Global Stories

Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024

Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Supply Chain

FedEx Cares campaign donates 3,600 kg of essentials

FedEx team members in the Asia Pacific have volunteered over 1,000 hours, donating 3,600 kg of essential supplies to support local communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Gaming

DE-CIX hits record 68 exabytes in 2024 with gaming boost

DE-CIX has shattered records in 2024 with a staggering 68 exabytes of data traffic exchanged globally, marking a 15% increase from last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Malware

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

EduTech

Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Gaming

Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Risk & Compliance

GetYourGuide boosts sales by 14% with Soldo platform

GetYourGuide has increased sales by 14% after streamlining its financial processes using Soldo's spend management platform, boosting operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Equinix appoints Cyrus Adaggra as President for APAC

Equinix has appointed Cyrus Adaggra as President for the Asia-Pacific region, a role vital for addressing customer demands in a tech-driven landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

EduTech

Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Agricultural Technology

Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Customer Experience

Ramco recognised for excellence at HR Vendors awards 2024

Ramco Systems has achieved remarkable recognition at the HR Vendors of the Year 2024 Awards, winning five awards for its outstanding payroll solutions across Asia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Risk & Compliance

Zodia, RFOG & QCP team up to boost digital assets

Zodia Custody is partnering with Raffles Family Office Group and QCP to enhance digital asset services for institutional investors across Asia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Catapult reports 20% rise in ACV & strong revenue growth

Catapult has reported a 20% rise in Annualised Contract Value to USD $96.8 million and significant revenue growth of 19% to USD $57.8 million for H1 FY25.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence

Netmore Group has acquired Everynet, boosting its global IoT capabilities and expanding its network to 17 countries with over 2.3 million active devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Payment Technologies

EBANX's expansion strategy drives financial inclusion in emerging markets

EBANX, founded in Brazil, is championing financial inclusion in emerging markets by connecting global businesses with local consumers across 29 countries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Fintech

Alipay+ teams with Windcave for ANZ mobile payments

Alipay+ has teamed up with Windcave to simplify cross-border mobile payments for over 10,000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

WTW launches CyCore Asia for enhanced cyber coverage

WTW has launched CyCore Asia, a new cyber insurance facility offering up to USD $15,000,000 in coverage to combat growing cyber risks in Singapore and Hong Kong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Hyperscale

Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy

Vertiv has acquired centrifugal chiller technology from BiXin Energy Technology, enhancing its portfolio for high-performance computing and AI applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025

Hybrid Cloud

European security trends: Cyber focus, AI caution, hybrid rise

Genetec's 2025 State of Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards cybersecurity and hybrid cloud solutions, shaped by insights from over 5,600 professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024