Asia Pacific stories - Page 12

Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.

Tata Communications acquires 51% stake in Commotion to enhance AI-driven customer interaction solutions across its global digital platforms.

China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.

Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue and expand sales of its privileged access management platform.

By 2026, AI will transform customer service with firms mandated to disclose AI use, boost transparency, and balance trust and security in interactions.

Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.

AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.

Atlassian's cloud apps, including Jira and Confluence, are now globally available on AWS Marketplace, streamlining enterprise procurement across 150+ countries.

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

Nutanix reports rapid hybrid cloud and AI adoption in APJ, with firms embracing containers to simplify infrastructure and enhance resilience amid regulatory demands.

Honeywell partners with South Korea's LS Electric to develop AI-powered solutions enhancing energy efficiency and reliability in Asian data centres.

Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.

APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.

Organisations are shifting from on-premises ERP to cloud-based SaaS, freeing IT to drive innovation and strategic growth in real time.

Btech expands into Asia-Pacific with managed cloud and open-source integration, targeting finance, telecoms, manufacturing and public sectors for digital transformation.

Google DeepMind has launched its first Southeast Asian lab in Singapore to advance AI research and support regional language, culture, and innovation initiatives.

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.

Nearly half of Asia Pacific organisations trust AI more than warranted, as rapid adoption outpaces governance, risking inefficiencies and compliance gaps.

Elastic has named Sarah Croft as APAC Partner Director to strengthen its AI-driven partner network and boost adoption across Asia Pacific.