Japan stories - Page 2
Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven
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Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.
Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience
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digital transformation
Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.
DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree
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digital transformation
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encryption
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hyperscale
DigiCert reports record Q4 ARR in FY26 as DigiCert ONE platform growth, acquisitions and automation demand drive digital trust expansion.
SeenThis & Vudoo team up to power shoppable video ads
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
SeenThis and Vudoo join forces to deliver shoppable video ads on the open web, linking viewer attention directly to on-screen purchases.
GMI Cloud plans USD $12bn sovereign AI site in Japan
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GMI Cloud unveils USD $12bn sovereign AI hub in Kagoshima, aiming for 1GW capacity to power Japan's next wave of “Physical AI” systems.
Fujikura to invest JPY ¥300bn to triple fibre output
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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datacentre infrastructure
Fujikura plans up to JPY ¥300bn in Japan-US investments to triple optical fibre output for booming AI data centre networks.
Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay
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digital transformation
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rpa
Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.
Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Big businesses can spot cyber intrusions but struggle to contain them fast, leaving cloud-era networks exposed to deeper, costlier breaches.
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
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network infrastructure
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IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.
Dify raises USD $30m to scale open-source AI workflows
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Dify secures USD $30m to expand its open-source platform for production-ready AI agent workflows across global enterprise teams.
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
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data analytics
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hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.
Claude Code flaws expose new risks in AI dev tools
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Claude Code flaws found by Check Point could let malicious repos run code and grab API keys before developers confirm a project is trusted.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
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edutech
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digital transformation
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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
AI & hyperscale to more than double data centre spend
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
AI and hyperscale build-outs will propel data centre networking spend from USD $55.64 billion in 2025 to USD $139.08 billion by 2031.
Rakuten Symphony, Lightstorm team on sovereign NaaS
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Rakuten Symphony and Lightstorm join forces to offer a sovereign NaaS platform for automated, compliant cloud-network services across MEA, India and APAC.
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
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Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.
Denmark tops 2026 FM resilience ranking, India climbs
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the rankings and India makes broad-based gains across all zones.