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Asia-Pacific market trend intelligence tracks cloud service, regional ISP, national telecom, data centre, and institutional infrastructure signals across Asia-Pacific internet infrastructure markets. BTW.
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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China’s big tech boosts AI spending amid US limits
Despite US export restrictions, Chinese tech companies, like Alibaba and ByteDance are increasing investments in AI infrastructure.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Silicon Connection to showcase innovations at NEPCON Vietnam
Silicon Connection is set to exhibit at NEPCON Vietnam 2024, a premier event for the electronics industry, highlighting new trends in global supply chains.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
M1 launches Maxx plan with massive data and low prices
M1, one of Singapore’s leading telecommunications providers, has launched an exciting new addition to its Maxx SIM-only mobile plan lineup. Unbeatable price with 199GB data and extensive roaming benefits This new plan is designed to deliver outstanding value with an unbeatable…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Inligo: AU launches centre to boost Indo-Pacific cable resilience
Launch: the cable connectivity and resilience centre Australia is launching a new Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre to ensure that undersea cable networks in the Indo-Pacific are resilient and that all countries benefit from reliable connectivity and the growth of the…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Web Impian’s Mail Niaga: Streamlining MSME email marketing in Malaysia
What is Mail Niaga? Mail Niaga, an email marketing software by Web Impian Sdn Bhd, offers a versatile email communication platform that bridges the gap between businesses and their audiences, available through a convenient monthly subscription. This platform enables businesses to…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
EU Parliament faces scrutiny following data breach complaints
NOYB alleges that the EUParliament failed to protect employee personal data, calling for enforcement from the EU Data Protection Supervisor.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nepal lifts TikTok ban after app addresses cybercrime concerns
Nepal lifted the TikTok ban following the app’s pledge to cooperate on cybercrime and content issues with local law enforcement.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Kacific’s satellite internet transforms Can-Isak Elementary
Kacific’s satellite internet has revolutionised Can-Isak Elementary in Barugo, Philippines, offering reliable connectivity and access to online resources, improving education despite severe weather and isolation. Connectivity challenge overcome Can-Isak Elementary School in…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Baidu’s sales stall as it struggles to cash in on AI
OUR TAKEBaidu faces a challenging transition from search advertising to AI-driven revenues amid an economic downturn in China. Despite a slight decline in quarterly revenue, the company posted a better-than-expected net profit. Baidu is seeking to transform its business model by…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Alibaba Cloud empowers rural Malaysia with digital education
Alibaba Cloud‘s new digital education initiative in Kapit, Malaysia, empowers over 700 students and 50 teachers in rural areas, bridging the digital divide and fostering future innovators with advanced technology. Launch of Program Jelajah Komuniti Digital in Kapit Alibaba Cloud…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Shopee wins top brand awards in Singapore and Southeast Asia
Shopee was named the Most Meaningfully Different Brand (Singapore) 2024 and ranks seventh in Southeast Asia’s Top 30 Most Valuable Brands. Shopee receives prestigious recognition Shopee has been awarded the esteemed title of Most Meaningfully Different Brand (Singapore) 2024 by…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
India accuses Amazon and other e-commerce giants of undermining local retailers
OUR TAKEUnderstanding the implications of e-commerce practices, particularly those of giants like Amazon, is crucial for protecting millions of small, brick-and-mortar stores in India. These retailers often struggle to compete with the aggressive pricing and vast resources of…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Google and Australia team up for cybersecurity boost
Google collaborates with Australia’s national science agency to create tools for detecting software in critical infrastructure.
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
NEXTDC set to launch South Australia’s first Tier IV AI-ready data centre: A1 Adelaide
NEXTDC will launch South Australia’s first Tier IV, AI-ready data centre, A1 Adelaide, on September 4, a new era in digital innovation.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
APrIGF 2024 explores future directions in digital governance
The Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2024, which commenced on August 21, is a crucial annual event for internet public policy in the Asia-Pacific region. As highlighted in a press release from the Ministry of Digital Development, Taiwan, Minister Huang…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Intel bets on China’s electric car market with new AI chips
Intel introduced Arc Graphics for automotive discrete GPUs at a product launch on 8 August 2024 in Shenzhen.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
APrIGF 2024: Building the future of internet governance in Asia
OUR TAKEAttending APrIGF 2024 feels like standing at a pivotal point in the digital world. The urgency of the discussions is palpable, as we confront a future where the Internet could either bring us closer together or widen the divides. The focus on responsible governance isn’t…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
DBS Bank signs MOU to bolster sector against Quantum threats
DBS Bank, in a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and key partners in the banking and technology sectors. DBS Bank advances Quantum security to protect financial sector from emerging…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Tencent-backed ‘Wukong’ makes gaming history in first day rush
OUR TAKEThe launch of “Black Myth: Wukong” by Tencent-backed Game Science on Monday has got the global gaming community talking, marking a big moment for China’s gaming industry. The game, based on the legendary Monkey King, has broken records by becoming the second most popular…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
SK Telecom teams up with Lambda for AI GPU cloud
SK Telecom partnered with AI cloud provider Lambda to establish an NVIDIA GPU cluster in South Korea, aimed at enhancing AI cloud services.