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Teads expands Google TV HomeScreen ad reach globally
Marketing Technologies

Teads expands Google TV HomeScreen ad reach globally

Teads partners with Google TV to offer HomeScreen ads on over 500 million devices, boosting global connected TV reach and impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Rockwell Automation names new New Zealand country boss
DevOps

Rockwell Automation names new New Zealand country boss

Rockwell Automation has named Shane Riley as New Zealand country manager, succeeding Mike Greig amid a wider reshuffle of its regional leadership.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
Data Protection

Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner
Virtual Private Networks

Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner

Arctic Wolf has been chosen as Chubb's preferred MDR partner, tying cyber cover to continuous security monitoring for larger policyholders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Yuvraj Pradhan warns legacy VPNs are now a security risk
Malware

Exclusive: Yuvraj Pradhan warns legacy VPNs are now a security risk

Legacy VPNs are emerging as a prime security liability as hybrid work, identity‑based attacks and cloud apps expose their design flaws.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
SonicWall honours 2026 partner award winners in APJ
Firewalls

SonicWall honours 2026 partner award winners in APJ

SonicWall names 34 partners across Asia-Pacific and Japan in its 2026 awards, spotlighting regional growth and cybersecurity excellence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Forrester warns AI spend outpaces core IT readiness
Digital Transformation

Forrester warns AI spend outpaces core IT readiness

Forrester warns firms chasing AI hype risk failure and rising costs if weak IT foundations, governance and data are left unresolved.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Process friction holds back firms' agentic AI plans
Digital Transformation

Process friction holds back firms' agentic AI plans

Most firms plan agentic AI within three years, but Celonis finds clunky processes and poor context threaten ROI and slow deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies

Asia-Pacific recruiters ramp up AI hiring tools as applications surge, talent stays scarce and employers push for faster, fairer decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne
Software-as-a-Service

DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne

DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Mastercard rolls out Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific
Data Analytics

Mastercard rolls out Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific

Mastercard launches Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific, unifying fuel, EV charging and mobility spend with tighter data controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Gaming

SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight

SEON launches global partner programme to embed its AI-powered fraud and AML tools deeper into platforms as online scams surge worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
SUSE rolls out APAC cloud sovereignty self-assessment
Hybrid Cloud

SUSE rolls out APAC cloud sovereignty self-assessment

SUSE has launched a 20-minute cloud sovereignty self-assessment for APAC firms, benchmarking them against the 2025 EU framework.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Firewalls

Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

APAC stories

Adactin joins national register for AI service providers
DevOps

Adactin joins national register for AI service providers

Adactin has been added to Australia's national AI Directory, linking its cloud and AI services with organisations seeking local expertise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia
Digital Transformation

Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia

Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
ANZ rolls out AI-powered CRM to reshape business banking
Customer Relationship Management

ANZ rolls out AI-powered CRM to reshape business banking

ANZ deploys AI-powered Salesforce CRM across business bank, promising faster service, streamlined workflows and time savings for frontline staff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026