Japan stories
UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league
2 days ago
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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
2 days ago
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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
2 days ago
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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
2 days ago
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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.
Kvantify hires Dr David Siebert to lead global business development
4 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.
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
5 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
6 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.
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.
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.
South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash
Last week
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data protection
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physical security
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genai
South Korea's AI plan faces fierce opposition as creators warn a copyright carve-out could undercut the country's cultural export industries.
Racing Bulls simulator launches in Cherry Edition livery
This month
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partner programmes
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social media
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formula one
Racing Bulls' cherry blossom Japanese Grand Prix livery inspires limited-edition motion simulator as F1 collectibles market expands.
New Relic appoints Masakiyo Furudate to head Japan
This month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
New Relic names Masakiyo Furudate Group Vice President as it steps up Japan investment, adds a local data centre and expands AI tools.
AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says
This month
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Japan and Singapore drive Asia Pacific data centre build costs higher as AI demand, power constraints and labour shortages widen regional gaps.
Tech Data wins Microsoft Frontier Distributor status
This month
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digital transformation
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socs
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partner programmes
Tech Data gains Microsoft Frontier Distributor status as Asia Pacific partners seek stronger cloud, security and training support.
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
This month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.