Japan stories

Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

Denodo appoints Richard Jones to lead APAC data strategy push
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Denodo appoints Richard Jones as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost data strategy amid rapid AI-driven transformation in the region.

Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
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Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.

Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth
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Datadog names Adrian Towsey as VP of Commercial Sales for APJ to boost growth amid rising cloud and AI tech demand in the region.

Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive
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Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.

OSG extends Rimini Street deal to 2029 to cut IT costs by 8%
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OSG extends its deal with Rimini Street to 2029, cutting IT costs by 8% to boost factory automation and productivity initiatives.

CybExer & Cyber Defense Labs boost Japan’s cyber defences
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CybExer and Cyber Defense Labs have partnered to boost Japan’s cyber defences with advanced training tools amid rising digital threats and new national policies.

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

Icetana AI signs AUD $3.6 million deal with SoftBank Robotics
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Icetana AI inks a multi-year AUD $3.6 million deal with SoftBank Robotics to expand AI security software in Japan and Asia-Pacific.

Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
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Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.

Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific
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Proofpoint has made Singapore its Asia-Pacific HQ to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity amid rising AI-enabled threats across the region.

Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth
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Malaysia, Thailand and Japan are set to lead Asia Pacific's data centre growth, with Malaysia improving capacity per capita by 80% by 2030, says Cushman & Wakefield.

Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.

AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
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Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.

AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls
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Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE’s report.

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
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The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.

Jin Hui marks decade leading North Asia growth at Gallagher
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Jin Hui celebrates 10 years at Gallagher, leading growth in China and North Asia with strong leadership as the company expands its regional presence.

Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
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Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.