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CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps

CloudMile has launched LumiTure.ai, a multi-cloud FinOps platform aimed at enhancing secure AI adoption and financial operations across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Data Protection

Senetas encryptors gain PKTN status to secure Malaysia's networks

Senetas has achieved PKTN certification at the Confidential level, allowing its CN Series encryptors to secure Malaysia's critical national information infrastructure.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud

Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Generative AI

Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds

Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Agricultural Technology

Indonesia, China & ITA launch AI centre to boost key sectors

Indonesia partners with China's Tsinghua University and ITA to launch an AI centre, boosting education, healthcare, and agriculture to support digital growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox to boost MSME digital shift

CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox merging QR payments and e-invoicing to help Malaysian MSMEs adopt digital business tools with ease.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya

CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

EduTech

UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent

The UAE has launched the Gulf's first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Encryption

Asia-Pacific payments sector urged to act on quantum threats now

The Emerging Payments Association of Asia urges APAC payments firms to urgently bolster defences against quantum computing risks, highlighting a major security gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Data Protection

SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra unveils Orion Marketplace for enterprise agentic AI

Tech Mahindra launches TechM Orion Marketplace, a platform granting enterprises access to autonomous AI agents for smarter, scalable business automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific

Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption across Asia Pacific, urging urgent upgrades to digital security as cyber risks escalate rapidly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

Fintech

Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments

Microsoft partners with Checkout.com, adopting Azure cloud to enhance digital payments with AI, boosting speed and security for global merchants.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Firewalls

IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse, boosting Dutch digital hub

The IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse Datacenters in Naaldwijk, bolstering digital connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure across the Netherlands and Northern Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

AI for SMBs: Turning big tech advantages into small business strengths

Generative AI is empowering 62% of small UK businesses to innovate and compete, unlocking growth without the major costs faced by larger firms.

By Claudio Corbetta • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025

Data Analytics

NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Data Privacy

TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Robotics

Latos approved for GBP £100m AI edge data centre in Stockton-on-Tees

Latos wins approval to build a GBP £100m AI-focused data centre in Stockton-on-Tees, aiming to revolutionise real-time AI with neural edge computing by 2027.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025