Digital Economy stories
Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
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Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.
Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina
3 days ago
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Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.
CMTG unveils AUD $1 million data centre upgrade plan
5 days ago
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CMTG has revealed an AUD $1 million upgrade to its Morley data centre, enhancing infrastructure to meet growing technological demands and sustainability goals.
Ecommpay shortlisted for four Retail Systems Awards 2023
Last week
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ecommerce
Ecommpay has been named a finalist in four categories at the Retail Systems Awards, recognising its innovations in payment solutions and fraud prevention.
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
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A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.
Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent
Last week
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digital economy
The Australian Computer Society has backed the Federal Government's budget proposal, introducing tax cuts aimed at benefiting technology professionals across the country.
XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
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blockchain
StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
Ecommpay wins top award for payments innovation in 2025
Last month
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fintech
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payment technologies
Ecommpay has clinched the Payments Innovation of the Year title at the FStech Awards 2025 for its pioneering global payments platform, enhancing user experience.
FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives
Last month
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FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.
Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing
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Adobe has announced a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, aiming to enhance marketing and creative capabilities for businesses through advanced cloud integrations.
Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags
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A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.
Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity
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Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
Hyve Managed Hosting expands with new Frankfurt data centre
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Hyve Managed Hosting has unveiled a new data centre in Frankfurt, bolstering its European operations to meet soaring demand for cloud services.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
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data protection
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
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NFTs are evolving beyond digital art, impacting sectors like music and finance, and offering unique opportunities for ownership in the digital future.
Half a billion eSIM units shipped globally in 2024
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smartphones
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The Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports eSIM shipments surpassed 503 million in 2024, marking a 35% rise, driven by strong consumer demand and new devices.
Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham
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Davenham Switchgear has chosen Nottingham for its new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, creating over 100 jobs to meet growing tech demands.
ST Telemedia expands with construction of STT Bangkok 2
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has begun constructing its third facility, STT Bangkok 2, set to enhance Thailand's digital infrastructure by Q4 2026.
Alibaba Cloud named leader in AI by Gartner & Forrester
Last month
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data analytics
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Alibaba Cloud has been named a leader in AI by Forrester and Gartner, solidifying its role in cloud computing and advancing AI technology on a global scale.