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Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899

The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market
Fintech

Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market

Singapore customers shut out of premium banking may now buy access, as a S$899 annual membership bundles travel, investment and lifestyle perks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Singapore agentic AI adoption rises to 51% in 2026
Data Protection

Singapore agentic AI adoption rises to 51% in 2026

Most firms are still using AI to speed up staff tasks rather than redesigning workflows, even as adoption jumps to 51%.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Equinix signs fourth Singapore renewable energy deal
Data centers

Equinix signs fourth Singapore renewable energy deal

Pressure is mounting on Singapore data centre operators to secure low-carbon power as Equinix adds another solar deal and lifts its local portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Asia Pacific stories

Nakivo names EMEA largest region as revenue rises 10%
Virtualisation

Nakivo names EMEA largest region as revenue rises 10%

EMEA generated 55% of NAKIVO's quarterly revenue as the backup software maker added customers and partners across 190 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
PCI council marks 20 years with AI focus in Kuala Lumpur
Robotics

PCI council marks 20 years with AI focus in Kuala Lumpur

Banks and merchants face fresh fraud risks as the council's Kuala Lumpur meeting weighs how AI is changing payment security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Keeper launches Microsoft Power Platform secrets connector
DevOps

Keeper launches Microsoft Power Platform secrets connector

Organisations using Microsoft automation can now keep credentials out of scripts, reducing the risk of exposed secrets in cloud workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
TNS appoints Michael Johnson to global payments role
Fintech

TNS appoints Michael Johnson to global payments role

Rising demand for secure transaction infrastructure has prompted TNS to hand its global payments unit to long-serving executive Michael Johnson.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
TNS appoints Michael Johnson to lead global payments
Fintech

TNS appoints Michael Johnson to lead global payments

The move comes as payments firms face rising demand for secure infrastructure and simpler transaction networks across multiple markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Tech Data expands IBM distribution across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands IBM distribution across Asia Pacific

Partners across Asia Pacific will gain broader access to IBM products and support as Tech Data adds six markets to its regional network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals
Real estate

Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals

Institutional capital is pouring into the sector as student accommodation shortages and stable policy keep Australia at the centre of regional dealmaking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Nexxen campaign lifts Anytime Fitness reach across TV
Advertising Technologies

Nexxen campaign lifts Anytime Fitness reach across TV

The campaign showed streaming added 962,500 households, as advertisers seek clearer proof that TV spend reaches new audiences rather than duplicating them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Samsung hosts Bengaluru AI conference with 300 participants
Edge Computing

Samsung hosts Bengaluru AI conference with 300 participants

India's AI race is drawing wider industry backing as Samsung brought together more than 300 leaders to discuss future uses and risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034
Internet of Things

Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034

Rising digital links in factories and grids are driving OT firewall demand as operators prioritise uptime, segmentation and breach containment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Asia Pacific stories

Kardex launches PortScale weighing system in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Kardex launches PortScale weighing system in New Zealand

Warehouses facing labour shortages can now spot picking errors in real time as Kardex rolls out PortScale for AutoStore sites in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
REANNZ signs cyber resilience pact with Asia-Pacific
Digital Transformation

REANNZ signs cyber resilience pact with Asia-Pacific

Cross-border research could face slower recovery from cyber attacks, as network operators agree to share contacts, lessons and support before crises hit.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Kardex launches PortScale for AutoStore in Australia
Supply Chain

Kardex launches PortScale for AutoStore in Australia

Warehouses in Australia and New Zealand can now verify picks in real time as Kardex adds weight-based checking to AutoStore ports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026