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Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Global Stories

APAC stories

Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President
Digital Transformation

Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President

The internal promotion is set to give Orange Business continuity in Asia-Pacific as it faces fierce competition and ongoing transformation.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
New Relic appoints Masakiyo Furudate to head Japan
Data Protection

New Relic appoints Masakiyo Furudate to head Japan

The move underlines New Relic's push to defend its Japanese lead as local headcount rises and a data centre is planned.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says
Hyperscale

AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says

AI-driven power and cooling needs are widening Asia Pacific data centre costs, with Japan and Singapore now far above Taiwan, a report says.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status
Digital Transformation

Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status

The accreditation strengthens Tech Data's role in helping Asia-Pacific partners sell Microsoft cloud services, security tools and AI products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
Digital Transformation

Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

The deal is set to add immediate revenue and earnings, while keeping all DXLabs staff in place to support Vection’s Australian expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000
Clean technologies

Agoda opens Bangkok technology hub for nearly 4,000

Nearly 4,000 staff will be consolidated in One Bangkok as the travel platform expands its regional technology base and operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Gigamon takes 51 per cent of deep observability market
Virtualisation

Gigamon takes 51 per cent of deep observability market

Rising AI and hybrid cloud traffic is fuelling demand for tools that spot security blind spots, with the market growing 18 per cent in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres
Smart Cities

TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres

Rising power and water constraints could delay new capacity unless data centres are planned as shared precincts, TBH says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Zendesk names Bikram Mazumdar VP Asia to drive growth
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk names Bikram Mazumdar VP Asia to drive growth

His appointment comes as APAC firms race to deploy AI in customer service, while 96% of consumers want clear explanations for its use.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year
Artificial Intelligence

BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year

Growing demand for passive funds and alternatives has helped the biggest global managers retain selector confidence despite volatile APAC markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
Crypto

Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds

Wallet use has cemented Asia-Pacific's lead in digital payments, with Hong Kong and Thailand now shifting towards instant bank transfers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads
Firewalls

Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads

Rising AI use is exposing businesses to a sharp increase in API abuse, with Akamai flagging 65 billion attacks across Asia-Pacific in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation
Manufacturing

MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation

Customers across Asia Pacific could get faster AI modernisation support as MongoDB widens a smaller, strategic partner network in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Firewalls

Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals

Chillisoft’s local support is helping Entrust reach more ANZ resellers as tighter budgets, AI threats and shorter certificate lifespans raise risk.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Cloud security day warns of human & identity risks
Storage

Cloud security day warns of human & identity risks

Rising cloud adoption is leaving Australian and New Zealand firms exposed to credential abuse, misconfigurations and costly automated attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

APAC stories

Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs
Digital Transformation

Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs

The South Korean vehicle rental group expects annual software support costs to fall by more than 50 per cent, freeing cash for AI and cloud projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026