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Actis launches Epoch Digital to boost data infrastructure in Asia

Actis launches Epoch Digital to bolster Asia's data centre capacity with sustainable solutions, starting with projects in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Global Stories

Big Tech stories

Hyperscale

Explainer: AI data boom sparks nuclear revival

Microsoft's deal to restart Three Mile Island's nuclear reactor marks a revival driven by soaring AI data centre energy demands and sustainability goals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

Tracer unveils AI tool to shield brands from ChatGPT fraud

Tracer AI launches Tracer Protect for ChatGPT, an AI tool to monitor and combat brand fraud and scams exploiting ChatGPT chatbot responses.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Social Media

EU urges social media ad checks to tackle €4.3bn scam crisis

EU member states urge social media firms to verify advertisers to curb a EUR €4.3bn investment scam crisis sweeping across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Data Protection

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Data Privacy

iProov shares digital identity trends set to shape the future of trust

iProov forecasts that by 2025, deepfake technology will threaten news integrity and financial markets, prompting urgent calls for stronger identity verification.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

GMI Cloud secures USD $82M to expand AI infrastructure

GMI Cloud has secured USD $82 million in Series A funding to enhance its cloud infrastructure and establish a new data centre in the US.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Mambu reveals financial services trends for 2024 in annual report

Mambu's annual report reveals key trends set to shape the 2024 financial services landscape, with a focus on Asia Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

EduTech

IronVest CMO predicts rise in CNP fraud & masking tech use in 2024

IronVest CMO, Guy Bauman, forecasts an increase in card-not-present fraud and usage of 'masking' technologies in 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Big Tech stories

Marketing Technologies

Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns

An Instagram safety campaign has been blocked by advertisers over fears it might upset Meta, highlighting Big Tech's influence in advertising decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Physical Security

CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access

CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Hyperscale

Nebius signs multi-year AI cloud deal with Microsoft worth billions

Nebius has struck a multi-billion USD $ deal with Microsoft to supply AI cloud infrastructure from its new Vineland data centre, boosting growth from 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Exclusive: Fastly's Randy Reddig on AI bots and disruption

Fastly's Randy Reddig reveals AI bots now drive much web traffic, disrupting media models and pushing publishers toward new edge-based solutions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Physical Security

Authors oppose AI text mining proposal over copyright concerns

The Australian Society of Authors opposes a Productivity Commission proposal for AI text mining exceptions, citing risks to creators' copyright and earnings.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns

The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Public Cloud

Inevidesk expands partner programme with Totality, Logicle IT

Inevidesk has broadened its channel partner programme by adding Totality, Logicle IT, and WIT, fostering wider access to virtual desktop infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024