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New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
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RateHawk opens Asian headquarters in Singapore targeting travel market
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b2b
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RateHawk has expanded into Asia with a new Singapore HQ to target travel agents, offering a B2B platform for booking hotels, flights, and transfers.
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China's hacking accusations against West lack substantial proof, says SentinelOne
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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european union
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hacking
SentinelOne's investigation refutes China's allegations of Western hacking, highlighting a lack of substantial proof and noting China's use of recycled details from leaked US documents.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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world economic forum
Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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'100s plan': Huawei Cloud's new aid for Chinese firms in Europe
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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smartphones
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huawei cloud
Huawei Cloud launches Two 100s plan to aid Chinese businesses' European expansion, providing tools, tech expertise and a new business boosting solution, unveiled at its China-Europe Forum.
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Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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smart cities
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.
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Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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asia pacific
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m&a
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inflation
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
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Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
New report warns of a rise in API-based cyber threats as businesses digitise, alongside escalating DDoS activities targeting specific sectors and regions.
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Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ddos
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partner programmes
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ai
Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.
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Hardware security modules market set to double by 2028
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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martech
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encryption
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software development
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.
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AI set to boost telecom market to $11.29bn by 2030
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The global AI in telecommunication market is projected to surge by 2030, indicating a transformative phase for Communication Service Providers.
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Australian firms forecast 29% rise in Q1 2024 hiring rates
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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inflation
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employment
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japan
Australian firms anticipate a robust Q1 2024, predicting a 29% spike in hiring rates - a historical high despite slight Q4 2023 dip.
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Hyperscale cloud market projected to hit $3.4tn by 2034
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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ai
The hyperscale cloud market is predicted to reach a monumental $3.4tn by 2034, driven by digital transformation initiatives worldwide.
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VNET partners with SDHG to spur renewable energy in China
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
China's VNET Group partners with Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings to drive renewable energy projects and cutting-edge computing infrastructures across northern China, aiming for sustainable, low-carbon growth.
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China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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ai
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idc
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r&d
Top 2000 Chinese firms to devote over 50% of core IT budget to AI by 2027, potentially sparking a double-digit innovation hike, reveals International Data Corporation.
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November sees 29% surge in ransomware attack victims
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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legal
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rebrand
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canada
November 2023 sees a 29% surge in ransomware attacks in the UK, with hackers primarily targeting global north.
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FPT Corporation launches automotive subsidiary for software-defined vehicles
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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ai
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software development
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south korea
FPT Corporation unveils FPT Automotive, a subsidiary aimed at spearheading the software-defined vehicles transformation globally.
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Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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travel
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south korea
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
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B&R Enclosures sees huge benefits from SYSPRO ERP software implementation
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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supply chain systems
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it training
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erp
B&R Enclosures reaps substantial benefits from SYSPRO's ERP software, boosting operational efficiency and expansion plans.
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New insights offer gaming opportunities in mobile content monetisation
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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thailand
New research highlights vast opportunities for global monetisation in mobile gaming, shifting from app store reliance.