Malaysia stories
Yondr & CBRE launch global data centre apprenticeship scheme
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Yondr Group and CBRE have launched a global apprenticeship programme to train future data centre professionals, starting at Yondr's Slough campus.
Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia’s digital hub
2 days ago
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Equinix expands its KL1 data centre in Kuala Lumpur, adding 450 cabinets to meet growing digital infrastructure demand across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
4 days ago
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Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
New Hoong Fatt to modernise with Microsoft ERP solution
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New Hoong Fatt is partnering with Wild Tech Malaysia to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, aiming to modernise and integrate its global operations.
Symbio unveils advanced API stack for seamless number management
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Symbio expands digital experience in Singapore with a new API stack, enhancing number management and easing communications for service providers across APAC.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
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Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend
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Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.
David Senior named chief financial officer at Nasstar Group
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David Senior has been appointed CFO of Nasstar, succeeding Kevin Dangerfield, as the firm aims to bolster financial operations amid growth in tech services.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
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SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
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AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
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Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
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Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS
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PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.
AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
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AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
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Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.
NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024
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NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been named Cisco's Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024, recognising its expertise in high-performance networking solutions.
Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
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SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.
Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.