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APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
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Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region

Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.
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AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.
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Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance cyber resilience amid rising threats.
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Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.
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Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.
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Leaseweb & CDNetworks join forces to boost CDN services

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Leaseweb has teamed up with CDNetworks to boost content delivery solutions, aiming for enhanced efficiency and security across sectors like gaming and media.
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Gallagher Security expands Australian team for regional growth

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Gallagher Security has announced key promotions and appointments within its Australian team, aiming for regional expansion ahead of 2025.
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CrowdStrike announces 2025 APJ partner award winners

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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CrowdStrike has unveiled its annual APJ Partner Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from partners across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
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ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Two-thirds of ANZ firms overspent on cloud storage in 2024 as sustainability gains priority, despite rising fees frustrating IT leaders and causing delays.
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Pure Storage unveils FlashBlade for AI & HPC workloads

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Pure Storage has unveiled its new FlashBlade//EXA data storage platform, aiming to resolve legacy system bottlenecks for AI and HPC workloads across Asia Pacific.
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Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Intel has appointed George Chacko as General Manager for Sales, Marketing, and Communications in the SEANZ region, based in Singapore.
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Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.
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Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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Two thirds of APAC firms exceeded their 2024 cloud storage budgets, with nearly half of spending consumed by fees rather than actual storage costs.
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Amazon Nova AI models now available in AWS Sydney Region

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Amazon has launched its Amazon Nova foundation models in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for local businesses.
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Forrester highlights AI benefits & challenges in OSS use

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Forrester has unveiled two reports analysing the benefits and hurdles of open-source software in AI, highlighting cost and governance as key challenges.
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Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
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Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.
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Aryaka expands globally with strategic partnerships in APAC

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Aryaka is expanding its global reach with new partnerships in Japan and Australia, alongside senior appointments to enhance its market strategy in the APAC region.
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Exclusive: Aryaka redefining SASE with a unified, AI-driven approach

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Aryaka's CEO Shailesh Shukla has outlined the company's vision for Unified SASE as a Service, harnessing AI to enhance networking and security.