Challenge stories
ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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google
The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.
Researchers directly measure quantum distance for the first time
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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edutech
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quantum computing
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science
Researchers at Yonsei University have directly measured the quantum distance in black phosphorus, a first that could boost quantum computing and advanced materials.
SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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devops
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apm
SafeBreach has launched its innovative exposure validation platform, designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity through insights and proactive risk management.
Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
A striking 97% of executives report feeling unprepared for Google's third-party cookie phase-out, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities.
IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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education, learning & training
IWD 2024 emphasises inspiring inclusion, with leaders urged to empower individuals within their teams for increased growth and success, notably in the male-dominated IT sector.
IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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hp
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infinio
A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.
Businesses struggling to integrate AI into tech stacks
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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ai
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strategy
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integration
New research exposes the struggle of over 90% of businesses to incorporate artificial intelligence into their tech stacks due to integration challenges and strategic disconcord.
EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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investment
EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.
Lack of AI expertise, not cost, the biggest barrier to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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siem
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breach prevention
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cloud services
Shortage of skilled experts, not financial concerns, deemed the primary obstacle to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific.
Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.
Cybersecurity concerns rise as organisations bolster defences
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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edutech
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healthtech
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enterprise security
Rising cybersecurity risks prompt mounting defences within global organisations, according to Genetec research.
Digital transformation shaping future of manufacturing amidst challenges
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
The study, polling 160 senior decision-makers within manufacturing companies, identifies the areas in which manufacturers can maximise growth.
Zebra unveils framework to help retail operate better
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Zebra has unveiled a new framework designed to address the most important challenges retailers are up against in today's world.
Public cloud to surpass US$1 trillion by 2026: Forrester
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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public cloud
To remain profitable, leading cloud players will need to pivot their investments to analytics, AI/ML, and other differentiated premium services.
Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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market
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challenge
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analyst report
IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
Supply chains continue to be disrupted, enterprises embrace circular economy
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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edutech
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supply chain
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ifs
Two-thirds of large enterprises are now keeping more stock on hand due to supply chain disruption, according to research by IFS.
Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap
Thu, 12th May 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.
Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.
APAC invest in tech to build resiliency during uncertain times
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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sap
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challenge
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sap concur
APAC businesses turn to intelligent technology to combat stress over competition and employee safety, according to SAP Concur study.
ANZ businesses face significant and ongoing data challenges, study finds
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organizations in Australia and New Zealand are struggling with data sprawl, management complexity, and security issues, according to a survey by Commvault.