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Georg Chmiel, Chairman of Chmiel Global Advisory, has highlighted AI and cybersecurity as vital to Malaysia's digital economy, projected to hit 25.5% of GDP by 2025.

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.

As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.

Veeam has announced an enhanced partnership with Microsoft, integrating AI solutions to improve data resilience and threat detection for its clients.

A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.

Dragos has reported an alarming 87% rise in ransomware attacks on industrial organisations, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in operational technology and infrastructure.

ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.

As International Women’s Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.

Cisco and NVIDIA have teamed up to create an AI-ready architecture for data centre networks, promising enhanced flexibility and performance for enterprises.

Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack’s.

Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

SquareX has appointed John Carse as Field Chief Information Security Officer, enhancing its commitment to innovative browser security solutions.

Agentic AI is transforming the business landscape by enhancing automation capabilities, particularly in handling unstructured information and adapting to disruptions.

The latest HITRUST Trust Report reveals a drop in cyber incident rates to 0.59% in 2024, highlighting the efficacy of certification in enhancing security outcomes.

Infinigate has expanded its partnership with Trellix across EMEA, enabling partners in several regions to offer advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.

Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.

In times of crisis, brands can salvage their reputations by prioritising empathy and transparency, transforming potential outages into trust-building moments.

NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.