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APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024
Generative AI

APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024

Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Asia Pacific sees AI investment surge to USD $45 billion in 2024
Generative AI

Asia Pacific sees AI investment surge to USD $45 billion in 2024

New research reveals 43% of organisations in the Asia Pacific plan to boost AI investments by over 20% next year, highlighting a strategic divide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Observability cuts outage costs for ANZ businesses in 2024
AIOps

Observability cuts outage costs for ANZ businesses in 2024

A new report reveals ANZ businesses face outage costs of USD $2.2 million per hour, highlighting the critical need for full-stack observability in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Infosys report shows rising cloud spending in telecoms
Robotics

Infosys report shows rising cloud spending in telecoms

A report by Infosys reveals that telecom firms are set to increase cloud spending, with 77% of executives deeming migration efforts highly effective.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Genesys appoints Albert Nel as APAC sales leader
Unified Communications

Genesys appoints Albert Nel as APAC sales leader

Genesys has appointed Albert Nel as Senior Vice President for APAC, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to spearhead sales strategies in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls
Data Analytics

Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls

Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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

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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