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LMNTRIX recognised in Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide
AI Security

LMNTRIX recognised in Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide

LMNTRIX has secured a spot in Gartner's 2024 Market Guide for MDR services, recognised as one of the top 20 global vendors, boosting Australian cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
EduTech

Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks

Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Tiger Brokers expands reach with university partnerships

Tiger Brokers partners with Asia-Pacific universities to give students hands-on trading experience, while expanding globally with innovative features and educational tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions
Storage

Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions

Seagate broadens its Lyve Cloud with new features and sites in Germany and Japan, aiming to enhance cost optimisation, efficiency, and scalability for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president
Unified Communications

Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president

Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks
Encryption

Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks

Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Proofpoint appoints Nelson Soon to VP role in Asia Pacific & Japan
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Proofpoint appoints Nelson Soon to VP role in Asia Pacific & Japan

Proofpoint has appointed Nelson Soon as Vice President of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its partner ecosystem in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Productivity

Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Coca-Cola & Grab launch upgraded Coke&Go in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Coca-Cola & Grab launch upgraded Coke&Go in Singapore

Coca-Cola and Grab unveil an upgraded Coke&Go in Singapore, integrating QR code and image recognition tech to enhance convenience and digital payment options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Squarex wins Rising Star for innovation
Cybersecurity

Squarex wins Rising Star for innovation

SquareX wins the Rising Star award at CybersecAsia Readers' Choice Awards 2024, recognised for its innovative browser security solutions launched in Singapore.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Innovation over regulation: Singapore's bold AI strategy
Generative AI

Innovation over regulation: Singapore's bold AI strategy

Singapore is leading in AI innovation with flexible regulatory frameworks, balancing technological advancements with ethical guidelines to foster responsible AI development.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
STT GDC to invest USD $3.2 billion in India's digital growth
Digital Transformation

STT GDC to invest USD $3.2 billion in India's digital growth

STT GDC to invest USD $3.2 billion in India's data centre expansion, tripling its IT load capacity over the next 5-6 years amid rising digital demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders
Customer Experience

Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders

Salesforce report reveals 87% of Singaporean C-suite executives rank generative AI among their top three priorities, urging rapid organisational adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Ramboll strengthens data centre services with i3 acquisition
Data Analytics

Ramboll strengthens data centre services with i3 acquisition

Ramboll acquires i3 Solutions Group, enhancing its global foothold and expertise in sustainable data centre solutions, following the 2022 EYP purchase.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
ST Engineering unveils pioneering AI solutions at InnoTech 2024
Network Infrastructure

ST Engineering unveils pioneering AI solutions at InnoTech 2024

ST Engineering unveiled over 20 cutting-edge AI solutions at InnoTech 2024, targeting sectors like healthcare and cybercrime, in conjunction with industry leaders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Kudosity names Mitch Powell Director for Asia amid expansion
Customer Experience

Kudosity names Mitch Powell Director for Asia amid expansion

Kudosity appoints Mitch Powell as Director for Asia, aligning with the global launch of its unified platform, aiming at robust expansion in Asia from its Singapore base.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign
Payment Technologies

Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign

Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024