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Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia
Digital Transformation

Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia

Equinix boosts Malaysia's digital economy with new data centres in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, providing access to a global ecosystem and supporting the country's digital hub ambitions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
ST Telemedia Global partners with VNG to boost Vietnam's data centres
Disaster Recovery

ST Telemedia Global partners with VNG to boost Vietnam's data centres

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with VNG Corporation to develop data centres in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening Vietnam's digital infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA
Marketing Technologies

Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Hyperscale

Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp

Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Eaton partners with RDA to develop AI-led data centre solutions
Clean technologies

Eaton partners with RDA to develop AI-led data centre solutions

Eaton partners with Red Dot Analytics to develop AI-led initiatives boosting data centre construction and operations, aligning with its broader strategy for future-proof, sustainable data centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%
Marketing Technologies

Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%

Visa's digital economy and anti-fraud efforts in Asia Pacific are making strides. Over USD $2bn in transactions were processed through its Token Service, and merchants reported a 58% decrease in fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances
EduTech

Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances

Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Epicor to streamline MGB Sany's e-invoicing ahead of new Malaysian rules
Data Analytics

Epicor to streamline MGB Sany's e-invoicing ahead of new Malaysian rules

MGB Sany, a subsidiary of Malaysian construction firm MGB Berhad, partners with global software provider Epicor to digitise and streamline its e-invoicing process ahead of new government regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
BDx secures $155m debut loan in Singapore for data center expansion
Hyperscale

BDx secures $155m debut loan in Singapore for data center expansion

Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing data center platform, BDx Data Centers, has secured a $155m debut loan from DBS Bank and OCBC for purchasing Singapore's OneTen Paya Lebar and future plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Empyrion DC secures SGD$133m green loan from UOB for Singapore data centre
Hyperscale

Empyrion DC secures SGD$133m green loan from UOB for Singapore data centre

Empyrion DC secures its first green loan of SGD$133 million from UOB, bolstering its commitment to environmental sustainability and aiding operations of the award-winning SG1 Dodid Data Centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Zepto appoints Colin Baines as new Chief Commercial Officer
Fintech

Zepto appoints Colin Baines as new Chief Commercial Officer

Zepto, an account-to-account payments technology leader, embraces growth by naming industry veteran Colin Baines as Chief Commercial Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
IT-ISAC forms group for enhancing data centre security
Hyperscale

IT-ISAC forms group for enhancing data centre security

IT-ISAC establishes a new special interest group, DC-SIG, designed to fortify global data centre security by bolstering threat intelligence sharing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management
Malware

Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management

Zyxel Networks showcases how artificial intelligence can revolutionise network infrastructure management, especially for SMBs, by optimising operations, security, and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Mar 2024
Akamai boosts App & API Protector with advanced DDoS defences
Customer Experience

Akamai boosts App & API Protector with advanced DDoS defences

Akamai Technologies boosts security with significant upgrades to its App and API Protector, providing advanced DDoS defenses, browser impersonation detection, and improved API security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

.au Domain CEO Rosemary Sinclair to step down in 2024
Unified Communications

.au Domain CEO Rosemary Sinclair to step down in 2024

Rosemary Sinclair AM, .au Domain Administration CEO, will leave her post in 2024. She is celebrated for her advocacy for a global, secure, and open Australian digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
EduTech

IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion

The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.

By Camilla Currrin • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024