Information technology (IT) in Asia-Pacific
Read the latest Asia-Pacific information technology (IT) news and articles for the ASEAN and Australia / New Zealand regions, covering IT management topics, including information security, data storage, networking, data centre, cloud computing, mobile applications, virtualisation, big data and more.
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05 Feb 2025
APAC organisations to ramp up tech spending in 2025
Organisations across the region are prioritising cyber security, customer experience and application development, even as they navigate cloud repatriation and a growing skills gap in AI and security Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2025
India Budget: Tech takes centre stage with AI and infrastructure boost
India has earmarked significant investments in artificial intelligence, global capability centres and digital public infrastructure while boosting training and education in its latest budget Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2022
Cloudflare: Our network is our product
Cloudflare’s chief product officer explains why its network is its product and how it protects organisations against cyber threats Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2022
IBM opens cyber security hub in India
Big Blue’s new cyber security hub, comprising a cyber range, software development facilities and a security operations centre, will serve enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2022
Singtel’s Paragon platform to ease edge computing deployments
Singtel’s new software platform is touted to make it easier for enterprises to deploy edge computing applications on its multi-access edge computing platform Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2022
Telstra and TPG Telecom strike network sharing deal
Australia’s Telstra and TPG Telecom have joined forces to share their mobile networks and spectrum in a landmark deal that will expand coverage for both telcos Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2022
BreastScreen Victoria to use third-party support for Oracle database
Australia’s BreastScreen Victoria has inked a support contract with Rimini Street to free up IT capacity and funds for strategic initiatives Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2022
Alibaba at the Winter Olympics: Bringing Beijing 2022 to broadcasters around the world
As the Winter Olympics in Beijing draw to a close, the organisers lift the lid on the role Alibaba’s cloud technology has played in broadcasting the event to audiences across the globe Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Feb 2022
CW APAC: Trend Watch - enterprise 5G
Businesses are increasingly embracing the positive effects of 5G. In this handbook, focused on enterprise 5G in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what the technology means for Australian enterprises, how Singapore is deploying 5G trials, why an Indian telco has turned to OpenStack and what AWS looks set to achieve through its launch of AWS Private 5G. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2022
India warms to telehealth amid pandemic
Covid-19 has accelerated adoption of telehealth services in India as more healthcare providers look to offer medical treatment and assistance without risking infections Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
How one Singapore company is keeping drivers safe
TNT Surveillance’s technology is being deployed by bus and port operators to reduce driver fatigue and prevent accidents using cameras and radar sensors Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2022
Australian public sector facing transformation challenges
Public sector organisations in Australia are facing organisational and technological challenges in driving back-office innovation and digital-first strategies, new study finds Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2022
India to invest $1bn in quantum computing
India plans to invest $1bn over the next five years to advance its capabilities in quantum technology, but it will need to have a tailored approach and to address the skills gap to succeed Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2022
Half of key IT spending to shift to cloud
Some 51% of spending in key areas such as application software, infrastructure software, business process services and system infrastructure will shift to cloud by 2025, says Gartner Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2022
How open source is shaping data storage management
Open source data storage offers a great deal of flexibility, but unlocking its benefits will require strong technical resources to meet requirements such as stability, high availability and security Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
TV provider MediaHub boots SAN and NAS for Scality object storage
Sydney-based TV content provider MediaHub got tired of performance issues and scaling difficulties with SAN and NAS, so powered its as-a-service offer with Scality object storage Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2022
Check Point looks to plug ASEAN’s cyber security gap
Check Point is shoring up its sales force and partner ecosystem to address the cyber security needs of small and mid-sized businesses in a region that is highly targeted by threat actors Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum critical to enable Australian technology innovation
Global spectrum organisation calls on Australia to set aside the full 1200MHz of available 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the country’s communications and media authority licensing framework Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
Singtel adds Azure Edge Zones to MEC platform
Azure customers will be able to leverage existing Azure subscriptions in Singtel’s new MEC offering and use the Azure portal to deploy 5G applications at the edge Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
Australia’s cloud market tipped to surpass $14bn in 2025
The growth will be led by growing demand for software-as-a-service offerings as Aussie firms look to tap cloud services in their digital transformation efforts Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
Google inks $1bn deal with Bharti Airtel
The wide-ranging deal covers Google’s equity investment in Airtel, as well as efforts to spur cloud adoption and lower barriers to smartphone ownership Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2022
Korean researchers invent silk-based security device
Experts from the Gwangju Institute of Science have built a digital security device based on natural silk fibres that they claim is practically unbreachable Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
Novel phishing campaign highlights need for MFA, says Microsoft
Microsoft details a new multi-stage phishing campaign that only affects victims without multifactor authentication in place Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
CORT deploys IoT to monitor indoor air quality
New Zealand community housing provider is rolling out sensors and analytics software to track the air quality of its premises Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
TigerGraph roars into APAC
The graph database technology supplier is approaching the region with a solution-based strategy and partnering with universities to grow local capabilities Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2022
AgriFood Connect taps Telstra for industry-first Ericsson private 5G enterprise deployment
Australia-based global operator and comms tech provider extend long-standing business relationship with first deployment of dedicated next-generation 5G network at agriculture and manufacturing firm Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2022
Twitter to expand Singapore engineering hub
Twitter will double its engineering workforce in Singapore by 2023, as part of its regional expansion plans Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2022
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can ask Supreme Court to hear extradition appeal
Senior judges said today that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can petition the Supreme Court to decide whether to hear an appeal against his extradition to the US Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2022
India’s cyber security industry doubles in size amid pandemic
Revenues from cyber security products and services reached $9.85bn in 2021 thanks to rapid digitalisation and regulatory attention on data and privacy Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jan 2022
Alibaba Cloud’s growing clout in databases
Alibaba Cloud growing clout in cloud-based databases was validated this week when it reported that its database revenues grew by over 50% year-over-year. The company’s database product portfolio ... Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
Trellix looks to democratise access to XDR in APAC
The company formed from the merger of FireEye Enterprise and McAfee will team up with managed service providers, among other efforts, to democratise access to extended detection and response capabilities in the region Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2022
Top three questions about the Log4j vulnerability
Singapore’s Ensign Infosecurity answers the top three questions about the impact of the Log4j vulnerability Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2022
M1 rolls out voice bot for customer hotlines
The Singapore telco has rolled out a voice bot for a number of customer hotlines to improve customer experience and the productivity of call agents Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
RBL Bank taps Google Cloud to drive digital agenda
The private lender will tap Google Cloud to power its customer acquisition engine and improve customer data management and analytics, among other areas Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2022
Macquarie joins NSW government’s cloud supplier panel
New South Wales state agencies will be able to access Macquarie’s sovereign cyber expertise and secure cloud, network and datacentre services Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2022
Proofpoint acquires Singapore data security startup
Proofpoint’s acquisition of Dathena will bolster its data loss prevention capabilities, enabling organisations to better understand information risk through the use of AI Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
Inside Kyndryl’s Southeast Asia playbook
Kyndryl will focus on building local partnerships and tapping opportunities in managed cloud services, among other areas, to stake a claim on the region’s managed services space Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jan 2022
To do AI right, forget your AI strategy
This is a guest post by David R. Hardoon, managing director of Aboitiz Data Innovation If anything, the past few years have shown that artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzzword. ... Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2022
Singapore retailer hit by data breach
The personal data of OG’s basic and gold members stored in a database managed by a third-party service provider was reportedly compromised Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2022
Melbourne’s InnerVision ups ante in smart parking
InnerVision Engineering’s smart parking solution uses machine vision and other technologies to deliver a frictionless parking experience for drivers in Australia Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2022
How APAC firms can stay ahead of cyber threats
Organisations will need to develop behavioural detection, machine learning and threat hunting capabilities to keep pace with the onslaught of cyber attacks Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2021
Top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2021
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2021 Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
Top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2021
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2021 Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
IT Priorities 2022: Cloud-first mindset growing in India
Nearly half of organisations in India are expected to spend more on cloud services, underscoring the growing cloud-first mindset that is taking root in the subcontinent Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2021
Tokopedia ups ante on observability capabilities
Indonesian e-commerce giant Tokopedia has consolidated its observability capabilities on a single cloud-based platform, enabling it to improve customer service and identify infrastructure issues Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2021
How enterprise 5G is playing out in Australia
5G adoption is taking place in the industrial arena and other sectors, but telcos will need to transform themselves and overcome cost challenges to drive wider adoption Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2021
How to scale up your AI initiatives
Executive sponsorship, a strong data foundation and having ‘analytics artists’ are among ways to scale up AI initiatives beyond the pilot stage Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2021
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2022
Operationalising zero trust, talent retention and containerisation are just some of the key trends that will shape Asia-Pacific’s technology landscape in 2022 Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2021
Julian Assange can be extradited to the US to face espionage and hacking charges, court rules
High Court overturns decision not to extradite WikiLeaks founder after US government gives assurances over his treatment Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2021
Singapore and UK sign digital trade deal
Described as the world’s most comprehensive digital agreement between two countries, the deal supports the UK’s bid to join Trans-Pacific Partnership to build trade connections with 11 Indo-Pacific markets Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2021
NEXTDC opens edge datacentre on the Sunshine Coast
NEXTDC’s SC1 facility is the first in a series of edge datacentre sites that will provide low-latency services to regional businesses and global linkages Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2021
AWS re:Invent 2021: Four key takeaways for ASEAN firms
AWS’s third-generation Graviton processor and other offerings in edge computing, machine learning and digital twin technologies are of relevance to organisations in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2021
APAC banks gear up on cloud, but challenges remain
Public cloud spending by financial institutions in the region is rising even as they grapple with legacy IT challenges and cost concerns Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2021
Australia’s NSW to build A$40m digital twin
The spatial digital twin brings together government data sources to provide insights for urban planners and residents to support decision-making and see into the future Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2021
NUHS to tap edge supercomputing to crunch AI workloads
Singapore’s National University Health System will tap edge supercomputing resources to train AI models in a range of healthcare-related AI applications by mid-2022 Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Dec 2021
Overcome the security talent shortage by addressing your tech stack
This is a guest post by Graham Pearson, vice-president and general manager for ANZ at Lacework Australians will spend approximately $5.6bn on cyber security alone this year, according to AustCyber, ... Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
India’s IT spending to cross $100bn mark in 2022
Led by software investments, the growth in IT spending comes as organisations in the subcontinent look to modernise their IT infrastructure and support a hybrid workforce Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
How Maxim’s Group is using Oracle Cloud
The Hong Kong-based F&B operator is using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to run its VMware workloads and datawarehouse to improve resilience and productivity Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2021
ICO warns facial recognition company Clearview AI it could face £17m fine over privacy breaches
The UK’s information commissioner has issued a preliminary decision to fine Clearview over £17m for breaching UK data protection law and invited the company to make representations Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2021
Singapore telcos get more 5G spectrum
Singtel, M1-StarHub and TPG will be getting 2.1GHz spectrum to support the growth of 5G services in the city-state Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2021
Inside Informatica’s cloud journey
Informatica’s chief product officer talks up the company’s journey back to the public market and where Asia-Pacific fits in its growth strategy Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Nov 2021
Singapore hospital opens 3D printing lab
Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) have jointly opened a 3D printing lab to produce personalised anatomical models for preoperative planning and ... Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
GovTech to enhance Government on Commercial Cloud
GCC 2.0 will include improvements in user onboarding and provide single credential access to public cloud services and engineering tools, among other areas Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2021
Medtronic ups ante in digital health
Medtronic wants a slice of the burgeoning digital health market and is teaming up with startups and other organisations in Asia-Pacific’s healthcare ecosystem to raise its game Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2021
IT Priorities 2022: APAC enterprises invest in digital future
Nearly two-thirds of enterprises in Asia-Pacific plan to increase their IT budgets next year in areas such as cloud computing and cyber security to secure their digital future Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
APAC expert guide to cloud migration
In this expert guide on cloud migration in Asia-Pacific, we highlight the key considerations and strategies that enterprises can take when moving their workloads to public cloud Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2021
Singapore ups ante in AI with sectoral programmes
Singapore launches two national AI programmes to bolster adoption of AI by financial institutions and the public sector Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2021
Oracle eyes startups with Singapore cloud region
Oracle is targeting startups and going beyond its enterprise stronghold with its first cloud region in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Nov 2021
Three tech tips to thrive in a remote work future
This is a guest post by Jean-Guillaume Pons, senior vice-president and general manager, Asia-Pacific, Japan and Greater China, client solutions group, Dell Technologies Whether for better or for ... Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2021
Splunk’s cloud shift is paying off in APAC
Splunk’s Asia-Pacific business is growing faster than the rest of the company, but it’s not resting on its laurels Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2021
Inside Krungsri Bank’s open API journey
Thailand’s Krungsri Bank has been harnessing open application programming interfaces to enable its partners to build new services in a strategy that has won over customers from rival banks Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2021
Adelaide healthcare network digitises manual processes
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network has digitised manual processes in more than 20 speciality areas to improve patient experience and alleviate the workloads of frontline staff Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2021
Dell rolls out financing arm in Singapore
Dell Financial Services will offer flexible and consumption-based payment options in local and regional markets as more enterprises consume and operate IT infrastructure via an as-a-service model Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2021
India’s tech workforce braces for hybrid work
A Nasscom study reveals that India’s tech workers and their employers are planning to return to offices thrice a week, paving the way for hybrid work Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2021
How GitHub is driving secure software development
GitHub’s first chief security officer offers a glimpse into the company’s efforts to help developers and organisations embrace secure software development practices Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2021
AWS to open cloud region in New Zealand
Cloud giant will invest NZ$7.5bn in New Zealand over the next 15 years through the new Auckland cloud region Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2021
Lacework expands into ANZ, eyes APAC market
DevSecOps supplier Lacework’s expansion into Australia and New Zealand will pave the way for a broader move into the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2021
Singapore-developed chatbot to provide genetic counselling
National University Cancer Institute, Singapore’s chatbot will kickstart the counselling process for patients who have a higher risk of contracting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2021
The future of data analytics
The rise of no-code and event-driven architectures are among the developments that will shape the future of data analytics, according to Tibco’s regional chief technology officer Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
APAC organisations warm to zero trust
Two-thirds of APAC organisations have a zero-trust strategy even as they grapple with the lack of skills and other organisational challenges, study finds Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2021
Alibaba Cloud to open datacentres in Thailand and South Korea
Chinese cloud supplier is expanding its regional datacentre footprint to Thailand and South Korea in 2022 alongside technology investments that include a custom Arm-based server chip Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2021
VMware refines cross-cloud strategy
VMware’s CTO Kit Colbert talks up the evolution of the company’s cross-cloud strategy and how it stands out from other suppliers eyeing the multicloud pie Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2021
Singapore pulls ahead with public sector 5G trials
Singapore’s public sector organisations are testing the use of 5G connectivity to remotely operate an autonomous vehicle for road-sweeping, among other use cases Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2021
Graphcore opens Southeast Asia hub in Singapore
The AI chipmaker is looking to expand its sales teams and hire more engineers to support customer deployments in Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2021
Bridging the gender gap in cyber security
Some professional groups and companies in Asia are working hard to improve awareness of the cyber security profession and mentoring talented women in a bid to bridge the gender gap Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2021
HPE’s GreenLake strategy pays off in APAC
HPE’s transition to an as-a-service company is paying off in Asia-Pacific where it witnessed one of the strongest quarters, thanks in part to rising demand for services Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2021
APAC expert guide to storage management
In this expert guide to storage management in Asia-Pacific, we unpack the developments shaping storage management and key strategies to extract business value from data Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2021
UnaBiz raises $25m in Series B funding
Regional IoT tech supplier will use the funds to strengthen its foothold in key markets and develop new products and services Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2021
Malaysia’s highway authority improves DR capabilities
The Malaysian Highway Authority is now more resilient against cyber attacks through a local disaster-recovery-as-a-service offering powered by Veeam software Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2021
Singapore refreshes cyber security strategy
The city-state updates its national cyber security strategy to shore up the security of critical infrastructure and enterprises while growing its cyber security industry, among other goals Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2021
How Zoom is growing its APAC business
Zoom is driving its growth in Asia-Pacific by embedding business processes into video communications, supporting the hybrid workplace and expanding its headcount in the region Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2021
How VMware is tackling the Indian market
VMware is eyeing growing opportunities in India around cloud-native application development, remote work as well as 5G and edge computing, says VMware president Sumit Dhawan Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2021
Aetos to deploy Singtel MEC for security operations
Security firm Aetos will use Singtel’s multi-access edge computing platform to run applications such as surveillance robots, drones and video analytics at its security command centre Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2021
Australian organisations lack maturity in responsible AI
Most Australian organisations are still in the early stages of their responsible artificial intelligence efforts despite growing use of AI by businesses and consumers, study finds Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2021
How GYG Singapore moved to paperless contracts
The Singapore franchisee of Mexican cuisine specialist Guzman y Gomez has turned to electronic agreements and digital signatures to ease the administrative burden on its HR team Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2021
NUS and Thales to develop quantum technologies
The National University of Singapore and Thales have joined hands to test quantum technologies for commercial applications in security and sensing Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2021
AWS launches programme to advance health equity
The $40m global health equity programme will fund projects that improve health outcomes for underserved communities Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
APAC IT spending to grow by 9.3% in 2021
Organisations across the region will spend more on technologies such as AI and IoT this year, as part of their long-term investment plans to improve operational efficiency and customer service Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2021
What it takes to attract and retain women in cyber security
The narrowing gender gap may be a cause for cheer, but more needs to be done to curb discrimination, and attract and retain women for cyber security roles in Asia-Pacific Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2021
Empowering APAC women on the frontlines of cyber security
In this webinar, we discuss the issues facing women in cyber security, the challenges of breaking into the field and why it’s important to close the gender gap Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2021
How Australia punches above its weight in cyber security
Australia is playing to its strengths in niche areas such as governance and deep tech to punch above its weight in the cyber security industry Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2021
Stax to expand in New Zealand, Southeast Asia
Australia’s homegrown cloud management platform is setting its sights on neighbouring markets amid growing cloud adoption across the region Continue Reading