Global Stories

Epicor celebrates international partners at annual awards in Bangkok

Epicor, a global software firm, recognised the significant contributions of its international partners at its annual Momentum Partner Conference in Bangkok, with a range of Excellence Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Malware

Group-IB exposes first iOS trojan stealing facial data by 'GoldFactory'

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB uncovers iOS trojan, GoldPickaxe.iOS, the first to steal facial recognition data, believed to be made by Chinese threat actors, GoldFactory.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

Security Information and Event Management

Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike extend cyber tech partnership to Southeast Asia

Westcon-Comstor expands its partnership with CrowdStrike to Southeast Asia, bolstering its cybersecurity offerings in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

DevOps

'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific

'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Initial Public Offering

Global IPO market concludes 2023 with $123.2 billion despite mixed trends

Global IPO market in 2023 nets $123.2b with 1,298 IPOs, highlighting mixed trends and regional contrasts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Generative AI

Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses

Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Storage

PepsiCo embraces automation to boost productivity in Thai facility

PepsiCo embraces a digital future by integrating automation into a key production and logistics hub in Thailand, partnering with Dematic, to meet growing product demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

Fintech

New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia

A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Orion Health introduces Unified Healthcare Platform to Southeast Asia

Orion Health rolls out their cutting-edge Unified Healthcare Platform in Southeast Asia, aiming to transform the healthcare experience with consolidated patient data, predictive analytics, and seamless interoperability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Identity and Access Management

Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN

Okta, Inc. boosts its senior team in ASEAN with the appointment of Sylvia Ng as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Singapore.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Digitisation

Thai 7-Eleven stores now accept 13 e-wallets for tourists

Ahead of a busy travel season, 7-Eleven stores in Thailand now accept payments from 13 Alipay+-enabled e-wallet apps, increasing accessibility for international tourists.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

EVme partners with Salesforce for strategic growth in Thailand's EV market

Thai EV service platform EVme teams up with Salesforce to ramp up personalised customer experiences, aiming to expand its vehicle fleet to 2,000 by 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Marketing Technologies

Southeast Asia's digital economy to reach 56% of region's GDP by 2027

Southeast Asia's digital economy contributed 45% to the region's GDP in 2022, as per UnaFinancial, with digital payments playing a crucial role.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Power / Energy

Singtel pioneers AI development initiative in Southeast Asia

Singtel unveils initiative to boost AI development and ecological sustainability in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with plans for AI-ready, eco-friendly data centres expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Digital Economy

Founding of Thailand Data Centre Council to boost digital growth

Bangkok becomes a key digital player as prominent data service providers unite to form the Thailand Data Centre Council (TDCC), aiming to propel Thailand as Southeast Asia's data centre hub.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Marketing Technologies

IAS expands in APAC with new operations & senior appointments

Integral Ad Science boosts its APAC presence with strategic expansion into Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, backed by notable leadership appointments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Denodo pledges to enhance Thailand's healthcare data management

Data management leader, Denodo, sets its strategic aim for digital healthcare transformation in Thailand through new partnerships and business growth in digital initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024