iTnews Asia Team

Singapore’s NCS launches cloud centre in Melbourne

NCS aims to grow the local team to 1,500 and create 500 new digital skilled jobs in Victoria over the next few years.

Aug 27 2021 10:33AM

New IBM Telum processor uses AI to detect fraud

The Telum-based system is ideal for use in financial services and expected to be ready the first half of 2022.

Aug 27 2021 8:05AM

Singapore set to be fully 5G connected by 2025

More 5G players and a third MNO is on the cards in Singapore as more spectrum will be awarded late this year.

Aug 25 2021 8:12AM

Japan to make TV airwaves available for 5G

The communications ministry will start accepting applications from businesses wanting to use airwaves from live television broadcasts to do 5G.

Aug 25 2021 8:08AM

Kelly Chan joins Commvault as APJ Area VP of Metallic Sales

Chan was previously at DXC Technology where she drove and achieved sales revenues with partners.

Aug 24 2021 8:14AM

Databricks brings in Fermín Serna as Chief Security Officer

Formerly a Citrix and Google security executive, Serna will oversee the expansion of the organisation’s cybersecurity platform.

Aug 23 2021 11:32AM

Tokio Marine’s Singapore branch hit by ransomware attack

Other Tokio Marine group companies were not impacted by the attack.

Aug 23 2021 9:32AM

EY study finds more than half of APAC businesses vulnerable to cyber security risks

Cyber security investments are out of sync with need.

Aug 20 2021 8:35AM

Zebra Technologies appoints Christanto Suryadarma as Sales Vice President

Suryadarma will be responsible for driving Zebra Technologies’ growth in Southeast Asia.

Aug 19 2021 9:42AM

Internet freedom across Asian countries is backsliding

The pandemic is fuelling digital repression globally, and Asia has been no exception.

Aug 18 2021 8:04AM

Melbourne uses IoT sensors and AI for more efficient waste disposal

Working with Nokia, the city can now swiftly address waste dumping activities before they become a hazard.

Aug 17 2021 8:27AM

Puppet promotes Rachel Lew to Regional Director, Asia and Japan

Lew has over 20 years of experience in channel management and developing business with Fortune 500 firms.

Aug 16 2021 7:11AM

Southeast Asia can lead the world in developing vibrant digital ecosystems

Being part of a digital ecosystem entails getting your transformation and capabilities right first, and leveraging the ‘network’ effect to create a competitive advantage.

Aug 16 2021 7:05AM

700 Mhz emerging as low-band 5G network choice in China

China Telecom and China Unicom will both be launching 242,000 5G base stations in the country.

Aug 13 2021 8:05AM

Anu Bharadwaj joins OutSystems’ Board of Directors

Bharadwaj was responsible for leading the global team that transitioned Atlassian’s on-premise solution to a modern cloud platform.

Aug 13 2021 8:02AM

Nokia and TPG Telecom enhance 5G capabilities of Brisbane site

Nokia’s IPAA solution was also developed in collaboration with CommScope.

Aug 12 2021 8:18AM

Singapore’s SPTel helps farmers go digital

IoT technology reduces the need for manpower and will be a huge productivity enabler in the agricultural industry.

Aug 11 2021 8:01AM

Philippines has the ‘potential to lead the region in IT’, says trade ministry

The country’s strengths lie in strong social media and e-commerce adoption, high internet usage and a digitally-skilled workforce.

Aug 11 2021 7:59AM

Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia brings data protection up a notch

LLM’s move to a Veeam solution has enabled the Malaysian company to slash annual IT costs by half.

Aug 10 2021 8:12AM

Five essential steps to building a converged IT/OT Security Operations Centre

These building blocks are necessary for managing risk effectively within industrial environments of many organisations.

Aug 9 2021 10:14AM