APAC stories
The university has cut its infrastructure footprint by 52 per cent after moving core learning, portal and ERP systems to Nutanix Cloud Platform.
Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.
Nearly half of Zip's Australian customers now use AI to compare and research purchases, but most still want to make the final call themselves.
Fresh warnings in Asia Pacific point to AI boosting productivity while widening cyber exposure, data risks and workforce disruption.
AI is now embedded in reporting and operations across the region, but executives warn that governance, data sovereignty and shadow use lag behind.
Boards are rushing into AI deployments, but leaders say weak data governance and security gaps are now threatening trust and returns.
Governance gaps are exposing firms to higher AI agent risks, as most now use them daily and many lack policies to control access.
The move aims to slash reconciliation delays and cash blind spots for insurers by automating payments across broker-led chains.
Governance gaps are emerging as enterprises push autonomous AI from pilots into real-time edge systems across Asia-Pacific.
Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.
Asia Pacific retailers, travel firms and hotels face a 63% rise in bot attacks as AI tools and APIs widen exposure to fraud and disruption.
Nearly half of commerce traffic across Akamai's network came from AI bots by late 2025, raising fraud and DDoS risks for retailers.
AI-enabled attacks are forcing Asian firms to contain breaches faster, as Singapore urges micro-segmentation and tighter lateral movement controls.
User spending and engagement are accelerating in Asia-Pacific, where short drama apps now deliver the world's highest revenue per monthly active user.
Small and mid-market customers could get simpler access to CrowdStrike's Falcon platform as Dicker Data adds monthly billing and support for partners.
Higher build and rent costs are squeezing occupiers, with Sydney's industrial market now showing wider price gaps and slower dealmaking.
Advisers in Singapore and Hong Kong will gain portfolio risk and scenario tools as Standard Chartered upgrades myWealth Advisor with BlackRock software.
The move expands its cloud delivery network in Asia-Pacific as demand for AI and transformation projects drives hiring for engineers.
Plaud has launched a ChatGPT app that lets users search, summarise and analyse meeting recordings stored in their Plaud accounts.
Clients seeking faster, deeper research insights will now get qualitative support under Pureprofile's expanded offering after the CRNRSTONE takeover.
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