APAC stories - Page 2
Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Rokt Head of APAC
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ecommerce
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digital marketing
Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Head of Commercial APAC at Rokt, set to spearhead growth strategies across the region after six years in New York.
Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security
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leadership
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immigration
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evp
Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security, reflecting on his journey from South Africa to Executive Vice President, crediting teamwork for his success.
Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.
AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
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crm
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paas
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digital transformation
Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.
Former Apple executive Reuben Bijl joins Abundium as Partner
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personal computing devices
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apple
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leadership
Reuben Bijl, a former senior executive at Apple, has joined Abundium as a Partner, bringing over a decade of tech experience to the multinational networking group.
Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.
Pipeline360 appoints McCarthy as Senior Director in APAC
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siem
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cx
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martech
Pipeline360 has appointed Joseph McCarthy as Senior Account Director for the APAC region, aiming to bolster its B2B marketing services amid rapid regional growth.
Wild Tech appoints Dirk Vorster to lead WA practice plan
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crm
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Wild Tech has appointed Dirk Vorster as Western Australia Practice Lead, aiming to strengthen its regional presence and drive strategic growth.
NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
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cleantech
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insurance
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climate change
A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.
S4 Capital's Monks partners with Hightouch in APAC region
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Monks, S4 Capital's digital arm, has joined forces with Hightouch to enhance AI and customer data capabilities across the APAC region.
Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator
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edutech
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it training
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physical security
Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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microsoft
StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.
Australian businesses face acute payroll skills shortage
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new report reveals that only 43% of Australian firms employ payroll specialists, prompting a shift towards automated solutions to tackle compliance and efficiency challenges.
Soti partners with Urovo to reduce transport downtime
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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soti
SOTI has partnered with Urovo to enhance mobile device reliability in the transport sector, aiming to minimise downtime caused by device malfunctions.
AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts
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hcm
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partner programmes
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genai
A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.
NVIDIA & HPE unveil AI solutions for enterprise growth
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private cloud
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digital twins
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agentic ai
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NVIDIA have launched innovative AI solutions, enhancing businesses' ability to deploy models and manage data effectively.
Azul sees 63% growth driven by demand for Java solutions
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devops
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hyperscale
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apm
Azul has announced a remarkable 63% year-on-year growth in new customer bookings, driven by a surge in demand for high-performance Java solutions.
Azul sees 63% rise in Java platform bookings globally
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devops
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apm
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open source
Azul has reported a remarkable 63% rise in new customer bookings, driven by the growing demand for cost-effective Java solutions and high-performance platforms.
Pax8 unveils refreshed brand identity for global growth
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emea
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global expansion
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pax8
Pax8 has launched a new brand identity to enhance its global presence across 17 countries, reinforcing its role in cloud commerce for over 600,000 SMBs.
Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.