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Fujitsu launches blockchain money transfer service with major Japanese banks

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Fujitsu teams up with top Japanese banks to start blockchain-based P2P money transfer trials, heralding a cashless era.
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Mitsubishi electric to exhibit at Ceatec Japan 2017

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Mitsubishi announced that it will exhibit a range of cutting-edge technologies and products at Ceatec Japan 2017...
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Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Fortune 500 firms in Japan, China, and South Korea are highly susceptible to cyber attacks, according to KomodoSec's Peta.AI Cybersecurity Exposure Site.
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CyberArk expands partner program in privileged account security push

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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CyberArk has ramped up its partner program in an effort to enhance its partners' privileged account security expertise and drive new business.
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NEC to provide cybersecurity defence training for ASEAN region

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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NEC will provide defence training in Japan over a three year period, with the aim of improving incident response & cyber defence for ASEAN countries.
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Huawei announces graphene battery breakthrough

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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At the 57th Battery Symposium in Japan, telco giant Huawei unveiled a long-lifespan graphene-assisted Li-ion battery.
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Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.
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Cybersecurity on the rise in Asia Pacific and Japan, says survey

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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76% of government respondents in APJ expect cybersecurity risks to increase over the next two years, posing a threat to their success.
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Cyber attacks on banks are a global scourge - are you safe?

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Banks and financial institutions in APAC, especially smaller ones, are vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to reports.
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HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy

Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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HP has upped its commitment to being green, with plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its global operations - with 40% by 2020.
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Eyes-on review: The Boy and the Beast

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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The Boy and the Beast is a coming-of-age Japanese animation film that is proving popular world-wide after a July 2015 release in Japan.
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NTT Com launches HK$4 billion data center

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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NTT Communications has opened the second phase of its Hong Kong Financial Data Center, a HK$4 billion, Tier 4 facility housing more than 7000 racks.
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NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.
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Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.
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Facebook searching for Google war

Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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Social networking site could capture 50% of global search market over the next few years through a new 'Social Search' era according to latest findings.
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Symantec partners embrace SMB focus

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Over 1200 Symantec partners target SMBs in Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster security amidst rising cyber threats.
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Climate change: getting warmer...

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
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CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.
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Huge growth forecast in business software market

Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Independent analyst Ovum forecasts Asia-Pacific business software market to soar to USD $46bn this year, driven by mobile tech and cloud computing.
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Charge your mobile in the woods

Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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A new USB-enabled saucepan from TES NewEnergy lets you charge your mobile phone over an open flame, using excess energy from the heat to power your device.