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Revealed: The countries with the worst internet freedom
Unified Communications

Revealed: The countries with the worst internet freedom

Turkmenistan tops Tech.co's list of worst countries for internet freedom, followed by North Korea and China. Western net neutrality also faces scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
20 by 2020: Oracle Cloud's ambitious global expansion
Supply Chain

20 by 2020: Oracle Cloud's ambitious global expansion

Oracle has bold plans to launch 20 new cloud regions by 2020, equating to one region every 33 days for the next 15 months.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps

Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Gartner: 5G infrastructure revenue to reach US$4B in 2020
Unified Communications

Gartner: 5G infrastructure revenue to reach US$4B in 2020

7% of CSPs worldwide have already deployed 5G infrastructure in their networks and the rollout is set to accelerate.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Alibaba Cloud becomes first public cloud provider to secure OSPAR validation
Public Cloud

Alibaba Cloud becomes first public cloud provider to secure OSPAR validation

OSPAR is designed to support the financial services industry in reducing compliance-associated costs when outsourcing the management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry
HP

HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry

Businesses that purchase print supplies are in danger of falling victim to the multi-billion dollar industry of counterfeits and fakes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
SAS recognises global partner innovation and collaboration
Partner Programmes

SAS recognises global partner innovation and collaboration

SAS celebrates partners' innovation at awards; Alliance with Accord, ITOCHU & FACTS honoured for analytics excellence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
KDDI announces IoT and RPA support services accross APAC
Internet of Things

KDDI announces IoT and RPA support services accross APAC

KDDI has introduced the KDDI GX platform, providing overseas corporate customers with centralised support across a range of solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Aussie blockchain firm Power Ledger wins XTC 2018
Blockchain

Aussie blockchain firm Power Ledger wins XTC 2018

An Australian blockchain firm scooped up first place at the Extreme Tech Challenge at Sir Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
NetSuite expands network and services of The Executive Centre
Fintech

NetSuite expands network and services of The Executive Centre

By switching from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to NetSuite OneWorld, The Executive Centre has supposedly been able to improve operational efficiency.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Is Microsoft opening data centres in Germany? Here's what we know
Hyperscale

Is Microsoft opening data centres in Germany? Here's what we know

Reports have emerged stating Microsoft to be investing more than €100 million in two data centres in Germany, but the company remains non-committal.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
New report finds race to the cloud in EMEA outpacing cybersecurity
Firewalls

New report finds race to the cloud in EMEA outpacing cybersecurity

The relentless rush to cloud adoption is coming at the detriment to cybersecurity with some countries in EMEA worse than others.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
'MuddyWater' threat campaign targeting Central Asia & Middle East
Malware

'MuddyWater' threat campaign targeting Central Asia & Middle East

A resurgence of last year's 'MuddyWater' threat campaign may be targeting organizations in Pakistan, Turkey and Tajikistan.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure
Network Infrastructure

PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure

The Network-as-a-Service product that extends a customer's MPLS network service to both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

United Arab Emirates (UAE) stories

Megacity projects worth trillions planned and ongoing
Smart Cities

Megacity projects worth trillions planned and ongoing

Asia-Pacific megacities dominate a US$4.2trn construction pipeline, with Dubai and London leading projects tied to housing and infrastructure.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Restrata makes senior appointment amid growth plans
Digital Transformation

Restrata makes senior appointment amid growth plans

The appointment is set to support the firm's push to expand monitoring and response services into new markets and products globally.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Sep 2018
Egypt begins building new capital
Schools

Egypt begins building new capital

A US$45 billion city is meant to relieve Cairo's overcrowding, but critics fear the fast-tracked project could become a ghost town.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018