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Opportunities rise for UK firms in Northeast Asia's cyber market
Digital Transformation

Opportunities rise for UK firms in Northeast Asia's cyber market

UK tech firms are seizing opportunities in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan's booming cybersecurity markets, projected to reach GBP £6.2 billion by 2027.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector to expand with new tenders
Supply Chain

Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector to expand with new tenders

The Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector is set to expand dramatically, with 10 gigawatts of projects up for tender this year amid rising international competition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates
Data Privacy

DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates

DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
SOAX introduces affordable Shopee Scraper API for retailers
Data Analytics

SOAX introduces affordable Shopee Scraper API for retailers

SOAX has unveiled its new Shopee Scraper API, providing businesses access to vital ecommerce data from the popular Southeast Asian platform at a fraction of the cost.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation
Firewalls

Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation

Zyxel Networks has won the 2024 Cyber Security Award for Innovation for its USG FLEX 200HP Security Firewall, enhancing global digital resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Verkada appoints new VP for JAPAC Channel Sales strategy
Firewalls

Verkada appoints new VP for JAPAC Channel Sales strategy

Verkada has appointed Boudewijn Pesch as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific Channel Sales, tasked with enhancing channel strategy in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Australian startup unveils stable crypto backed by gold
Crypto

Australian startup unveils stable crypto backed by gold

Australian startup TDCR has launched GLO, a stable digital currency backed by tokenised gold, aiming to redefine cryptocurrency usability and perception.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Unified Communications

Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Verkada appoints Dixon as Vice President for JAPAC region
Firewalls

Verkada appoints Dixon as Vice President for JAPAC region

Verkada has appointed Jonathon Dixon as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific to expand its security solutions across the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets
Physical Security

QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets

QBE Asia has appointed Ronak Shah as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Markets Asia, effective 1 March 2025, to strengthen its reinsurance operations across the region.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
UK leads in diversifying mobile gaming ad spend markets
Gaming

UK leads in diversifying mobile gaming ad spend markets

UK publishers are at the forefront of diversifying mobile gaming ad spend, outpacing competitors by strategically tapping into emerging global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Zyxel launches updated GS-100 switches for small offices
Smart Home

Zyxel launches updated GS-100 switches for small offices

Zyxel Networks has launched the revamped GS-100 series of compact Gigabit Ethernet switches, ideal for small office environments, offering eco-friendly, high-speed connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Vulnerabilities in industrial switches uncovered by Claroty
Firewalls

Vulnerabilities in industrial switches uncovered by Claroty

Claroty has uncovered three significant vulnerabilities in Planet Technology's WGS-804HPT Industrial switches, risking remote code execution on compromised devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board
Risk & Compliance

FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board

FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Zyxel wins two Taiwan Excellence Awards for innovation
DevOps

Zyxel wins two Taiwan Excellence Awards for innovation

Zyxel Networks has won two Taiwan Excellence Awards for its innovative NWA130BE WiFi 7 Access Point and USG LITE 60AX Security Router.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Zadara expands Sovereign AI Cloud portfolio for partners
Artificial Intelligence

Zadara expands Sovereign AI Cloud portfolio for partners

Zadara has expanded its Sovereign AI Cloud portfolio, empowering partners with advanced AI technologies and certification to meet customer demands.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Data Protection

Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs
Generative AI

NVIDIA launches new NIM microservices for Asia-Pacific LLMs

NVIDIA unveils new NIM microservices for Japan and Taiwan, enhancing AI development with local language models. APAC AI revenue is set to soar to USD $48 billion by 2030.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024