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Epicor to streamline MGB Sany's e-invoicing ahead of new Malaysian rules
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MGB Sany, a subsidiary of Malaysian construction firm MGB Berhad, partners with global software provider Epicor to digitise and streamline its e-invoicing process ahead of new government regulations.
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Akamai boosts App & API Protector with advanced DDoS defences
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Akamai Technologies boosts security with significant upgrades to its App and API Protector, providing advanced DDoS defenses, browser impersonation detection, and improved API security.
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BDx secures $155m debut loan in Singapore for data center expansion
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Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing data center platform, BDx Data Centers, has secured a $155m debut loan from DBS Bank and OCBC for purchasing Singapore's OneTen Paya Lebar and future plans.
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IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK’s tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
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The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.
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Empyrion DC secures SGD$133m green loan from UOB for Singapore data centre
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Empyrion DC secures its first green loan of SGD$133 million from UOB, bolstering its commitment to environmental sustainability and aiding operations of the award-winning SG1 Dodid Data Centre.
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Indosat becomes Indonesia's first NVIDIA Cloud Provider Partner
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison pioneers as Indonesia's first NVIDIA Cloud Provider Partner in a bid to propel the nation's AI development, supplying businesses with new tech and high-density data centres.
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Akamai enhances API Protector with anti-DDoS & bot detection
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Akamai Technologies bolsters App and API Protector with precise DDoS attack mitigation, URL Protection and Browser Impersonation Detection.
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Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption
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Australia is at risk of losing 5G technology advantage due to slow business uptake, despite sturdy infrastructure and consumer adoption, warns AMTA.
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Bitera boosts Indonesia's digital economy with new data centre
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Bitera, a world-class data centre, has opened in Indonesia, aiming to boost the country's digital economy and combat the current under-penetration of data centre capabilities.
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Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks to enhance Pakistan's internet
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Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks in a bid to offer affordable internet to Pakistan's residential users, aiming to boost the digital economy and counter the nation's internet access issue.
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Equinix launches Australia's largest data centre solar system
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Global digital infrastructure firm Equinix has unveiled an extensive 1MW rooftop solar system, one of Australia's largest data centre solar deployments, in Melbourne.
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Tech leaders urge UK government to invest in AI skills training
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At a Parliamentary Skills Summit, tech industry leaders urged the UK government for significant investment in digital AI training, aiming to upskill future generations and close the digital skill gap.
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Ashok Muthu named as EDOTCO Group's Cambodia head
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EDOTCO Group, a leading digital infrastructure provider, has named Ashok Muthu as its new Country Managing Director for Cambodia, reflecting the firm's commitment to advancing Cambodia's telecoms sector.
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EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act
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European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.
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Microsoft, NAB & CITT join forces to boost cybersecurity for Victoria's SMBs
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A $1 million cybersecurity training initiative between Microsoft, National Australia Bank, and CITT aims to bolster security understanding for small businesses and equip students with practical industry experience in Victoria.
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Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure
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Goodman Group reports a 29% increase in interim FY24 profit to A$1.127 billion, prompting a revision of their earnings guidance to 11%.
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Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app
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Amid Australia's living-cost crisis, over 300,000 local millennials and Gen Z users saved up to $2.4bn cumulatively since joining micro-investing app Raiz Invest, exploiting technology for modern saving strategies.
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Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
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Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.
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Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge
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Baby Rajaram Bokale's bedtime readings make a wider social impact in India, training AI in overlooked languages and gaining key financial knowledge through a Karya initiative.
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Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
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Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
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Bitera data centre in Jakarta declares operational readiness
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Jakarta's high-tier data centre, Bitera, begins services following successful Level 5 commissioning tests, promising premium reliability, security, and eco-friendly practices.
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Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026
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digital economy
Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.
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Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Sydney was named Asia-Pacific’s fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.
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ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ESET, a renowned digital security firm, has launched its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, demonstrating commitment to the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape and digital economy.