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Report reveals a 23% rise in global ad fraud schemes
Generative AI

Report reveals a 23% rise in global ad fraud schemes

APAC's ad market is set to grow 8.5% to USD $289 billion in 2024, amid rising AI-driven ad fraud and evolving media quality trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC
Generative AI

Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC

Endava has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to offer tailored AI, cloud modernisation, and app migration services across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

APAC tech spending to surge to USD $710 billion in 2024

Tech spending in APAC is set to rise by 6.4%, totalling USD $710 billion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud tech. Key players like China, India, and Australia are leading this growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board
Initial Public Offering

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Social commerce

Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese eCommerce payments
Fintech

Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese eCommerce payments

Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese eCommerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

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FPT recognised as largest IT firm in Fortune SEA 500 ranking
Digital Transformation

FPT recognised as largest IT firm in Fortune SEA 500 ranking

FPT Corporation, recognised as the largest IT services company in Southeast Asia by the inaugural Fortune Southeast Asia 500, posted a 2023 revenue of USD $2.17 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Group-IB helps bust Southeast Asian cyber fraud syndicate
Cybersecurity

Group-IB helps bust Southeast Asian cyber fraud syndicate

Group-IB aided a tri-nation police operation that dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate, linking it to over 1,899 cases in Singapore and losses exceeding USD $25 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech
Social Media

Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech

Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Singapore MSPs moving towards AI but face knowledge gaps
Unified Communications

Singapore MSPs moving towards AI but face knowledge gaps

A Barracuda Networks report reveals significant shifts in Singapore's MSP sector, with rising AI use and cloud marketplaces amid concerns over AI competence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Hydrogen fuel cells promise reliable power, zero emissions
Hyperscale

Hydrogen fuel cells promise reliable power, zero emissions

Hydrogen fuel cells, seen as the future of zero-emission power, come with significant CO2 reduction potential. Kohler invests in its sustainable adoption.

By Keith Khoo • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry
IT Automation

MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry

Mobile Industrial Robots partners with Sonic Automation in Thailand to address workforce shortages with AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, aiming to boost productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
PDG secures USD $95 million Green Loan for Singapore data centre
Hyperscale

PDG secures USD $95 million Green Loan for Singapore data centre

Princeton Digital Group secures USD $95 million Green Loan for its SG1 data centre in Singapore, marking its second green financing in 2024 and boosting its regional sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed
Malware

Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed

Sophos has uncovered a two-year Chinese espionage campaign, 'Crimson Palace', targeting a high-level Southeast Asian government, deploying novel malware like PocoProxy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus
Artificial Intelligence

Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus

Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects
Software-as-a-Service

McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects

McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
StackAdapt appoints Deirdre Chew as sales director for SE Asia
Digital Transformation

StackAdapt appoints Deirdre Chew as sales director for SE Asia

StackAdapt appoints Deirdre Chew as Director of Sales for Southeast Asia, bolstering its market expansion with her wealth of experience and strategic acumen.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024