Japan stories - Page 1
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Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president
6 days ago
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.
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Hilton named top hospitality workplace in Asia for eighth year
Last week
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japan
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vietnam
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recruitment
Hilton has been named Asia's top-ranking hospitality workplace for the eighth year by Great Place to Work, taking 2nd place among the top 100 multinationals.
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Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign
Last week
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payment technologies
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airlines
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japan
Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.
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MPs get educated on digital assets in New Zealand workshop
Last week
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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japan
MPs in New Zealand attended a workshop hosted by Binance NZ and Stuart Smith to explore digital assets' potential and regulatory frameworks, amid NZD $7.8 billion in crypto transactions.
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McAfee launches Australia’s first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo
Last week
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email security
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casb
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data privacy
McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.
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Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Last week
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productivity
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japan
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nz
Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
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NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs
Last week
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ai
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pegatron
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nvidia
NVIDIA unveils new NIM microservices for Japan and Taiwan, enhancing AI development with local language models. APAC AI revenue is set to soar to USD $48 billion by 2030.
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SentinelOne announces 2024 APJ Partner Award winners in Thailand
Last month
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japan
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malaysia
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nz
SentinelOne celebrated its 2024 APJ Partner Award winners in Thailand, honouring regional partners' exceptional contributions in cybersecurity advancements through AI-powered solutions.
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Phil Zammit appointed VP of Avaya's Asia-Pacific operations
Last month
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Avaya appoints Phil Zammit as VP for Asia-Pacific operations, aiming to enhance customer and partner relationships while driving regional market success.
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Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
Last month
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connectivity
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south korea
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japan
FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.
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Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur
Last month
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sap
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japan
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nz
SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.
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Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
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Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early
Last month
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hyperscale
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power / energy
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ai
Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.
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HP study reveals rise in nation-state attacks on supply chains
Last month
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malware
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mdm
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cybersecurity
HP Wolf Security’s latest study reveals a sharp rise in nation-state attacks on hardware supply chains, with 19% of firms falling victim and future threats expected to increase.
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Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign
Last month
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south korea
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malaysia
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japan
Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.
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monday.com launches new Portfolio management solution for enterprises
Last month
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productivity
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japan
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asia pacific
monday.com has unveiled its new Portfolio management solution for enterprises, offering a seamless, user-friendly interface to enhance project oversight and streamline workflows.
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FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to new regions
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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hong kong
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shipping
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japan
FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border e-commerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.
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Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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japan
Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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devops
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digital entertainment
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apm
Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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ai
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japan
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nz
A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.