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NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming

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cloud security
NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse

2 days ago
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.
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Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

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smart cities
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Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.
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GSMA fund backs mobile climate & circularity startups

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supply chain
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clean technologies
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cloud services
GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.
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Namibia above and before space when it comes to data centers

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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
As tech titans eye orbital servers, sun-rich Namibia emerges as a cheaper, greener and sovereign hub for Africa's booming data demand.
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Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director

Last month
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Telehouse Europe names Chris Lamb Enterprise Director to drive sector-led growth and tailored infrastructure for demanding workloads.
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Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools

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Singapore's young people are the world's most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.
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Enterprise IoT hits USD $324bn as AI drives autonomy

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uc
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
Enterprise IoT spending climbed 13% to USD $324bn in 2025 as firms shift from basic connectivity to AI-driven autonomous operations.
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AMD unveils Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 mid-range FPGAs

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edge computing
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cybersecurity
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AMD's Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 FPGAs add LPDDR hard controllers, PCIe Gen4 and new security to boost bandwidth for data-heavy embedded designs.
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Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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network infrastructure
Google Cloud opens its first Bangkok region in a USD $1 billion Thailand push, promising AI growth, data residency and thousands of jobs.
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Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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AI at the edge, observability and Zero Trust security head Forrester's ten edge and IoT trends it says will redefine enterprise tech in 2025.
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New Relic unveils monitoring for ChatGPT i-frame apps

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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saas
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New Relic debuts observability tools for ChatGPT-embedded apps, tackling i-frame blind spots with telemetry, session replay and UX analytics.
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Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cx
Ruckus Networks has signed a multi-site deal to become Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1, covering factories and trackside.
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Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Singapore cements its status as Asia's AI and digital gateway, boosted by low-carbon data centres and world-class, neutral connectivity.
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Opengear debuts CM8000 & OM1300 for outage recovery

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.
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StarHub unveils fast-service compact store at Suntec City

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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robots
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uc
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data analytics
StarHub has launched a compact fast-service store at Suntec City, targeting office workers and city shoppers seeking quicker, human-led support.
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Infobip named Frost CPaaS growth & innovation leader

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
Infobip named a growth and innovation leader in Frost & Sullivan's latest CPaaS report, praised for cross-channel AI-driven communications.
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AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.
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CelcomDigi boosts flood aid & connectivity nationwide

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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wireless networks
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ai
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clean technologies
CelcomDigi rolls out nationwide flood relief, powering WiFi, charging and targeted alerts to support over 50,000 displaced Malaysians.