Global Stories

Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq

Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Enterprise Content Management

Tatvic Analytics partners with User Centrics in Global Reseller role

Tatvic Analytics enters a global reseller partnership with User Centrics, strengthening data protection with an advanced Consent Management System to meet global regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Apollo Supply Chain launches 'alfa' for India's D2C brands

Apollo Supply Chain introduces 'alfa', an eCommerce fulfilment service targeting Direct-to-Consumer brands across India, aiming to augment delivery speed and logistics cost-efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region

Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

AI-driven customer experience heralds future trends

The integration of AI in Customer Experience could herald a major industry shift, bringing personalisation, cost reduction and large-scale operation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Smart Cities

Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC

Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

Encryption

Hardware security modules market set to double by 2028

The global HSMs market is set to rise from $1.2bn in 2023 to $2.3bn by 2028, driven by growing cyber threats, data security needs and digital transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Firewalls

AI set to boost telecom market to $11.29bn by 2030

The global AI in telecommunication market is projected to surge by 2030, indicating a transformative phase for Communication Service Providers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Clean technologies

Global smart TV shipments expected to drop in 2023, IDC reveals

Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Digital Transformation

GenAI leads tech opportunities in 2024, says EY report

EY report hails GenAI as top tech opportunity for firms in 2024 amid global economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Marketing Technologies

IAS expands in APAC with new operations & senior appointments

Integral Ad Science boosts its APAC presence with strategic expansion into Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, backed by notable leadership appointments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Hitachi launches financial inclusion drive in India

Hitachi Payment Services unveils Hitachi Money Spot Plus, a financial inclusion initiative aimed at extending its reach within underserved regions in India.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Digital Transformation

NTT unveils first data centre on new Noida 2 campus

Global IT firm NTT Ltd. unveils first data centre on six-acre campus 'Noida 2', supporting a capacity of 52.8 MW IT load, boosting India's accelerating digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Jan 2024

Firewalls

Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT

George Dunleavy ascends to Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory within Gallagher Security, replacing Karl Harris, in a strategic move to intensify operations in the area.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

Equinix launches digital infrastructure services in Mumbai

Equinix launches Equinix Metal and Network Edge in Mumbai, providing efficient digital infrastructure services to empower local enterprises with automated, 'as-a-service' solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Cartech

FPT Automotive expands with new office in Pune, India

FPT Automotive escalates global expansion with a new office in Pune, India, bolstering its presence in the significant automotive and manufacturing hub in a move to join leading global automotive services by 2030.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

EduTech

India's 'Green Revolution 2.0' spearheaded by Agri-Tech and NGO

India's Plasma Water Solutions collaborates with The Heartfulness Institute, kickstarting 'Green Revolution 2.0' for sustainable food security with breakthrough plasma technology and conservation practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

EduTech

New report uncovers India's evolving digital search trends

Justdial's How India Searched report reveals search activities in small towns overtook large cities as digitalisation bridges India's urban-rural divide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Health Technologies

Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates

Australian firms anticipate a robust Q1 2024, predicting a 29% spike in hiring rates - a historical high despite slight Q4 2023 dip.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024