Philippines stories
Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia’s digital hub
2 days ago
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Equinix expands its KL1 data centre in Kuala Lumpur, adding 450 cabinets to meet growing digital infrastructure demand across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
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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.
Uno Digital Bank adopts new loan system to boost lending agility
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Uno Digital Bank has adopted Pennant Technologies’ Loan Management System to streamline operations, boost flexibility, and enhance customer lending experiences.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
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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 marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
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Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
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Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
APAC leads mobile gaming growth despite session decline
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Adjust's latest Gaming App Insights report reveals a 4% rise in mobile game installations in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting key growth opportunities for marketers.
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
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Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.
Philippines sees 40% surge in BNPL users by end of 2024
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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The Buy Now, Pay Later market in the Philippines surged to 28.4 million users by 2024, marking a 40% increase and securing second place in Southeast Asia.
NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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cloud services
NCS has announced a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines, set to expand its workforce from 150 to over 1,200 employees.
Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.
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.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
Atturra acquires Kitepipe in USD $3.15 million deal
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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Atturra has secured the acquisition of Project Delivery Services LLC, known as Kitepipe, for USD $3.15 million, enhancing its Boomi service capabilities.
CFOs in Southeast Asia prioritise revenue growth for 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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A recent Deloitte study reveals that 82% of Southeast Asian CFOs prioritise revenue growth over cost control and financial performance amid economic uncertainty.
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.
Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector to expand with new tenders
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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cleantech
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renewable energy
The Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector is set to expand dramatically, with 10 gigawatts of projects up for tender this year amid rising international competition.
AI & privacy-first tech driving APAC mobile app surge
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Adjust's 2025 Mobile App Trends report reveals a 26% YoY rise in e-commerce app installs in APAC, driven by AI and privacy-first technologies.
Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.