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Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Social commerce

Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Data sovereignty

Rivada Space Networks announces Asia-Pacific partnerships

Rivada Space Networks announces key partnerships in Asia Pacific to advance its 600-satellite LEO constellation, Rivada's Outernet, providing ultra-secure, low-latency connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

CI&T launches AI powered delivery centre in the Philippines

CI&T has launched a new AI Powered Delivery Centre near Manila, enhancing its growth in the Asia-Pacific region with advanced technology and skilled professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Services

Exclusive: How ProHance is striving ahead in workforce analytics

ProHance, a rising star in workforce analytics, has demonstrated resiliency amid COVID-19, by helping global businesses optimise remote operations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Understanding the key to boosting cybersecurity habits: Kaspersky study

Understanding the severity of poor cyber hygiene drives people towards positive online behaviour, states a white paper by Kaspersky and the Singapore Institute of Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

EduTech

Kacific & Microsoft partner to bridge Asia Pacific's digital divide

Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Wireless Networks

Kacific wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards for CommsBox, a portable WiFi solution designed for disaster response in the Asia Pacific region.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Gaming

APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai

Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Human Managed secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for data security

Cloud-native data platform Human Managed secures the distinguished ISO /IEC 27001:2022 certification, affirming robust information security protocols and bolstering trust amongst global clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Philippines stories

Cybersecurity

Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Alibaba Cloud expands AI reach with new data centres & courses

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Insurance

Discovermarket partners with Globe to launch cyber insurance in Philippines

Discovermarket partners with Globe to launch CyberInsurance in the Philippines, offering protection against online identity theft and fraud as cybercrime surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Unified Communications

Westcon-Comstor & Cradlepoint expand partnership to Taiwan

Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cradlepoint into Taiwan, enhancing distribution of advanced 5G and LTE WWAN solutions for enterprises and public sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Firewalls

Kaspersky thwarts 61m Bruteforce attacks firms in 2023

Kaspersky successfully defended Southeast Asian businesses from over 61m Bruteforce cyber-attacks in 2023, with Vietnam suffering most heavily.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

IT By Design opens expansive Philippines headquarters in Bonifacio Global City

IT By Design (ITBD) expands its Southeast Asia presence with new Philippines headquarters, aiming to create 250 jobs in response to industry demand for low-cost, top-tier talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Malware

Southeast Asia sees 43m local cyber threats to businesses in 2023

Southeast Asia saw nearly 43 million cyber threats to businesses in 2023, with Singapore's incidents surging by 67% YoY, according to Kaspersky.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Generative AI

Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses

Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Fintech

New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia

A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024