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Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Malware

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks
Multi-factor authentication

Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab
Marketing Technologies

Hotwire launches AI-powered Spark tool & global AI Lab

Hotwire Global launches Hotwire Spark, an AI tool to boost brand visibility on AI search platforms alongside a new global AI Innovation Lab.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
Supply Chain

Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer

Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
Data Protection

iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance

Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Network Infrastructure

Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy

Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Unified Communications

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data
Data Analytics

Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data

Tuned Global and Zetaris partner to offer real-time, AI-driven music streaming analytics without data migration, boosting insights and combating fraud.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth
Document Management

Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives
Digital Transformation

New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives

New Relic enhances its partner programme with financial incentives, AI training, and new certifications to boost enterprise growth and AI adoption worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
Marketing Technologies

Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize

Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push
Software-as-a-Service

Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push

Quanton appoints Chris Wyman as Head of Growth in Australia to boost AI and automation services, aiding businesses in saving five million hours annually.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
Phishing

Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services
Risk & Compliance

Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services

Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025