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Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows
Data Protection

Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows

Rising legal and compliance workloads across Asia Pacific are boosting demand for its AI tools, prompting plans for local hiring in Singapore this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence

Financial firms could cut manual due diligence and RFP work as Broadridge embeds CENTRL's AI tools across asset management and retirement products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
Firewalls

How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success

Long-term client trust has helped the Egyptian MSP upgrade 75% of its SonicWall hardware base and expand managed security services.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 3 min read • Last month
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Unified Communications

Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034

Cloud and AI demand is driving heavy investment in new facilities, with the global market forecast to more than triple by 2034.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic's 'Mythos' signals a new era of AI-driven cyber threats
Ransomware

Anthropic's 'Mythos' signals a new era of AI-driven cyber threats

Security teams are bracing for harder-to-stop attacks after the model found a Linux kernel flaw that had gone unnoticed for 27 years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month
Adobe launches AI brand visibility tools for businesses
Fintech

Adobe launches AI brand visibility tools for businesses

Businesses must now manage how AI systems interpret their brands, as Adobe sees discovery traffic from chat tools and browsers rising fast.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA
Firewalls

Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA

Public sector and critical infrastructure operators will gain more control over sensitive systems as Cisco broadens on-premises support across EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus
Partner Programmes

UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus

Technology dealmaking fell sharply as investors redirected capital towards artificial intelligence, with UK bolt-on volumes dropping to 44 in 2025.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

UK Coinbase users can now unlock cash from Bitcoin and Ether holdings in seconds, but rapid price swings could trigger liquidation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
Biometrics

Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML

Australia's widened AML rules are pushing real estate, law and accounting firms to tighten onboarding checks before the reforms bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand
DevOps

Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand

Enterprise users are turning to Azul to cut Java cloud costs and compliance risks as finance, healthcare and telecoms demand jumped sharply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
Crypto

An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth

Unclear tax rules could deter crypto participation in New Zealand as Inland Revenue weighs whether DeFi transfers count as disposals.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Last month
American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
Software-as-a-Service

American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push

Business customers could soon get more automated spending controls as American Express buys Hyper to add AI expense tools to its commercial services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform
Disaster Recovery

Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform

Banks and credit unions could cut development cycles from weeks to days as the tool adds governed AI code generation to Q2's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash
Fintech

Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash

The acquisition gives Payward a regulated US derivatives platform, easing a long hunt for licences as crypto firms push into the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal

The tie-up gives developers broader regional access to blockchain tools as cost, latency and compliance pressures reshape Web3 infrastructure choices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs Episode 1 Fund IV with GBP £35M
Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Episode 1 Fund IV with GBP £35M

The commitment could help Episode 1’s latest fund reach a first close and attract more private capital for early-stage UK start-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month