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DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition

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DigiCert scales digital trust platform with Valimail deal as Q4 annual recurring revenue hits a company record and bookings top guidance.
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026

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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
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OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion

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OpenAI recruits former Google and Disney executive Kiran Mani to lead Asia-Pacific push from Singapore amid faster AI adoption and tougher regulation.
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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
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Transcelestial ranks among Fast Company's top innovators

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Laser network pioneer Transcelestial lands in Fast Company's 2026 Asia-Pacific top four, joining the World's Most Innovative list.
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Denodo joins Snowflake-led semantic data standard push

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Denodo has joined Snowflake's Open Semantic Interchange drive to build a vendor‑neutral standard for sharing semantic data across AI tools.
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APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows

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APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.
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Arctic Wolf launches Aurora AI SOC for APJ businesses

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Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora AI SOC and Superintelligence platform to help APJ firms tackle rising ransomware with agent-led security ops.
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Cathay Pacific expands Adyen payments to six markets

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Cathay Pacific deepens its Adyen tie-up, rolling out direct card acquiring across six key markets including Hong Kong, the US and India.
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Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps

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Lightstorm boosts Japan-Guam-Australia subsea cable to 400Gbps, targeting surging AI and cloud demand with higher-capacity, low-latency links.
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Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven

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Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
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AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears

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Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.
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Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience

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Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.
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DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree

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DigiCert reports record Q4 ARR in FY26 as DigiCert ONE platform growth, acquisitions and automation demand drive digital trust expansion.
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SeenThis & Vudoo team up to power shoppable video ads

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SeenThis and Vudoo join forces to deliver shoppable video ads on the open web, linking viewer attention directly to on-screen purchases.
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NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts

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Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.
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Workiva appoints Kristen Pimpini to lead APJ growth

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Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.
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Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay

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Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.
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Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them

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Big businesses can spot cyber intrusions but struggle to contain them fast, leaving cloud-era networks exposed to deeper, costlier breaches.
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New Relic to open first Japan data centre in Tokyo

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New Relic will open its first Japan data centre in Tokyo in July 2026, targeting local data residency, latency and governance demands.