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Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide
Customer Experience

Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide

Identity fraud costs businesses USD $7 million yearly worldwide, with Asia Pacific firms facing rising threats from sophisticated attacks, a new study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion
Cloud Security

Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion

Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Exclusive: How Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft is enhancing security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: How Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft is enhancing security

Proofpoint has partnered with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity for shared customers, focusing on economic value and addressing generative AI threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Storage

Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific

Cloudian has appointed Anna Christensen as Head of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Victoria Meldrum taking her previous role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace names new Managing Director for APJ region

Rackspace Technology has appointed Adhil Badat as Managing Director for APJ and Wade Weirman as Principal Data Lead in Australia, enhancing its data-led strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
AI transforms online shopping in Australia & New Zealand
Customer Experience

AI transforms online shopping in Australia & New Zealand

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI strategies, leveraging Snowflake's Data Cloud to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
FedEx strengthens APAC leadership with new appointments
Human Capital Management

FedEx strengthens APAC leadership with new appointments

Federal Express has strengthened its Asia Pacific leadership team by appointing three senior executives, aiming to enhance customer solutions and market growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
Unified Communications

HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
Data Privacy

APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
HPE expands Aruba networking with enhanced deployment options
Unified Communications

HPE expands Aruba networking with enhanced deployment options

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has expanded its HPE Aruba Networking Central product, introducing new deployment options for enhanced data sovereignty and network reliability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Ng Tian Beng named new Head of Certis Australia
Network Infrastructure

Ng Tian Beng named new Head of Certis Australia

Certis Australia has appointed Ng Tian Beng as the new President and Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Chong, who becomes Advisor to the Chairman.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region
Digital Transformation

Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region

Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
Customer Relationship Management

AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan
Data Protection

Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan

Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance cyber resilience amid rising threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond
Private Cloud

Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond

Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

ServiceNow appoints new VP to boost Asia operations
Customer Experience

ServiceNow appoints new VP to boost Asia operations

ServiceNow has appointed Melissa Ries as Group Vice President for Asia & Korea and Yen Yen Tan to its Global Advisory Council to boost operations in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership
Artificial Intelligence

NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership

NCS has announced a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines, set to expand its workforce from 150 to over 1,200 employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025