WithSecure: New data center in Japan and adherence to ISMAP criteria
WithSecure is excited to announce the launch of a new data processing location in Japan, expanding our data residency capabilities for Salesforce customers in the area. The new data center, which is expected to be available by the end of 2024,
Acer and Predator PCs honored with G Mark Distinction at Japan’s Good Design Awards 2024
Acer and Predator PCs have been recognized as honorees in the 2024 Good Design Awards, including the latest Swift 14 AI Copilot+ PC and the eco-conscious Aspire Vero 16 laptops. Other award-winning products such as the 16- and 14-inch Swift
BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test
By Daniel Leussink YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations and ramping up marketing and customer incentives in Japan, aiming to boost sales in a market that has become a stumbling block in the Chinese automaker's global
More than 40% of Japanese companies have no plan to make use of AI: Reuters poll
By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Nearly a quarter of Japanese companies have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) in their businesses, while more than 40% have no plan to make use of the cutting-edge technology, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. The survey,
High-tech cash: Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits
By Irene Wang and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring three-dimensional portraits of the founders of financial and female education institutions in an attempt to frustrate counterfeiters. The notes use
Reaching Mars in record time: Japan plans space elevator by 2050
Imagine a world where travelling to space is as simple as taking an elevator. This isn't science fiction—it's the vision behind Japan's ambitious plan to build a space elevator. With the potential to revolutionize space travel and exploration, this project
Japan chipmaker Kioxia to file preliminary listing application
By Miho Uranaka and Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) - Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia plans to submit a preliminary application to list shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the coming days, two people familiar with the matter said. The chipmaker plans to
Oracle to invest over $8 billion in Japan in cloud computing, AI
By Maria Ponnezhath (Reuters) - Oracle said on Wednesday it will invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Japan. The latest investment will grow the footprint of Oracle Cloud
Japan approves $3.9 billion in subsidies for chipmaker Rapidus
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's industry ministry said on Tuesday it has approved subsidies worth up to 590 billion yen ($3.9 billion) for chip foundry venture Rapidus as Tokyo pushes forward with plans to rebuild the country's chip manufacturing