Singapore stories - Page 15
Empyrion DC secures SGD$133m green loan from UOB for Singapore data centre
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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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.
UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
Dynatrace appoints James McCready as Vice President of Asia Pacific, Japan
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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cloud services
James McCready, having held impressive roles in high-profile tech firms, takes up the mantle as Dynatrace's VP of Asia Pacific and Japan, tasked with driving growth and producing innovative solutions.
SEEK, Jobstreet, & Jobsdb unite platforms in major tech change
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Leading job marketplaces SEEK, Jobstreet, and Jobsdb unite in a significant merger, utilising SEEK's AI technology to enhance employment services across the Asia Pacific region.
Salesforce introduces Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Salesforce unveils public beta for Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant set to revolutionise customer relationship management by utilising company-specific data securely.
Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.
AirTrunk opens new hyperscale data centre HQ in Sydney
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk has unveiled its new global headquarters in Sydney, Australia - a hub for tech-savvy talent and innovation.
WhatsApp tops as preferred social media app in Singapore
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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WhatsApp claims the crown as Singapore's favourite social media app, with over 27% preference among users, according to the Digital 2024: Singapore report by Meltwater and We Are Social.
Rockwell Automation promotes Mariya Prempeh as Country Manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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oil and gas
Mariya Prempeh ascends to the role of Country Manager for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei at Rockwell Automation, enhancing market presence in the industrial automation sector.
Kelvin Wong takes reins as Singapore country manager at Hitachi Vantara
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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storage
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bi
Kelvin Wong, a veteran in sales leadership, has been named the new Country Manager for Hitachi Vantara in Singapore, tasked with driving the company's sales strategy and managing partnerships, alliances, and resellers in the region.
Exclusive: How Orbus is creating the path to digital transformation
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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London-based Orbus is redefining the global digital landscape, with CEO Gareth Burton leading the company's mission to help businesses navigate complex digital transformations.
Web threats in Singapore down 5.9%, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a 5.9% decrease in web-based threats detected for Singapore in 2023, the third annual drop, despite growing complexity and user attacks, which surged to 30.7%.
NEXTGEN partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical system security in Asia
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
NEXTGEN Group Asia joins forces with cybersecurity firm Claroty to bolster protection against sophisticated cyber threats to critical infrastructures in Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
BlackLine hires Sumit Johar as new global Chief Information Officer
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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it automation
Digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, appoints tech industry veteran Sumit Johar as new Chief Information Officer, leveraging his SaaS acumen and AI knowledge.
BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.
Singaporeans admit to digital stalking in Kaspersky survey
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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domestic violence
A shocking 42% of Singaporeans admit to employing stalkerware on their partners, according to Kaspersky's global survey on digital abuse and stalking.
New IBM & NCS partnership to fortify Singapore's data
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
IBM and NCS partnership to offer quantum-safe, privacy-enhancing services to Singapore's public agencies and enterprises.
Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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Google is accelerating its AI advancements with Gemini, its prime AI model, offering enhanced, immersive experiences across platforms and services, and introducing Gemini Advanced, an innovative AI tool.
AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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acronis
Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.
BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.