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HDI flags four risks for Asia-Pacific data centres
Data centers

HDI flags four risks for Asia-Pacific data centres

Rising heat, flood and quake exposure is forcing operators to rethink resilience as Asia-Pacific data centre demand accelerates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Fintech

Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind

US merchants risk missing billions in Southeast Asian sales as local instant-payment rails outgrow cards and stay entrenched.

By Yang Yang Zhang • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Istari launches AI security managed operations with Cranium
Software-as-a-Service

Istari launches AI security managed operations with Cranium

Enterprises can now outsource day-to-day AI governance and monitoring, as the service aims to close a growing gap in live system oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Horizon3 raises USD $250 million at over USD $2 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Horizon3 raises USD $250 million at over USD $2 billion

The new capital will fund Horizon3's expansion into Asia-Pacific and Europe as demand for its attack-testing software grows among large enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Financial firms face rising AI cyber risk, survey says
Data Protection

Financial firms face rising AI cyber risk, survey says

A survey found 98% of breached firms suffered material damage as AI-driven attacks and visibility gaps strain defences.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
BlackFog reports 40% rise in undisclosed ransomware
Malware

BlackFog reports 40% rise in undisclosed ransomware

Undisclosed attacks now dominate ransomware activity, with 2,027 incidents logged in the quarter and data theft reported in 97% of disclosed cases.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Sygnum appoints Reto Marx as Singapore Chief Executive
Crypto

Sygnum appoints Reto Marx as Singapore Chief Executive

The move underscores Sygnum's bid to win more affluent Asian clients as Singapore tightens scrutiny of digital asset firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
TechDay launches IndustrialDay with publication buys
DataCentre infrastructure

TechDay launches IndustrialDay with publication buys

Three established infrastructure titles are being folded into a wider industrial news network spanning eight markets and new specialist sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
Data Protection

Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub

Rapid digital adoption and tighter regulatory frameworks are turning the region into a proving ground for new financial services models.

By Alexander Naumov • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
Ramco deploys payroll platform for Aurecon across Asia
Software-as-a-Service

Ramco deploys payroll platform for Aurecon across Asia

Payroll errors and delays should ease for Aurecon after it replaced local systems with Ramco's managed service across seven Asian markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist
Data Analytics

WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist

The wealth manager will use the funds to build AI tools for advisers and client service, as firms race to lift productivity and engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Singapore awards Thales air traffic system contract
Digital Transformation

Singapore awards Thales air traffic system contract

Capacity gains and lower delays are expected as Singapore upgrades one of Asia's busiest airspaces with a new system by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Opetek launches AI reasoning platform for trading desks
Software-as-a-Service

Opetek launches AI reasoning platform for trading desks

A Tier One bank is already piloting the system in live FX options workflows as banks seek auditable AI for trading decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion
Unified Communications

Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion

Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Aolani & Rafay deploy NVIDIA DSX OS on GB200 NVL72
Data centers

Aolani & Rafay deploy NVIDIA DSX OS on GB200 NVL72

The deal targets demand for governed, self-service AI environments as operators seek to turn GB200 hardware into usable services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

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GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence
Manufacturing

GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence

The launch targets regulated industries seeking tighter control over data, governance and AI spend as firms shift from pilots to core operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Wise links directly to PayNet for DuitNow QR in Malaysia
Fintech

Wise links directly to PayNet for DuitNow QR in Malaysia

Customers in Malaysia can now pay with DuitNow QR in the Wise app, as the fintech gains direct access to the national payments network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026