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Zendesk names Bikram Mazumdar VP Asia to drive growth

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Zendesk appoints Bikram Mazumdar as Vice President, Asia, as it looks to accelerate AI-powered service growth across key markets in the region.
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BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year

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BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.
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Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds

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Digital wallets still lead Asia-Pacific payments, but account-to-account rails are rising fast in Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore, Global Payments says.
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Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware

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Asia-Pacific firms warned that weak backup controls, poor endpoint hygiene and legacy systems could worsen ransomware losses and breach penalties.
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Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads

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Akamai says AI adoption is widening a governance gap across APAC, with API misuse and application-layer attacks surging as businesses digitise.
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MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation

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MongoDB deepens APAC partner strategy with invite-only programme, aiming to speed legacy system upgrades and AI rollout across the region.
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FE fundinfo flags five shifts in asset manager compliance

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FE fundinfo says UK and EU disclosure reforms, AIFMD II and AI oversight will reshape compliance for asset managers in 2026.
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JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia

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JFrog teams up with iZeno to bring software supply chain and AI governance tools to Southeast Asian enterprises amid rising compliance demands.
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Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows

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Yubico names Poupak Modirassari Enbom as Chief Marketing Officer to help drive demand for phishing-resistant authentication amid rising AI-driven threats.
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Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

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Thunes has won the Best Cross-Border Payment Solution award at the MPE Awards 2026 after judges praised its global reach, FX pricing and compliance platform.
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Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW

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Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.
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NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

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NSSLGlobal unveils battery-backed GUARDIAN system to keep crews in citadels linked to rescuers as piracy and vessel boardings rise worldwide.
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APDCA launches sustainable digital infrastructure accord

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APDCA unveils first APAC-wide sustainability baseline for data centres, backed by 11 firms, as governments weigh rising power and water demand.
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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.
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OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion

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OpenAI recruits former Google and Disney executive Kiran Mani to lead Asia-Pacific push from Singapore amid faster AI adoption and tougher regulation.
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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
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Equinix expands data centre training amid talent shortage

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Equinix widens global training push as it seeks to build a pipeline of technicians, apprentices and early-career staff for data centre growth.
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Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work

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Zoom says APAC small firms are moving AI from pilots to daily workflows, boosting productivity while trying to avoid new complexity.
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APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows

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APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.
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OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer

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OFX appoints former PayPal Australia marketer Liz Lord as chief marketing officer to spearhead its shift beyond cross-border payments.