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Singapore faces world's highest regulatory extortion risk
Data Protection

Singapore faces world's highest regulatory extortion risk

Singapore faces the world's highest risk of regulatory extortion from ransomware, with 66% of organisations threatened with regulatory complaints by cybercriminals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances
Financial Systems

Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances

Osome and Aspire have expanded their partnership to automate SME finance tasks in Singapore and Hong Kong, cutting weekly admin time by up to six hours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Ayala Land Hospitality adopts IDeaS tech to boost hotel revenue
Data Analytics

Ayala Land Hospitality adopts IDeaS tech to boost hotel revenue

Ayala Land Hospitality partners with IDeaS to deploy G3 Revenue Management System, boosting hotel revenue and guest experience across the Philippines.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Adyen & Atlas partner to streamline payments for F&B in Singapore
Software-as-a-Service

Adyen & Atlas partner to streamline payments for F&B in Singapore

Adyen and Atlas have teamed up to integrate payments with restaurant management in Singapore, aiming to cut errors and boost sales in F&B businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins
Crypto

Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins

Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan
Network Infrastructure

Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan

PacketLight and NEC have successfully demonstrated quantum key distribution over a 400G DWDM network in Japan, enhancing secure data transmission without affecting performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
DayOne starts AI-ready, 20MW green data centre build in Singapore
Hyperscale

DayOne starts AI-ready, 20MW green data centre build in Singapore

DayOne begins building a 20MW AI-ready green data centre in Singapore, powered by up to 100% renewable energy and set to open in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech
Blockchain

Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech

Alpha Ladder Finance patents NFDT tokenisation tech in Singapore, enhancing real-world asset digital twins with compliance and real-time data features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
RevisionSuccess expands AI learning tools at House of Griffin
eLearning

RevisionSuccess expands AI learning tools at House of Griffin

RevisionSuccess has expanded its AI-powered learning tools across House of Griffin's tutoring programmes in Thailand, enhancing personalised education for students.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises
Firewalls

CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises

CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Sertis unveils Insight Hub to boost AI-powered retail analytics
Data Analytics

Sertis unveils Insight Hub to boost AI-powered retail analytics

Sertis launched its Insight Hub, an AI-driven retail analytics platform on AWS, to transform data into real-time insights and boost revenue for retailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification
Firewalls

Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification

Suprema leads the access control sector, securing EU CE RED cybersecurity certification for its AI facial authentication devices ahead of 2025 compliance deadline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Temus, AWS & DISG to help 300 firms scale AI with SGD $600,000 aid
Digital Transformation

Temus, AWS & DISG to help 300 firms scale AI with SGD $600,000 aid

Temus teams up with AWS and DISG to aid 300 Singapore firms in scaling AI, offering up to SGD $600,000 in cloud credits and training under AWS AI Springboard.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand more flexibility

Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
JLL launches technology advisory for smart buildings in Thailand
Smart Cities

JLL launches technology advisory for smart buildings in Thailand

JLL has launched Technology Advisory services in Thailand, helping clients adopt smart building tech to enhance real estate asset performance across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
ADLINK launches cExpress-R8 module for efficient AI at the edge
Gaming

ADLINK launches cExpress-R8 module for efficient AI at the edge

ADLINK unveils the cExpress-R8 COM Express module, harnessing AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series for efficient AI at the edge in industrial applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
DAMAC Digital invests USD $2.3 billion in major Indonesia AI centre
Digital Transformation

DAMAC Digital invests USD $2.3 billion in major Indonesia AI centre

DAMAC Digital is investing USD $2.3 billion in a 144MW AI-driven data centre in Cikarang, boosting Indonesia's role in Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
PT KAI partners with Zimbra for secure & sovereign email upgrade
Firewalls

PT KAI partners with Zimbra for secure & sovereign email upgrade

PT Kereta Api Indonesia upgrades its email system with Zimbra's secure, on-premise platform to boost cybersecurity and comply with Indonesian data sovereignty laws.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Malware

All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

All top 100 Singapore firms faced at least one third-party cyber breach last year, revealing widespread supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025