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Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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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.
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.
Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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jobs
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Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.
Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia's digital future
Thu, 30th May 2024
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
Google is investing US$2 billion in Malaysia to build its first data centre and a Google Cloud region, boosting the nation's digital transformation efforts.
TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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students
Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.
Southeast Asia's digital economy to reach 56% of region's GDP by 2027
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Southeast Asia's digital economy contributed 45% to the region's GDP in 2022, as per UnaFinancial, with digital payments playing a crucial role.
Getty Images CEO urges Sunak to back creative over AI industries
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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physical security
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genai
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Getty Images CEO, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.
Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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physical security
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As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.
AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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productivity
AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.
STT GDC & Basis Bay to develop green data centres in Malaysia
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
STT GDC and Basis Bay partner to construct eco-friendly data centres in Malaysia to meet surging digital demand.
A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.