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Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026
Hyperscale

Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026

Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report
Unified Communications

Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report

Sydney was named Asia-Pacific's fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Smart Cities

Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC

Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm
Customer Experience

Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm

FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

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EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act
Generative AI

EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act

European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Microsoft, NAB & CITT join forces to boost cybersecurity for Victoria's SMBs
Cybersecurity

Microsoft, NAB & CITT join forces to boost cybersecurity for Victoria's SMBs

A $1 million cybersecurity training initiative between Microsoft, National Australia Bank, and CITT aims to bolster security understanding for small businesses and equip students with practical industry experience in Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Feb 2024
Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app
Crypto

Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app

Amid Australia's living-cost crisis, over 300,000 local millennials and Gen Z users saved up to $2.4bn cumulatively since joining micro-investing app Raiz Invest, exploiting technology for modern saving strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge
EduTech

Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge

Baby Rajaram Bokale's bedtime readings make a wider social impact in India, training AI in overlooked languages and gaining key financial knowledge through a Karya initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Bitera data centre in Jakarta declares operational readiness
Hyperscale

Bitera data centre in Jakarta declares operational readiness

Jakarta's high-tier data centre, Bitera, begins services following successful Level 5 commissioning tests, promising premium reliability, security, and eco-friendly practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Hybrid & Remote Work

ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore

ESET, a renowned digital security firm, has launched its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, demonstrating commitment to the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape and digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Founding of Thailand Data Centre Council to boost digital growth
Digital Economy

Founding of Thailand Data Centre Council to boost digital growth

Bangkok becomes a key digital player as prominent data service providers unite to form the Thailand Data Centre Council (TDCC), aiming to propel Thailand as Southeast Asia's data centre hub.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Singapore IMDA approves Wolters Kluwer's accounting digital solutions
Digital Transformation

Singapore IMDA approves Wolters Kluwer's accounting digital solutions

Singapore's government body IMDA pre-approves Wolters Kluwer TAA Asia Pacific's digital solutions CCH iFirm and CCH ProSystem fx Engagement under SMEs Go Digital initiative, aiming to gear up small-to-medium accounting firms for the digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Jobs

Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs

Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Supply Chain

UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
NTT unveils first data centre on new Noida 2 campus
Digital Transformation

NTT unveils first data centre on new Noida 2 campus

Global IT firm NTT Ltd. unveils first data centre on six-acre campus 'Noida 2', supporting a capacity of 52.8 MW IT load, boosting India's accelerating digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Jan 2024