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ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.
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Researchers directly measure quantum distance for the first time

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Researchers at Yonsei University have directly measured the quantum distance in black phosphorus, a first that could boost quantum computing and advanced materials.
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SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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SafeBreach has launched its innovative exposure validation platform, designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity through insights and proactive risk management.
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Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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A striking 97% of executives report feeling unprepared for Google's third-party cookie phase-out, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities.
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IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
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IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
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Businesses struggling to integrate AI into tech stacks

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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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.
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EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.
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Lack of AI expertise, not cost, the biggest barrier to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific

Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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cloud services
Shortage of skilled experts, not financial concerns, deemed the primary obstacle to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific.
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Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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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.
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Cybersecurity concerns rise as organisations bolster defences

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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Rising cybersecurity risks prompt mounting defences within global organisations, according to Genetec research.
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Digital transformation shaping future of manufacturing amidst challenges

Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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The study, polling 160 senior decision-makers within manufacturing companies, identifies the areas in which manufacturers can maximise growth.
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Zebra unveils framework to help retail operate better

Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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Zebra has unveiled a new framework designed to address the most important challenges retailers are up against in today's world.
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Public cloud to surpass US$1 trillion by 2026: Forrester

Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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To remain profitable, leading cloud players will need to pivot their investments to analytics, AI/ML, and other differentiated premium services.
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Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC

Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
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Supply chains continue to be disrupted, enterprises embrace circular economy

Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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Two-thirds of large enterprises are now keeping more stock on hand due to supply chain disruption, according to research by IFS.
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Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap

Thu, 12th May 2022
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The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.
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Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.
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APAC invest in tech to build resiliency during uncertain times

Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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APAC businesses turn to intelligent technology to combat stress over competition and employee safety, according to SAP Concur study.
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ANZ businesses face significant and ongoing data challenges, study finds

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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Organizations in Australia and New Zealand are struggling with data sprawl, management complexity, and security issues, according to a survey by Commvault.