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Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.
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Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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encryption
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.
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Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
The global marketing analytics market is bolstered by increased adoption across sectors such as retail and manufacturing for improved AI and ML processes.
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RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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m&a
RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.
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PreAct Technologies unveils new flash LiDAR sensors at CES
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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robots
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smart cities
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supply chain & logistics
Oregon-based PreAct Technologies debuts a versatile new line of LiDAR sensors, named Sahara, Borrego, and Moab, preparing to transform numerous industries with advanced 3D mapping and modelling capabilities.
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TDengine named Top Global Industrial Data Management Solution
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
TDengine, a trailblazing data historian firm, receives top accolade from Frost and Sullivan as the Best in Class in Global Industrial Data Management Solutions, affirming its leadership in leading the industry towards its next growth phase.
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Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Resurgence of RFID technology, generative AI with voice commerce, unified supply chain management, and AR integration is set to revolutionise Australia's retail scene.
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Perfect Corp. reveals global trend report on Generative AI in beauty and fashion
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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cosmetics
Perfect Corp. unveils its Global Trend Report highlighting Generative AI's game-changing role in shaping beauty and fashion trends via its acclaimed YouCam suite of apps.
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XConnect appoints James Williams as VP to fuel global expansion
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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martech
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partner programmes
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omnichannel
XConnect hires James Williams, a seasoned telecoms expert, as VP of Business Development, bolstering its 2024 global growth strategy with his vast experience and industry insight.
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Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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bots
Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.
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Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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government
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labour party
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transparency
Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.
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Global modular data centres market to reach $81.2bn by 2030
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The global modular data centres market is anticipated to surge to USD$81.2bn by 2030, due to efficiency and flexibility, says Research and Markets report.
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Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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harvey norman
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financial results
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expenses
Harvey Norman's NZ sector faces financial woes, reporting a $100m plunge in sales revenue and a 33.6% decrease in net profit for 2023.
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Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Due to rising cyber crime, the next-gen firewall market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.48% between 2021 and 2028, per a Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence study.
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Three industries display tech will transform in 2024
Sun, 31st Dec 2023
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
While much of the focus is on things like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, consumer-grade technology also has enormous potential to transform industries.
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Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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ecommerce
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christmas
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black friday
Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.
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Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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cleantech
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amazon
Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.
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Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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shopping
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spending
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revenue
Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.
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HDBank & JCB International launch advanced credit card
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
HDBank partners with JCB International to launch an advanced credit card in Vietnam, providing exclusive perks and cashback for users.
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EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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cleantech
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investment
EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.