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New Relic to open first Japan data centre in Tokyo
Software-as-a-Service

New Relic to open first Japan data centre in Tokyo

New Relic will open its first Japan data centre in Tokyo in July 2026, targeting local data residency, latency and governance demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Mastercard debuts SME cross-border payments suite in APAC
Digital Transformation

Mastercard debuts SME cross-border payments suite in APAC

Mastercard launches Global Commerce Suite in Hong Kong, targeting SME cross-border payments as Asia Pacific digital trade surges.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office
Digital Transformation

Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office

Legal AI specialist Harvey will open a Singapore office in June, deepening its APAC footprint and support for regional law firms and corporates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
Network Infrastructure

IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion

IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Revolut wins UK bank licence, plans major investment push
Fintech

Revolut wins UK bank licence, plans major investment push

Revolut secures full UK bank licence, pledging GBP £3 billion investment, 1,000 new jobs and a phased roll-out of FSCS-protected accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Asia Pacific faces trust & culture test in AI shift
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific faces trust & culture test in AI shift

Asia Pacific's rapid AI adoption is running ahead of culture and trust, with leaders warning a “Human Advantage” gap could decide who wins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
ControlPlane unveils enterprise support for OpenBao
Encryption

ControlPlane unveils enterprise support for OpenBao

ControlPlane launches enterprise support for OpenBao as IBM's USD $6.4 billion HashiCorp deal drives demand for open source Vault alternatives.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
Storage

External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn

IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Anthropic to open Sydney office in Australia, New Zealand
Agricultural Technology

Anthropic to open Sydney office in Australia, New Zealand

Anthropic will open a Sydney office within weeks, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint and deepening AI partnerships in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
DevRev expands Computer AI agent platform in India
Customer Relationship Management

DevRev expands Computer AI agent platform in India

DevRev to expand its Computer AI agent platform in India, debuting Agent Studio and Text2SQL tools to push enterprises beyond pilot projects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Claroty named Leader in 2026 Gartner CPS security report
IoT Security

Claroty named Leader in 2026 Gartner CPS security report

Claroty again named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 CPS Protection Platforms Magic Quadrant as industrial cyber-physical threats intensify.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Unlimit names Irene Skrynova CEO of global payments
Data Protection

Unlimit names Irene Skrynova CEO of global payments

Unlimit appoints Irene Skrynova CEO of global payments to unify its processing, product and tech as it pivots to financial infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Legora raises USD $550m to fuel US & APAC AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

Legora raises USD $550m to fuel US & APAC AI growth

Legal AI platform Legora raises USD $550m at a USD $5.55bn valuation to speed expansion across the US and wider Asia-Pacific markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Saviynt appoints Exclusive Networks to boost APJ reach
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt appoints Exclusive Networks to boost APJ reach

Saviynt taps Exclusive Networks to distribute its identity security tools across APJ, targeting surging AI-driven machine identities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Saviynt picks NEXTGEN to drive APAC identity growth
Privileged Access Management

Saviynt picks NEXTGEN to drive APAC identity growth

Saviynt taps distributor NEXTGEN to expand APAC and Japan identity security reach as non-human accounts surge and AI risks intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Xero adds AI analytics & cash flow forecasting in ANZ
Data Analytics

Xero adds AI analytics & cash flow forecasting in ANZ

Xero launches AI-driven analytics and cash flow forecasting in ANZ, aiming to help small firms anticipate shocks and plan with richer data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

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OpenAI brings Startups Week workshops to Australia
Digital Transformation

OpenAI brings Startups Week workshops to Australia

OpenAI will run a week of hands-on AI workshops for Australian founders and developers in Adelaide and Sydney to speed startup product building.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026