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Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding
Fintech

Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding

Digital asset platform Haruko secures USD $6 million for Southeast Asia expansion, led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures, boosting its total funding to USD $16 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Pursuing an AI project? Get your data in order first!
Storage

Pursuing an AI project? Get your data in order first!

Asia Pacific firms leveraging AI must prioritise data management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve long-term success in AI initiatives.

By Andy Ng • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions at Impact forum
Network Infrastructure

NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions at Impact forum

NCS unveils AI and digital resilience solutions at Impact forum, enhancing AI adoption and security across APAC with strategic partnerships and a focus on talent development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
Unified Communications

Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks

Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Fintech

Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Fintech

Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k

Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
EduTech

Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition

Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication

The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening
Artificial Intelligence

SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening

SATA CommHealth in Singapore has deployed Lunit AI to boost mammogram accuracy and reduce patient anxiety, aiming for early and precise breast cancer detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms
Ransomware

Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms

New research reveals alarming cyberattack trends in Singapore and Malaysia, with many companies resorting to paying ransoms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Westcon-Comstor appoints Ang Wee Lee as Singapore Country Manager
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor appoints Ang Wee Lee as Singapore Country Manager

Westcon-Comstor names Ang Wee Lee as Singapore Country Manager amid 8% revenue rise to USD $3.69 billion, driven by cloud and cybersecurity demand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
DE-CIX & Chief Telecom partner for East Asia interconnection
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX & Chief Telecom partner for East Asia interconnection

DE-CIX and Chief Telecom initiate a strategic partnership to enhance interconnection services in East Asia, leveraging the Microsoft Azure Peering platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
Crypto

Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals

Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
South East Asia leads in email security awareness
Cybersecurity

South East Asia leads in email security awareness

Zoho's report reveals SEA's lead in email security awareness among developing regions. SMEs lag behind larger enterprises and developed regions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
EduTech

SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy

Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Linesight names Scott Halyday as new SE Asia regional director
DevOps

Linesight names Scott Halyday as new SE Asia regional director

Linesight appoints Scott Halyday as Regional Director for Southeast Asia, leveraging his 19 years of expertise to drive growth in strategic sectors like data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion
Marketing Technologies

Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion

Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024