Japan stories
UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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mobile data
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digital divide
UK ranks 70th in Broadband Genie's global survey, as Eastern Europe tops the cheapest fixed-line internet markets and North America stays costly.
Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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genai
Study finds AI now shapes investment research for 78.3% of users, with strongest enthusiasm in the Middle East and Latin America.
Moloco launches performance CTV ads for app marketers
Yesterday
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martech
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ai
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marketing
Moloco has extended its adtech push into television with a new performance product for app marketers, promising real-time optimisation and attribution.
SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners
Yesterday
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Deloitte, Microsoft and Intel among SAS partner awards winners as global software vendor spotlights channel growth across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
NTT Research launches Scale Academy with SaltGrain
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
NTT Research launches Silicon Valley incubator Scale Academy to commercialise lab-built technologies, starting with SaltGrain data security suite.
Kvantify hires Dr David Siebert to lead global business development
3 days ago
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quantum computing
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erp
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genomics
Kvantify names Dr David Siebert as global head of business development as it steps up commercial push for hybrid quantum-classical software.
Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter
3 days ago
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robots
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uc
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data protection
Japan urged to turn digital strengths into broader economic gains as GSMA report calls for faster 5G, stronger trust and more inclusive services.
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
3 days ago
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uc
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
4 days ago
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saas
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Ping Identity appoints Antony Collins as Regional Vice President for Channels and Alliances across Asia Pacific and Japan to expand partner ecosystem.
Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion
5 days ago
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robots
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agricultural technology
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smart cities
Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.
Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme
Last week
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robots
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
Betashares broadens its robotics ETF to 60 holdings, adds China A-shares and a humanoid robotics theme as it tightens AI rules.
Fujitsu launches AI tool to modernise legacy COBOL
Last week
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digital transformation
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it automation
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erp
Fujitsu's AI service cuts the time needed to document COBOL systems, with SMBC Nikko Securities already using it to speed modernisation.
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Last week
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manufacturing
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iot security
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supply chain
Yokogawa wins three cybersecurity approvals for control, safety and connectivity products as plant operators face tighter scrutiny over cyber risk.
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Last week
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supply chain
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r&d
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regulation
Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.
AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion
Last week
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AlphaSense boosts international leadership as it expands multilingual AI market intelligence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees
Last week
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sony
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online voting
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globalisation
Crunchyroll expands 2026 Anime Awards voting to MyAnimeList as nominees span nearly 50 titles and first presenters and performances are unveiled.
OneQode, Hitachi Vantara & Cylix launch sovereign AI
Last week
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
OneQode, Hitachi Vantara and Cylix Applied Intelligence launch a sovereign AI factory push across Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.
Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales
Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Akamai taps Fiona Zhang for expanded Asia Pacific and Japan role as it pushes channel-led growth and deepens partner ties.
Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training
Last week
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ai
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Kyndryl Foundation extends Canadian grant to JEDI, supporting IT and cybersecurity training for Indigenous students amid a growing cyber skills gap.
Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world
Last week
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Acronis rolls out globally available managed detection and response for MSPs, bundling 24/7 monitoring, incident response and recovery tools.