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Southeast Asia stories - Page 3

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MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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it automation
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supply chain systems
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Mobile Industrial Robots partners with Sonic Automation in Thailand to address workforce shortages with AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, aiming to boost productivity.
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PDG secures USD $95 million Green Loan for Singapore data centre
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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dc
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hyperscale
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cleantech
Princeton Digital Group secures USD $95 million Green Loan for its SG1 data centre in Singapore, marking its second green financing in 2024 and boosting its regional sustainability efforts.
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Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Sophos has uncovered a two-year Chinese espionage campaign, 'Crimson Palace', targeting a high-level Southeast Asian government, deploying novel malware like PocoProxy.
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Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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digital economy
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singapore
Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.
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Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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crowdsourcing
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investment
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ipo
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.
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McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.
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StackAdapt appoints Deirdre Chew as sales director for SE Asia
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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ml
StackAdapt appoints Deirdre Chew as Director of Sales for Southeast Asia, bolstering its market expansion with her wealth of experience and strategic acumen.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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us
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japan
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese e-commerce payments
Wed, 29th May 2024
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fintechs
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payment technologies
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transactions
Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese e-commerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.
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Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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malaysia
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vietnam
Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
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Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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dc
Equinix boosts Malaysia's digital economy with new data centres in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, providing access to a global ecosystem and supporting the country's digital hub ambitions.
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Zitcha names Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead amid expansion
Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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yahoo
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advertising
Zitcha has named Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead to drive its growth in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, leveraging the retail media market’s burgeoning potential.
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Exclusive: How Kyriba is optimising organisations financial strategies
Thu, 16th May 2024
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Financial strategies firm, Kyriba, is empowering CFOs and IT leaders in the APAC region with its AI-powered risk management solutions,.
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Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services
Thu, 16th May 2024
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fintechs
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cx
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blockchain
Paymentology and Audax join forces to deliver an innovative Cards-as-a-Service solution, simplifying and speeding up card programme launches for banks and FIs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
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DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub
Tue, 14th May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DE-CIX has inaugurated its Jakarta facility, promising a robust digital ecosystem and seamless cloud services for Southeast Asia’s growing market.
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Westcon-Comstor & Zscaler partner to boost ASEAN cybersecurity
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor has teamed up with Zscaler to become the first distributor authorised to deliver Zscaler's cloud security services across Southeast Asia, enhancing regional security standards.
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Hoppr & Yahoo Advertising announce major partnership in Singapore
Fri, 10th May 2024
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digital entertainment
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yahoo
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advertising
Yahoo Advertising and connected TV platform Hoppr establish a partnership in Singapore, providing advertisers with innovative targeted TV solutions, using advanced ATV technology and Hoppr's patented methods.
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Kaspersky thwarts 61m Bruteforce attacks firms in 2023
Fri, 10th May 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Kaspersky successfully defended Southeast Asian businesses from over 61m Bruteforce cyber-attacks in 2023, with Vietnam suffering most heavily.
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DE-CIX records robust growth & expansions in 2023
Thu, 9th May 2024
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de-cix
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data exchange
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growth
DE-CIX, the premier global operator of Internet Exchanges (IXs), announces robust financial growth for the year 2023, marking significant advancements in global turnover, data exchange, and customer capacity.
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IT By Design opens expansive Philippines headquarters in Bonifacio Global City
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software development
IT By Design (ITBD) expands its Southeast Asia presence with new Philippines headquarters, aiming to create 250 jobs in response to industry demand for low-cost, top-tier talent.