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MongoDB launches version 8.0 with major performance boosts
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MongoDB has unveiled the launch of MongoDB 8.0, boasting significant performance enhancements and optimised scalability aimed at modern application development.
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Oracle invests USD $6.5 billion in AI & cloud in Malaysia
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Oracle plans to invest over USD $6.5 billion in AI and cloud services in Malaysia, launching a new public cloud region for enhanced digital capabilities.
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AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says
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Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.
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Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
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Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.
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SquareX highlights Google Chrome extension security flaws
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SquareX highlights flaws in Google Chrome's Manifest V3, revealing browser extension risks that could expose users to data theft and phishing threats.
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CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products
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CrowdStrike's expanded Marketplace now features over 260 listings from 140 partners, including AWS and NVIDIA, enhancing its Falcon cybersecurity platform.
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Brave introduces Leo AI, partners with NVIDIA for GPU boost
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Brave's new AI assistant, Leo AI, leverages NVIDIA GPUs to enhance privacy-focused web browsing with rapid content summarisation and query response.
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Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
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Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.
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WalkMe recognised as leader in Digital Adoption Platforms
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WalkMe, recognised by Gartner as the leading Digital Adoption Platform provider, is revolutionising the market with AI-powered solutions.
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AI startup Vieu secures USD $11m in seed funding for growth
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Seattle AI startup Vieu raised USD $11 million in seed funding, boasting rapid growth and promising to revolutionise B2B sales with trust-building tech.
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Radware launches advanced threat intelligence service
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Radware unveils its Threat Intelligence Service, offering real-time attack data to boost threat detection and response times for security teams.
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Twilio integrates OpenAI's Realtime API for AI voice tech
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Twilio integrates OpenAI's Realtime API, allowing over 300,000 clients to enhance voice experiences using the multilingual, multimodal GPT-4o model.
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Google invests USD $2 billion in first Malaysian data centre
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Google breaks ground on its first Malaysian data centre with a USD $2 billion investment, boosting cloud and AI capabilities, creating 26,500 jobs.
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Accenture, NVIDIA boost AI adoption with new business unit
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Accenture and NVIDIA launch a new business unit to promote AI adoption, aiming to meet the surging demand sparked by USD $3 billion in bookings.
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Study finds SAS Viya boosts AI productivity by 4.6 times
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A new study by The Futurum Group finds SAS Viya boosts AI productivity by up to 4.6 times over rivals like Jupyter Notebook and Python Libraries.
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Fivetran hits $300m ARR amid AI-driven data demand
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Fivetran's ARR surpasses $300 million as businesses increasingly turn to AI, boosting demand for automated data movement, says CEO George Fraser.
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ControlUp leads digital employee experience solutions market
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ControlUp has been named the top Digital Employee Experience solution by the DaaS Like a Pro 2024-2025 report, used by 24% of contributors.
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Google Cloud & DNeX partner to boost Malaysia's cloud tech
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Google Cloud and DNeX partner to offer sovereign cloud services in Malaysia, targeting industries with strict data needs like finance and healthcare.
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Hakkoda unveils data solutions for retail & CPG sectors
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Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.
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Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
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A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.