South Korea stories - Page 3
AI boom drives record rise in chip equipment spending
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
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datacentre infrastructure
AI demand pushed Q3 2025 chip equipment billings to a record USD $33.66 billion, up 11% year on year as investment in advanced nodes surged.
Exclusive: Honeywell's Dean Park on expanding data centre solutions in APAC
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Honeywell partners with South Korea's LS Electric to develop AI-powered solutions enhancing energy efficiency and reliability in Asian data centres.
Three hidden risks in your AI stack and what to do about them
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Rapid AI adoption in APJ exposes firms to hidden risks like shadow AI, API vulnerabilities, and leaked credentials, demanding better governance and security.
Asia Pacific firms lead in AI spending & CEO-led strategies
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Asia Pacific firms are leading global AI investment and CEO-led strategies, outspending North America and Europe and driving rapid AI adoption across industries.
Google warns of AI misuse in new GTIG threat report
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Google's threat team warns that hackers are now using AI to create self-modifying malware and evade defences.
Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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ai
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samsung
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xiaomi
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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jll
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talent retention
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food and beverage
Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.
AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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ai
Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.
DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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edge computing
Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.
KBS halves SAP maintenance costs, redirects savings to AI plans
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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erp
Korean broadcaster KBS cuts SAP maintenance costs by 50% through Rimini Street support, redirecting savings to boost AI initiatives in its TV operations.
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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edge computing
SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth in enterprise open source software.
FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.
Lotte Chilsung debuts automated beverage hub with Dematic tech
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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dematic
Lotte Chilsung launches South Korea's first multi-product automated beverage logistics hub in Bupyeong, boosting efficiency and cutting costs with Dematic technology.
How optimisation is helping to tackle the data centre efficiency challenge
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Optimising existing data centre infrastructure boosts performance and sustainability amid rising AI demands and shrinking space, budgets, and energy resources.
How APAC is rewriting the emerging technology adoption playbook
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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robots
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uc
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smart cities
APAC is leading global tech adoption with advances in robotics, quantum networks, AI, and autonomous mobility, redefining innovation across multiple sectors.
Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.
Alibaba Cloud boosts APAC presence with new AI centre, data hubs
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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paas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Alibaba Cloud expands in APAC with new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, and an AI Global Competency Center in Singapore to boost AI innovation.
Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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dlp
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.