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Hexa & Equinix partner to boost Asia-US connectivity

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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Hexa Capital Consultancy has partnered with Equinix to enhance connectivity between Asia-Pacific and the United States via the new MYUS cable.
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BrioHR enhances Malaysia's role in global HR technology

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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BrioHR is boosting Malaysia's status in the global HR tech sector, aiming to transform workforce management amid strong support and economic growth.
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Southeast Asia sees surge in web threats amid digital shift

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Southeast Asia faced an alarming average of 146,944 web threats daily in H1 2024, with Malaysia leading at 19,615,255 incidents, Kaspersky warns.
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Kaspersky reports 24 million on-device threats in SE Asia

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Businesses in Southeast Asia faced over 24 million on-device threats in H1 2024, with Vietnam and Indonesia topping the list, according to Kaspersky.
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2024 SME barometer reveals spending trends in APAC

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Instarem's 2024 SME Spend Barometer reveals evolving spending habits of SMEs in Singapore, Australia and Malaysia amid economic pressures and digital transformation.
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Impact.com appoints EJ Owens to lead APJ community efforts

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Impact.com has appointed Emma-Jayne Owens as Senior Director for the APJ region, focusing on enhancing community initiatives in Southeast Asia.
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AirTrunk partners with Pekat Solar for JHB1 solar project

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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AirTrunk has partnered with Pekat Solar to install a 1 MW rooftop solar system at its Johor Bahru data centre, advancing its Net Zero by 2030 goal.
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Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky has revealed a staggering 330,000 financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia in early 2024, a rise of 41% from last year.
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Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.
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Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.
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'My job found me!' - recruitment reinvented for the future

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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A revolutionary shift in recruitment technology is transforming the job market, empowering candidates to say, 'A job came looking for me!'.
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ASEAN-6 MSMEs boost eCommerce exports with Amazon help

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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A report by Amazon reveals that ASEAN-6 MSMEs contributed 38% of USD $18.9 billion in eCommerce exports, highlighting vital growth and export challenges.
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The accelerating data centre boom in Southeast Asia: Are you Prepared?

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Southeast Asia's data centre sector is booming, driven by AI growth and projected to expand by 10-28% over the next five years, according to research.
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Westcon-Comstor to distribute Cloudflare solutions in Asia

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Cloudflare to distribute security and connectivity solutions across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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Prudential pioneers AI for seamless health claim processing

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Prudential is set to enhance medical insurance claims processing by partnering with Google Cloud to implement the MedLM model in Singapore and Malaysia.
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Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance SE Asia address data

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Loqate has partnered with GrabMaps to enhance location data services in Malaysia, aiming for regional expansion amid Southeast Asia's booming eCommerce.
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Traveloka sees 127% surge in searches after festival

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Following its 10.10 Travel Fest campaign, Traveloka has experienced a 127% surge in travel searches, signalling a boost in travel planning across Southeast Asia and Australia.
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Michael Freeman appointed as Linesight's Malaysia lead

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Michael Freeman has been appointed as the Country Lead for Malaysia by construction consultancy Linesight, aiming to enhance growth in the booming sector.
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Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.
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Oracle invests USD $6.5 billion in AI & cloud in Malaysia

Sun, 6th Oct 2024
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Oracle plans to invest over USD $6.5 billion in AI and cloud services in Malaysia, launching a new public cloud region for enhanced digital capabilities.