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 […]
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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 […]
Baidu releases 5 Ernie models
Baidu AI Cloud has boosted its Qianfan platform with five new Ernie models and an enhanced development toolkit, making advanced AI technologies more accessible and cost-effective for enterprises The new Ernie models feature fewer parameters […]
Snowflake and NVIDIA partner to accelerate AI productivity
Snowflake and NVIDIA are teaming up to further empower enterprise customers with an AI platform that combines the full-stack NVIDIA accelerated platform with Snowflake’s Data Cloud. Announced at GTC 2024, the collaboration is designed to […]
Veeam rolls out data cloud
Veeam Software has unveiled Veeam Data Cloud, which provides backup-as-a-service (BaaS) for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure. The new service offers powerful data protection and security technology within a simple, seamless user experience. The Veeam […]
University of Canberra optimises cloud with Nutanix
The University of Canberra (UC) has reduced its IT infrastructure costs and optimised cloud computing expenses with the implementation of the Nutanix Cloud Platform. Founded in 1967, UC has a rich history of pioneering research […]
Equinix boosts multi-cloud connectivity for applications
Equinix is making it easier for enteprises to adopt a multi-cloud approach with the Equinix Fabric Cloud Router. This virtual routing service simplifies the complex landscape of connecting applications and data across multiple clouds and […]
Half of APAC enterprises to work with partners on GenAI by 2025
One in two enterprises in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) will partner cloud providers for generative AI (GenAI) platforms, developer tools and infrastructure by 2025, according to IDC. These enterprises are aware of the rise of […]
NCS and Microsoft collaborate on AI and cloud innovation
NCS is teaming up with Microsoft to supercharge the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. This partnership aims to establish a dedicated Microsoft growth engine, fueling innovation and empowering […]
SAS Customer Intelligence 360 now on AWS
The SAS Customer Intelligence 360 smart tool for improving customer experiences is now available on AWS Marketplace, making it easier for customers to get the most out of their data. The suite offers a comprehensive […]
CSIT and Google Cloud to pilot sovereign cloud solution
The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) and Google Cloud will be piloting the use of Google Distributed Cloud Hosted (GDC Hosted) in Singapore. The solution will enable CSIT to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to […]
PSA adopts Dell multi-cloud solutions for Tuas Port
PSA Singapore (PSA) is is adopting a multi-cloud approach for Tuas Port, the world’s largest fully automated, intelligent and sustainable port, which should be ready by the 2040s. Using Dell solutions, it aims to revolutionise […]
BT unveils Global Fabric
BT has rolled out the Global Fabric network-as-a-service (NaaS) that connects multiple clouds for businesses. Global Fabric is designed to be flexible, scalable and resilient both in the quality of connectivity and the convenience of […]
Hitachi Vantara unveils hybrid cloud data platform
Hitachi Vantara has introduced Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, a single hybrid cloud data platform. The common platform for structured and unstructured data in block, file and object storage allows businesses to run different types […]
Dell avails APEX Cloud for Microsoft
The Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft that extends the Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud experience to data centre and edge environments is now available. It is the first offer in the Dell APEX Cloud Platform […]
Micron picks Nutanix for global plants
Micron Technology has chosen Nutanix to build a cloud platform for Micron’s manufacturing facilities globally. The Nutanix Cloud Platform will enable Micron to optimise its infrastructure resources, efficiently operationalise new cloud-ready applications, dramatically reduce costs, […]
SPTel rolls out secured edge cloud solution
SPTel has launched its Edge Cloud solution packed with infrastructure-as-a-service capabilities. The solution will let businesses access virtual machine-as-a-service, container-as-a-service, storage-as-a-service, and back-up-as-a-service, putting scalability and the rapid provisioning of resources within their control. Incorporating […]
ST Engineering and Nutanix to advance hybrid cloud competency in Singapore
ST Engineering and Nutanix have agreed to collaborate on delivering hybrid cloud solutions and elevate the cloud competency of Singapore’s workforce with curated training curricula. Under the two-year memorandum of understanding (MoU), the partners will […]
Google Cloud and NVIDIA join forces to advance AI
Google Cloud and NVIDIA have teamed up on new AI infrastructure and software for enterprises to build and deploy massive models for generative AI and speed data science workloads. The joint effort provides end-to-end machine […]
Cisco and Nutanix partner to simplify hybrid multicloud adoption
Cisco and Nutanix have teamed up to accelerate hybrid multicloud deployments by offering a hyperconverged solution for IT modernisation and business transformation. This new partnership simplifies and accelerates the delivery of infrastructure and applications, at […]
Singtel and SAP collaborate on IEA solution for enterprises
Singtel and SAP are collaborating on developing an end-to end Intelligent Edge Aggregator (IEA) solution to add greater cloud functionality and computing capabilities to its network architecture to help boost enterprise operations. Developed on Singtel’s […]
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