Digital Economy stories
With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, Indian business leaders urge reforms for MSMEs, cybersecurity, and urban infrastructure to drive growth and sustainability.
Indosat has forged a three-year partnership with Wadhwani Foundation to enhance digital skills for one million Indonesian youths and nurture over 100,000 entrepreneurs.
India's rapid digital growth boosts economy but increases cyber threat risks, targeting sectors from energy to healthcare, warns expert Shibu Paul.
Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
Leaders at Mendix forecast that by 2025, low-code platforms will dominate enterprise application development in Southeast Asia, driven by advancements in AI.
In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.
As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.
The Bank of Papua New Guinea, with Japan's METI and Soramitsu, has launched a proof of concept for a digital Kina, aiming to enhance financial inclusion.
Accenture plans to open a tech and operations hub in Ballarat by May 2025, aiming to enhance local job opportunities and meet growing demand for technology services.
Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London's CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.
New Zealand is set to transform its economy with over NZD $20 billion in data centre investments, positioning itself as a key player in the Asia-Pacific digital landscape.
OpenUK has announced a stellar lineup for State of Open Con 2025, set to highlight AI and open source developments on 4th and 5th February in London.
Edged has unveiled its cutting-edge data centre in Irving, Texas, featuring a waterless cooling system and energy-efficient operations designed for AI workloads.
Spencer Building Carrier Hotel in Vancouver is expanding its facilities, adding two new data halls to address soaring demand for data centre services.
BDx Data Centers has unveiled its fifth facility in Indonesia, the CGK 3A campus, aiming to bolster the region's digital infrastructure and support the growing economy.
MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.
As cyber attacks rise dramatically, boards are urged to take an active role in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organisations.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and ZTE have unveiled a vast microwave network across Indonesia, enhancing digital access for 80% of major and remote areas.
Respond.io and TikTok have launched an AI-driven tool aimed at enhancing customer interactions for SMEs, targeting the USD $4.1 trillion financing gap.
The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.