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CEOs rewrite the rulebook in pursuit of growth

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CEOs are faced with a stark choice. In the face of unparalleled environmental, economic and technological change, they are looking to grow their businesses by creating the organizational agility to disrupt existing business models and challenge long-held market orthodoxies.

According to the fifth KPMG International Global CEO Outlook, just over half of CEOs are confident they will succeed but are realistic, with 53 percent projecting cautious three-year growth of up to 2 percent (down from 55 percent in 2018). As with 2018, they are also maintaining a positive three-year growth outlook for the global economy, although this has slightly fallen from 67 to 62 percent over the last 12 months. This confidence is also shown by their commitment to hire, with 36 percent of CEOs projecting to add more than six percent to their workforce in the next three years.

“A successful CEO now needs to be an agile CEO,” said Bill Thomas, Global Chairman, KPMG International. “Succeeding in a world of volatility and uncertainty requires different leadership skills, particularly in large, multi-national organizations. It’s no longer a question of simply defending your position and using scale to maintain competitive advantage. Today, CEOs need to be comfortable disrupting their business models by forging new strategic partnerships, considering alternate M&A strategies and increasing the skills of their workforces.”

Climate change driving a multi-risk operating environment
CEOs named climate change the biggest risk to their organization’s growth, the first time in five years it was rated a top concern compared to technological, territorial, cyber and operational risks. But with only a small margin between each of them, it paints a picture of a complex and ever shifting risk landscape.

The innovation disconnect
A majority of CEOs (84 percent) believe a ‘fail-fast’ culture is required in today’s marketplace, in which lessons from failures are learned quickly, yet only 56 percent say that kind of culture is in place in their organization. Eight out of ten CEOs (84 percent) are looking to change the makeup of their leadership teams to disrupt the status quo.

Cyber security to innovation 
Cyber continues to be high on the CEO agenda, despite falling from the second highest risk last year to fourth this year. In 2019, a larger group of CEOs (69 percent vs 55 percent in 2018) say a robust cyber security strategy is critical to driving trust with key stakeholders and most (71 percent) view information security as a key factor in their broader innovation strategy.

Acquiring expertise through M&A
For many CEOs, M&A presents the best opportunity to upgrade digital capabilities with pace. A proactive M&A strategy is on the agenda for 84 percent of CEOs who have a moderate or high M&A appetite for the next three years. Driving this appetite is the ability of M&A to transform a business model faster than organic growth.

Capital investment
When asked to prioritize between buying new technology or developing their workforce to improve their organization’s resilience, CEOs favored technology two to one (68 vs 32 percent).

AI experts take note
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the minds of CEOs, yet only 16 percent have implemented AI and automation programs. A further 31 percent are still at the pilot stage, while 53 percent admit to undertaking a limited AI implementation. Yet 65 percent of CEOs believe the inclusion of AI and automation will create more jobs than it eliminates.

Continues Thomas, “All together, this year’s survey is telling us that we’ve entered a new era of leadership. Agility comes from balancing a CEO’s instinct with having confidence in what the data is telling you. Strategic decisions require data that has bias removed. It’s no longer enough to seek “big” data, instead CEOs must use technology to uncover quality data. Only through this will they create the organizational resilience to drive growth.”

 

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RepTrak Announces 2024 Global RepTrak® 100 Report

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BOSTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The RepTrak™ Company, the world’s leading reputation data and insights company, released its annual Global RepTrak 100 report. Utilizing its advanced reputation monitoring software, RepTrak gathered data from more than 243,000 survey responses across 14 major economies to rank the world’s 100 most reputable companies. They share that ranking alongside a full analysis of global corporate reputation trends and corresponding public sentiment in the 2024 report.

After two years of consecutive Reputation Score declines, this year’s Score is back up with an increase from 73.2 in 2023 to 73.8 in 2024. It’s a small increase after 2023’s full one-point drop. However, it’s an encouraging sign that companies have begun to recover from reputation falls driven by many challenges: macroeconomic issues, workplace difficulties, product problems, and corporate responsibility skepticism.
“This year’s report underscores a pivotal shift in the corporate landscape, spotlighting the remarkable adaptability and dedication of the Top 100 companies in responding to the dynamic needs of stakeholders,” states RepTrak CEO Mark Sonders. “The companies featured in our report are not just riding the wave of change; they are the ones steering it, proving that the best approach to business is one that embraces evolution and champions progress.”
RepTrak’s report explores how people thought, felt, and acted toward companies over the past year. Findings include notable increases in Conduct and Citizenship efforts, stakeholders’ rising willingness to invest, culturally resonant brand communications, and ESG Scores that soared despite skepticism around the acronym.
To read the full 2024 Global RepTrak 100 report, please visit: www.reptrak.com/globalreptrak
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The RepTrak™ Company is the world’s leading reputation data and insights company. We help companies by organizing and grading a variety of reputational elements, offering a real-world report card on their corporate reputation. Subscribers to the RepTrak program use our predictive insights to protect business value, improve return on investment, and increase their positive impact on society. RepTrak’s pairing of advanced metrics and dedicated reputation advisors offers clients an actionable analysis of their reputation data, aligning business objectives with stakeholder sentiment across different markets and sectors.
Established in 2004, The RepTrak Company owns the world’s largest reputation benchmarking database, gathering over 1 million company ratings per year used by CEOs, boards, and executives in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.reptrak.com
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Group-IB takes part in a global operation to cripple Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service provider LabHost

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SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Group-IB, a leading cybersecurity company aimed at investigating, preventing, and fight digital crime announced today that it participated in a coordinated global takedown operation against prominent Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) provider LabHost, which has led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the United Kingdom and around the world by law enforcement agencies. As part of the operation, Group-IB also conducted an extensive analysis of LabHost’s criminal history and infrastructure, including insights into LabHost’s administrative platform and the services it provides to its purported user base which exceeds 2,000 subscribers worldwide, who illegally obtained around 480,000 card numbers, 64,000 pin numbers, and over 1 million passwords from victims used for websites and other online services, according to law enforcement agencies.

“By leveraging our Threat Intelligence and Digital Risk Protection, we are able to identify and monitor phishing attacks and websites like those deployed by LabHost and its subscribers around the world, enabling us to actively alert and protect our customers, and in turn, their customers as well,” said Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB. “Today’s takedown operation demonstrates the agility and responsiveness of our decentralized Digital Crime Resistance Centers, and how quickly we can provide immediate and local assistance wherever our customers may be.”
First uncovered in late 2021, LabHost emerged as a fully automated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, streamlining the creation of phishing websites meticulously mirroring the interface and functionality of prominent banking, postal, and financial entities, aimed at intercepting, seizing, and profiting from users’ personal, credit card, and online banking credentials. Users are prompted to select from various “membership plans,” tailored to target businesses and individuals in either the United States and Canada, or globally, akin to mobile subscription models. These plans encompass “standard,” “premium,” and “world membership” tiers, priced between US$179 and US$300 monthly, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual billing cycles.
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Malaysia Data Center Market to Witness $3.97 Billion Investment Opportunities by 2029, Get Insights on 34 Existing Data Centers and 33 Upcoming Facilities across Malaysia – Arizton

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CHICAGO, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to Arizton’s latest research report, the Malaysia data center market is growing at a CAGR of 13.92% during the forecast period.

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Malaysia Data Center Market Report Scope
Report Attributes
Details
Market Size (Investment)
USD 3.97 Billion (2029)
Market Size (Area)
883 Thousand Sq. Feet (2029)
Market Size (Power Capacity)
163 MW (2029)
CAGR Investment (2023-2029)
13.92 %
Colocation Market Size (Revenue)
USD 1.23 Billion (2029)
Historic Year
2020-2022
Base Year
2023
Forecast Year
2024-2029
Over the next few years, Malaysia is poised to witness significant growth in data center investments, driven by the influx of operators like AirTrunk, Equinix, Princeton Digital Group, and other leading companies. Key hubs like Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru are expected to see heightened activity, hosting most of the country’s data centers.
The wholesale colocation sector is projected to experience a revenue surge fueled by major cloud players like Microsoft, Google, and AWS. These companies have unveiled plans to establish dedicated cloud regions within Malaysia, with expected timelines for deployment within the next one to two years. This trend underscores Malaysia’s growing importance as a regional hub for data infrastructure and cloud services.
Malaysia is among the top expensive markets globally for developing data centers. Malaysia’s data center construction cost in 2023 stood at about $8.5-$10 million per MW, making it the costliest market in the APAC region after Singapore and Jakarta.
Investment Opportunities in the Malaysia Data Center Market
In November 2023, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres announced its plans to develop a new data center campus in Johor. The construction of the first building is likely to begin soon and become operational by 2025. The company formed a joint venture with Basis Bay to develop a new data center campus with two buildings, Cyberjaya DC.2 and STT Kuala Lumpur 1 in Cyberjaya, Selangor.In October 2023, EDGNEX Data Centres by DAMAC announced its plans to enter the APAC market for the first time; the company is considering a facility in Cyberjaya, Selangor. The expected investment can cross the $52 million mark.In October 2023, Infinaxis Data Centre Holdings, the joint venture between Gaw Capital Partners and A3 Capital, announced the construction of its first data center facility in Cyberjaya. The facility will have 10 data halls and will likely be operational by Q2 2025.In September 2023, EdgeConneX announced its plans to expand its footprint in Malaysia with the development of three data centers sites across Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, and Cyberjaya. The company plans to develop data centers in partnership with Cyberview.To Know More, Download the Free Sample Report: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/malaysia-data-center-market-size-analysis
Market Trends
According to IRENA, in 2022, hydroenergy accounted for around 69% of the renewable energy capacity in Malaysia, followed by solar energy, which contributed about 21%, along with a 10% contribution by bioenergy.Malaysia aims to achieve the target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To make this goal a reality, WWF-Malaysia is partnering with Boston Consulting Group to develop an independent joint study on the country’s optimal net zero pathway.The government of Malaysia has established a green tariff scheme to support its carbon-neutrality target. Under the scheme, subscribers can get electricity from solar or hydro sources instead of fossil fuel sources.Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships are key strategies employed by operators to expand their portfolios and global footprint. For example:
In December 2023, Chindata Group merged with BCPE Chivalry Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCPE Chivalry Bidco, completing its transition to a private company from a public one.November 2023 saw ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, in a joint venture with Basis Bay, announcing plans to develop a new data center campus with two buildings in Cyberjaya, Selangor.A3 Capital and Gaw Capital Partners formed a joint venture in February 2023 to establish Infinaxis Data Centre Holdings to develop and operate data centers across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.MN Holdings, an engineering services and solutions company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April 2023 with Shanghai DC-Science, outlining an investment of approximately $600 million to develop a data center site at the Sedenak Tech Park, Johor.Why Should You Buy This Research?
Market size is available regarding investment, area, power capacity, and Malaysia colocation market revenue.An assessment of the data center investment in Malaysia by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.A detailed study of the existing Malaysia data center market landscape, an in-depth market analysis, and insightful predictions about market size during the forecast period.Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in MalaysiaFacilities Covered (Existing): 34Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 33Coverage: 9 LocationsExisting vs. Upcoming (Area)Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)Data Center Colocation Market in MalaysiaColocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2023-2029)Wholesale vs. Retail Colocation Revenue (2023-2029)Retail Colocation PricingWholesale Colocation PricingThe Malaysia data center market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the industry.Buy this Research @ https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/malaysia-data-center-market-size-analysis
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1hr of free analyst discussion10% off on customizationThe Report Includes the Investment in the Following Areas:
IT InfrastructureServersStorage SystemsNetwork InfrastructureElectrical InfrastructureUPS SystemsGeneratorsSwitches & SwitchgearsPDUsOther Electrical InfrastructureMechanical InfrastructureCooling SystemsRack CabinetsOther Mechanical InfrastructureCooling SystemsCRAC and CRAHChillersCooling Tower and Dry CoolersOther Cooling UnitsGeneral ConstructionCore & Shell DevelopmentInstallation & Commissioning ServicesBuilding & Engineering DesignFire Detection & Suppression SystemsPhysical SecurityData Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)Tier StandardTier I & Tier IITier IIITier IV GeographySelangorJohorOther StatesVendor Landscape
IT Infrastructure Providers
Cisco SystemsDell TechnologiesFujitsuHewlett Packard EnterpriseHuawei TechnologiesIBMInspurLenovoNetAppData Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors
Advance Power EngineeringAsima ArchitectsAVO TechnologyB-Global TechCTC-GlobalCSF GroupCyclect GroupDSCO GroupGamudaGCM TechnologiesHSS EngineersISGKienta Engineering ConstructionLSK EngineeringMES GroupM+W Group (Exyte)MN HoldingsNakanoNTT FACILITIESPowerware SystemsS5 EngineeringShaw ArchitectSunway Construction GroupUnique CentralSupport Infrastructure Providers
ABBCaterpillarCumminsEatonFuji ElectricHITEC Power ProtectionKOHLER PowerLegrandMitsubishi ElectricNarada Power SourcePiller Power SystemsRittalRolls-RoyceSchneider ElectricSiemensSocomecSTULZTraneVertivData Center Investors
Bridge Data CentresEdge CentresGDS ServicesIRIX (PP TELECOMMUNICATION)Keppel Data CentresNTT DATAOpen DCTM OneVantage Data CentersYTL Data Center HoldingsNew Entrants
AirTrunkAmazon Web Services (AWS)EdgeConneXEquinixFutureData (Cyclect Group + TSG Group)Googlei-BerhadInfinaxis Data Centre HoldingsMN Holdings + Shanghai DC-ScienceMicrosoftNEXTDCPrinceton Digital GroupRegal OrionSingtelST Telemedia Global Data CentresYondrTo Know More, Download the Free Sample Report: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/malaysia-data-center-market-size-analysis
Key Questions Answered in the Report:   
What factors are driving the Malaysian data center industry?
How big is the Malaysia data center market?
How many MW of power capacity will be added across Malaysia during 2024 to 2029?
What is the growth rate of the Malaysia data center market?
Which states are included in the Malaysia data center market report?
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