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Animoca backs Ava Labs to expand Avalanche in Asia
Gaming

Animoca backs Ava Labs to expand Avalanche in Asia

Animoca backs Ava Labs with cash and support to expand Avalanche in Asia and the Middle East, targeting entertainment and real-world assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability
Risk & Compliance

QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability

QBE appoints Reuben Lee as Asia transactional liability lead, creating its first regional underwriting role to drive M&A insurance growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Asia stories

Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief
Digital Transformation

Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief

The appointment is aimed at expanding Smart Communications' partner network to speed growth in regulated-industry markets and widen customer reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Digital Transformation

Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows

Rising AI-driven attacks are pushing firms towards phishing-resistant logins, sharpening demand for hardware-backed authentication across the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world
Generative AI

Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

Teacher training will determine whether Cognita’s AI platform is used effectively, after a six-country pilot found staff were its most reliable users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
OpenSearch adds three members amid AI search growth
DevOps

OpenSearch adds three members amid AI search growth

OpenSearch adds three new members to boost global open-source search and AI infrastructure as hybrid and vector search adoption accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one
Unified Communications

Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one

Contrivian launches Constellation, a single LEO satellite service unifying Starlink, Amazon Leo and others for uninterrupted connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030
Manufacturing

Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030

Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI
Data Protection

TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI

Austrian startup TACEO unveils encrypted shared network to run finance, identity and AI workloads without exposing sensitive data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
Data Protection

Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent

Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Zodia Custody, PCP bring credit workflows into custody
Crypto

Zodia Custody, PCP bring credit workflows into custody

Zodia Custody embeds PCP credit tools so banks can lend and borrow against tokenised assets while keeping collateral in secure custody.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
GoTo debuts LogMeIn Partner Network for IT resellers
Software-as-a-Service

GoTo debuts LogMeIn Partner Network for IT resellers

GoTo launches LogMeIn Partner Network for IT resellers, promising tiered rewards, AI-enhanced tools and expanded support for partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Indigo Telecom hires Ilex to drive global growth push
Network Infrastructure

Indigo Telecom hires Ilex to drive global growth push

Indigo Telecom appoints Ilex as global marketing and PR partner to sharpen messaging and support its international expansion strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Asia stories

Zoho & ManageEngine open Sydney office for ANZ push
Customer Relationship Management

Zoho & ManageEngine open Sydney office for ANZ push

The move will deepen Zoho and ManageEngine's access to corporate and government buyers in Australia's largest city, as both target faster growth.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data
Digital Transformation

LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data

Wealth managers face mounting pressure to show clearer risk and performance as LGT Wealth Management UK adopts Addepar for more complex portfolios.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Australia tech sector hits AUD $250bn GDP milestone early
Agricultural Technology

Australia tech sector hits AUD $250bn GDP milestone early

Australia's tech sector hits AUD $248.5bn GDP in 2025, reaching its 2030 target early and cementing its role as the nation's productivity engine.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
UK unveils GBP £2.5bn push for AI & quantum growth
Hyperscale

UK unveils GBP £2.5bn push for AI & quantum growth

UK unveils GBP £2.5bn AI and quantum package, as tech leaders hail Sovereign AI Fund as signal of long-term innovation strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026