Global Stories

Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts

Meta has dismantled over two million accounts linked to global scam centres, collaborating with law enforcement to tackle sophisticated online fraud schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Malware

North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam

SentinelLabs reveals North Korean operatives are masquerading as foreign IT professionals to infiltrate global tech markets and bypass sanctions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Data Analytics

Netcore Cloud expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI

Netcore Cloud has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven customer engagement, aiming to double annual recurring revenue by 2027.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Transformation

Kissflow named Major Player in IDC's LCNC 2024 report

Kissflow has been hailed as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape report, highlighting its impact in the Asia-Pacific low-code development sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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