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Thales has launched Data Risk Intelligence , an Imperva Data Security Fabric (DSF) solution that proactively addresses the risks to data wherever it resides. This is the first solution uniting the risk and threat identification capabilities of the Imperva DSF with the data protection capabilities of the Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform , and follows Thales’ acquisition of Imperva in December 2023. In today’s modern digital landscape, organisations face challenges in managing security across an ever-growing attack surface while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, Thales said. With data and operations spread across cloud, on-premises and hybrid systems, security teams require constant, comprehensive visibility into where their data is, the types of data they have, and the potential risks to that data. According to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , 93% of enterprises reported an increase in threats compared to the previous year. The intelligence and contextua...

Source: Singtel. Tuas Port. Singtel and Ericsson have partnered to deploy advanced 5G connectivity solutions at Tuas Port in Singapore. This is in support of PSA Singapore’s (PSA's) plans to build the world’s largest fully-automated port by the 2040s to meet the rapidly-rising demand for global transshipment. Singapore’s seaport leverages automated cranes and vehicles, and smart logistics systems to enable faster, more precise handling of cargo. While Tuas Port is currently fully covered with triple-band 5G, 3.5 GHz, 2.1 GHz and newly-available low band 700 MHz spectrum, more 5G solutions can potentially improve port operations.  Existing automated vehicles deployed at the port, such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), will be upgraded to 5G to enhance real-time shipment tracking and further streamline crane operations to enable seamless transportation of cargo from berth to ships and vice versa. To support these enhancements, Singtel will activate a network slice from its 5G net...

More organisations have joined the MongoDB AI Applications Program (MAAP) ecosystem of AI and tech companies. By lending their experience and expertise to MAAP , Capgemini, Confluent, IBM, QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and Unstructured will offer customers additional integration and solution options. MongoDB is also collaborating with Meta on Llama . Customers are leveraging Llama and MongoDB to build innovative, AI-enriched applications, accelerating progress toward business goals. In the coming months, MongoDB plans to implement turnkey mapping from its database to the LlamaStack APIs, empowering developers to deliver solutions to market more quickly and efficiently. “At the beginning of 2024, many organisations saw the immense potential of generative AI, but were struggling to take advantage of this new, rapidly evolving technology. And 2025 is sure to bring more change—and further innovation,” said Greg Maxson, Senior Director of AI GTM and Strategic Partnerships at MongoDB. ...

Colt Technology Services, a global digital infrastructure company, is expanding its optical network in Sydney, Australia with direct network access to approximately 250 commercial buildings and more than 20 data centres in the city. The news follows the expansion of Colt's business in six Southeast Asian countries in June 2024. Colt had previously relied on OLO partners (other licensed operators) to support local access services in Sydney. It can now provide its service end-to-end on its digital infrastructure. This benefits customers in terms of improved lead times for service delivery, better manageability and control over its network for improved customer experience, and more competitive pricing, the company said. The expansion aims to meet rapidly rising demand for bandwidth, as well as the growing need for on-demand services and network flexibility and businesses with high-bandwidth requirements linked to AI, machine learning (ML), fintech and big data. Colt will be offerin...

Cloudera, the only true hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI, today announced it has partnered with Mercy Corps, a global organisation working with communities in 40 countries affected by crisis, disaster, poverty and climate change to address urgent needs and develop long-term solutions. The collaboration, formed through Cloudera's participation in Tech To The Rescue's AI for Changemakers programme, leverages Cloudera’s new AI inference solution with NVIDIA AI on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable Mercy Corps to advance the precision and effectiveness of its aid distribution technology. Mercy Corps is present in countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Myanmar. In regions like the Middle East and Africa, agricultural crises can quickly become humanitarian disasters, threatening millions of lives. Despite this urgency, humanitarian organisations often struggle to access timely, accurate data to anticipate and respond effectively to these crises and minimise...

Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services tailored to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific accelerate growth and emerge as market leaders. According to Avanade, mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific are poised to gain the most from AI but often constrained by limited resources for risk and implementation as well as strategic guidance to fully maximise the technology. Research from the company found that 84% of mid-market business leaders in Asia Pacific believe they are at risk of losing competitive edge through not moving fast with AI, and 95% of them have accelerated legacy modernisation plans because of AI.  This rapid embrace of AI comes with challenges, including a lack of resources and strategic guidance to fully leverage the technology. To help mid-market organisations realise the value of AI in Asia Pacific’s dynamic and diverse markets, Avanade has introduced a suite of new services that combines its industry and technical expertise with Mic...

Warrix, a Thai sportswear company, has teamed up with Salesforce to bring people and processes together on Slack . Founded in 2013 by Wisan Wanasuksrisakul, Warrix has built up a strong reputation for sportswear, and is renowned for manufacturing Thailand's national football team jerseys. Combining Thai craftsmanship and expertise in product development with an understanding of evolving customer needs, the company has since expanded into the science, health, and sports lifestyle sectors. As the company grew, Warrix found that its efforts to track information and coordinate teamwork became increasingly inefficient. Leveraging Slack has allowed the company to integrate communication and work processes into one platform, enhancing the way it collaborates. " Slack has transformed how we work. With a single, secure conversational interface for work, our employees across teams and locations can share critical information faster and collaborate more closely," said Wa...