South Korea stories
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Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
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connectivity
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south korea
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japan
FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.
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JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.
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Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
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Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign
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south korea
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malaysia
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japan
Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.
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One in five APAC firms turn to AI/ML for API security challenges
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ai
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asia pacific
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south korea
A report by F5 reveals that 20% of APAC organisations are turning to AI/ML to tackle rising API security threats, with businesses prioritising strong cybersecurity measures.
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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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Snom Technology partners with Cal4Care for APAC expansion
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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public sector
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south korea
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japan
Snom Technology collaborates with Cal4Care Group to expand its VoIP market reach in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, eyeing rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
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Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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disinformation campaigns
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uk government
Experts have underscored the urgency of addressing AI safety, particularly given its burgeoning use in cyber warfare. Alongside these discussions, the UK government launched the AI Safety Institute's new evaluation platform, Inspect, aimed at ensuring the safe innovation of AI models.
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Actis launches Epoch Digital to boost data infrastructure in Asia
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ai
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taiwan
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malaysia
Actis launches Epoch Digital to bolster Asia's data centre capacity with sustainable solutions, starting with projects in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.
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Global HealthTech market projected to reach USD $33.1 billion by 2034
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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modernisation
The HTM market, valued at USD $8.2 billion in 2024, is predicted to hit USD $33.1 billion by 2034, driven by advances in medical tech and efficient equipment management.
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New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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edutech
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ai
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workplace
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.
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Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.
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Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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sd-wan
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.
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UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally
Fri, 31st May 2024
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gaming
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fintechs
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digital entertainment
Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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us
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canada
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japan
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses
Fri, 24th May 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Alibaba Cloud announced an ambitious expansion at its Global Summit in Paris, including new cloud regions in Mexico and Asia, and unveiled a generative AI platform.
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Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth
Tue, 21st May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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intel
Australia’s AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.
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Celonis appoints Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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it industry
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nz
Celonis names Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing leadership in the APAC region and driving growth in key markets.
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FPT Software & Mendix partner to enhance low-code solutions
Thu, 16th May 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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low-code
FPT Software and Mendix have partnered to amplify low-code solutions in South Korea and Japan, aiming to cut costs and speed up time-to-market for clients.