

Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network

Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity
Data governance

Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity

Identity security now yields the highest ROI in cybersecurity, with AI-driven automation boosting maturity and performance in leading firms, says SailPoint report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods amid USD $23.8T boom
Digital Transformation

Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods amid USD $23.8T boom

Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods, enabling merchants to tap into the USD $23.8 trillion Asia-Pacific digital payments boom by 2032.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Google Cloud expands Gemini AI & data residency in Singapore
Customer Experience

Google Cloud expands Gemini AI & data residency in Singapore

Google Cloud expands its Gemini AI models and data residency services in Singapore, boosting AI capabilities for public and private sector organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry
Data Protection

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks with 91% reporting data loss, growing insider threats, and concerns over AI amid escalating pressure and preparedness gaps.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
FairPrice & Google Cloud launch new AI assistants for retail
Digital Transformation

FairPrice & Google Cloud launch new AI assistants for retail

FairPrice teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI-powered shopping assistants, enhancing customer experience and staff efficiency in its stores across Southeast Asia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Bangkok Bank extends New Relic deal to boost digital banking
Virtualisation

Bangkok Bank extends New Relic deal to boost digital banking

Bangkok Bank has extended its deal with New Relic to enhance its digital banking app, boosting system uptime by 90% and improving customer experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Alibaba unveils Wan2.2-S2V, open-source speech-to-video tool
Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba unveils Wan2.2-S2V, open-source speech-to-video tool

Alibaba has launched Wan2.2-S2V, an open-source speech-to-video model that creates high-quality animated videos from single photos and audio clips.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Indosat launches AI semantic search with Google Cloud support
Digital Transformation

Indosat launches AI semantic search with Google Cloud support

Indosat has introduced an AI-powered Semantic Search in its apps, using Google Cloud's Vertex AI to personalise service and product recommendations for users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth

64% of Singapore SMEs rely on SaaS platforms to boost efficiency amid economic pressures, with 72% planning further investment in the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
EPIC Cloud selects Radware for AI-powered application security
Firewalls

EPIC Cloud selects Radware for AI-powered application security

EPIC Cloud has partnered with Radware to provide AI-powered managed cloud application security services, enhancing protection for its enterprise customers in Taiwan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
LogicMonitor partners with Pentech to expand in Southeast Asia
Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor partners with Pentech to expand in Southeast Asia

LogicMonitor has teamed up with Malaysia's Pentech to expand in Southeast Asia, offering AI-powered IT monitoring to boost digital infrastructure control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Kyorin partners with Elix to boost drug discovery with AI platform
EduTech

Kyorin partners with Elix to boost drug discovery with AI platform

Kyorin Pharmaceutical partners with Elix to enhance drug discovery using Elix Discovery, an AI platform aiming to accelerate research and improve R&D outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AND Global raises USD $21.4m to boost fintech for Asia-Pacific
Digital Transformation

AND Global raises USD $21.4m to boost fintech for Asia-Pacific

AND Global has raised USD $21.4m in Series B funding to enhance fintech access for the unbanked across Asia-Pacific, backed by IFC and AEON Financial Service.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Exclusive: EBANX targets APAC with MPI licence win
Crypto

Exclusive: EBANX targets APAC with MPI licence win

EBANX expands in APAC, leveraging local expertise and regulatory compliance to link 100+ merchants with 200+ payment methods amid rising digital commerce.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Kintone AI Lab launches to simplify app building for all users
Digital Transformation

Kintone AI Lab launches to simplify app building for all users

Kintone AI Lab launches a free beta AI service that helps businesses create custom apps using simple text commands, no coding skills required.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Exclusive: OCBC's 20-year data & AI innovation journey
Data sovereignty

Exclusive: OCBC's 20-year data & AI innovation journey

OCBC's 20-year investment in data underpins over 30 AI applications, boosting efficiency and cutting costs across its banking services.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Synology receives 4.7 rating in 2025 Gartner customer report
Storage

Synology receives 4.7 rating in 2025 Gartner customer report

Synology earned a 4.7 out of 5 rating in Gartner's 2025 Voice of the Customer report, reflecting strong user satisfaction in primary storage platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025