What’s Changing in 2025?
Nutanix Appoints Former Conviva VP Jay Tuseth as APJ Leader
Nutanix has named Jay Tuseth, formerly a vice president at Conviva, as its new vice president and general manager for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.T ...
- Accenture CEO: ‘Ongoing Uncertainty’ From Trump Cost-Cutting Plansby [email protected] (Joseph F. Kovar)
Changes in how the new Trump administration approaches spending is adding a new level of uncertainty for Accenture, Chair and CEO Julie Sweet told investors.
- Application For CRN Channel Awards Asia 2025 Now Openby [email protected] (Aaron Raj)
The inaugural CRN Channel Awards in Asia will honor the achievements of the individuals and teams that are responsible for making the Asian IT channel truly great.
- Adobe is developing an agent to integrate Adobe Express with Microsoft 365
Adobe is working with Microsoft to develop an AI agent that can generate graphics and design content from within the Microsoft 365 interface. The Adobe Express Agent, still under development, will allow users to create and embed graphics […]
- Signal threatens to leave France if encryption backdoor required
Signal is standing its ground to protect its app’s security, threatening on Wednesday to leave France if encryption backdoor requirements are enacted, just as it said it would do in Sweden. “Those hyping this bad law have rushed to assure […]
- In leaked memos, Google bosses address the $32 billion Wiz deal: 'We don't make deals like this every day'by Hugh Langley (Enterprise) on March 19, 2025 at 5:52 pm
- Microsoft is replacing its chief people officer as it rethinks performance reviews. Read CEO Satya Nadella's email.by Ashley Stewart (Enterprise) on March 19, 2025 at 4:36 pm
- Tech employees are getting the message: Play time's overby Business Insider (Enterprise) on March 19, 2025 at 9:00 am
- HP Amplify Wins Partner Praise With SuperPower Booster Incentiveby [email protected] (O’Ryan Johnson) (CRN.com Latest News Feed) on March 18, 2025 at 6:05 pm
- Channel Mourns Loss Of ‘Big-Hearted’ And ‘Ever-Giving’ Solution Provider CEO Andy Jonesby [email protected] (Steven Burke) (CRN.com Latest News Feed) on March 17, 2025 at 9:10 pm
- Channel Standouts: The 2025 CRN Tech Elite 250by [email protected] (Rick Whiting) (CRN.com Latest News Feed) on March 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm
- Craig Scroggie rides his luckby Joe Aston (Rampart) on March 17, 2025 at 9:35 am
- Amazon employees are warning customers about DeepSeek privacy concerns — and pushing Amazon's own AI insteadby Eugene Kim (Enterprise) on March 17, 2025 at 9:00 am
Disruptors
- SoftBank and OpenAI agree Japanese AI joint ventureby Andrew Tjaardstra on February 4, 2025 at 11:30 am
SoftBank has said it will spend $3bn annually to deploy customised AI across its group of companies; the JV, known as SB OpenAI Japan, will sell to Japanese firms.
- Setting sights on Southeast Asiaby Liza Tan on August 29, 2023 at 5:01 am
The region’s start-up scene shows strength in weathering the sector’s global slowdown, with fintechs emerging as top performers. Financing the future remains crucial and Asia's regional capital markets are demonstrating how to move forward.
Strategic Moves
- BNP Paribas promotes Eric Tran to Apac global banking chief sustainability officerby Ryan Li on March 20, 2025 at 7:30 am
Tran will look after ESG issues relevant to both corporate and investment banking. He will relocate from Hong Kong to Singapore 2H.
- CBRE boosts Apac hotels team amid growing activityby Ryan Li on March 18, 2025 at 6:25 am
Andrew Hunter has been promoted to senior director, while Mark Hahm has been hired from JLL to boost the firm’s hotels’ investment and transaction services.
Tech
- Inside Nvidia GTC, where cutting-edge AI means robots, Taiwan-style night markets, and Denny's pancakesby Emma Cosgrove on March 20, 2025 at 3:29 am
Nvidia's packed San Jose conference starred Jensen Huang at breakfast. Merch, lines, and robots were everywhere.
- In leaked memos, Google bosses address the $32 billion Wiz deal: 'We don't make deals like this every day'by Hugh Langley on March 19, 2025 at 5:52 pm
Top executives at Google highlight the $32 billion Wiz acquisition, the company's largest deal ever, amid a critical time for AI and cybersecurity.
Enterprise Disrupt
Scaling revenue isn’t just about selling more—it’s about selling smarter. Businesses that leverage AI, automation, and data-driven insights are outpacing competitors who still rely on outdated sales tactics.
Tech removes friction from the sales process, making lead generation, follow-ups, and conversions faster and more efficient. From predictive analytics that tell you who’s ready to buy to AI-powered chatbots that engage customers 24/7, the game has changed.
The reality? If you’re not using tech to scale, you’re falling behind.