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AMD appoints Sunny Gandhi to lead APJ commercial channel growth

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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AMD has appointed Sunny Gandhi as Senior Director to lead commercial channel growth and operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.
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Kintone AI Lab launches to simplify app building for all users

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Kintone AI Lab launches a free beta AI service that helps businesses create custom apps using simple text commands, no coding skills required.
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Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Nick Kempt has been appointed Director of Customer Success and Professional Services for Riverbed in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, leading AI-driven customer strategies.
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JICA adopts Loan IQ to boost private sector lending in Japan

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Japan International Cooperation Agency adopts Finastra's Loan IQ platform to enhance private sector lending in developing countries, boosting efficiency and scalability.
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Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Over 74% of Asia Pacific youth prefer digital apps for remittances, valuing speed and trust over fees, reveals Visa's report covering 20 countries.
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Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.
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Recalibrating hybrid cloud security in the age of AI: The need for deep observability

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Nearly 91% of security leaders are revamping hybrid cloud strategies as AI-driven cyber threats surge, highlighting the urgent need for deep observability tools.
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Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
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Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.
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DXC launches SAP practice in Japan to drive enterprise modernisation

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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DXC launches SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to support enterprise modernisation ahead of the 2027 SAP S/4HANA migration deadline.
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Machine learning enables stable wireless power transfer at 86.7%

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Researchers at Chiba University have developed a machine learning method for wireless power transfer, achieving 86.7% efficiency stable across varying loads.
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DXC launches new SAP practice in Japan to drive transformation

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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DXC has launched a new SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to help firms meet the 2027 SAP S/4HANA transition deadline and boost digital growth.
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Fujitsu begins building 10,000-qubit quantum computer for 2030

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Fujitsu begins building a 10,000-qubit quantum computer, using STAR architecture, aiming for completion in 2030 to advance practical applications beyond classical computing.
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Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.
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Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Keith Bird joins KnowBe4 as Executive Vice President to drive international growth across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America.
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Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.
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Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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PacketLight and NEC have successfully demonstrated quantum key distribution over a 400G DWDM network in Japan, enhancing secure data transmission without affecting performance.
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DayOne starts AI-ready, 20MW green data centre build in Singapore

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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DayOne begins building a 20MW AI-ready green data centre in Singapore, powered by up to 100% renewable energy and set to open in 2026.
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Rob Newell named Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Rob Newell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan at New Relic, leading growth in the critical region.
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ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.