Japan stories
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
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Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway, a network security solution tailored for SMBs lacking IT resources.
IT leaders embrace hybrid AI strategies amid rising challenges
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A F5 report reveals 96% of firms now deploy AI for critical operations, embracing hybrid strategies despite cost and security challenges.
CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim to lead channel growth in APJ
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CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim as Area VP Channels for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to boost partner engagement and strengthen identity security solutions.
Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security
2 days ago
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Gigamon appoints David Land as VP Sales APAC and Nikolas Kalogirou as Country Manager ANZ to boost deep observability across Asia-Pacific markets.
Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers
2 days ago
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Australia faces the highest rate of API security breaches at 95%, yet incurs the lowest average cost of AU$493,367, reveals Akamai's 2025 Asia-Pacific study.
AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
4 days ago
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AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.
Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025
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Moloco ranks among the world's top five mobile advertising platforms in the 2025 Singular ROI Index, joining Meta, Google, Apple Ads, and TikTok.
SAP appoints Peter Moore to lead Asia Pacific partner ecosystem
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SAP appoints Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific to drive growth and collaboration amid rising cloud adoption and digital transformation.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
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The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
Vietnam Airlines enhances global payments options with Adyen
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Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling global acquiring to improve payment options for international travellers across key markets.
Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama
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Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.
Rakuten Mobile, Cloudflare team up on SME security
Last month
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Rakuten Mobile partners with Cloudflare to offer managed Zero Trust security services, enhancing digital transformation for Japan's SMEs amid rising cyber threats.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
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New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
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Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
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PUMA has implemented Workday’s HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales
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Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.
Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
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Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.
Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion
Last month
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Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.