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Harness ranked No. 24 on Fortune's innovation list
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Harness says its AI tools tackle the post-code bottleneck as it lands No. 24 on Fortune's 2026 innovation list, alongside rapid growth and new funding.
Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world
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Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.
Independent hotels hit by weaker demand & OTA pressure
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Cloudbeds report shows independent hotels face softer rates, rising OTA reliance and stark regional splits, with Asia Pacific hit hardest.
AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize
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AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.
Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026
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Forrester says Asia Pacific tech spending will climb to USD $874 billion in 2026, but inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risks will blunt gains.
Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions
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Bitdefender reports a 130% jump in phishing and malware activity across Gulf markets, with fake invoices and banking lures driving attacks.
APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges
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APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.
OpenText study warns of AI security & governance gap
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Over half of enterprises now deploy generative AI, but an OpenText study warns security, governance and trust are lagging dangerously behind.
NCC Group warns Iran cyber threats spread worldwide
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Iran-linked cyber attacks are spreading beyond the Middle East, with firms tied to Israel or the US warned they face heightened global risk.
OpenText study finds AI security governance lagging behind
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advanced persistent threat protection
OpenText warns firms are rolling out AI in cybersecurity faster than they build the governance, privacy and trust needed to keep it safe.
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
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CFOs rank AI skills and market shocks as top threats, as talent shortages, rising costs and geopolitical turmoil squeeze finance teams.
Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience
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Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.
Zodia Custody, PCP bring credit workflows into custody
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Zodia Custody embeds PCP credit tools so banks can lend and borrow against tokenised assets while keeping collateral in secure custody.
Circles.Life launches Zerofy card with instant cashback
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Circles.Life rolls out Zerofy Cashback Card in Singapore, touting instant, uncapped rewards on global spend via Airwallex and Visa.
CenTrak adds AI & BLE tools to boost hospital safety
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CenTrak upgrades ConnectRT with AI analytics and BLE tags to bolster hospital staff safety, asset tracking and vulnerable patient monitoring.
Politically driven cyber-physical attacks surge globally
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Politically charged cyber-physical attacks surge as low-tech intrusions hit industrial control systems linked to Iran- and Russia-backed groups.
Qualtrics names Act XM top APJ partner in debut awards
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Qualtrics crowns Act XM top Asia Pacific Japan partner as it launches inaugural global Partner of the Year Awards across five categories.
Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026
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Independent Reserve to launch new regulated crypto services for corporates and institutions across Singapore, Australia and UAE from 2026.
AI pressure rises as Australian startups face cash crunch
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Australian startups face cash squeeze as AI hype drives costly pivots, shorter runway and delayed IPO plans, Carta research finds.
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
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Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.