Japan stories - Page 12
Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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private cloud
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casb
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cloud services
Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.
Dentsu Digital & SmartOSC unveil Headless Commerce tool
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Dentsu Digital and SmartOSC have unveiled their Headless Commerce Accelerator to revolutionise digital shopping experiences, enhancing efficiency for retailers.
CrowdStrike announces 2025 APJ partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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ai security
CrowdStrike has unveiled its annual APJ Partner Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from partners across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.
Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Two thirds of APAC firms exceeded their 2024 cloud storage budgets, with nearly half of spending consumed by fees rather than actual storage costs.
Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ai
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investment
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financial services
Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.
Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
Directed Technologies has appointed four new senior leaders to boost operations in key emerging markets, enhancing partnerships with global OEMs.
Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A recent survey by Avnet reveals that 75% of global engineers are optimistic about AI's role in product development, with significant regional variations.
Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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encryption
A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.
KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.
CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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genai
A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
Offline coupons drive higher engagement over online ones
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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marketing
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fujifilm
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online marketing
A study led by Japanese academics reveals that offline coupons significantly outperform online ones in driving consumer engagement and redemption rates.
Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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hcm
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organisational culture
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workplace culture
HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.
New Relic names Simon Lee as head of APJ operations
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic has appointed Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to drive growth in observability solutions.
Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.
Verkada appoints new VP for JAPAC Channel Sales strategy
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Verkada has appointed Boudewijn Pesch as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific Channel Sales, tasked with enhancing channel strategy in the region.
SentinelOne appoints Kris Day for Asia Pacific leadership
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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it industry
SentinelOne has appointed Kris Day as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, based in Singapore, to drive regional growth.
Global data centres optimistic on AI growth despite power concerns
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A DLA Piper survey reveals 70% of global data centre investors forecast increased funding over two years, driven by AI demand despite energy concerns.
Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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quantum computing
Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.