Japan stories - Page 2
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
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Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year
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BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.
Akamai warns of rising API attacks across APAC as AI spreads
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Akamai says AI adoption is widening a governance gap across APAC, with API misuse and application-layer attacks surging as businesses digitise.
Cloud security day warns of human & identity risks
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Australian and New Zealand businesses are being urged to harden cloud defences as experts warn of identity flaws, misconfigurations and AI-fuelled attacks.
Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience
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PagerDuty says Australia and New Zealand firms are lifting resilience spend and AI use, while keeping people in charge of critical recovery decisions.
NSW data centre policy backed, but approvals warning
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Data Centres Australia backs New South Wales’ principles-based data centre policy, but warns slower approvals could drive billions of dollars offshore.
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
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firewalls
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digital transformation
DigiCert scales digital trust platform with Valimail deal as Q4 annual recurring revenue hits a company record and bookings top guidance.
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
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OpenAI recruits former Google and Disney executive Kiran Mani to lead Asia-Pacific push from Singapore amid faster AI adoption and tougher regulation.
FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport
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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
Transcelestial ranks among Fast Company's top innovators
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Laser network pioneer Transcelestial lands in Fast Company's 2026 Asia-Pacific top four, joining the World's Most Innovative list.
Denodo joins Snowflake-led semantic data standard push
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Denodo has joined Snowflake's Open Semantic Interchange drive to build a vendor‑neutral standard for sharing semantic data across AI tools.
APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows
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digital entertainment
APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.
Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap
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Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora AI SOC for APJ businesses
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Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora AI SOC and Superintelligence platform to help APJ firms tackle rising ransomware with agent-led security ops.
Cathay Pacific expands Adyen payments to six markets
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Cathay Pacific deepens its Adyen tie-up, rolling out direct card acquiring across six key markets including Hong Kong, the US and India.
Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps
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Lightstorm boosts Japan-Guam-Australia subsea cable to 400Gbps, targeting surging AI and cloud demand with higher-capacity, low-latency links.
Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven
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Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears
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Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.
Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience
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digital transformation
Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.