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Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Singapore climbed into the top eight as Asia Pacific took 10 of 25 spots in Kearney's latest FDI ranking, with investors favouring innovation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Digital Transformation

5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026

AI shopping agents, stricter sustainability rules and tougher cross-border compliance are set to reshape online retail by 2026.

By Bobby Joseph • 7 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme

Partners can now use existing AWS spend to procure Cato’s SASE platform through Westcon-Comstor, broadening access across EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says
Data Protection

Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says

Operational complexity is slowing AI rollouts for managed service providers, even as most invest in automation to meet compliance demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Accordion buys A5 to deepen Salesforce consultancy
Customer Relationship Management

Accordion buys A5 to deepen Salesforce consultancy

The deal gives private equity clients wider Salesforce support across sales, pricing and revenue systems, plus delivery teams in three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Hyperscale

Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus

Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing
Virtualisation

Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing

AI infrastructure operators can now bill by usage rather than GPU rental as Rafay adds token metering and access controls to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast
Phishing

China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast

Diplomatic missions in Europe and the Middle East face renewed PlugX-backed espionage as TA416 shifts tactics and targets amid regional tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Keyloop buys Motortech.ai to boost Fusion AI tools
Digital Transformation

Keyloop buys Motortech.ai to boost Fusion AI tools

Dealers could cut missed leads as an always-on chatbot from Motortech.ai is folded into Keyloop's Fusion retail platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push
Unified Communications

RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push

Rugged handset maker RugGear will help shape standards for public safety and first responders as broadband systems replace older radio networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments
Crypto

OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments

The funding will help OpenFX expand hiring and infrastructure as it tackles slow, costly cross-border transfers for banks and fintechs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession
Data Analytics

Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession

Despite recession fears, 74 per cent of senior executives still plan to keep AI near the top of budgets, KPMG found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Middle East stories

UK online sales rise 11.4% in February despite dip
Digital Transformation

UK online sales rise 11.4% in February despite dip

Consumer spending held up last month, with online sales values rising 11.4% year on year even as volumes slipped 0.5% from January.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap

Irish consumers are losing 284 million hours a year to poor service, as weak systems and low empathy leave firms at risk of defections.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
Fintech

Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering

Malaysian businesses can now access payments, multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange on one platform after new central bank approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA

Growing edge computing demand is pushing EMEA operators to replace comfort cooling with systems built for small rooms and dense IT loads.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026