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GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion
Fintech

GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Firewalls

WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report
Malware

WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report

WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
How observability helps telcos deliver next-gen user experiences
Unified Communications

How observability helps telcos deliver next-gen user experiences

As telcos strive to meet evolving consumer demands, the rise of observability tools is crucial for enhancing digital customer experiences in the 5G era.

By Rob Newell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Smartsheet names Helen Masters as APJ Managing Director
Unified Communications

Smartsheet names Helen Masters as APJ Managing Director

Smartsheet has appointed Helen Masters as Managing Director of APJ to drive growth in the Asia Pacific, leveraging her 25 years of software experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity tops risks for TMT sectors in 2024 report
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity tops risks for TMT sectors in 2024 report

A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Teleperformance opens new multilingual hub in Bali
Unified Communications

Teleperformance opens new multilingual hub in Bali

Teleperformance has launched a new multilingual hub in Bali, Indonesia, aiming to bolster customer service for clients in the Asia Pacific region.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Zendesk unveils AI-powered tools to enhance customer service
Data Analytics

Zendesk unveils AI-powered tools to enhance customer service

Zendesk has unveiled a range of AI-powered tools to enhance customer service, including a voice solution in partnership with Poly.ai for improved interactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Vudoo appoints Drew Perry as Managing Director for APAC
Marketing Technologies

Vudoo appoints Drew Perry as Managing Director for APAC

Vudoo has appointed Drew Perry as Managing Director for Asia Pacific, marking a significant growth phase for the advertising commerce technology company.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Ransomware

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
NetApp appoints Ganesan Arumugam as APAC Senior Director
IT Automation

NetApp appoints Ganesan Arumugam as APAC Senior Director

NetApp has appointed Ganesan Arumugam as Senior Director for APAC Channel Sales & Alliances, aiming to enhance its partner strategy across the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Phosphorus expands into APJ with new leadership appointments
Digital Transformation

Phosphorus expands into APJ with new leadership appointments

Phosphorus is enhancing its presence in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, appointing Brett Raphael and Alex Nehmy to lead its expansion efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Genetec named global leader in video management software
Hybrid Cloud

Genetec named global leader in video management software

Genetec has been named the global leader in video management software, maintaining top rankings across multiple regions according to industry reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Insight named AWS premier tier partner for client success
Hyperscale

Insight named AWS premier tier partner for client success

Insight has been recognised as an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, showcasing its technical expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Australian CIOs face an unprecedented challenge to cut data-based carbon emissions
Storage

Australian CIOs face an unprecedented challenge to cut data-based carbon emissions

Australian CIOs must tackle new legislation mandating detailed carbon emissions reporting, as data centres become major contributors to emissions.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

TDCX Malaysia wins Frost & Sullivan award for 2023
Customer Experience

TDCX Malaysia wins Frost & Sullivan award for 2023

TDCX Malaysia has won the Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year award for the second time, recognising its excellence in growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Camille Evans joins Gallagher Security in senior role
Security industry

Camille Evans joins Gallagher Security in senior role

Gallagher Security has appointed Camille Evans as Senior Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, enhancing its sales team amid significant growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Ben Wong appointed Adyen's General Manager for key regions
DevOps

Ben Wong appointed Adyen's General Manager for key regions

Adyen has appointed Ben Wong as General Manager for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, aiming to enhance growth and partnerships across key markets.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024