Japan stories - Page 17
Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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encryption
A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector to expand with new tenders
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
The Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector is set to expand dramatically, with 10 gigawatts of projects up for tender this year amid rising international competition.
KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.
Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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sap
Simon Davies has been appointed as President of SAP Asia Pacific, taking charge of strategic oversight across 78 offices and over 31,000 employees in the region.
CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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genai
A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
Offline coupons drive higher engagement over online ones
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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marketing
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fujifilm
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online marketing
A study led by Japanese academics reveals that offline coupons significantly outperform online ones in driving consumer engagement and redemption rates.
Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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hcm
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organisational culture
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workplace culture
HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.
New Relic names Simon Lee as head of APJ operations
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic has appointed Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to drive growth in observability solutions.
Exclusive: SonicWall VP outlines cybersecurity evolution and future plans
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
SonicWall is transitioning from a product-focused firm to a platform-driven organisation, aiming to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges, says VP Mukherjee.
Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.
Verkada appoints new VP for JAPAC Channel Sales strategy
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Verkada has appointed Boudewijn Pesch as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific Channel Sales, tasked with enhancing channel strategy in the region.
SentinelOne appoints Kris Day for Asia Pacific leadership
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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it industry
SentinelOne has appointed Kris Day as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, based in Singapore, to drive regional growth.
Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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quantum computing
Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
AI & cybersecurity lead trends in APJ technology report
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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iot
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partner programmes
Tech Data's 2024 APJ Direction of Technology Ecosystem Report reveals rising AI demand, cybersecurity focus, and crucial talent gaps across the region.
Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.
Analytic Partners strengthens APAC leadership with new roles
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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cfo
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leadership
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woolworths
Analytic Partners has promoted Paul Sinkinson to Managing Director, APAC, and appointed Nikki Taylor as Director of Marketing for the region.
Stretching the SOC's ability to cover more threats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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semiconductors
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siem
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cloud security
Recent research highlights a disconnect in the Asia Pacific, as over one-third of organisations reported significant security incidents due to resource constraints.