Japan stories - Page 11
AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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llms
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ai
AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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samsung
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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portworx
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kubernetes
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation's Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.
Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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quantum computing
Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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data governance
Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
Siemens & Hirano innovate battery machine with digital twin
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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clean technologies
Siemens and Hirano Tecseed partner to boost battery machine efficiency with digital twins, cutting defects and speeding up production in a growing EV market.
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.
APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
Fri, 30th May 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
Fri, 30th May 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.
Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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e-learning
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google
Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.
Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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agentic ai
Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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google
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gmail
Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Wed, 21st May 2025
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fintech
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expense management
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airwallex
Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
Hitachi accelerates enterprise AI adoption with Red Hat platform
Wed, 21st May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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open source
Hitachi uses Red Hat OpenShift AI to boost its AI capabilities, powering over 250 projects and improving operations across its global business.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
Atturra wins top honours at Boomi APJ Partner Awards FY25
Wed, 14th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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ai
Boomi honours APJ partners for innovation in automation and AI, with Australian firm Atturra winning Partner of the Year and Australia and New Zealand awards.
Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security
Wed, 7th May 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Gigamon appoints David Land as VP Sales APAC and Nikolas Kalogirou as Country Manager ANZ to boost deep observability across Asia-Pacific markets.