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ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID
Marketing Technologies

ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID

ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security
Unified Communications

Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Goodman Group appoints Giles Proctor as VP of Data Centres
Hyperscale

Goodman Group appoints Giles Proctor as VP of Data Centres

Goodman Group names Giles Proctor as VP of Data Centres, leveraging his 25 years of expertise to enhance customer engagement and bolster global infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Adobe appoints Keith Eadie as APAC General Manager
Data Analytics

Adobe appoints Keith Eadie as APAC General Manager

Adobe has named Keith Eadie as the new General Manager for the Asia Pacific region, strengthening efforts to boost customer experience and regional growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Colt DCS reduces emissions by 40% in sustainability push
NPS

Colt DCS reduces emissions by 40% in sustainability push

Colt Data Centre Services has cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 2019, keeping on track for its 1.5°C 2030 targets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure
Hyperscale

Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure

Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Barracuda Networks enhances AI email protection for M365 users
Firewalls

Barracuda Networks enhances AI email protection for M365 users

Barracuda Networks boosts its Email Protection platform with enhanced AI, blocking 70% more BEC attacks for Microsoft 365 users and saving IT resources.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

PDG completes phase one of AI-ready data centre in Johor
EduTech

PDG completes phase one of AI-ready data centre in Johor

Princeton Digital Group completes Phase One of its 150MW AI-ready JH1 data centre in Johor, advancing digital infrastructure in SE Asia with MYR 1.276 billion green loan.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout
Digital Transformation

Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout

A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus
Artificial Intelligence

Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus

Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Salesforce unveils AI programme to boost Singapore SMEs
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce unveils AI programme to boost Singapore SMEs

Salesforce launches Data+AI Boost SME Program at Asia Tech x Singapore Summit to aid 5,000 SMEs in data utilisation for AI integration, partnering with IMDA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks

Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia
Digital Transformation

Equinix opens two new IBX data centres in Malaysia

Equinix boosts Malaysia's digital economy with new data centres in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, providing access to a global ecosystem and supporting the country's digital hub ambitions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
ST Telemedia Global partners with VNG to boost Vietnam's data centres
Disaster Recovery

ST Telemedia Global partners with VNG to boost Vietnam's data centres

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with VNG Corporation to develop data centres in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening Vietnam's digital infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA
Marketing Technologies

Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Pulsant launches partner programme to power digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Pulsant launches partner programme to power digital transformation

Pulsant, the UK data centre service, unveils a new partner initiative aimed at boosting access to its platformEDGE digital infrastructure and fostering business collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024