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StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023
Cybersecurity

StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023

Singapore's StarHub has achieved 184th place in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for 2023, marking a notable revenue-based ranking.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Actis launches Epoch Digital to boost data infrastructure in Asia
Generative AI

Actis launches Epoch Digital to boost data infrastructure in Asia

Actis launches Epoch Digital to bolster Asia's data centre capacity with sustainable solutions, starting with projects in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Unified Communications

Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Finastra powers Asia's first fully digital reserve bank
Clean technologies

Finastra powers Asia's first fully digital reserve bank

Finastra powers Asia's first fully digital reserve bank, ORO Bank, in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City SAR. The cloud-based institution aligns banking with sustainability and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Asia stories

Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost
Human Capital Management

Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost

Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Westcon-Comstor APAC earns Ecovadis silver for sustainability
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor APAC earns Ecovadis silver for sustainability

Westcon-Comstor's APAC division ascends to EcoVadis silver status, placing in the top 15% for sustainability, marking progress from last year's bronze.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives
Supply Chain

Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Network Infrastructure

Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets

Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Soft Space & Inflight Dublin improve AirAsia inflight services
Marketing Technologies

Soft Space & Inflight Dublin improve AirAsia inflight services

Soft Space and Inflight Dublin partner to integrate Fasspos with Everhub on AirAsia, elevating inflight entertainment and boosting ancillary revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Zitcha names Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead amid expansion
Digital Signage

Zitcha names Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead amid expansion

Zitcha has named Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead to drive its growth in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, leveraging the retail media market's burgeoning potential.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway
EduTech

Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway

Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester
Gaming

Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester

IP Transit provider RETN has expanded to Manchester, enhancing high-speed, secure, and robust internet for local ISPs and businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales
Software-as-a-Service

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Asia stories

How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Health Technologies

How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health

SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Robotics

How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment

Australian CEOs support Ed Husic's tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Nynke Postma joins Encompass as Head of Business Development
Product Management

Nynke Postma joins Encompass as Head of Business Development

Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma, founder of Blacksmith KYC, as Head of Business Development for Asia and the Middle East to boost CDI product value.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Niall Hannigan appointed CFO at Princeton Digital Group
Power / Energy

Niall Hannigan appointed CFO at Princeton Digital Group

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has appointed Niall Hannigan as Group CFO, effective 3rd June 2024, to bolster the company's global growth in the digital economy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024