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Alibaba Cloud open sources AI models for video creation
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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open source
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personal computing devices
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled four open-sourced AI models from its Wan2.1 series for video generation, enhancing accessibility for researchers and developers.
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Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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dc
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The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.
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LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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ethics
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data management
LRN has announced the global relaunch of its Catalyst Reveal solution in March 2025, featuring enhanced data management tools for compliance professionals.
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AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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A new report from WalkMe reveals that while AI investments in enterprises are set to surge by 64% to USD $23 million, workforce readiness lags far behind.
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Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, a novel AI-driven cybersecurity model designed to enhance threat prediction and prevention using vast global data.
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The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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genai
As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.
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Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
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Microsoft & Snowflake expand partnership with OpenAI
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Snowflake has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft, integrating OpenAI's models into its Cortex AI platform, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.
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Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Extreme Networks is launching its Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers, promising enhanced flexibility and cost efficiency starting 31 March 2025.
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Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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smart home
Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.
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Kubernetes security concerns rise among APAC businesses
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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open source
A recent Tenable Cloud Risk Report reveals that 78% of organisations globally, particularly in APAC, face critical security risks in their Kubernetes environments.
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Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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Georg Chmiel, Chairman of Chmiel Global Advisory, has highlighted AI and cybersecurity as vital to Malaysia's digital economy, projected to hit 25.5% of GDP by 2025.
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New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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malware
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ddos
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digital transformation
A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
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MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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ml
MongoDB has acquired Voyage AI, enhancing its data retrieval capabilities for AI applications, crucial for sectors like healthcare and finance.
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AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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storage
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windows
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software updates
AirDroid Business has launched a Windows Patch Management feature to streamline IT management, enhance security, and aid regulatory compliance for enterprises.
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LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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defi
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cloud services
Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.
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Malaysia invests in AI & cybersecurity for digital growth
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Malaysia is emerging as a digital economy leader in Southeast Asia, with investments in AI and cybersecurity expected to boost its GDP contribution to 25.5% by 2025.
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Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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IBM announces acquisition of AI platform firm DataStax
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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genai
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collaboration
IBM plans to acquire DataStax to enhance its WatsonX AI suite, aiming to bolster enterprise management of unstructured data and improve AI capabilities.