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NTT East Corporation has entered into a partnership with a collection of data center, telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure businesses, with the aim of transforming Ishikari City in Hokkaido into a major data center hub. Building a Data Center…
As the race to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, businesses are investing not just in servers but also in electrical distribution, thermal management, liquid cooling, racks, and containment systems. These components form the pivotal…
DayOne Data Centers, the Singapore-based data center operator, has announced its plans to file for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The move comes as the firm aims to raise approximately $5 billion, given the increasing demand for AI infrastructure.…
The U.S. dollar experienced an increase against the Vietnamese dong on Wednesday morning while remaining largely stable against other major currencies. The greenback was sold at VND26,330 by Vietcombank, marking a slight increase of 0.04% from Tuesday’s rate.…
As customers are increasingly leveraging ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for product recommendations, retailers are looking to capitalize on the opportunity by making their products appear prominently in chatbot search results. However, they are wary of…
Coupang, the South Korean e-commerce giant, reported a revenue of US$8.9 billion and a loss of $570 million for the second quarter. The loss is a significant reversal from the same period last year, which saw an operating income of $149 million and a marginal…
E-commerce heavyweight, Coupang, experienced a marked downturn in the second quarter, with a considerable net loss despite an uptick in sales. This negative financial impact was primarily due to substantial penalties linked to a massive data breach in South…
The mobile services sector in Indonesia is anticipated to observe a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.4%, thus escalating from USD 10.2 billion in 2025 to USD 12.1 billion by 2030. This expansion is principally fueled by the escalating proceeds…
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore is currently conducting an inquiry into a cybersecurity event involving fashion retailer Love, Bonito. The company revealed recently that a vulnerability on its website might have exposed some of its…
While customers continue to make purchases across various channels, several retail businesses struggle with outdated and disconnected systems. These systems were designed during a simpler time and are now proving to be inadequate in handling the dynamic…
In the evolving retail environment, merchants are faced with an abundance of platforms and technologies to engage with customers. This, according to Mastercard’s SVP of consumer acquisition and engagement, Johann Suchon, has given rise to a new challenge:…
Tata Electronics, a primary supplier for tech giant Apple in India, has increased its internal security measures following a potential leak of confidential client files on the dark web, according to a source from Tata and two industry representatives. In…
Travel booking platform, Booking.com, recently experienced a data breach, potentially exposing user data to unauthorized individuals. This discovery was made following the observation of suspicious activities related to several reservations. The compromised…
E-commerce behemoth, Coupang, endured a significant blow following a data breach in South Korea, leading to a loss in its fourth quarter. The company’s profits plummeted and its revenue failed to meet analyst predictions, reflecting the extensive impact of…
The Asia Pacific continues to be a global hotspot for mobile innovation, acting as a catalyst for change in telco strategies due to the growing data consumption rate in the region. According to the Ericsson Mobility Report, global mobile network data traffic…
The Philippines’ telecommunications and pay-TV service sectors are set to experience a surge in revenue, increasing from USD 8 billion in 2024 to an estimated USD 9.7 billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The expected…
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