Asia Pacific stories - Page 2

Azul sees a surge in Asia Pacific, driven by Oracle's Java SE pricing changes and rising cloud costs. New bookings jumped 37% in FY24, with a 437% rise in Q1 FY25.

Mark Jobbins has discussed revolutionary data management and AI innovations, emphasising sustainability and simplified solutions ahead of major announcements.

GitLab's latest Global DevSecOps Report reveals that Australia leads in AI use in software development, but faces challenges in security and productivity measurement.

Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.

FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.

Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, KKR, and Singtel announce a landmark SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC, marking 2024's largest Southeast Asia digital infrastructure deal.

Tech spending in APAC is set to rise by 6.4%, totalling USD $710 billion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud tech. Key players like China, India, and Australia are leading this growth.

AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.

JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.

Now Comms Asia names Joe Sen as Group MD to lead operations in APAC, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships in key regional markets.

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.

The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

New Relic's latest report reveals that 43% of IT and telecom professionals attribute observability's growing importance to AI adoption, with 56% favouring a single observability platform.

Rivada Space Networks announces key partnerships in Asia Pacific to advance its 600-satellite LEO constellation, Rivada's Outernet, providing ultra-secure, low-latency connectivity.