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Australian Stories

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Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Asia stories

Robotics

Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Gaming

Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Virtualisation

Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest

Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Crypto

Coda unveils unified leadership team after Recharge deal

Coda unveils a unified leadership team and reshaped board as it fully integrates Recharge into a single global digital commerce platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech

Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Encryption

WhatsApp API flaw exposes 3.5 billion users to major privacy risk

A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Honeywell's Dean Park on expanding data centre solutions in APAC

Honeywell partners with South Korea's LS Electric to develop AI-powered solutions enhancing energy efficiency and reliability in Asian data centres.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

By Francis Osifo • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Data Analytics

SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation

Dublin-based SMACT Works leverages Oracle Cloud AI to swiftly develop healthcare applications, showcasing accelerated innovation and enterprise-scale solutions.

By Prasad Malandkar • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers

Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

GapMaps launches LAM service to boost local business marketing

Melbourne-based GapMaps has launched a Local Area Marketing service using real-world data to help local businesses precisely target customers and cut digital ad waste.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Asia stories

Digital Transformation

Legacy Trust wins STEP Rising Star, boosts HK hub

Legacy Trust COO Grace Liu wins STEP Rising Star award, spotlighting Hong Kong's tech-driven ambitions in Asia's booming wealth market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Firewalls

Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps

A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Marketing Technologies

YouVersion app sees record 2025 engagement led by Singapore users

YouVersion app hit a record 19 million daily users in 2025, with Singapore leading growth driven by Gen Z seeking mental health and personal development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Benefit & Ant International to launch QR payments in Bahrain

BENEFIT and Ant International will launch cross-border QR payments in Bahrain in 2026, enabling 15,000 merchants to accept Alipay+ wallet payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Smart Cities

Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence

Asia's video security is shifting to hybrid intelligence, blending cloud innovation with existing systems for flexible, scalable monitoring solutions.

By Kiean Khoo • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Singapore leaders face data hurdles in race to scale AI power

Singaporean leaders face challenges in data infrastructure as pressure mounts to scale AI, with many struggling to ensure reliable, integrated data for success.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025