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Locad secures USD $9m to expand AI-driven logistics
Customer Experience

Locad secures USD $9m to expand AI-driven logistics

Singapore's Locad secures USD $9 million in pre-series B funding to fuel global expansion and enhance its AI-driven logistics solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Zodia, RFOG & QCP team up to boost digital assets
Risk & Compliance

Zodia, RFOG & QCP team up to boost digital assets

Zodia Custody is partnering with Raffles Family Office Group and QCP to enhance digital asset services for institutional investors across Asia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
TRST01 seeks USD $10 million for expansion in ESG tech
Supply Chain

TRST01 seeks USD $10 million for expansion in ESG tech

TRST01 is seeking to raise USD $10 million in Series A funding to expand its sustainable tech operations amid rising global demand for ESG compliance solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025
Ransomware

Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Wild Tech appoints Matthew Rodgers as Head of Microsoft APAC
Customer Relationship Management

Wild Tech appoints Matthew Rodgers as Head of Microsoft APAC

Wild Tech has appointed Matthew Rodgers as Head of Microsoft APAC, aiming to bolster its presence across Southeast Asia and Australia-New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
The accelerating data centre boom in Southeast Asia: Are you Prepared?
Digital Transformation

The accelerating data centre boom in Southeast Asia: Are you Prepared?

Southeast Asia's data centre sector is booming, driven by AI growth and projected to expand by 10-28% over the next five years, according to research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

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Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia
Fintech

Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia

Kaspersky has revealed a staggering 330,000 financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia in early 2024, a rise of 41% from last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
AI takeover risk: Singapore tops cities facing skills gap
Digital Transformation

AI takeover risk: Singapore tops cities facing skills gap

As the global skills shortage grows, Nsoft identifies Singapore, San Francisco, and Amsterdam as cities at high risk of an AI takeover in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
JLL secures significant plot for digital firm in Thailand
Investment

JLL secures significant plot for digital firm in Thailand

JLL Thailand has brokered a major real estate deal on Bangna-Trat Road, signalling the nation's evolving role as a digital infrastructure hub.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Keppel sells data centres in SGD $1.38 billion deal
Investment

Keppel sells data centres in SGD $1.38 billion deal

Keppel has sold two AI-ready hyperscale data centres in Singapore to Keppel DC REIT for SGD $1.38 billion, marking a major Southeast Asian deal.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Data Protection

Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases

Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
AI partnership enhances credit scoring in Indonesia
Customer Experience

AI partnership enhances credit scoring in Indonesia

AND Solutions has secured a software agreement with PT AEON Credit Service Indonesia to deliver AI-driven custom credit scoring solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
ASEAN-6 MSMEs boost eCommerce exports with Amazon help
Supply Chain

ASEAN-6 MSMEs boost eCommerce exports with Amazon help

A report by Amazon reveals that ASEAN-6 MSMEs contributed 38% of USD $18.9 billion in eCommerce exports, highlighting vital growth and export challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Silverpush appoints Wiwa Cajumban as Philippines Director
Marketing Technologies

Silverpush appoints Wiwa Cajumban as Philippines Director

Silverpush has appointed Wiwa Cajumban as Country Director for the Philippines to boost its digital advertising strategy in Southeast Asia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Indonesia AI Day 2024 to boost AI sovereignty vision
Unified Communications

Indonesia AI Day 2024 to boost AI sovereignty vision

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is set to host 'Indonesia AI Day 2024' on 14 November in Jakarta, focusing on AI Sovereignty and its economic impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Yahoo study reveals digital marketing challenges in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo study reveals digital marketing challenges in 2025

A new study reveals that 85% of Singapore's marketers are prioritising data-driven strategies and AI integration as they prepare for 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Xtend reports 113% revenue surge amid global expansion
Product Management

Xtend reports 113% revenue surge amid global expansion

Singapore's Xtend has reported a staggering 113% revenue increase in the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, driven by global expansion and AI innovations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024