Japan stories - Page 10
Asia Pacific faces AI spend cuts amid lack of clear strategy
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Asia Pacific firms cut AI budgets amid strategy gaps; only 39% share a clear AI vision, risking value loss despite growing adoption and optimism.
Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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data protection
Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.
Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Vectra AI has appointed Chua Hock Leng as Vice President and General Manager for APJ, driving growth and advanced threat detection in the region's cybersecurity market.
Organisations urged to boost data resilience as AI adoption rises
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Experts urge firms to strengthen data resilience as AI adoption rises, warning of increased risks to backups amid complex digital environments.
KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.
Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.
Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog names Adrian Towsey as VP of Commercial Sales for APJ to boost growth amid rising cloud and AI tech demand in the region.
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.
Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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ai
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cloud services
Malaysia, Thailand and Japan are set to lead Asia Pacific's data centre growth, with Malaysia improving capacity per capita by 80% by 2030, says Cushman & Wakefield.
AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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llms
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ai
AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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samsung
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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portworx
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kubernetes
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation's Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.
Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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quantum computing
Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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data governance
Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
Siemens & Hirano innovate battery machine with digital twin
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cartech
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clean technologies
Siemens and Hirano Tecseed partner to boost battery machine efficiency with digital twins, cutting defects and speeding up production in a growing EV market.
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.
APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
Fri, 30th May 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.