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TPV Technology joins labour rights & minerals groups

The move bolsters TPV Technology's due diligence as regulators and investors intensify checks on forced labour and conflict minerals in electronics supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

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

Data Analytics

Independent hotels hit by weaker demand & OTA pressure

Weaker pricing and higher OTA reliance left independent hotels with lower revenue per room as demand softened in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Generative AI

AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize

The contest underlines how virtual creators are moving into a more structured business, with brand deals and subscriptions now at stake.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026

Inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risk will erode the value of a forecast 9.3% rise in Asia Pacific technology spending next year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Gaming

APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges

Synthetic identity fraud is emerging as the fastest-growing threat, with more than one in 10 cases now involving false identities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Data Protection

OpenText study warns of AI security & governance gap

Over half of enterprises now deploy generative AI, but an OpenText study warns security, governance and trust are lagging dangerously behind.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Gaming

NCC Group warns Iran cyber threats spread worldwide

Iran-linked cyber attacks are spreading beyond the Middle East, with firms tied to Israel or the US warned they face heightened global risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Data Protection

OpenText study finds AI security governance lagging behind

OpenText warns firms are rolling out AI in cybersecurity faster than they build the governance, privacy and trust needed to keep it safe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility

CFOs rank AI skills and market shocks as top threats, as talent shortages, rising costs and geopolitical turmoil squeeze finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026

Disaster Recovery

Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience

Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Middle East stories

Customer Relationship Management

Unanet, Xpedeon expand North America construction tie-up

Contractors in North America will gain a single flow of data from pipeline tracking to invoicing as two construction software systems are linked.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Marketing Technologies

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies

Slower growth in Easter spending reflects cautious households, even as the holiday is set to generate GBP £2.39bn for retailers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Johnny Carpenter makes CRN Channel Leaders EMEA list

The recognition underscores 11:11 Systems’ push to win partners as it expands its VMware cloud business across EMEA.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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

Malware

Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions

Phishing and malware activity has doubled in Gulf markets since late February, with attackers exploiting conflict themes to target finance and energy links.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026