Korea’s Muhguri restaurant has added three more robots to serve food to customers. The latest addition brings to the number of robots deployed at the popular Sokcho restaurant to 11.
IDC: AI market to grow 12.3% in 2020
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, the artificial intelligence (AI) market is set to grow by 12.3 percent to US$156.5 billion in 2020, according to IDC.
Odd Concepts rolls out AI-based style discovery platform in Singapore
Fancy that fashionable dress on the actress or the sleek pants worn by a celebrity? If you’re wondering where to get one of similar design, you can now do so following the launch of StyleCrush in Singapore.
Intuit acquires TradeGecko
Intuit has acquired Singapore startup TradeGecko, the inventory and order management platform that makes omni-channel commerce easy for small businesses, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to be completed in September 2020.
Goodix seals deal for Dream Chip Technologies
Shenzhen-based Goodix Technology has completed its acquisition of Germany’s Dream Chip Technologies (DCT). The deal will accelerate its ability to deliver integrated solutions for smart mobile devices and automotive applications for a worldwide customer base.
NVIDIA advances Arm acquisition talk
The rumours surrounding NVIDIA’s acquisition of Arm continue to swirl. According to Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter, the talk is in an advanced stage with a deal expected to be reached in the next few weeks.
Infineon introduces smart entrance counter solution
In response to the urgent need for secure social distancing solution in public buildings, Infineon Technologies has developed a solution that counts people while entering and leaving buildings or rooms and ensures social distancing at the same time.
Huawei propels to top of smartphone market in Q2
Huawei has battled past sanctions and the withdrawal of Android support to climb to the top of the global smartphone market in Q2. The China smartphone maker shipped 55.8 million units, edging past Samsung which had 53.7 million devices, according to Canalys
NVIDIA smashes16 AI performance records
The MLPerf consortium has released the results for MLPerf Training v0.7 machine learning training performance benchmark suite. And NVIDIA has come up tops by breaking 16 AI performance records, doubling the number of records it smashed in 2019.
Intel rejigs technology organisation
It has not been a good week for Intel. AMD has surpassed Intel in share value while Intel’s 7nm manufacturing process has grabbed headlines for all the wrong reasons. Not to mention, the delay of its 10nm desktop CPUs for a year.
Garmin ransomed for US$10m
Since last Thursday, Garmin users have been unable to connect to their device’s servers. It seems like the the GPS and wearable device maker has a US$10 million problem on its hands.
Riiid secures US$41.8m funding to fuel expansion
Korea startup Riiid has secured US$41.8 milion to fund the expansion of its AI education solutions and into the global market.
Go live from Messenger Rooms
Facebook Live has emerged as a top platform for live broadcasting for organisations during this trying period. Messenger Rooms was introduced in April to meet the increasing videoconferencing needs. Now, Facebook has announced a way to get the best of both platforms — users can broadcast live to Facebook using Messenger Rooms.
NVIDIA eyes Arm deal
NVIDIA is reported to have sounded out SoftBank on acquiring a stake in British chipmaker Arm. If this pans out, it could be one of the biggest chip deal in the industry.
Mokibo Folio keyboard comes with integrated touchpad for iPad Pro
Innopresso has launched the Mokibo Folio smart keyboard with an integrated touchpad for the iPad Pro on Kickstarter.
Adobe, IBM and Red Hat partner on CX transformation
In an age where personalisation is a big thing, enterprises need to be more mindful of being relevant and relational to customers while ensuring that data security is not compromised. A newly-announced strategic partnership among Adobe, IBM and Red Hat aims to enable companies to deliver more personalised experiences across the customer journey, driving improved engagement, profitability, and loyalty.
Euclideon makes 3D data visualisation software free
Australia-based Euclideon has made free udStream, a 3D data visualisation product that unlocks for businesses the value of volumes of data that previously might have been left untouched.
Genesys Cloud integrates with Microsoft Teams
Genesys Cloud has been fully integrated with Microsoft Teams to give users a more connected, intuitive and productive experience. The move enables call centre agents to collaborate with employees using Teams to resolve customer issues faster and deliver better service.
Fortinet makes OPAQ acquisition
Fortinet has acquired OPAQ Networks, a secure access service edge (SASE) cloud provider for an undisclosed sum.
Zoom sets up base in Bangalore
Bangalore: Abundance of IT talents
Zoom Video Communications has opened a new technology centre in Bangalore, expanding its presence in India with offices and data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
TPG partners with IDEMIA on LTE SIM cards
TPG Telecom has turned to IDEMIA to provide LTE SIM cards to its SIM-only plan subscribers in Singapore.
Group scan and facial recognition with new D-Link kit
Temperature screening among the new measures in this COVID-19 period. The process can often slow down people movement and create unnecessary crowding due to bunching.
Telstra automates network operations with SON software
Telstra minimises network and technology complexities.
Telstra has centralised and automated its network operations with Nokia’s EdenNet Self-Organising Network (SON) software.
Fujitsu starts new company in Japan
Fujitsu to integrate domestic operations in one company
Fujitsu has formed a new company, Fujitsu Japan Ltd, which will start operations in Japan on October 1. The new setup aims to further expand business in the Japan services market.
Google sows into Jio Platforms
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Just 48 hours after its announcement on investing US$10 billion in India, Google has pumped US$4.5 billion to take a 7.73 percent stake in Jio Platforms.
Indonesia telco turns to ForgeRock for identity infrastructure
Indonesia mobile telco XL Axiata has chosen selected ForgeRock Identity Platform for its cloud-based initiative to unify its many customer-facing systems.
Singapore startup JobForesight launches career advice app for students in China
New Vivo X50 series smartphones: Shoot like a professional photographer
Camera capabilities have become a key consideration when choosing a smartphone. Practically every brand of flagship smartphone aims to outdo the other with their camera technologies — whether it’s more lenses or photo enghancement software.
Acronis adds DeviceLock to its stable
Acronis has acquired DeviceLock, which provides endpoint device/port control data loss prevention (DLP) software for enterprises and government institutions around the world.
AWS unveils Amazon IVS
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced Amazon Interactive Video Service (Amazon IVS), a fully managed service that lets customers set up live, interactive video streams for a web or mobile application in minutes.
