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EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act
Generative AI

EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act

European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure
Hyperscale

Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure

Goodman Group reports a 29% increase in interim FY24 profit to A$1.127 billion, prompting a revision of their earnings guidance to 11%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026
Hyperscale

Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026

Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report
Unified Communications

Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report

Sydney was named Asia-Pacific's fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Bitera boosts Indonesia's digital economy with new data centre
Digitalisation

Bitera boosts Indonesia's digital economy with new data centre

Bitera, a world-class data centre, has opened in Indonesia, aiming to boost the country's digital economy and combat the current under-penetration of data centre capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks to enhance Pakistan's internet
Unified Communications

Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks to enhance Pakistan's internet

Juniper Networks partners with KK Networks in a bid to offer affordable internet to Pakistan's residential users, aiming to boost the digital economy and counter the nation's internet access issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Ashok Muthu named as EDOTCO Group's Cambodia head
Connectivity

Ashok Muthu named as EDOTCO Group's Cambodia head

EDOTCO Group, a leading digital infrastructure provider, has named Ashok Muthu as its new Country Managing Director for Cambodia, reflecting the firm's commitment to advancing Cambodia's telecoms sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Microsoft, NAB & CITT join forces to boost cybersecurity for Victoria's SMBs
Cybersecurity

Microsoft, NAB & CITT join forces to boost cybersecurity for Victoria's SMBs

A $1 million cybersecurity training initiative between Microsoft, National Australia Bank, and CITT aims to bolster security understanding for small businesses and equip students with practical industry experience in Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Feb 2024
Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app
Crypto

Australian millennials & Gen Z save $2.4bn using Raiz Invest app

Amid Australia's living-cost crisis, over 300,000 local millennials and Gen Z users saved up to $2.4bn cumulatively since joining micro-investing app Raiz Invest, exploiting technology for modern saving strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge
EduTech

Indian woman's bedtime story aids AI & financial knowledge

Baby Rajaram Bokale's bedtime readings make a wider social impact in India, training AI in overlooked languages and gaining key financial knowledge through a Karya initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Bitera data centre in Jakarta declares operational readiness
Hyperscale

Bitera data centre in Jakarta declares operational readiness

Jakarta's high-tier data centre, Bitera, begins services following successful Level 5 commissioning tests, promising premium reliability, security, and eco-friendly practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Hybrid & Remote Work

ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore

ESET, a renowned digital security firm, has launched its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, demonstrating commitment to the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape and digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Founding of Thailand Data Centre Council to boost digital growth
Digital Economy

Founding of Thailand Data Centre Council to boost digital growth

Bangkok becomes a key digital player as prominent data service providers unite to form the Thailand Data Centre Council (TDCC), aiming to propel Thailand as Southeast Asia's data centre hub.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand
EduTech

Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand

IAB New Zealand appoints Angelina Farry, a veteran of the NZ advertising industry with over two decades of experience, as its new CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Singapore IMDA approves Wolters Kluwer's accounting digital solutions
Digital Transformation

Singapore IMDA approves Wolters Kluwer's accounting digital solutions

Singapore's government body IMDA pre-approves Wolters Kluwer TAA Asia Pacific's digital solutions CCH iFirm and CCH ProSystem fx Engagement under SMEs Go Digital initiative, aiming to gear up small-to-medium accounting firms for the digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024