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Siemens' Nanjing plant named WEF Global Lighthouse
Digital Transformation

Siemens' Nanjing plant named WEF Global Lighthouse

Siemens' “digital-native” Nanjing plant joins the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network for AI-driven productivity gains.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
Firewalls

Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training
Firewalls

Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training

Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk
Data Protection

AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk

Rapid AI rollout, geopolitical rifts and fragile supply chains are upending cyber risk, straining outdated security and compliance regimes.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Trend Micro unveils AI security suite to tackle growing cyber risks
Virtualisation

Trend Micro unveils AI security suite to tackle growing cyber risks

Trend Micro launches an AI Security Package offering centralised risk management and analytics to protect organisations from vulnerabilities in AI applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme
Firewalls

Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
From the Ground Up: Building a Stronger Digital Malaysia
Digital Transformation

From the Ground Up: Building a Stronger Digital Malaysia

Malaysia aims to build an inclusive digital economy by equipping small businesses with affordable communication tools, boosting growth and trust nationwide.

By Jeffri Shahul Hamid • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills
Robotics

Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills

Cognita is equipping over 100 schools globally with AI and digital skills through innovation challenges and a new AI platform for personalised learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Cognita launches AI platform to foster digital skills & impact
Data Analytics

Cognita launches AI platform to foster digital skills & impact

Cognita launches AI platform and global student challenges to boost digital skills and tackle social issues across its 100 schools worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

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World Economic Forum (WEF) stories

AI & supply chain risks top cyber security agenda
Digital Transformation

AI & supply chain risks top cyber security agenda

Supply chain exposure and AI vulnerabilities now top cyber leaders' worries, as new data shows rising disruption and uneven readiness.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
Unified Communications

Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains

Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.

By Farokh Ghadially • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Extreme weather is the new operational risk: How digital resilience protects workers
Risk & Compliance

Extreme weather is the new operational risk: How digital resilience protects workers

With extreme weather threatening UK workers, businesses must adopt digital resilience to protect staff and maintain operations amid rising climate risks.

By Robin Blandford • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials
Blockchain

In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials

With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.

By Zain Zaidi • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology
EduTech

In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology

Singapore leads the way in integrating AI and technology in education, aiming to personalise learning and prepare students for an automated future.

By Png Kim Meng • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The New Face of Social Engineering
Ransomware

The New Face of Social Engineering

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.

By Sandy Kronenberg • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Malaysia's AI drive balances tech growth with governance reforms
Partner Programmes

Malaysia's AI drive balances tech growth with governance reforms

Malaysia boosts its AI sector with major infrastructure and partnerships while planning new governance laws to ensure ethical, transparent tech growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Som Satsangi joins Vehere Board to boost cyber innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Som Satsangi joins Vehere Board to boost cyber innovation

Som Satsangi, ex-SVP of Hewlett Packard Enterprise India, joins Vehere board to drive cyber innovation and bolster India's digital security ambitions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
The key to a circular economy
Construction

The key to a circular economy

Greater reuse of building materials could cut emissions, lower costs and ease supply-chain risks as retrofits and construction expand.

By Staff Writer • 16 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025