Asia Pacific stories

Boman Group launches five-day Zhejiang trade mission for Australian startup founders, with Alibaba and Unitree visits, plus meetings in Hangzhou and Taizhou.

SentinelOne taps Shah to expand partner network across Australia, New Zealand and APJ as AI-driven threat shifts lift channel demand.

Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.

Keeper Security adds approval workflows and audit logging to Endpoint Privilege Manager as enterprises tighten control over temporary admin access.

TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.

Zurich appoints former Carsome executive Shukla to steer Asia Pacific digital and embedded insurance growth as Zurich Edge tops 100 partners.

Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.

TransferMate and Cadana partner to bring payroll providers a single API for salary disbursements and statutory remittances across more than 70 countries.

Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.

Intuit appoints Xero veteran Matthew Miles as Head of Product for APAC as it steps up investment in Australia and wider Asia Pacific.

Ping Identity appoints Antony Collins as Regional Vice President for Channels and Alliances across Asia Pacific and Japan to expand partner ecosystem.

IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.

Aurelia Metals lifts site access compliance to 96% after shifting training and safety checks online with Avetta, improving visibility and incident rates.

Australia urged to back sustainable AI infrastructure, with Logicalis saying renewable power, land and cooling could turn the nation into a global export hub.

Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.

Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.

Trintech expands embedded AI across close processes with Beacon assistant, aiming to speed journal entries, matching and risk checks.

Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.

Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.

Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.