APAC stories
Tight budgets and ageing back-office systems are driving more public bodies to cloud software, as Unit4 adds new customers across Europe and North America.
Banks and merchants face fresh fraud risks as the council's Kuala Lumpur meeting weighs how AI is changing payment security.
The update is designed to cut repeat prompting by carrying lawyers' drafting style, citations and case context across matters and Office apps.
The hires add agency and brand-side experience as the New York-based eCommerce technology group seeks more retailer and brand partnerships across ANZ.
Rising demand for secure transaction infrastructure has prompted TNS to hand its global payments unit to long-serving executive Michael Johnson.
Partners across Asia Pacific will gain broader access to IBM products and support as Tech Data adds six markets to its regional network.
Specialist cyber claims support in Australia is being expanded as the insurer deepens local service amid rising incident-response demands.
Rising digital links in factories and grids are driving OT firewall demand as operators prioritise uptime, segmentation and breach containment.
Pressure from AI projects stalled by poor data governance is boosting demand for RecordPoint's software among regulated organisations.
AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.
Delays in planning could slow deployments and postpone productivity gains as AI systems spread across cloud, data centre and edge sites.
External equity is being sought to fund a 700 MW Philippine renewable pipeline after Kaffee Energy completed its Wayu acquisition.
South Korean businesses could see faster overseas payments as Jeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple Payments, cutting delays and fees on remittances.
Mid-market customers grappling with AI governance and data risk may gain a more practical partner as Source Technology expands its services.
Most firms are still using AI to speed up staff tasks rather than redesigning workflows, even as adoption jumps to 51%.
Independent clubs in New Zealand can now access local support as ClubManager targets operators seeking tighter admin and higher member retention.
Only 29% of UK tech staff are women or non-binary, as the software supplier backs mentoring and career support to narrow the gap.
Cross-border buying of Australian marketing businesses is rising, even as investors apply tougher tests to new deals and AI readiness.
Thailand's digital asset firms face tighter anti-money laundering checks as the Securities and Exchange Commission prepares to enforce the Travel Rule.
Standardising finance and supply chain systems has cut TCL SunPower's close by three days and sharpened inventory accuracy after an acquisition-led expansion.
