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DE-CIX & IGC launch Bangkok internet exchange
Data centers

DE-CIX & IGC launch Bangkok internet exchange

Thailand's networks will gain direct regional peering, with the new exchange due to open in 2027 and link Bangkok to ASEAN hubs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
GSMA gets USD $1.2 million for Pacific warning alerts
Mobile operators

GSMA gets USD $1.2 million for Pacific warning alerts

Nine Pacific Island countries will get mobile emergency alerts as the GSMA uses USD $1.2 million to speed up warning systems for disasters.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
ST Engineering to open Singapore autonomous systems centre
Robotics

ST Engineering to open Singapore autonomous systems centre

The centre will give organisations independent checks on autonomous systems before rollout, as safety and cyber risks draw tighter scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

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RETN wins Asia-Pacific connectivity award for resilience
Connectivity

RETN wins Asia-Pacific connectivity award for resilience

Operators facing repeated cable breaks are increasingly prioritising route redundancy, as RETN's Asia-Pacific network upgrades won industry recognition.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Meiro launches local AI CDP for regulated sectors
Private Cloud

Meiro launches local AI CDP for regulated sectors

Banks and insurers can now run AI models on customer data without sending it to outside providers, easing compliance concerns over sovereignty and resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Vertiv & Deloitte issue guide to AI infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud

Vertiv & Deloitte issue guide to AI infrastructure

As AI projects move from pilots to production, the guide warns that power, cooling and connectivity limits may decide where workloads can run.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • 3 days ago
NTT DATA expands AI Factory network to Singapore & Paris
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA expands AI Factory network to Singapore & Paris

The new sites give businesses a place to test AI projects on security, governance and cost before committing to wider rollouts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
BT International expands Global Fabric with security options
Firewalls

BT International expands Global Fabric with security options

Multinational firms can now choose from four security providers on BT's network platform as AI traffic raises demands on speed, resilience and control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
AWS reveals Prime Day 2026's vast infrastructure load
Generative AI

AWS reveals Prime Day 2026's vast infrastructure load

The four-day sale pushed AWS to peak at 192 million DynamoDB requests a second and more than 2.3 trillion Lambda invocations daily.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Transform your business with Telstra Adaptive Networks
Disaster Recovery

Transform your business with Telstra Adaptive Networks

Businesses facing outages and surging demand can now reroute traffic, scale bandwidth and cut IT admin as Telstra's network adapts in real time.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Last week
Orange Business wins second SecNumCloud qualification
Data Protection

Orange Business wins second SecNumCloud qualification

The award expands Orange Business's qualified cloud options as France tightens rules for hosting sensitive public-sector and regulated data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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PSE Consulting to host Merchant Acquiring Conference
Software-as-a-Service

PSE Consulting to host Merchant Acquiring Conference

Pressure is mounting on traditional acquirers as AI shopping tools, marketplaces and embedded payments reshape who controls checkout and bears fraud risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Insurance fears over Westport flood protection 'reset'
Residential Property

Insurance fears over Westport flood protection 'reset'

Insurance and lending concerns persist in Westport, even as most submitters back a pared-back $40 million flood scheme.

By Vihan Dalal • 4 min read • Last week
Time running out to get Kaikōura Inland Road open for Christmas
Christmas

Time running out to get Kaikōura Inland Road open for Christmas

A temporary fix to a flood-damaged bridge could cost more than $300,000, as the council races to reopen the route before Christmas.

By David Hill • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Kinetic IT urges AI continuity plans for critical sectors
Disaster Recovery

Kinetic IT urges AI continuity plans for critical sectors

Public sector and critical infrastructure users could face service disruption if AI systems fail without backup plans, Kinetic IT warns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Industrial AI: making New Zealand's expertise go further
Manufacturing

Industrial AI: making New Zealand's expertise go further

By connecting scarce expertise to everyday operations, Industrial AI could help New Zealand manufacturers make faster decisions and boost productivity.

By Darryl Kaufmann • 5 min read • Last month
Rates cap could leave roading projects high and dry
Local Government

Rates cap could leave roading projects high and dry

North Canterbury councils warn the cap could delay bridge and road work, forcing hard choices for small ratepayer bases and freight links.

By David Hill • 4 min read • Last month