HONG KONG, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Data Center Asia (DCA) is proud to announce its strategic expansion across Asia in 2025, cementing its role as the leading technology hub for Asia’s data center and digital transformation. Following the exciting launch of DCA Hong Kong — the flagship event targeting Northeast Asia, we are introducing two additional exhibitions in Malaysia and Indonesia — two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and rapidly growing data center markets. By strategically tailoring each edition to its respective market in focus, the event portfolio now delivers enhanced value and a sharper focus on connecting industry leaders and innovators.

These exhibitions will collectively showcase the entire data center value chain, highlighting ground-breaking advancements in hardware, digital infrastructure, AI, cloud solutions and cybersecurity. With an extended footprint, businesses can gain valuable insights into local market dynamics, compare strategies across regions, and uncover key opportunities for growth in targeted Asian markets.

Three Regional Events, One Connected Network

Each DCA event will provide localised insights tailored to its respective market while remaining seamlessly connected to the broader DCA network. Leveraging the unique characteristics of each location, the events will offer distinct advantages, ranging from region-specific networking opportunities to strategic co-location with established tech events, all designed to enhance their overall impact and credibility.

DCA Hong Kong – All-In-One Digital Hub at The Heart of Asia

Taking place from 15-17 July 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, DCA Hong Kong (DCA-HK) is the flagship event of the series. Positioned at the heart of Asia, the event bridges the data center industries of both Northeast and Southeast Asia, while serving as a strategic gateway for global companies entering the Asian market. Anchored in Hong Kong, DCA places a strong focus on the Greater Bay Area while extending its influence across East Asia, covering key markets such as China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and other Regional Opportunities in Asia (ROA).

Co-located with Build4Asia, Mobility Tech Asia and The Battery Show Asia, the show offers a comprehensive, integrated approach to data usage in advanced battery systems, energy storage, green facilities, fuel cells and building technologies. By aligning with these established events in Asia, DCA Hong Kong fosters a vibrant exchange of ideas and innovations across industries, contributing to sustainable infrastructure and advancement of smart city in Asia.

DCA Indonesia – Strategic Platform for Indonesia’s Growing Digital Ecosystem

DCA Indonesia (DCA-ID) is a highly focused, localised event designed to address the specific opportunities and challenges of Indonesia’s rapidly advancing digital transformation. Set for 17-18 September 2025 at the Jakarta International Expo, the event will concentrate on Indonesia’s burgeoning digital ecosystem; with significant government investments supporting the development of local data center infrastructure, DCA Indonesia will shine a spotlight on the country’s digital transformation, hyperscale expansion and sustainable infrastructure development to meet surging demand for high-capacity data solutions.

Developed upon the foundation of Indonesia Energy and Engineering (IEE)—ASEAN’s largest exhibition for electric power and energy solutions—the event will foster synergies between the data center and energy sectors, addressing the needs of power generation, renewable energy and electrical equipment in Southeast Asia while bringing in energy talents to improve data center efficiency.

DCA Malaysia – Pivotal Hub for SEA’s Data Center Landscape

Scheduled for 18-20 November 2025 at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, DCA Malaysia (DCA-MY) will serve as a key hub for Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving data center landscape, encompassing major markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. Focusing on key themes such as regional connectivity, hyperscale infrastructure and sustainability, DCA Malaysia will highlight regional trends, investment opportunities and technological advancements, offering practical solutions to support the continued growth of Southeast Asia’s data center sector.

DCA Malaysia is developed upon the foundation of Smart Nation Expo, a highly regarded tech event offering insights into 5G connectivity, smart city planning and digital transformation across Southeast Asia. By capitalising on the region’s strong digital expertise, the event offers a deeper understanding of how technology advancement empowers data center businesses, positioning SEA as a key player in Asia’s digital and data ecosystem.

Strengthening Asia’s Digital Future

As a premier digital brand under Informa, DCA leverages its U.S. counterpart’s success to unlock business opportunities across North and Southeast Asia. With Informa’s robust network, DCA supports companies in expanding their reach and gaining a competitive edge. DCA’s expanded portfolio will accelerate the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and talent across Asia. Bringing together a diverse community of data center and tech professionals, the series will foster stronger partnerships and collaboration, significantly enhance Asia’s digital competitiveness, and unlock greater potential for businesses in Asia and beyond.

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About Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

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MUMBAI, India, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Companies across India are increasingly building teams and capabilities by integrating independent professionals across functions and levels. Skills in high demand include strategy, digital transformation, change management, core technology, sales and marketing.

According to Outsized’s 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report, organisations are integrating independent talent for various reasons; from execution roles to strategic project delivery, with professionals across India earning between INR 10,000 to 30,000 per day, depending on the type of skill and experience level.

India’s evolving talent ecosystem, strengthened by its demographic advantage and growing global integration, continues to meet both domestic and international skill demands, leading to a 44% increase in freelancer registrations. Companies are moving beyond traditional workforce models, blending on-demand specialists with permanent teams to accelerate growth, drive transformation, and scale execution.

Key findings at a glance:

Most in-demand skills: Strategy consulting, business transformation, digital marketing, project management and sales.Sectors driving the shift: Consulting, Financial Services and Tech, leveraging independent professionals to scale capabilities across strategy, execution, and operations.Freelancer growth: Registrations up 44%, showing strong demand for flexible expertise across experience levels.Day rates: Experienced professionals (11–15 years) average INR 19,000/day; top skills exceed INR 26,000.

Additionally, in the field of data and analytics, experts are executing complex data strategies, commanding daily rates between INR 6,800 to 25,000. Similarly, marketing and product management specialists, including digital marketers, UX professionals, and product managers, are securing competitive rates ranging from INR 9,500 to 27,000 per day.

A transforming workforce: Agile talent takes centre stage

Outsized, a leading talent-on-demand platform with over 45,000 independent consultants and professional freelancers globally, has released its fourth annual Talent-on-Demand Report, offering real-time insights into how businesses are leveraging independent professionals. Based on tens of thousands of proprietary data points from actual projects posted by enterprises, consulting firms, and private equity clients, the report provides a comprehensive breakdown of talent costs, hiring trends, and in-demand skills across APAC, MENA, and Africa.

For the first time, the 2025 edition also includes insights from Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), expanding its global workforce intelligence.

“India’s independent talent market is maturing rapidly, fuelled by global integration and a growing appetite for specialised expertise. Traditional firms are moving beyond transactional contracting to a more structured and strategic use of independent professionals, embedding them into core business initiatives. This shift isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about accessing the right skills at the right time to drive competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market. ” — Azeem Zainulbhai, Managing Director for India & MENA at Outsized

Why this matters for business and HR leaders

The 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report serves as a blueprint for workforce transformation, enabling leaders to:

Benchmark talent costs and optimise external hiring budgets.Identify emerging workforce trends across APAC, MENA, and Africa.Gain exclusive day rate intelligence across a broad range of industries and skill sets.Understand how top firms leverage independent talent to accelerate digital transformation and maintain a competitive edge.

Access the full report here

Staying ahead of workforce trends demands real-time intelligence and actionable market insights. Outsized’s 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report serves as a strategic playbook, providing business leaders with essential benchmarking against industry peers. Armed with these insights, leaders can quickly identify emerging talent shifts, optimise hiring budgets, and build agile workforce strategies. Access the full report to stay ahead of the curve: https://resources.outsized.com/talent-on-demand-report-2025.

Access the report now 

Methodology

The 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report is based on original research and tens of thousands of proprietary data points from real projects on Outsized’s platform.

About Outsized

Outsized is a talent-on-demand platform with over 45,000 top independent professionals, enabling large enterprise clients, consulting firms, and private equity funds in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East to implement flexible workforce models at scale. For more information, please visit www.outsized.com.

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New app delivers in-depth coverage of IPL 2025, providing reliable news, real-time updates, and exclusive insights.

Users can customize their news feed by selecting IPL 2025 topics.An AI model delivers key news topics and links to the original sources.Lemonday is an app that summarizes news from the most credible sources.

PORTO, Portugal, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lemonday, a groundbreaking mobile application, has officially launched with a mission to guide people to reliable news on topics they care about. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), the app delivers quick, accurate news summaries on selected themes.

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fast approaching, Lemonday provides a new way to stay updated on the competition. The app offers quick, objective, and trustworthy IPL 2025 news, ensuring direct access to reliable journalistic sources.

Available for download on the App Store and Google Play, Lemonday is the perfect solution for anyone seeking quick, objective information on IPL or any other area of interest from dependable sources. In doing so, Lemonday also tackles the spread of fake news, offering a safer, more efficient news consumption experience.

“We aim to make IPL news consumption an enjoyable experience, guiding users away from social media, where fact-checking is often lacking. With Lemonday, users can stay informed quickly and reliably, without having to rely on social media for news,” said Tiago Guedes, the app’s lead developer.

Using advanced AI technology, Lemonday summarizes each news story into three key points, allowing users to stay informed quickly. For those who wish to explore more, they can access the full article via direct links to the original source.

Additionally, Lemonday offers high customization, allowing users to select their preferred online newspapers and topics of interest, from technology and sports to politics, culture, and entertainment.

Lemonday is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play, promising to revolutionize how people consume news by offering access to verified, high-quality information.

About Lemonday

Lemonday is revolutionizing the way people consume news by ensuring access to verified, high-quality information. Using advanced AI, the app condenses news stories into three key points and provides links to the original source.

For more information, visit lemonday.app.

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