Malaysia stories - Page 11

Malaysia's one million SMEs, generating nearly 40% of GDP and half of all jobs, are embracing digital tools to boost productivity and resilience.

Kaspersky blocked over 53 million bruteforce cyberattacks in Southeast Asia during 2024, with Singapore alone facing more than 4 million attempts.

Yondr Group and CBRE have launched a global apprenticeship programme to train future data centre professionals, starting at Yondr's Slough campus.

Equinix expands its KL1 data centre in Kuala Lumpur, adding 450 cabinets to meet growing digital infrastructure demand across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.

New Hoong Fatt is partnering with Wild Tech Malaysia to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, aiming to modernise and integrate its global operations.

Symbio expands digital experience in Singapore with a new API stack, enhancing number management and easing communications for service providers across APAC.

Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.

Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.

Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.

AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been named Cisco's Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024, recognising its expertise in high-performance networking solutions.

Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.