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AI crawlers now account for 80% of bot traffic, with Meta leading, placing huge strain on web resources and raising concerns over data bias and security risks.

Canva teams up with Boku to offer localised payment methods across Asia and Europe, boosting access for users without credit cards.

Directed Technologies has teamed up with A3T to expand its connected vehicle solutions for commercial vehicles in India's rapidly growing automotive market.

FM has opened a new AI and science centre in Bengaluru to enhance risk services across Asia and drive growth in India, bolstering operations and client support.

dLocal's 2025 handbook reveals emerging markets, driving 65% of global growth by 2035, shift payments with local methods and digital demand reshaping commerce.

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

Seeing Machines has secured a USD $1.2 million deal to supply driver monitoring systems for a North American autonomous vehicle firm's test fleet expansion.

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation's Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.

Klearcom projects 79% revenue growth in 2025, driven by AI innovations and plans to expand its global carrier network and market reach.

Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.

Hyundai Motor Group uses Equinix data centres worldwide for its HCloud platform, boosting connected car services for over 10 million subscribers with lower latency.

Hyundai Motor Group is deploying its private HCloud platform in Equinix data centres globally to enhance connected car services for over 10 million users.

A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

Pismo appoints Vishal Dalal as global CEO and Rodrigo Melato as Chief Commercial Officer amid plans for customer-centric growth and international expansion.

As World Backup Day nears on 31 March, experts stress the urgency for businesses to modernise data resilience amid rising AI reliance and cybersecurity threats.

Calastone has revealed that tokenisation could save the asset management sector over USD $135 billion, significantly enhancing efficiency in fund operations.

The Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports eSIM shipments surpassed 503 million in 2024, marking a 35% rise, driven by strong consumer demand and new devices.

As International Women's Day approaches, tech leaders are advocating for gender equality, pushing for inclusive environments within the industry.

PagerDuty has launched its Agentic AI features in Asia, aiming to boost enterprise digital operations efficiency and reduce costs while enhancing customer satisfaction.

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.