Newsletter: SAASCON PH ’25 Sets the Stage for AI-Powered SaaS 2.0 in the Philippines

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As Sprout Solutions marks its 10th year as the Philippines’ most trusted and largest B2B SaaS company, it hosts its biggest event of the year, the 3rd annual SaaScon PH, the country’s premier conference for the local Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry. 

Newsletter: Tenable Warns that Open-Source AI Tools Widen Cybersecurity Gaps as Adoption Outpaces Cloud Security Readiness

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As businesses rush to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for competitive advantage, Tenable®, the exposure management company, warns that organisations may be overlooking the mounting risks embedded in the open-source tools and cloud services powering their AI development. New research from Tenable’s Cloud AI Risk Report 2025 finds that the pace of AI adoption is far outstripping security preparedness, with vulnerabilities, cloud misconfigurations and exposed data quietly accumulating across cloud environments.

Newsletter: AI dental assistant reads X-rays with near-perfect accuracy

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The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to identify tooth and sinus structures in dental X-rays with an accuracy of 98.2%.

Newsletter: The Great AI Divide: New Survey Finds Financial Services Leaders Struggle with Data Governance and Infrastructure Demands

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is placing unprecedented demands on traditional data infrastructures forcing businesses in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector to prioritize between security, quality and sustainability, according to a new survey from Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). Reflecting input from 231 global IT and business leaders, the State of Data Infrastructure 2024 Report found that while 36% recognize the importance of data quality for AI success, financial leaders’ focus remains on data security – leaving gaps in AI performance and long-term ROI.

Newsletter: From Backup to Business Resilience: AI’s Data Challenge in 2025

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By Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, APAC, Hitachi Vantara

Asia is leading the world in AI adoption, but many businesses are beginning to realise that its 

effectiveness depends on how well data is structured, secured, and made accessible.

Newsletter: Tenable Research Reveals Popular AI Tools Used in Cloud Environments are Highly Vulnerable

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Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced the release of its Cloud AI Risk Report 2025, which found that cloud-based AI is prone to avoidable toxic combinations that leave sensitive AI data and models vulnerable to manipulation, data tampering and data leakage. 

Newsletter: Gear Up for Epic Adventures With the Soon-To-Launch realme 14 Series 5G

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The realme 14 Series 5G, unveiled globally at MWC 2025, has created a buzz with its innovative features and generated tremendous excitement. In addition to being the world’s first cold-sensitive color-changing smartphone, the realme 14 Series 5G also boasts impressive camera capabilities bound to impress the Filipino Squad.

Newsletter: realme unveils bold three-year vision at MWC 2025, introducing the realme 14 Pro Series along with imaging and AI breakthroughs

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realme, recognized as the fastest-growing smartphone brand globally, has introduced its three-year strategic plan at MWC 2025 intending to double its global user base while thriving in the mid-to-high-end market. In addition to this announcement, realme unveiled the global release of the realme 14 Pro Series and showcased the cutting-edge realme Interchangeable-lens Concept at the show.

Newsletter: Peris.ai Cybersecurity Wins Banking & Finance Award at WAICF 2025: Advancing AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Financial Institutions

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Peris.ai Cybersecurity has been awarded the prestigious Banking & Finance Award at the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) 2025, recognizing its groundbreaking AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for financial institutions. This honor solidifies Peris.ai’s position as a leader in the cybersecurity industry, leveraging hyperautomated AI security to combat modern cyber threats.

Newsletter: Vector Invests and forms Strategic Alliance with bythen, an Indonesia’s -based Leading AI startup

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 Vector Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Keiji Nishie; TYO: 6058)   has been actively supporting startup growth through investments and PR/IR assistance. To date, Vector Inc. has invested in approximately 250 domestic companies and has backed 32 companies achieve IPOs and sustatin post-listing growth.

Newsletter: Acronis H2 2024 Cyberthreats Report Unveils Rise in Ransomware, AI-Driven Attacks, and Malware Risks

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Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, released its biannual report titled, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2024: The rise of AI-driven threats”. Authored by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), the report offers a comprehensive account of the global threat landscape as monitored by Acronis during the second half of 2024. The latest Acronis Cyberthreats Report reveals a significant rise in email cyberattacks, a staggering 197% increase detected in H2 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with a 21% rise in attacks per organization. From July to December 2024, nearly 50% of users were targeted by email-based attacks at least once.

Newsletter: Asia’s AI Momentum Builds, But Data Quality and Security Need Urgent Attention: Hitachi Vantara Study

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Asian enterprises are ahead of the curve when it comes to embedding AI into core operations. This is according to new research from Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). While 37% of organisations worldwide now consider AI critical to their function, the figure is 42% in Asia. Certain markets stand out even more, with China and Singapore topping the list globally with 53% and 57% respectively indicating that AI is now critical to their organisation’s operations, underscoring the region’s decisive shift from experimentation to full-scale AI adoption.

Newsletter: Extended AI capabilities and resource visualization: great new features provided by Kaspersky SIEM

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To bolster the productivity and effectiveness of cybersecurity teams, Kaspersky has unveiled a significant update to its Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. The enhanced platform provides a new AI module for faster and more effective alert triage, helps to visualize resource dependencies and enables extended search capabilities.

According to Verified Market Research, the SIEM market was valued at $5.21 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $10.09 billion by 2031. Among the key factors that contribute to such growth are rising cyber threats, regulatory compliance regulations and demand for rapid threat detection. Businesses are searching for solutions that enable them to collect and analyze data in real time, significantly enhancing their situational awareness. To meet this demand, Kaspersky added new features to its SIEM, allowing cybersecurity professionals to detect threats more efficiently.

Newsletter: Globe to launch Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Experience powerful human-like AI to simplify daily living

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The future of mobile convenience is set to arrive as Globe officially launches the Samsung Galaxy S25 on February 14, 2025, featuring a powerhouse of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven capabilities designed to streamline daily activities. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky signs European Commission’s AI Pact to foster trustworthy AI use

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Advocating for the secure use of AI technologies, Kaspersky has signed the AI Pact, a European Commission initiative that aims to prepare organizations for the implementation of the AI Act – the first ever comprehensive legal framework on AI worldwide, adopted by the European Union (EU). The pledge signing reflects Kaspersky’s wider commitment to promote and facilitate the prudent and responsible use of AI technologies, recognizing the importance of this stance within the cybersecurity field.

The EU AI Act seeks to encourage trustworthy AI in the European region and beyond by ensuring that AI technologies comply with safety and ethical principles and by addressing AI-associated risks. Enacted in 2024, the AI Act is set to become fully applicable1 in mid-2026. The AI Pact aims to facilitate transition to the new regulation by inviting organizations to proactively work on implementing AI Act key provisions.

Newsletter: AI in 2025: Driving Sustainability, Security, and Growth Across Asia Pacific

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By Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, APAC, Hitachi Vantara

As we step into 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape APAC’s future, with governments and businesses alike embracing cutting-edge technologies to solve critical challenges. The region’s rapid urbanization and growing digital economy make it an ideal environment for deploying innovative AI solutions, especially in areas like energy efficiency, hybrid cloud management, and intelligent automation.

Newsletter: The evolution of AI in phishing attacks: why even the most experienced can fall victim

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The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible to recognize. In this article, Kaspersky delves into how AI is changing the face of the phishing industry and why even the most cyber-aware employees fall for these scams.

Newsletter: From phishing to deepfakes: how AI is fueling a new wave of cyber scams

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The rapid proliferation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems has forever changed the way we shop, bank, drive, search the internet, create and consume content, and perform various other tasks. While chatbots and algorithms enhance user experiences and are exceptionally adaptable to various applications, they have also opened our personal and corporate lives to new – and darker – social engineering attacks.

Hitachi Vantara and Virtana Collaborate to Enhance Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with AI-Powered Automation

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced a collaboration with Virtana, a leader in AI-powered monitoring and observability for hybrid infrastructure environments. The partnership integrates the Virtana Platform suite with the Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions for workload management and hybrid cloud operations.

Newsletter: Kaspersky study: companies seek specialized expertise to combat AI cyber threats

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As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to Kaspersky survey. In a new study the cybersecurity company revealed that 88% of IT and Information Security professionals expect the use of AI by malicious actors to escalate over the next two years. This growing threat is prompting organizations to prioritize cyber defense expertise, with many turning to cybersecurity vendors for specialized support and training.