Asia Pacific stories
FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.
Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.
Tech spending in APAC is set to rise by 6.4%, totalling USD $710 billion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud tech. Key players like China, India, and Australia are leading this growth.
AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.
The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.
Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.
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.
New Relic's latest report reveals that 43% of IT and telecom professionals attribute observability's growing importance to AI adoption, with 56% favouring a single observability platform.
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.
Flight Centre enhances service with AI-driven programme from Qualtrics, leveraging analytics into actionable insights and to improve travel experiences.
Commvault strengthens its cyber resilience team by appointing Gareth Russell as Field CTO, Security for APAC, amid escalating ransomware threats.
Forrester's new report shows 44% of global telecom leaders plan private 5G networks, yet only 34% are advanced. Industry maturity is essential.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, KKR, and Singtel announce a landmark SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC, marking 2024's largest Southeast Asia digital infrastructure deal.
JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.
Now Comms Asia names Joe Sen as Group MD to lead operations in APAC, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships in key regional markets.
Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.
Paessler collaborates with Root Security to boost its market presence in Singapore by offering integrated monitoring and cybersecurity solutions.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands partnerships with ACA Pacific and Exclusive Networks Singapore to offer Network as a Service.
Australia's AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.
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