APAC stories - Page 2
Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit
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Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
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data protection
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
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Snom sees renewed momentum in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as it broadens its product line-up, deepens partner ties and steadies trading elsewhere.
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.
ACAM launches search course as zero-click AI rises
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ai
Australian Centre for AI in Marketing unveils four-week search strategy course as AI summaries drive fewer clicks and reshape brand visibility.
Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC
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digital transformation
Intuit appoints Xero veteran Matthew Miles as Head of Product for APAC as it steps up investment in Australia and wider Asia Pacific.
Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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application security
IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.
Nearly 18% of marketing emails miss inboxes, study finds
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cx
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partner programmes
APAC marketers urged to tighten email deliverability as Sinch Mailgun study says weaker inbox placement is draining returns despite heavier AI adoption.
Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta
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edutech
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document management
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digital transformation
Aurelia Metals lifts site access compliance to 96% after shifting training and safety checks online with Avetta, improving visibility and incident rates.
Identity security warning as AI agents fuel cyber risk
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malware
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firewalls
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Security chiefs warn organisations that AI agents, machine accounts and stolen credentials are shifting cyber risk from the perimeter to identity.
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
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digital transformation
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hcm
Workday's higher education software wins a second Gartner Leader nod as it rolls out student records tools to universities in Australia and New Zealand.
5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
CIOs warned AI will miss ROI without process intelligence as Celonis survey finds 85% of firms eyeing agentic enterprise status and 76% held back.
Australian firms warned on AI atop weak mobile systems
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Australian organisations risk undermining AI gains by stacking new tools on fragile frontline mobile systems, SOTI warns.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
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saas
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digital transformation
Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.
Minor Hotels unveils global AI platform with Google
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uc
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data protection
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data analytics
Minor Hotels teams up with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte on an AI-led data platform to sharpen guest service across 640 properties.
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
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supply chain
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Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.
MSPs face AI adoption hurdle over governance rules
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data protection
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digital transformation
AvePoint and Omdia find governance and compliance are stalling AI adoption for MSP customers, as demand outpaces providers' readiness.
ABBYY & Tecala launch end-to-end document workflow tool
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Tecala and ABBYY unveil a document-processing platform for enterprise workflows, aiming to cut manual checks in accounts payable and insurance claims.
Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says
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data protection
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digital transformation
Governance and compliance are stalling MSP AI rollouts, with AvePoint and Omdia finding operational strain is widening the gap between investment and delivery.