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Semify buys Dragon Metrics to boost global AI SEO reach

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US-based Semify has bought Hong Kong's Dragon Metrics to expand its global AI-led SEO and reporting services across non-Google markets.
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How APAC is rewriting the emerging technology adoption playbook

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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APAC is leading global tech adoption with advances in robotics, quantum networks, AI, and autonomous mobility, redefining innovation across multiple sectors.
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Record investment & policy headline Stanford's AI report

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Stanford's AI Index Report reveals record private investment of USD $109.1 billion in 2024, with AI adoption soaring across industries globally.
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Amplified intelligence: Smart business governance in the AI-age

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Australian businesses are urged to adopt responsible AI governance to harness innovation while ensuring ethical, secure, and inclusive technology use in the AI age.
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Smart speaker market continues to grow - report

Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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Smart speakers have seen a 53% growth, but the impact of COVID-19 on the industry remains uncertain, according to Futuresource Consulting.
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APAC jumps on quantum computing bandwagon

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Asia-Pacific nations are ramping up investments in quantum computing, aiming to rival US and European efforts, says GlobalData.
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Google slips further down the ranks in smart speaker market

Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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Google has dropped to third place in the smart speaker market, with Baidu claiming second place behind Amazon, according to new data from Canalys.
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Hyperscalers hurling colossal capital at data centres

Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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The old proverb 'you have to spend money to make money' could never be truer than in the hyperscale data centre industry.
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New rapid voice cloning tech could spell end for voice authentication

Sat, 10th Mar 2018
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Baidu unveiled a new system that can clone your voice using just 3.7 seconds of audio, a scary thought in the era of voice biometric authentication.
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Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Asia's top 10 digital disruptors pose a significant threat and opportunity for global enterprises, warns Gartner, urging CIOs to act decisively.
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Baidu and Seagate renew strategic partnership for big data and storage

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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Baidu will prioritise Seagate when selecting storage products and solutions, and Seagate will give Baidu advanced access to products.
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Baidu to deploy AMD's Radeon Instinct GPUs in its data centers

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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AMD and Baidu have announced a partnership that will see software for AMD Radeon Instinct GPUs deployed in Baidu data centers.
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Baidu deploys Xilinx FPGAs in new public cloud service offerings

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Baidu enhances its cloud with Xilinx FPGAs, boosting AI and analytics across its data centres in a move to bolster performance.
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Baidu stock soars with Google departure

Thu, 29th Apr 2010
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Baidu's stock skyrockets as profits leap 165%, capitalising on Google's exit from China amid cyber-attack fallout.