Digitalisation stories

TM Global turns to Ciena optical gear as ASEAN data centre demand lifts capacity needs along the Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand corridor.

Saviynt appoints Tim Wedande as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Melbourne base, to bolster identity security strategy.

Rockwell Automation draws nearly 400 industry leaders in Jakarta as manufacturers weigh AI, analytics and digital tools to lift efficiency and resilience.

Gulf Edge wins sole Thai access to Kore.ai's software, aiming to roll out localised AI tools across energy, banking and telecoms.

Schneider Electric and Deloitte team up to help manufacturers, infrastructure and data centre groups merge IT and OT with AI-driven automation.

SAP rolls out agentic AI for factories, linking planning, production and logistics as it showcases live demonstrations at Hannover Messe 2026.

QBE Asia warns of weather, labour, cyber and cargo fire pressures as marine insurers face a more fragmented risk landscape.

Zurich appoints former Carsome executive Shukla to steer Asia Pacific digital and embedded insurance growth as Zurich Edge tops 100 partners.

Japan urged to turn digital strengths into broader economic gains as GSMA report calls for faster 5G, stronger trust and more inclusive services.

IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.

Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.

Agoyu secures patent for AI-powered moving app that scans video inventories, matches licensed movers and returns quotes in minutes.

123RF debuts Sphere AI platform to streamline marketing workflows for Malaysian businesses, taking aim at tool overload and fragmented creative processes.

EY embeds agentic AI into Canvas audit workflows worldwide, aiming to cut admin, sharpen risk checks and keep human judgement in the loop.

Outpayce and Riskified to roll out airline fraud and chargeback protection worldwide, with first Asia-Pacific airline launch due in 2026.

Singapore startup OnSite secures S$1.7 million seed funding to expand AI messaging tools for construction and facilities management teams.

Akamai names Sean Li as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, as the firm sharpens its cloud, security and AI push in the region.

Vistra names Damian Leach as Chief AI & Digital Officer to accelerate global digital and AI upgrades across client services and operations.

Westcon Solutions wins Hong Kong and Macau distribution deal to back UiPath partners with services, engineering support and AI automation tools.

Akamai taps Fiona Zhang for expanded Asia Pacific and Japan role as it pushes channel-led growth and deepens partner ties.