The IDC Data and AI Pulse: Asia Pacific 2024 study, commissioned by SAS, has revealed Asia Pacific (APAC) organisations are rushing to jump onto the AI bandwagon, with nearly half (43%) planning a large investment increase in AI, of over 20%, in the next 12 months.

Australia's second largest telecoms operator Optus will begin switching off its 3G network from 28 October 2024, potentially impacting millions of subscribers still using the old wireless technology.
According to IDC’s recent Asia/Pacific Enterprise Connectivity and Telecom Services Survey, only 51% of ANZ companies believe their networks are equipped to handle the complex demands of today’s digital economy.
Whether you have heard of IFS or not you've definitely benefited from it; 310 million passengers fly safely because of IFS, and 8 out of 10 of the top US energy companies use it to power homes. Now IFS says its AI tech can dramatically change the way your business operates.
Sophos announced that Torjus Gylstorff has joined the company as chief revenue officer (CRO).
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