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Dell predicts surge in agentic & sovereign AI in APAC

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Dell forecasts APAC shift from AI pilots to agentic and sovereign platforms, with tighter governance and large-scale production rollouts.
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Exclusive: Netskope's Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Netskope's APJ chief Tony Burnside warns AI guardrails and network control are crucial as cyber threats rise with cloud and AI use surging globally.
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SonicWall unveils Elevate 2025 roadshow for global partners

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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SonicWall launches Elevate 2025, a global roadshow visiting 25 cities to engage partners with new cybersecurity tech and growth opportunities.
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Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.
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Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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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.
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Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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.
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AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.
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AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
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NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer to lead EMEA & APJ expansion

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer as International EVP to spearhead expansion across EMEA and APJ, reinforcing its global compliance growth strategy.
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.
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Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.
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Maurizio Garavello named Senior VP for Qlik in APJ region

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Maurizio Garavello has been appointed Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan at Qlik, set to enhance AI-driven innovation and customer relations.
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AI & cybersecurity lead trends in APJ technology report

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Tech Data's 2024 APJ Direction of Technology Ecosystem Report reveals rising AI demand, cybersecurity focus, and crucial talent gaps across the region.
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Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.
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Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.
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Smartsheet names Helen Masters as APJ Managing Director

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Smartsheet has appointed Helen Masters as Managing Director of APJ to drive growth in the Asia Pacific, leveraging her 25 years of software experience.
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Antony Prasad joins Anomali as regional director for APJ

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Antony Prasad named Regional Channel Director for APJ at Anomali, to spearhead channel go-to-market strategy and sales with 24 years of tech industry experience.
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Tech Data launches 'Destination AI' in APJ for AI enablement

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Tech Data has launched Destination AI in APJ, providing comprehensive resources, training, and support to help partners navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Report finds financial services most targeted by DDoS attacks for 2 years

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Akamai's new report reveals financial services face 34% of DDoS attacks, fueled by geopolitical tensions.