DataCenterNews Asia Pacific - Specialist news for cloud & data center decision-makers
Asia

APAC Stories - Page 63

Asian Stories

APAC stories

APAC events delay AI translation over trust & cost fears
Software-as-a-Service

APAC events delay AI translation over trust & cost fears

Event leaders across APAC are delaying AI translation tools amid mistrust over accuracy, data security worries and mounting budget pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Netskope boosts SASE reach with new Malaysia hub, Indonesia push
Software-as-a-Service

Netskope boosts SASE reach with new Malaysia hub, Indonesia push

Netskope opens first Malaysia data centre and deepens Indonesia presence as demand for cloud-based SASE security surges across Southeast Asia.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
RETN & BBIX extend Asian peering to Hong Kong, Singapore
Network Infrastructure

RETN & BBIX extend Asian peering to Hong Kong, Singapore

RETN extends its BBIX partnership to Hong Kong and Singapore, adding new Asian peering hubs and launching its Flex IX service in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Global Stories

APAC stories

Autonomous AI, new rules to reshape tech in Australia
Data Protection

Autonomous AI, new rules to reshape tech in Australia

Autonomous AI and tougher rules are set to transform tech in Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reshaping security and digital sovereignty.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Asia-Pacific & AI drive bullish CEO outlook for 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific & AI drive bullish CEO outlook for 2026

Global CEOs pin 2026 hopes on APAC growth and soaring AI spend, despite geopolitical risks and investor pressure for faster returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Neurair & Hanugra to build 400MW of AI data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Neurair & Hanugra to build 400MW of AI data centres

Neurair and Hanugra partner to deliver 400MW of AI-optimised, liquid-cooled data centres across Asia-Pacific, with global rollout in view.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
MTX APAC acquires Adapt IQ NZ to build Salesforce hub
Data Analytics

MTX APAC acquires Adapt IQ NZ to build Salesforce hub

MTX APAC has acquired New Zealand Salesforce consultancy Adapt IQ NZ to create a Wellington-based delivery and innovation hub for APAC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Malware

How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Commvault maps Asia-Pacific shift to trusted AI autonomy
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault maps Asia-Pacific shift to trusted AI autonomy

Commvault predicts Asia-Pacific enterprises will pivot from AI experiments to resilient, sovereign “trusted autonomy” by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda
Disaster Recovery

DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda

DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion
Fintech

PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion

PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value
Digital Transformation

AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar
Gaming

Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar

Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

APAC stories

Cricket Australia updates app with AI insights, analysis & history
Data Analytics

Cricket Australia updates app with AI insights, analysis & history

Cricket Australia revamps its Live App with real-time AI insights, chat-style analysis and scorecards going back to 1886.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent
Software-as-a-Service

Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent

Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025