APAC stories - Page 2
Westcon-Comstor grows H1 sales to USD $2.78 billion on cybersecurity
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Westcon-Comstor's H1 sales rise 9.8% to USD $2.78bn, driven by 16% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on recurring revenue streams.
Joey Lim appointed to lead Exclusive Networks’ Singapore growth
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Joey Lim has been appointed Country Manager for Exclusive Networks Singapore to drive growth and expand its cybersecurity market presence.
QSIC expands APAC retail media team with Jaclyn Shaw appointment
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QSIC appoints Jaclyn Shaw as Retail Media Partnerships Lead for APAC amid rising demand for in-store retail media and business expansion in the region.
Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies
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Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.
Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub
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Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.
Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to drive APAC growth
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Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.
Responsive unveils AI agents & no-code tools in latest release
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Responsive's Fall 2025 Release launches AI agents and no-code tools to help global enterprises boost sales with smarter, data-driven insights and faster responses.
Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition
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Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.
Ransomware surge exploits VPN flaws & Microsoft 365 logins in APAC
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Ransomware attacks exploiting VPN flaws and Microsoft 365 logins surge in APAC, with hackers bypassing MFA via stolen credentials and unpatched systems.
APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report
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WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.
Findi to acquire Sphere for Good, driving climate fintech in India
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Findi Group will acquire Sphere for Good in an all-share deal to expand climate fintech solutions across India’s vast market.
XYZ Reality appoints Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer
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XYZ Reality has named Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer, aiming to boost global growth in construction tech across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.
PagerDuty appoints Callum Eade to accelerate APAC sales growth
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PagerDuty appoints Callum Eade as VP of APAC Sales to drive growth after the region’s strongest quarterly performance in over three years.
Gallagher boosts NSW & ACT team with three strategic hires
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Gallagher Security Australia strengthens its NSW and ACT team with three key hires to boost growth and enhance technical support across the regions.
Aryaka revamps partner programme to boost global channel growth
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Aryaka has launched a revamped partner programme to accelerate global channel growth, boosting support and incentives for distributors and resellers worldwide.
Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
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Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia’s ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.
Aryaka launches enhanced partner programme for EMEA & APAC
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Aryaka launches an enhanced partner programme in EMEA and APAC, boosting collaboration, onboarding, and resources for over 30 new distributors and VARs.
APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
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Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
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By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.