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APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
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Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
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Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.
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Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Cloudian has appointed Anna Christensen as Head of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Victoria Meldrum taking her previous role.
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Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Rackspace Technology has appointed Adhil Badat as Managing Director for APJ and Wade Weirman as Principal Data Lead in Australia, enhancing its data-led strategy.
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New VP Sanjay Deshmukh to drive Elastic's APJ growth

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Elastic has appointed Sanjay Deshmukh as Vice President for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its growth in the AI-driven market.
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International code targets responsible cyber intrusion use

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Seventeen countries, including the UK, France, Japan, and Italy, have adopted a new Code of Practice to regulate commercial cyber intrusion capabilities responsibly.
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HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.
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Tech Mahindra partners with Nuix for AI-driven fraud solutions

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Tech Mahindra has formed a strategic partnership with Nuix to enhance cyber and fraud detection for global enterprises using AI-powered analytics.
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UK firms find green tech opportunities in Asia-Pacific

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals that Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan offer lucrative opportunities for UK firms in the sustainability technology sector as they tackle decarbonisation.
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Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Palo Alto Networks is investing in cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Japan, enhancing security and data residency support for regional customers.
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Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance cyber resilience amid rising threats.
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Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.
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Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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DataSnipper has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, strengthening its global expansion amid a £1 billion valuation.
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EVOS & FKK partner to produce EV chargers for Japan

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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EVOS has signed a licensing deal with FKK to produce EV chargers tailored for Japan and Southeast Asia, aiming to meet surging market demand.
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Nexxen appoints Shironishi as VP for Japanese expansion

Sat, 15th Mar 2025
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Nexxen has appointed Masatsune Shironishi as Vice President and Country Manager for Japan, aiming to enhance its expansion in the Asian market.
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Dentsu Digital & SmartOSC unveil Headless Commerce tool

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Dentsu Digital and SmartOSC have unveiled their Headless Commerce Accelerator to revolutionise digital shopping experiences, enhancing efficiency for retailers.
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CrowdStrike announces 2025 APJ partner award winners

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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CrowdStrike has unveiled its annual APJ Partner Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from partners across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
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ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Two-thirds of ANZ firms overspent on cloud storage in 2024 as sustainability gains priority, despite rising fees frustrating IT leaders and causing delays.
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Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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Two thirds of APAC firms exceeded their 2024 cloud storage budgets, with nearly half of spending consumed by fees rather than actual storage costs.