Japan stories - Page 11

Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.

NTT launches APN InterLink in Hong Kong, offering ultra-low latency photonic network service to boost financial trading and real-time transactions.

STACK Infrastructure secures a JPY ¥39.7bn green loan to fund its 36MW TKY01 data centre in Greater Tokyo, enhancing sustainable digital infrastructure capacity.

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

X-PHY and Ensign InfoSecurity have formed a partnership to enhance cyber resilience with hardware and software security solutions across Asia-Pacific, Japan, India, and Europe.

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.

Phosphorus appoints Brett Raphael as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global growth amid rising demand for its xIoT security platform.

Cropster has acquired South Korea-based Firescope to expand in Asia, supporting 3,000+ roasters and enhancing its global coffee supply platform.

Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.

Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.

Ken Marron has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at FLOW, leading technology across Asia Pacific as the firm expands its data centre operations in Tokyo and beyond.

Tanium has been honoured with multiple global awards recognising its outstanding workplace culture and innovation across Asia, Europe, and North America.