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Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams

Security teams can keep AI threat investigations inside their own environments, easing data sovereignty fears as 90% of Australian leaders flag new risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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DataCentre infrastructure

CHINT unveils factory-built Power Pod for Asia data centres

Data centre developers in Asia-Pacific could cut installation times by up to 60% as CHINT's factory-built power pod targets AI-driven demand.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Robotics

Asia Pacific leads shift to software-defined manufacturing

Rising labour shortages and geopolitical pressure are pushing manufacturers towards automation, with Asia Pacific now accounting for 74% of new robot deployments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Supply Chain

PepsiCo backs five Asia Pacific startups for expansion

The deal could widen deployment of sustainability tools across Asia Pacific, while giving PepsiCo more commercially ready options from its startup pipeline.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Supply Chain

DP World appoints Jason Varsamidis to Asia Pacific role

The promotion keeps continuity at a key growth engine as DP World pushes to expand integrated port and logistics services across Asia Pacific.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Analytics

Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy

Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Beca moves finance to Oracle cloud in Asia Pacific

The overhaul is set to cut manual work and improve financial controls for the consultancy's 4,300 staff across 24 Asia Pacific offices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

Drone Forge & Arkeus to test Warden sensor in Asia-Pacific

Demand for faster target recognition is pushing Australian uncrewed systems firms to combine sensors and autonomous platforms across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Robotics

Firms urged to tighten AI agent oversight as threats rise

Autonomous systems are exposing governance gaps, leaving companies scrambling to monitor access, review decisions and curb machine-speed attacks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Ransomware

Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops

Nearly two-thirds of organisations are still exposed to fast-moving cyber attacks because they lack round-the-clock security operations and automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Supply Chain

FedEx expands import tool across Asia Pacific with payments

Importers in nine Asia Pacific markets can now clear shipments and pay duties and taxes in one place as border delays intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Customer Experience

Zoom appoints Andrew Hindmarch to APAC channel role

The hire aims to deepen partner ties as Zoom pushes more AI-powered workplace and customer experience tools across Asia Pacific.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Waste Management

The Ocean Cleanup shifts its focus to Southeast Asia

The shift reflects research linking about 79 per cent of overseas ocean plastic reaching Australia to Southeast Asia, where most leakage begins.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 6 days ago

Fleet Management

WEX & Mastercard launch APAC fleet payments network

Fleet operators across Asia Pacific could cut reconciliation work as a new network unifies fuel, toll and parking payments for one account.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Real estate

Private wealth buyers snap up Asia, Europe real estate

Higher construction costs and sharp price resets are luring private capital into office and other assets, with some deals below replacement cost.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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Data centers

DayOne lifts Malaysia financing to USD $7.2 billion

The enlarged package will fund Johor data centre expansion as billed capacity passes 1GW and bookings climb to 2.3GW.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Security Operations Centres

ITSEC Asia signs Côte d'Ivoire security partnership

The pact gives public institutions and critical infrastructure operators in Côte d'Ivoire access to locally run security operations as cyber risk rises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

SQREEM wins Singapore government digital analytics role

Public agencies will be able to tap SQREEM's behavioural analytics without separate tenders, widening access to online audience insights across government.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 6 days ago