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Dmitry Shubov flags new U.S. market hurdles for Southeast Asian legal-tech startups amid rise of sovereign AI platforms

Southeast Asian legal-tech startups may face increasing barriers when expanding into the United States as governments and large enterprises shift toward region-specific artificial intelligence platforms, according to Dmitry Shubov, founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting. Research firm Gartner estimates that the use of sovereign cloud and region-specific AI platforms will grow from about 5% today to […]
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SK Telecom AI Data Center Architecture Gains ITU-T International Standard Approval

SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) announced that its AI Data Center interconnection architecture, titled “Signalling Requirements and Architecture for Artificial Intelligence Data Centers (AIDC),” has been approved as an international standard by ITU-T Study Group 11 (SG11). The new standard establishes a global framework for AI Data Center system interconnection, defining a three-layer architecture—Service, Management, and […]
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Asia’s Workforce Resets for the AI Era in 2026, Epitome Global Data Shows

Organisations across Asia are shifting focus from AI adoption to workforce capability as artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday work, according to workforce data from Singapore-based Epitome Global. The company’s skills assessments, conducted between 2023 and 2025 across Singapore and Malaysia, indicate that workforce readiness is now a critical constraint. While more than 70% of […]
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VCI Global Disposes Credilab via Management Buyout Valued at US$43.74 Million; Retains 30% Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 4, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to dispose of its fintech subsidiary, Credilab Sdn Bhd (“Credilab”), through a management buyout at an enterprise valuation of approximately US$43.74 million, representing 1.1× net tangible assets […]
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HSBC Forms Strategic AI Partnership to Transform Global Legal Function

HSBC, one of the world’s leading banking and financial services organizations, today announced a strategic partnership with Harvey AI, a pioneering artificial intelligence platform for legal and professional services. This collaboration aims to enhance HSBC’s global legal function by integrating advanced AI capabilities to support controls, security, and regulatory compliance. The pilot program will deploy […]
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From Factory Floor to Cloud: The Business of Weighing Smart

In today's economy, transformation is no longer optional. The pandemic accelerated the digital shift across industries, while breakthroughs in AI and blockchain continue to reshape markets. For traditional businesses, this moment presents a choice: evolve or fade. Some legacy companies have not only embraced the challenge, but are redefining their industries in the process.
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From Legacy Challenges to AI-Driven Solutions: The Success Story of World-Class, Rapidly Growing AI Tech Innovator

Cory Brandolini's journey in the tech industry spans over two decades, during which he has witnessed the profound impact of software inefficiencies on businesses. Recognizing a persistent pattern of companies struggling with outdated systems and escalating security risks, Cory was inspired to create solutions that would not only address these issues but also propel organizations into a new era of efficiency and security.