Japan stories - Page 8
Iman Ghodosi appointed to lead Prometheus Group Asia Pacific
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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erp
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ai
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public infrastructure
Iman Ghodosi has been appointed General Manager of Prometheus Group Asia Pacific to drive growth in mining, utilities, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.
More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ict sector
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skills shortage
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work-life balance
Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.
Straker wins EU & IBM deals to boost AI translation revenue
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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slm
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erp
Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.
Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.
Australis Scientific wins MedTech prize for bladder health device
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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healthtech
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telehealth
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medical device
Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Distributors face rising costs and supply chain risks; smart ERP solutions offer real-time data and automation to protect profits and improve resilience.
APAC IT leaders struggle with visibility, putting AI savings at risk
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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power / energy
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ai
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finops
Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.
Manuka AI appoints new leaders to drive ANZ enterprise expansion
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Manuka AI strengthens its leadership with two senior hires to expand enterprise AI and data transformation services across Australia and New Zealand.
Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.
X-PHY & Ensign forge partnership to boost global cyber resilience
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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zero trust security
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ai
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cybersecurity
X-PHY and Ensign InfoSecurity have formed a partnership to enhance cyber resilience with hardware and software security solutions across Asia-Pacific, Japan, India, and Europe.
Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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cloud security
Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.
APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.
AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.
Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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siem
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digital transformation
Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.
AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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ai
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samsung
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xiaomi
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla to drive APAC observability push
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.