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Midea Debuts Full-Stack AIDC Cooling at DCWA 2026 to Power APAC AI Infrastructure
Data centers

Midea Debuts Full-Stack AIDC Cooling at DCWA 2026 to Power APAC AI Infrastructure

Rising AI server densities are forcing Asia-Pacific data centre operators to rethink cooling as water use and power demand tighten.

By Raphael Veloso • 7 min read • Last month
Johnson Controls joins Singapore AI data centre testbed
Smart Cities

Johnson Controls joins Singapore AI data centre testbed

The project aims to cut cooling-related power and water use as Singapore races to expand AI data centre capacity without overloading infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cushman Wakefield to assess Vietnam AI campus plan
Network Infrastructure

Cushman Wakefield to assess Vietnam AI campus plan

Vietnam could gain a 300MW AI and cloud campus by 2030 if a feasibility study backs the Ho Chi Minh City project.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month

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Asia Pacific stories

Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
Data Protection

Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC

Unverified AI outputs can quietly drive failed deliveries, compliance noise and customer-record errors across Asia Pacific businesses.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • This month
Exclusive: Castrol puts data centre experts behind CORE
Edge Computing

Exclusive: Castrol puts data centre experts behind CORE

The shift towards AI-ready liquid cooling is prompting Castrol to target new-build data centres and costly retrofits across Asia Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Zscaler promotes Sanjay Yadave to Asia Pacific & Japan
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler promotes Sanjay Yadave to Asia Pacific & Japan

Rising corporate AI spending in the region is sharpening demand for security and governance tools as enterprises move beyond experimentation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
Customer Relationship Management

Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability

New research shows 68% of SMEs now value stability over rapid expansion, prompting Mastercard to add business tools and cyber support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
Digital Transformation

B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?

APAC firms face tougher onboarding, fraud and compliance demands as buyers increasingly expect B2B transactions to be as seamless as retail.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • Last month
HCLTech study says wealth managers lag on AI readiness
Data Analytics

HCLTech study says wealth managers lag on AI readiness

Despite near-universal AI plans, only 7% of wealth firms are building agentic systems, widening the gap between ambition and execution.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
BNY launches Pay-to-Wallet service for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

BNY launches Pay-to-Wallet service for Asia Pacific

Banks in Asia Pacific can now send cross-border payments into retail wallets, as BNY taps rising demand for faster consumer payouts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific industrial AI held back by skills shortages
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific industrial AI held back by skills shortages

Workforce readiness is becoming the main obstacle as industrial firms in Asia Pacific race to use AI without losing vital site expertise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
NCC Group named in Forrester MDR services landscape
Hybrid Cloud

NCC Group named in Forrester MDR services landscape

Buyers are demanding proof of faster containment and better outcomes as Forrester highlights a crowded MDR market with rising AI expectations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
Hybrid Cloud

In the AI era, channel value is being redefined

AI is pushing customers to pay partners for clarity and outcomes, as data volumes surge and existing security tools miss key blind spots.

By Simon Oliver • 5 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific firms demand faster cross-border payments
Fintech

Asia Pacific firms demand faster cross-border payments

Delayed overseas transfers are costing Asia Pacific firms money and loyalty, as most want near-instant payments but few get them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth
Software-as-a-Service

Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth

Bravura is tightening links between regions as it seeks to help clients across Asia Pacific and EMEA navigate wealth software changes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
DataCentre infrastructure

Engineering for operations: going from security to insight

Early security design can improve uptime and reveal operational data in data centres, but only if cybersecurity is built in from the start.

By Tertius Wolfaardt • 6 min read • Last month

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Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards
Digital Transformation

Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards

The finalist nod could boost Com-X's visibility as businesses seek advisers on cyber risk, compliance and hybrid workplace technology.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month