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Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.
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Siemens tech selected by RIKEN for AI device research

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software will aid Japan's RIKEN in advancing research on next-gen AI devices using its Veloce Strato CS and Catapult HLS platforms.
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Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.
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New Relic names Simon Lee as head of APJ operations

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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New Relic has appointed Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to drive growth in observability solutions.
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Exclusive: SonicWall VP outlines cybersecurity evolution and future plans

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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SonicWall is transitioning from a product-focused firm to a platform-driven organisation, aiming to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges, says VP Mukherjee.
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Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
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Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.
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Verkada appoints new VP for JAPAC Channel Sales strategy

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Verkada has appointed Boudewijn Pesch as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific Channel Sales, tasked with enhancing channel strategy in the region.
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Seeing Machines secures GBP £26.2m from Mitsubishi Electric

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Seeing Machines has secured a £26.2 million investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility to enhance driver monitoring technologies and expand in the automotive sector.
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Dow Jones partners Yomiuri Shimbun for Japanese news service

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Yomiuri Shimbun and Dow Jones have announced a multi-year partnership to launch the co-branded service 'DOW JONES YOMIURI SHIMBUN Pro' in early 2025.
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SentinelOne appoints Kris Day for Asia Pacific leadership

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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SentinelOne has appointed Kris Day as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, based in Singapore, to drive regional growth.
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Global data centres optimistic on AI growth despite power concerns

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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A DLA Piper survey reveals 70% of global data centre investors forecast increased funding over two years, driven by AI demand despite energy concerns.
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Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
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Tapway & Asteria launch AIoT platform for Japan market

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Tapway and Asteria launch the AIoT Suite, a platform blending AI and IoT technologies, targeting manufacturing firms in Japan to enhance automation.
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AI & cybersecurity lead trends in APJ technology report

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Tech Data's 2024 APJ Direction of Technology Ecosystem Report reveals rising AI demand, cybersecurity focus, and crucial talent gaps across the region.
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Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.
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Analytic Partners strengthens APAC leadership with new roles

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Analytic Partners has promoted Paul Sinkinson to Managing Director, APAC, and appointed Nikki Taylor as Director of Marketing for the region.
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Stretching the SOC's ability to cover more threats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Recent research highlights a disconnect in the Asia Pacific, as over one-third of organisations reported significant security incidents due to resource constraints.
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Vectra AI's 2025 cybersecurity insights for APJ highlight AI

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Vectra AI has revealed its cybersecurity forecasts for 2025, highlighting AI's crucial role amid a projected USD $5.74 trillion global IT spend.
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Avanade advises mid-market firms to rethink AI strategies

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Avanade is urging mid-market firms to rethink AI adoption, focusing on a people-centric approach amid concerns over job displacement and workplace dynamics.