Digital Economy stories - Page 2
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Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.
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ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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martech
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physical security
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cdp
ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.
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Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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power / energy
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.
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Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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uc
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email security
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social media
Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.
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Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ai
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digital economy
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singapore
Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.
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Salesforce unveils AI programme to boost Singapore SMEs
Thu, 30th May 2024
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
Salesforce launches Data+AI Boost SME Program at Asia Tech x Singapore Summit to aid 5,000 SMEs in data utilisation for AI integration, partnering with IMDA.
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Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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malaysia
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vietnam
Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
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Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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dc
Equinix boosts Malaysia's digital economy with new data centres in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, providing access to a global ecosystem and supporting the country's digital hub ambitions.
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ST Telemedia Global partners with VNG to boost Vietnam's data centres
Fri, 17th May 2024
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dr
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with VNG Corporation to develop data centres in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening Vietnam's digital infrastructure.
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Barracuda Networks enhances AI email protection for M365 users
Thu, 16th May 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks boosts its Email Protection platform with enhanced AI, blocking 70% more BEC attacks for Microsoft 365 users and saving IT resources.
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Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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commerce systems
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martech
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.
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Pulsant launches partner programme to power digital transformation
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Pulsant, the UK data centre service, unveils a new partner initiative aimed at boosting access to its platformEDGE digital infrastructure and fostering business collaboration.
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Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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dc
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power / energy
Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.
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Eaton partners with RDA to develop AI-led data centre solutions
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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digital economy
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eaton
Eaton partners with Red Dot Analytics to develop AI-led initiatives boosting data centre construction and operations, aligning with its broader strategy for future-proof, sustainable data centres.
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Zepto appoints Colin Baines as new Chief Commercial Officer
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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martech
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commerce systems
Zepto, an account-to-account payments technology leader, embraces growth by naming industry veteran Colin Baines as Chief Commercial Officer.
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.au Domain CEO Rosemary Sinclair to step down in 2024
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
Rosemary Sinclair AM, .au Domain Administration CEO, will leave her post in 2024. She is celebrated for her advocacy for a global, secure, and open Australian digital economy.
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IT-ISAC forms group for enhancing data centre security
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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dc
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cybersecurity
IT-ISAC establishes a new special interest group, DC-SIG, designed to fortify global data centre security by bolstering threat intelligence sharing.
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Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management
Sat, 30th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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malware
Zyxel Networks showcases how artificial intelligence can revolutionise network infrastructure management, especially for SMBs, by optimising operations, security, and performance.
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Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa's digital economy and anti-fraud efforts in Asia Pacific are making strides. Over USD $2bn in transactions were processed through its Token Service, and merchants reported a 58% decrease in fraud.
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Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.