Southeast Asia stories - Page 4
Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Sophos has uncovered a two-year Chinese espionage campaign, 'Crimson Palace', targeting a high-level Southeast Asian government, deploying novel malware like PocoProxy.
Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ai
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digital economy
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digital infrastructure
Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ipo
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crowdsourcing
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investment
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.
McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.
StackAdapt appoints Deirdre Chew as sales director for SE Asia
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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google
StackAdapt appoints Deirdre Chew as Director of Sales for Southeast Asia, bolstering its market expansion with her wealth of experience and strategic acumen.
Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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social commerce
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese e-commerce payments
Wed, 29th May 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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financial institutions
Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese e-commerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.
Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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digital economy
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.
Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia
Tue, 28th May 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
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.
Zitcha names Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead amid expansion
Mon, 20th May 2024
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martech
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advertising
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yahoo
Zitcha has named Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead to drive its growth in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, leveraging the retail media market’s burgeoning potential.
Exclusive: How Kyriba is optimising organisations financial strategies
Thu, 16th May 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Financial strategies firm, Kyriba, is empowering CFOs and IT leaders in the APAC region with its AI-powered risk management solutions,.
Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services
Thu, 16th May 2024
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fintech
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cx
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blockchain
Paymentology and Audax join forces to deliver an innovative Cards-as-a-Service solution, simplifying and speeding up card programme launches for banks and FIs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub
Tue, 14th May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DE-CIX has inaugurated its Jakarta facility, promising a robust digital ecosystem and seamless cloud services for Southeast Asia’s growing market.
Westcon-Comstor & Zscaler partner to boost ASEAN cybersecurity
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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digitisation
Westcon-Comstor has teamed up with Zscaler to become the first distributor authorised to deliver Zscaler's cloud security services across Southeast Asia, enhancing regional security standards.
Hoppr & Yahoo Advertising announce major partnership in Singapore
Fri, 10th May 2024
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digital entertainment
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tv
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advertising
Yahoo Advertising and connected TV platform Hoppr establish a partnership in Singapore, providing advertisers with innovative targeted TV solutions, using advanced ATV technology and Hoppr's patented methods.
Kaspersky thwarts 61m Bruteforce attacks firms in 2023
Fri, 10th May 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Kaspersky successfully defended Southeast Asian businesses from over 61m Bruteforce cyber-attacks in 2023, with Vietnam suffering most heavily.
DE-CIX records robust growth & expansions in 2023
Thu, 9th May 2024
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de-cix
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data exchange
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growth
DE-CIX, the premier global operator of Internet Exchanges (IXs), announces robust financial growth for the year 2023, marking significant advancements in global turnover, data exchange, and customer capacity.
IT By Design opens expansive Philippines headquarters in Bonifacio Global City
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software development
IT By Design (ITBD) expands its Southeast Asia presence with new Philippines headquarters, aiming to create 250 jobs in response to industry demand for low-cost, top-tier talent.
Symbio awarded network service provider licence in Malaysia
Thu, 9th May 2024
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uc
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telco
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telecom
Symbio secures a coveted network service provider licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, enhancing its Tier-1 voice coverage and opening avenues for global telecom providers in Southeast Asia.
Primer & Banxa unite to boost global crypto adoption
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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web3
Crypto infrastructure provider Banxa enters a strategic partnership with global payments company Primer, aiming to streamline cryptocurrency adoption and foster the growth of the crypto and Web3 ecosystem.