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Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
Sinch has surpassed 1 billion Rich Communication Services messages delivered globally in 2024, heralding a new era in business messaging.
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Eden AI secures EUR €3 million seed funding for growth
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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api
Eden AI has secured EUR €3 million in seed funding led by Galion.exe, aiming to enhance its platform and expand its engineering team.
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Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe
2 days ago
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.
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Arlo unveils Wired Floodlight Camera with 2K video & AI
3 days ago
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storage
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ai
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google
Arlo Technologies has launched its Wired Floodlight Camera, featuring 2K resolution and smart home integration, priced at USD $249 and available at Bunnings.
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Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money
4 days ago
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
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Kudosity launches RCS beta testing in the Asia Pacific
4 days ago
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smartphones
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data protection
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cx
Kudosity has launched beta testing for Rich Communication Services in the Asia Pacific, inviting businesses to enhance customer engagement through innovative messaging.
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Customer Science launches AI Accelerator for call centres
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uc
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digital transformation
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fintech
Customer Science Group has launched an AI Accelerator Program, aiming to help contact centres effectively implement AI and enhance customer experiences.
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Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.
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EasyDMARC integrates with Pax8 for enhanced email security
This month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
EasyDMARC has partnered with Pax8 Marketplace to enhance email security, enabling Managed Service Providers to deploy DMARC solutions efficiently.
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Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions
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it training
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mfa
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cloud security
Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.
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Bugcrowd appoints Trey Ford & reveals new services
This month
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Bugcrowd has appointed Trey Ford as Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas, aiming to enhance cybersecurity operations amid rapid growth.
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Kodak Alaris integrates AI into document processing
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hyperscale
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genai
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ai
Kodak Alaris has integrated Generative AI into its KODAK Info Input Solution, revolutionising document processing for enhanced speed and accuracy.
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Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd
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cryptocurrency
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cloud security
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blockchain
Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.
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Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts
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uc
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cx
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dei
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.
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Brightcove expands AI Suite with text-to-video pilot
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Brightcove plans to launch an AI-Text-to-Video pilot in Q1 2025, enhancing content management with new features like automated thumbnail creation.
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GitHub unveils AI-native GitHub Spark for app creation
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software development
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google
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github
GitHub has launched GitHub Spark, an innovative tool that enables developers to create applications using natural language, aiming to support 1 billion developers.
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GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot
Last month
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software development
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google
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software engineering
GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.
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GitHub unveils new AI-powered developer tools platform
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ai
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software development
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google
GitHub has unveiled an enhanced developer platform powered by Copilot, featuring tools like GitHub Spark and multi-file editing to streamline workflows.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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The cost of AI innovation is unpredictable. Here’s what APAC businesses need to know to stay competitive
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partner programmes
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open source
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genai
As AI tools rise in prominence, APAC businesses face the challenge of unpredictable costs in a tech landscape driven by competition and innovation.