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Teletrac Navman appoints Sara Epstein as Legal Chief
Data Protection

Teletrac Navman appoints Sara Epstein as Legal Chief

After its Respida Capital takeover, the company is tightening governance as Sara Epstein takes on legal, compliance and people duties.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Epiris agrees GBP £1.015 billion cash deal for Gamma
Unified Communications

Epiris agrees GBP £1.015 billion cash deal for Gamma

Shareholders are being offered a 53% premium as the private equity firm's bid values the communications provider at GBP £1.079 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Broadcom launches VMware Private AI Cloud for enterprises
Virtualisation

Broadcom launches VMware Private AI Cloud for enterprises

Enterprises can now keep AI workloads and sensitive data on the same private cloud, as Broadcom adds governance and security controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Infobip WhatsApp assistant cuts Overseas Express queries
Network Infrastructure

Infobip WhatsApp assistant cuts Overseas Express queries

Routine parcel-status checks are shifting to WhatsApp, easing pressure on support teams as Overseas Express cuts enquiries by more than 60%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AI seen as key to Southeast Asia's energy transition
Data centers

AI seen as key to Southeast Asia's energy transition

Most energy professionals in Southeast Asia expect AI to aid the transition, but data gaps, costs and grid strain remain major hurdles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
SolidBlue & Xenith IG boost BeFa digital connectivity
Hyperscale

SolidBlue & Xenith IG boost BeFa digital connectivity

Tenants at BeFa Industrial Estate will gain wider fibre access as the site races to meet demand from AI, cloud and data centre operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones
Data Analytics

The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones

Smaller firms are adopting micro-GCCs as AI and cloud tools make specialist offshore teams viable without large headcount or campuses.

By Jasjit Singh Anand • 5 min read • Last week
Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Network Infrastructure

Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth

Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Virtualisation

Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users

Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Infobip launches SIM-based number verification for operators
Digital Transformation

Infobip launches SIM-based number verification for operators

The new service could help mobile operators earn from identity services as businesses seek safer alternatives to one-time passwords.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Zoom lifts forecast on stronger enterprise growth & AI
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom lifts forecast on stronger enterprise growth & AI

Stronger enterprise demand and AI products helped Zoom raise its full-year outlook after quarterly revenue rose 4.9% to USD $1.28 billion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight
Digital Transformation

Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight

Retailers in Singapore are using AI and telco data to spot untapped audiences, cut insight time by up to 60% and sharpen decisions.

By Lawrence Lim • 6 min read • Last week
Omron unveils AI chip inspection tools at SEMICON Taiwan
Data Analytics

Omron unveils AI chip inspection tools at SEMICON Taiwan

Advanced chip makers are being pushed towards earlier fault tracing as complex packaging makes internal defects harder to spot with surface checks alone.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
8x8 adds Krisp voice AI tools to contact centre suite
Unified Communications

8x8 adds Krisp voice AI tools to contact centre suite

Cleaner audio and multilingual support should help 8x8 customers improve call quality as remote and cross-border support grows more common.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
NZAero seeks AI training partners as CT-4 restarts
Data Analytics

NZAero seeks AI training partners as CT-4 restarts

The project could help New Zealand tap rising global pilot demand by pairing the revived trainer with software that flags safety risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Tech Mahindra & ServiceNow deepen enterprise AI ties
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra & ServiceNow deepen enterprise AI ties

Enterprises are under pressure to prove returns from AI, as the expanded tie-up will push projects beyond pilots and into live workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defences
Data Protection

Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defences

Australia's new scams rules are adding pressure on firms to detect fraud faster as AI-powered attacks expose weak governance and identity controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for travel eSIM plans
Fintech

Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for travel eSIM plans

Travellers buying eSIM data in 175 countries can now pay with stablecoins as Eskimo seeks faster checkout and wider payment choice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Network Security

NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source

Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month