As global cloud infrastructure spending soared to US$102.6 billion in Q3 — up 25 percent year-on-year — AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud solidified their leadership by snaring 66 percent of the market, according to […]
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Alibaba Cloud extends lead as China’s cloud market jumps 21%
China’s cloud infrastructure services market grew 21 percent year on year to US$12.4 billion in Q2, according to Omdia. Marking the first time more than 20 percent growth since early 2024, the increase was driven […]
Tencent Cloud announces new partnerships ahead of SFF
At Tencent Cloud Day Singapore 2025, held a day before the Singapore Fintech Festival, Tencent announced new partnerships and showcased its advanced AI Agent technology. The event, themed AI-Powered Global Opportunities, brought together industry leaders, […]
Oracle and AMD team up on massive AI supercluster
Oracle and AMD are collaborating to deliver a next-generation AI supercluster that for enterprises to train and deploy increasingly large-scale AI models. Announced at Oracle AI World, the collaboration will make Oracle the first major […]
NetApp and Red Hat collaborate to simplify hybrid cloud modernisation
NetApp and Red Hat are partnering on the adoption of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization across hybrid and multi-cloud environments to enable enterprises to modernise workloads with greater speed and flexibility. The collaboration focuses on integrating […]
DevOps1 acquires Innablr to build Australian cloud and security powerhouse
Australian technology consultancy DevOps1 has acquired Melbourne-based cloud engineering firm Innablr to take on global system integrators. The acquisition increases DevOps1’s workforce to 130 employees, with plans to more than double that number within two […]
IBM and AMD to power Zyphra’s advanced AI infra
IBM and AMD are partnering Zyphra to deliver advanced AI infrastructure for frontier multi-modal model development on IBM Cloud. Under the multi-year agreement, Zyphra will have access to a large cluster of AMD Instinct MI300X […]
Pure Storage expands data cloud for AI workloads
Pure Storage has enhanced its enterprise data cloud platform with new levels of data mobility and control for enterprises navigating the demands of modern AI and hybrid cloud environments. The latest upgrades unify core data […]
Dell unveils private cloud innovations
Dell Technologies has a number of new solutions that make private clouds smarter, faster and more secure. The new offerings include the general availability of Dell Private Cloud, new enhancements to storage products PowerStore and […]
Equinix opens US$69m AI-ready data centre in Chennai
Equinix has opened its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Chennai, India. Located in Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, the CN1 facility sits on nearly six acres of land and will be interconnected with Equinix’s […]
Bosch and Alibaba expand AI-powered cloud and e-commerce partnership
Bosch and Alibaba Group, have expanded their strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation through cloud computing and AI technologies. The enhanced alliance focuses on cloud-based enterprise operations, AI-powered business innovations and expansive growth in e-commerce […]
Avanade to acquire Total eBiz Solutions
Microsoft solutions provider Avanade will acquire Singapore-based Total eBiz Solutions (TeBS) in an expansion drive in Southeast Asia. The acquisition will bolster Avanade’s offerings in AI, cloud, engineering, digital workplace, and automation for mid-market businesses […]
Infosys and Telstra form AI-focused joint venture in Australia
Infosys and Telstra are combining forces to deliver AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for Australian businesses. The joint venture will see Infosys acquire a 75 percent stake in Versent Group, a provider of digital transformation […]
Google and NUS ally on AI research and talent development in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Google are combining to advance applied artificial intelligence (AI) research and cultivate top-tier AI talent in Singapore. Unveiled at the NUS School of Computing’s 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner, […]
Cloud platforms power US$12.9b games tech ecosystem
Cloud platforms have become the core of the US$12.9 billion ecosystem driving the modern games industry, according to Omdia. The thriving sector encompasses crucial technologies such as game servers, backend infrastructure, analytics and LiveOps which […]
Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security
Google Cloud has launched the Indonesia BerdAIa for Security initiative to at strengthen Indonesia’s cybersecurity capabilities through cutting-edge technology, expert training and a newly established security operations data region located in Jakarta. The programme will […]
China’s cloud market surges to US$11.6b in Q1 on rising AI demand
Mainland China’s cloud infrastructure market experienced accelerated 16 percent growth with spending reaching US$11.6 billion in Q1, according to Canalys. A key driver was a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among Chinese enterprises. Alibaba […]
Alibaba Cloud sets up AI global competency centre in Singapore
Alibaba Cloud has established its first AI Global Competency Center (AIGCC) in Singapore to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and talent development on a global scale. It aims to support more than 5,000 businesses and 100,000 […]
AWS opens innovation hub in Singapore
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened in Singapore its first Innovation Hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The 8,000-square-foot AWS Innovation Hub aims to catalyse digital transformation for enterprises of all sizes with its dedicated space […]
Alibaba Cloud to open 2nd data centre in South Korea
Alibaba Cloud plans to launch its second data centre in South Korea by the end of June 2025. The move is in response to surging demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services among local […]
AWS dominates as global cloud market surges in Q1
The global cloud infrastructure market rose by 21 percent year-on-year to reach US$90.9 billion in Q1, according to Canalys. In Q1, enterprises focused on accelerating cloud migration and exploring the adoption of generative AI (GenAI), […]
BIG Caring Group accelerates digital transformation with SAP on AWS solution
BIG Caring Group has picked is Rise with SAP on Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the backbone of its unified, scalable cloud-based data platform. Malaysia’s largest retail pharmacy has integrated operations across more than 500 […]
FairPrice launches Store of Tomorrow for retail innovation
FairPrice Group (FPG) has unveiled its Store of Tomorrow (SOT) programme to improve customer and staff experiences across its 164 supermarkets in Singapore. Set to debut at the new Punggol Digital District FairPrice Finest outlet […]
NIE and AWS launch Technology for Education Centre
Singapore’s National Institute of Education (NIE) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have teamed up to launch the Technology for Education Centre (TEC) to accelerate educational transformation in Singapore. The three-year partnership aims to empower educators, […]
Google Cloud and Komdigi launch AI accelerator for Indonesian startups
Google Cloud and Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) have launched the Google for Startups Accelerator Southeast Asia: Indonesia, AI-Focused programme. Announced at Google Cloud Summit Jakarta 2025, the collaboration aims to nurture […]
HPE intros private cloud portfolio to accelerate hybrid IT modernisation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has launched a private cloud portfolio that aims to transform the way enterprises modernise their hybrid IT environments. The new suite is designed to deliver cloud-native agility, robust security and seamless […]
SAS unleashes next-generation AI and analytics tools
SAS has announced major enhancements to its flagship SAS Viya platform at the SAS Innovate 2025 conference in Orlando. These improvements aim to accelerate productivity, bolster trust and democratise advanced analytics for enterprises of all […]
Symbio expands digital experience capabilities in Singapore
Symbio Holdings has expanded its digital experience capabilities in Singapore. The launch of a new API stack, coupled with enhancements to its Tier 1 network, will streamline and modernise number management for communication service providers […]
AMD and Google Cloud unveil high-performance EPYC-powered VMs
AMD and Google Cloud have launched the C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) powered by AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC processors. Designed for a wide range of cloud workloads, including data analytics, web hosting, artificial intelligence […]
NVIDIA and Google Cloud collaborate on secure agentic AI for enterprises
NVIDIA and Google Cloud are collobaborting to bring agentic AI capabilities to enterprises while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. The partnership integrates Google’s Gemini family of AI models with NVIDIA’s Blackwell HGX and DGX […]
HPE expands Aruba Networking Central’s capabilities
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has updated the HPE Aruba Networking Central platform with new capabilities to address the growing demand for data sovereignty and enhanced network control. The enhancements include a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) […]
Alibaba Cloud boosts AI capabilities for global customers
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled a number of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) offerings and infrastructure upgrades to empower international developers and businesses. These innovations include expanded access to foundational AI models, upgraded cloud infrastructure, and new […]
Thailand and Google Cloud partner to strengthen cybersecurity
Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and Google Cloud are collaborating to bolster the nation’s cyber resilience through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligence-driven cyber defense systems. Unveiled during the Safer Songkran initiative, the effort […]
NCS and Globe Telecom take majority stake in Yondu
Singapore’s NCS and the Philippines’ Globe Telecom have teamed up to acquire a 51 percent in Yondu. The transaction values Yondu at PHP 1.87 billion (aboutS$44 million), with NCS paying a net consideration of PHP […]
MongoDB Atlas now available in Malaysia and Thailand
MongoDB Atlas is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Regions in Malaysia and Thailand to support growth in Southeast Asia. The fully managed, multi-cloud database service is already available across cloud regions in Australia, Hong […]
Selangor launches Teraju AI initiative with Google Cloud
Selangor’s state government has launched the Teraju AI Selangor initiative to equip state government agencies with the tools and expertise needed to develop and implement custom AI solutions that address real-world challenges. Funded by the […]
Dell and ITE to set up hybrid cloud VDI Centre
Dell and Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre at ITE. Powered by Dell VxRail, the centre will support […]
Telkomsel and Tencent Cloud collaborate on AI and cloud solutions
Telkomsel and Tencent Cloud have teamed up to develop AI and cloud-based solutions development. The collaboration will leverage a range of innovative solutions for both businesses and consumers. Telkomsel will utilise AI-powered technologies such as […]
F5 and StarHub combine to enhance cloud capabilities for enterprises
F5 and StarHub are partnering to deliver enhanced cloud solutions to enterprises in Singapore. They have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together F5’s expertise in application security and delivery with StarHub’s robust […]
Amazon expands Singapore footprint with AWS APAC hub
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its new Asia Pacific hub in Singapore, underscoring the nation’s growing importance as a strategic hub for digital transformation in the region. As the anchor tenant in IOI Central […]
AWS Launches First Cloud Infrastructure Region in Thailand
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its first cloud infrastructure region in Thailand. The more than US$5 billion AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region brings state-of-the-art cloud computing capabilities to Thai businesses, government agencies and organisations. […]
Averis improves operational agility and client satisfaction with SAP solutions
Global business services provider Averis has chosen SAP to enhance its operational capabilities and client services. Headquartered in Malaysia with offices across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, Averis serves more than 300 clients […]
Alibaba Cloud shifts to AI-focused partner strategy to acceleration innovations
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its “Alibaba Cloud Partner Rainforest Plan” aimed at fostering innovation and driving growth in the AI and cloud computing sectors. Unveiled at the Alibaba Cloud Partner Summit 2024, the revamped strategy […]
Proofpoint to acquire Normalyze
Proofpoint Inc has agreed to acquire Normalyze, whose data security posture management (DSPM) platform secures complex data landscapes by combining insights into data, access and risk. Expected to close in November 2024, the acquisition will […]
Free cloud training for students in Indonesia
Google Cloud and Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo) have joined up to launch the Google Cloud Career Launchpad initiative to empower Indonesian students with essential cloud skills. This initiative aims to provide students […]
APAC sovereign cloud market to reach US$36.7b in 2027
The Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APeJ) sovereign cloud market is set to experience a compounded annual growth rate of 31.5 percent to reach US$36.7 billion by 2027, according to IDC. The sovereign cloud market is expected […]
Indosat and Google Cloud partner to launch sovereign cloud in Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) Group and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to deliver next-generation sovereign cloud and edge cloud services in Indonesia. A pivotal step in Indonesia’s digital transformation journey, this collaboration aims to […]
F5 forms partnerships to help enterprises address multi-cloud networking challenges
F5 has expanded its multi-cloud capabilities by establishing partnerships with Console Connect, NetApp and Red Hat. These partnerships offer unparalleled connectivity, data management and workload migration solutions for enterprises. The collaboration with Console Connect integrates […]
Singtel and Hitachi to drive Industry 4.0 with AI and 5G Integration
Singtel and Hitachi Digital have are combining Hitachi’s AI expertise with Singtel’s Paragon platform for enterprises seeking to leverage advanced connectivity and AI solutions in industrial settings. The collaboration will start with Hitachi Digital deploying […]
Broadcom boosts innovation and security with VCF updates
Broadcom has updated its VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud platform to support customers’ digital innovation through faster infrastructure modernisation, improved developer productivity, and enhanced cyber resiliency and security. The latest release introduces a VCF […]
HPE And NVIDIA partner to accelerate GenAI industrial revolution
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and NVIDIA are collaborating to drive enterprise adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Called “NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE”, the partnership aims to provide enterprises with a comprehensive portfolio of co-developed AI […]
Hitachi Vantara restructures to accelerate growth
Hitachi Vantara has completed a strategic realignment to accelerate its growth plan and better position itself to capitalise on emerging market opportunities in hybrid cloud and generative AI (GenAI). The restructuring involves the integration of […]
Equinix sets up IBX data centres in Johor and KL
Equinix has opened two International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres in Johor (JH1) and Kuala Lumpur (KL1) to serve both domestic and regional needs. JH1 is a two-storey building located at Nusajaya Tech Park (NTP) […]
Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint, enhances AI capabilities
Alibaba Cloud plans to establish additional data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and other key markets, as well as to launch its first cloud region in Mexico, over the next three years. […]
Informatica embeds GenAI in cloud data management platform
Informatica has announced product innovations to democratise access to AI-powered data insights across the enterprise. It has integrated generative AI (GenAI) capabilities into its Claire solution, the foundation of its AI platform and products. This […]
Cloud boom fuels innovations for Australians
Australian organisations are rapidly embracing public cloud services, with spending expected to soar to A$23.3 billion in 2024, up 19.7 percent from last year, according to Gartner. This cloud investment boom is fuelling innovation across […]
Palo Alto Networks rolls out cloud-optimised SOC platform
Palo Alto Networks has added new features to its Cortex XSIAM platform. The enhancements, part of Cortex XSIAM for Cloud, are said to make it the first security operations centre (SOC) platform optimised for the […]
Alibaba Cloud cuts prices for international customers
Alibaba Cloud is slashing prices of up to 59 percent for its public cloud products for international customers using its China-based data centres. The move aims to make core computing resources more accessible for such […]
Snowflake democratises data clean room technology for all enterprises
Snowflake has released Snowflake Data Clean Rooms to help enterprises better handle and share sensitive data across cloud platforms. The platform offers a secure environment for enterprises to collaborate and share data while preserving privacy, […]
Tencent Cloud offers free trials to startups
Tencent Cloud is offering startups free trials of its EdgeOne technology-inclusive programme. The one-month complimentary trial of the personal package includes security protection capabilities such as content & intelligent acceleration, basic CC protection, web basic […]
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