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Fortinet report reveals cyber threats & defence gaps in Asia Pacific

Ransomware and phishing top cybersecurity concerns in Singapore, says Fortinet study. Increased remote working amplifies insider threats, with insufficient resource allocation also noted as a major hurdle.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC

Top 2000 Chinese firms to devote over 50% of core IT budget to AI by 2027, potentially sparking a double-digit innovation hike, reveals International Data Corporation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Global Stories

International Data Corporation (IDC) stories

Ransomware

Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report

The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

Breach Prevention

Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams

Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Malware

Check Point launches Quantum Spark to boost cybersecurity for SMBs

Check Point Software Technologies unveils Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000, new firewall series aimed at fortifying cybersecurity for SMBs, offering AI-driven threat prevention and scalable cloud management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

EduTech

SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries

SecurityBridge's Research Lab is lauded by SAP's Security Response Team as a leading source for detecting software issues. This recognises a key role in fortifying international SAP security infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Hyperscale

Zscaler unveils industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge solution

Zscaler launches industry-first single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution and Zero Trust Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) aiming to modernise secure connectivity and eliminate ineffective firewalls and VPNs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Partner Programmes

IFS announces winners of 2023 Partner of the Year Awards

IFS announces winners of its annual Partner of the Year Awards, honouring dedication and innovation among businesses globally, at a ceremony in London.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Customer Experience

Generative AI's leap and how 2024 will see a focus on security & ROI

Generative AI looks set to dominate 2024 as enterprises increase their core IT spend on its solutions, with a renewal of basic security measures and drive for ROI amid emergent trends such as smart cloud strategies and digital workplace technologies.

By Ashish Kumar • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Red Hat unveils Developer Hub to streamline enterprise development

Red Hat has launched its Developer Hub, an enterprise-grade Internal Developer Platform aimed at increasing productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Veeam boosts ProPartner Network for stronger cyber resilience

Veeam enhances ProPartner Network to boost cyber resilience and profitability for global partners, recognising their central role in the company's continued growth amid soaring cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop secures $100m in growth capital, expands executive team

ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Private Cloud

Equinix top choice for private AI infrastructure deployment

Equinix is becoming the preferred venue for setting up private AI infrastructure due to its cloud adjacency and robust ecosystems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Clean technologies

Global smart TV shipments expected to drop in 2023, IDC reveals

Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Generative AI

Global GenAI investment to surge to $151.1 billion by 2027, says IDC

Worldwide investment in GenAI set to soar, reaching a predicted $151.1bn by 2027 according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Data Analytics

Qlik acquires Mozaic Data advancing AI-driven data management technology

Qlik acquires Mozaic Data, advancing AI-based data management technology in a strategic move shaping data product-focused operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Customers

Qualtrics named Leader in IDC MarketScape's Voice of Customer Applications assessment

Qualtrics gains top spot in IDC MarketScape's Voice of Customer Applications survey, being recognised for innovating customer experience metrics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Marketing Technologies

CommerceHub rebrands as Rithum, unites top eCommerce firms & acquires Cadeera

Global commerce firm CommerceHub rebrands to Rithum, merging key eCommerce players and acquires UK AI firm, Cadeera.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Hyperscale

Equinix becomes top choice for private AI infrastructure deployment

Equinix, global leader in digital infrastructure, emerges as top choice for deploying private AI, safeguarding corporations' sensitive data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023