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Wootzwork raises USD $6.6m to scale global manufacturing

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Wootzwork secures USD $6.6m Series A to scale its AI-driven manufacturing coordination model across global industrial supply chains.
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CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
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Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.
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Anthropic names Chris Liddell to board as AI scrutiny grows

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Anthropic adds former Microsoft finance chief and US official Chris Liddell to its board as pressure mounts over AI governance and oversight.
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V2 AI bolsters Asia Pacific team amid agentic AI boom

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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V2 AI names new Asia Pacific leaders as it doubles consultants and rides surging enterprise demand for large-scale agentic AI projects.
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Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.
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Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
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Cloudera rides hybrid AI surge with strong FY26 gains

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Cloudera posts surging FY26 growth as enterprises embrace governed hybrid AI, fuelling expansion, fresh hires and multi-cloud innovation.
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NetSuite unveils AI finance tools & low-code integration

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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NetSuite debuts AI finance tools and a low-code integration platform to streamline closes, pricing, reporting and cross-app workflows.
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Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.
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Visa survey shows trust gap on AI at online checkout

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Visa survey finds most Asia Pacific shoppers use AI to browse, but many still distrust it with payment details at online checkout.
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Dell names Richard McLaughlin APJC regional president

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Dell appoints veteran sales leader Richard McLaughlin as APJC president, tasking him with driving AI-era growth across key regional markets.
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Asus targets 30% APAC notebook share with AI, partners

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Asus courts 215 APAC partners in Sydney, tying AI PCs and omnichannel retail to an ambitious 30% consumer notebook market share goal.
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UKG names Paul Broughton Asia Pacific managing director

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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UKG appoints veteran HR tech executive Paul Broughton as Asia Pacific managing director to spearhead regional growth and customer expansion.
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Teads expands Google TV HomeScreen ad reach globally

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Teads partners with Google TV to offer HomeScreen ads on over 500 million devices, boosting global connected TV reach and impact.
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.
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Dell appoints Richard McLaughlin as APJC president

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Dell names veteran sales executive Richard McLaughlin president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China to drive regional growth and AI focus.
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Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
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Infor appoints Geoff Thomas to lead APJ growth drive

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.
Anz boardroom storm cloud ai brain over weak data governance

Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.