Databricks has named Jeremy Cooper Vice President of Marketing in Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). Based in Australia, Cooper will lead APJ marketing strategy and execution, expand Databricks’ presence and drive revenue growth and pipeline […]
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Digital Realty enters Malaysia with data centre acquisition
Digital Realty has marked its entry into Malaysia following an agreement to acquire CSF Advisers, owner of the TelcoHub 1 data centre in Cyberjaya. One of Greater Kuala Lumpur’s most established data centre hubs, TelcoHub […]
AI spending to hit US$2.52t in 2026
Global AI spending will reach US$2.52 trillion in 2026, with infrastructure accounting for the largest share of that outlay as enterprises move from pilot projects to large-scale operational deployments, according to Gartner The growth represents […]
Agibot launches in Malaysia to accelerate embodied robotics across APAC
Agibot has launched in Malaysia to make embodied intelligence a core pillar of industrial and urban transformation in Asia. The launch at i-City, Selangor signifies its intent to anchor its regional ecosystem by working closely […]
Ant International teams with Google UCP to shape Asian commerce
Ant International is partnering with Google on the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) open standard to enable seamless AI-driven commerce across discovery, purchase and post-sale support. The collaboration empowers Asian merchants with algorithmic control that lets […]
Delta Electronics and NUS collaborate on AI-ready sustainable data centres
Delta Electronics and National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering (CDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop advanced technologies for next-generation sustainable data centres. Anchored on the Sustainable Tropical […]
HPE expands AI-native networking portfolio
HPE has launched an expanded AI-native networking portfolio that brings self-driving operations, unified AIOps and new high-performance hardware to power next-generation AI workloads across data centre, edge and hybrid cloud environments. The AI-native networking portfolio […]
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 […]
HP retains lead in India’s PC market in Q3
HP held on to its pole position in India’s overall PC market with a 26.6 percent share in Q3, according to IDC. It secured top spot in both consumer and commercial segments despite a decline […]
Asia Tech Alliance launches as voice of APAC’s tech sector
The Asia Tech Alliance (ATA) is a new industry body dedicated to amplifying the voice of Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) technology sector. It will also champion regional innovation, values and transformative potential. Founded with the support of […]
Sumsub advances digital trust with Singpass integration, deepfake research
Sumsub has announced two major initiatives — a key integration with Singpass for document-free digital onboarding, and a landmark research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to develop watermarking technologies against deepfake threats. Sumsub’s new […]
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, […]
Vivo tops India’s smartphone market in Q3
India’s smartphone market reached a five-year high in Q3 of 2025, with total shipments growing 4.3 percent year-over-year to 48 million units, according to IDC. The quarter was marked by robust performances from both Vivo […]
Synology showcases AI-powered enterprise solutions for cyber resilience
By Entelechy Asia team Synology has celebrated a quarter century of innovation by unveiling cutting-edge AI-powered enterprise solutions designed to elevate digital transformation and cyber resilience. The new product lineup includes AI-enabled video surveillance systems […]
Duolingo and Tokopedia team up ahead of online store opening
Duolingo and Indonesia’s e-commerce giant Tokopedia have a first-of-its-kind brand collaboration that has taken Indonesian social media by storm. Although the two originate from vastly different industries, their partnership feels like a natural evolution of […]
Microsoft, Enterprise Singapore and NUS boost Singapore AI ecosystem
Singapore’s fast-growing AI startup ecosystem has received a major boost, thanks to a new collaboration among Microsoft, Enterprise Singapore and NUS Enterprise Announced by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry Gan […]
Over 4,000 expected at TechInnovation 2025
TechInnovation 2025, organised by IPI Singapore, kicked off yesterday (Occtober 29) and is expected to attract more than 4,000 attendees from over 40 countries until October 31 at Sands Expo Convention Centre. Now in its […]
NVIDIA and Nokia to pioneer AI-native 6G networks
NVIDIA and Nokia are partnering to accelerate the development and commercialisation of AI-native 6G wireless networks. The collaboration involves integrating NVIDIA-powered AI-RAN (Radio Access Network) products into Nokia’s RAN portfolio to enable network operators to […]
HP and AMD to build Discovery and Lux supercomputers
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), AMD and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have joined forces to launch the Discovery exascale supercomputer and the Lux AI cluster. Discovery deepens AMD and HPE’s partnership with the Department of […]
Apollo Go partners PostBus on AmiGo in Switzerland
Baidu’s Apollo Go has partnered Swiss Post subsidiary PostBus to introduce the AmiGo on-demand autonomous mobility service in eastern Switzerland. The collaboration integrates self-driving vehicles into the existing public transport network to enhance smart mobility […]
IBM and Groq to turbocharge enterprise AI with faster, scalable inference
IBM and Groq are partnering to accelerate enterprise AI deployment by integrating the GroqCloud high-speed inference technology into IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate. The collaboration aims to reduce latency, improve cost efficiency and deliver enterprise-grade AI performance […]
Qualtrics appoints APJ MD
Qualtrics has appointed Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), overseeing the company’s operations across key markets including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Southeast Asia, Korea, India, and Greater China. Based in […]
FairPrice Group gets green light to use AVs on roads
FairPrice Group has become the first in Singapore to receive approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to operate autonomous vehicles (AVs) on public roads for supply chain operations. The initiative, conducted in partnership with […]
HP honours innovation roots with launch of Garage 2.0 in Singapore
By Edward Lim HP has launched as part of its 55th anniversary in Singapore the Garage 2.0 innovation platform to accelerate AI startup growth and spearhead breakthroughs in next-generation technologies. The initiative pays homage to […]
ServiceNow AI Experience unites data and workflows
ServiceNow has launched the AI Experience multi-modal interface to unify people, data and workflows across the enterprise. Positioning AI as the central user interface for business operations, the platform integrates intelligent AI agents into daily […]
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 […]
Alipay+ to enable cross-border payments in Saudi Arabia
Alipay+ is set to launch in Saudi Arabia, following an agreement between the Saudi Central Bank (Sama) and Ant International, the Singapore-headquartered digital payments and fintech giant behind the platform. Expected to roll out in […]
Krungsri unlocks banking innovations with Informatica
Thailand’s Krungsri Bank is embarking on a digital transformation journey by partnering with Informatica to strengthen its data governance as it pivots toward becoming a leading AI-driven digital bank. It will leverage Informatica’s AI-powered Cloud […]
Cisco and Tata launch eSIM solution to simplify enterprise IoT
Tata Communications and Cisco are collaborating to transform the way enterprises connect and manage Internet of Things (IoT) devices globally. The partnership will integrate Tata Communications’ Move intelligent, multigenerational global eSIM orchestration solution with Cisco’s […]
Tapway appoints channel partners in Thailand
Malaysian Vision AI software developer Tapway has appointed Advantech, Appomax and S I Media as its channel partners in Thailand. As part of its expansion drive in Southeast Asia, Tapway’s move builds on its recent […]
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 […]
Nokia and EBB partner in Malaysian AI data centre upgrade
Nokia and Extreme Broadband (EBB), alongside its subsidiary Open DC, have linked up to upgrade Malaysia’s rapidly expanding AI-powered data centres. The move aims to bolster national security and performance in line with the country’s […]
AI PCs to make up 31% of global market in 2025
AI PCs are projected to account for 31 percent of total worldwide PC market by the end of 2025, representing an estimated 77.8 million units shipped globally, according to Gartner. The estimation is a slight […]
Shingda Group strengthens network ops with Zyxel Networks
Shingda Group has simplified and enhanced network operations through the deployment of the Nebula cloud management platform powered by Zyxel Networks. Faced with the challenge of maintaining consistent network connectivity and management efficiency across multiple […]
Hongkong Land adopts AI platform for smarter facility management
Hongkong Land has introduced Hong Kong’s first AI-powered integrated facility management control tower (IFMCT) that unifies more than 20 separate building systems into a single, intelligent hub. IFMCT integrates building management, HVAC, energy optimisation, cleaning, […]
Apollo Go expands HK trials
Apollo Go has ramped up its international expansion efforts following a series of regulatory and commercial breakthroughs, including a new licence to extend trials in Hong Kong’s Southern District. Hong Kong has emerged as a […]
Maybank makes RM1b digital push with Microsoft
Maybank has turned to Microsoft to accelerate its digital transformation and drive AI-powered innovation. Valued at RM1 billion over five years, the collaboration is set to enhance customer experience and operational agility while fostering a […]
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, […]
Starbucks China accelerates supply chain sustainability with Univers
Starbucks China is partnering with Univers to accelerate supply chain sustainability and drive decarbonisation throughout its operations. The collaboration brings Univers’ advanced AI and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to Starbucks’ China value chain, letting […]
Osome and Aspire partner to help SMEs slash admin time
Osome and Aspire have teamed up to help entrepreneurs and SMEs in Singapore and Hong Kong save time spent on manual finance admin. The integration of Aspire’s banking features within Osome’s AI-driven platform automates traditionally […]
Clio brings AI to legal sector
Clio has launched the Clio Duo AI tool for the legal sector in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The AI tool automates repetitive administrative work, extracts key insights from legal documents, and generates smart, […]
AXS to GROW with SAP
AXS has completed a company-wide digital transformation using Grow with SAP to position itself for regional expansion. For more than two decades, AXS has been known for convenient bill payments, processing more than S$20 billion […]
Alibaba releases Qwen3-Coder
Alibaba has launched the Qwen3-Coder next-generation, agentic AI that streamlines and enhances software development with advanced reasoning and code generation capabilities. The new model features hybrid reasoning abilities that allow it to switch between complex […]
APAC mobile sector to hit US$1.4t in 2030
Asia Pacific’s mobile economy contributed US$950 billion to the region’s GDP in 2024, according to the newly released Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2025 report by GSMA. Unveiled at GSMA’s Digital Nation Summit in Singapore, the […]
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 […]
Infosys and Telstra team up to advance tech leadership
Infosys is collaborating with Telstra International to advance technology leadership, drive innovation and support Telstra’s new Connected Future 30 strategy. The collaboration will enhance efficiency and support Telstra International’s strategy to streamline operations and deliver […]
CapitaLand to drive digital transformation in China with Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Cloud and CapitaLand Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate CapitaLand’s digital transformation in China. Building on a collaboration that began in 2015 and was formalised in 2019, the renewed agreement […]
AI shines as APAC IT and business services slip
The Asia-Pacific IT and business services sector slipped 0.3 percent year-on-year to US$4.7 billion in Q2, according to global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG). The 12 percent drop from Q1 […]
Epson intros WorkForce Pro EM-C8100/C8101 colour multi-function printers
Epson has unveiled the WorkForce Pro EM-C8100 and EM-C8101 A3 colour multi-function printers for today’s hybrid and sustainability-focused workplaces. Now available in Singapore, the new WorkForce Pro models deliver print speeds of up to 26 […]
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 […]
Baidu and CAR Inc launch first fully autonomous public car rental
Baidu’s autonomous driving unit Apollo and Chinese car rental company CAR Inc have launched the world’s first autonomous car rental service for the general public. Based on Baidu Apollo’s advanced Level 4 autonomous driving platform, […]
Tencent Cloud partners forGIFT to deliver AI virtual fitting solutions
Tencent Cloud has teamed up with Tokyo-based entertainment production and digital fashion studio forGIFT to introduce AI virtual fitting solutions into Japan’s fashion business and connect back-end production with a front-end retail experience through a […]
Google Cloud gets Philippines Country Manager
Google Cloud has appointed Jennifer Ligones as its Country Manager for the Philippines. Ligones is charged with leading go-to-market strategy and operations for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, and collaborating with teams across Google to […]
APAC AI venture funding hits US$15.4b
Artificial intelligence (AI) venture capital investment in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region surged to US$15.4 billion in 2024, according to IDC. The research firm’s study, Powering the AI Wave: Venture Capital Trends and Strategic Vendor […]
HPE completes Juniper Networks acquisition
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has doubled the size of its networking business following the completion of its US$14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks. The integration of Juniper’s AI-native networking solutions with HPE’s existing portfolio is […]
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 […]
Agora and WIZ.AI partner to deliver multilingual AI customer service solutions
Agora and WIZ.AI have teamed up to deliver advanced AI-powered customer engagement solutions tailored for enterprises operating across multiple languages and regions. The collaboration leverages Agora’s ultra low latency communication infrastructure and conversational AI with […]
Colorful unveils Smart 900 AI Mini PC
Colorful Technology has launched the Smart 900 AI Mini PC to accelerate AI-driven content creation for students and professionals. The compact powerful device arrives as the global AI PC market experiences rapid expansion, with industry […]
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 […]
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