APAC stories - Page 2
SharkNinja retail media drive lifts sales at Noel Leeming
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digital signage
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cdp
SharkNinja retail media push at Noel Leeming lifts unit sales 12 per cent, with Facebook return on ad spend topping USD $15.
Minor Hotels unveils global AI platform with Google
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data analytics
Minor Hotels teams up with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte on an AI-led data platform to sharpen guest service across 640 properties.
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
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supply chain
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r&d
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regulation
Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.
MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules
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data protection
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digital transformation
AvePoint and Omdia find governance and compliance are stalling AI adoption for MSP customers, as demand outpaces providers' readiness.
Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says
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data protection
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digital transformation
Governance and compliance are stalling MSP AI rollouts, with AvePoint and Omdia finding operational strain is widening the gap between investment and delivery.
Trintech adds AI tools to financial close workflows
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Trintech expands embedded AI across close processes with Beacon assistant, aiming to speed journal entries, matching and risk checks.
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.
AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AlphaSense names senior UK and Singapore hires as it steps up EMEA and APAC push, with multilingual search and content expansion.
KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.
AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AlphaSense boosts international leadership as it expands multilingual AI market intelligence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Outpayce & Riskified launch airline fraud protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Outpayce and Riskified to roll out airline fraud and chargeback protection worldwide, with first Asia-Pacific airline launch due in 2026.
Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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edge computing
Akamai names Sean Li as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, as the firm sharpens its cloud, security and AI push in the region.
Nexxen launches AI-native DSP interface for traders
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rpa
Nexxen expands AI tools for media buyers with pre-launch checks, live optimisation and diagnostics, while keeping campaign decisions in traders' hands.
Firmus wins USD $505 million AI infrastructure boost
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Firmus secures USD $505 million from Coatue and NVIDIA backers to expand energy-efficient AI factories across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Outsized launches portal to speed consultant hiring
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devops
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hcm
Outsized rolls out enhanced Client Portal to streamline independent consultant hiring and project oversight for financial services and consulting clients.
Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
Westcon Solutions wins Hong Kong and Macau distribution deal to back UiPath partners with services, engineering support and AI automation tools.
V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
V2 AI has secured Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening its credentials as it targets more data and AI work across Asia-Pacific.
Beyond the billion-dollar banking oversight: How process intelligence can surface vital warning signs
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Australia's Big Four loan scandal highlights how process intelligence can expose ghost paths, bypassed checks and hidden fraud networks.
Rain taps Episode Six for Asia-Pacific card expansion
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fintech
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payment technologies
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visa
Rain turns to Episode Six to power stablecoin card programmes across Asia-Pacific after extending its Visa reach in the region.
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
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smart cities
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iot
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power / energy
Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.