Restocking products on the shelves is one of the most time-consuming tasks for convenience stores. Japan’s FamilyMart is getting help from NVIDIA AI-powered robots. The convenience chain will deploy these TX SCARA robots to restock […]
Tablet and Chromebook shipment continue to slide in Q2
Not all markets are benefitting from the reopening of businesses and schools post-pandemic. Tablet and Chromebook shipment declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in Q2, according to Canalys. The tablet market was down 11 percent […]
Proofpoint gets new VP for SEA and Korea
Proofpoint has appointed Evan Dumas (above) as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea (SAK). He is responsible for establishing and growing business within SAK. Dumas brings with him more than 20 years of experience […]
Scard DIGITAL CARD redefines business networking
Exchanging a paper business or name card is common practice when introduced to new business contacts. That is until the pandemic struck and people became more conscious of hygiene. The Scard digital business card aims […]
Singtel pumps US$100m more into venture arm
Singtel is investing another US$100 million into its Singtel Innov8 corporate venture arm, bringing total capital commitment to US$350 million. Innov8 invests in startups that align with Singtel Group businesses in the areas of 5G, […]
Frasers Property Australia simplifies connectivity with Juniper Networks solution
Frasers Property Australia and Frasers Property Industrial in Australia have picked Juniper Networks to upgrade its network infrastructure, enhancing business agility and IT efficiency across Australia. With a modern, AI-driven network, the property firm has […]
TVConal boosts sports analytics with AI
Sports analytics is becoming an integral part of sports — from athletics to football. The army of video cameras deployed to cover events produce a slew of data. Singapore startup TVConal is leveraging AI to […]
SIT and Applied Materials team up to ready future semicon workforce
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Applied Materials South East Asia are teaming up to develop and implement continuing education and training (CET) programmes for Applied Materials employees. Under a memorandum of understanding, they will […]
NYP and DataStax partner to develop big data talents
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is partnering with real-time data company DataStax to help develop the next generation of big data talent in Singapore. The collaboration involves the use of DataStax Astra DB, built on Apache Cassandra […]
Baidu rolls out next-gen robotaxi
Baidu has unveiled the Apollo RT6 next-generation fully autonomous vehicle (AV), which comes with a detachable steering wheel. Designed for complex urban environments, the fully electric vehicle will be put into operation on Apollo Go, […]
Phuket commissions Tencent and Thipparath to build COVID-19 care platform
Thaliand’s Phuket Provincial Administration has commissioned a project to develop a central platform for managing COVID-19 care. Entrusted to Thipparath Business Group and Tencent Cloud to build, the platform serves as an online central communication […]
Liquid brings eKYC solution to SEA
Japanese eKYC solution provider Liquid has expanded into Southeast Asia (SEA) with the introduction of its eKYC online complete identity verification service. The solution features highly accurate identity verification using proprietary AI, biometric and optical […]
Global IT spending to inch up 3% in 2022
Worldwide IT spending is expected to hit US$4.5 trillion in 2022, an increase of three percent from 2021, according Gartner. The pace of growth will be hindered by spending cutbacks on PCs, tablets and printers […]
(ISC)² rolls out entry-level cybersecurity certification pilot programme
As IT security is a major concern for organisations, demand for cybersecurity professionals is high. (ISC)² aims to help increase the pool of such professionals with the launch of its entry-level certification pilot programme in […]
NVIDIA to accelerate quantum breakthroughs with new hybrid platform
Quantum research and development (R&D) has received a boost with the announcement of the NVIDIA Quantum Optimized Device Architecture (QODA). The unified computing platform aims to make quantum computing more accessible with a coherent hybrid […]
Tencent Cloud and Voicemod collaborate on voice-changing chat solution
Tencent Cloud and Voicemod have launched a real-time voice-changing chat solution that lets gamers customise their own voices, transforming them into unique game characters. An SDK set can change voices in real-time and customise the […]
Prvidr gets new CEO
Australian software-as-a-service platform (SaaS) provider Prvidr has appointed David Joss as its CEO. The telecoms industry veteran is tasked with expanding the client base and industry verticals. Joss was most recently CEO of Southern Phone […]
Security is major priority in hybrid era
IT leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are placing security as a major priority in the hybrid work era, according to an IDC report. With employees working remotely, providing access to insecure devices, networks and data […]
Huawei opens Melbourne store
After delays due to the pandemic, Huawei has finally opened its first Melbourne store at Glen Waverley. As the first store outside Sydney, this fourth Austalian store will stock 40 products, including the Watch GT […]
Rocket Software onboards CFO
Rocket Software has named Bruce Bowden as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) where he will oversee the company’s finance, legal, and corporate development teams with a focus on driving enterprise transformation, growth and profitability. Veteran CFO […]
Asus streamlines online shopping experience in Singapore
Asus has partnered with 2C2P to provide Singapore customers with a more a more convenient, quick and secure online experience. By using 2C2P’s omnichannel payment solution, Asus can offer customers frictionless payments using cards, PayNow […]
Global PC market to dip 9.5% in 2022
Inflation. War. Supply chain challenges. All these will contribute to a projected decline of the global PC market by 9.5 percent in 2022. The current global climate is significantly impacting consumer demand the region, according […]
ShopBack opens regional hub in Singapore
ShopBack has opened its new Campus headquarters in Singapore. Serving a regional hub, the new office building features Y-shaped cluster seating arrangements to encourage team unity and foster collaboration, and an assembly area for company […]
i-Care to improve patient experience and quality of life
Tencent Cloud and Millennium Technology Services (MTS)’s subsidiary Invincible Technology have collaborated on the i-Care digital solution that aims to improve patients’ experience and quality of life. Based on Tencent Cloud’s intelligent cloud service, the […]
VMware names new business leader for SEA and Korea
VMware has appointed Stephen Robinson as Partner and Commercial Business Leader for Southeast Asia and Korea (SEAK). He will work closely with regional customers and partners to help them optimise their cloud transformation journeys. “Stephen […]
Siemens and NVIDIA collaborate on industrial metaverse
Siemens and NVIDIA are teaming up to enable the industrial metaverse and increase use of AI-driven digital twin technology to help bring industrial automation to a new level. First up is a plan to connect […]
Taiwan Hospital uses AI to detect heart failure risk in kidney patients
One in 10 people on earth suffer from chronic kidney disease. Millions without access to affordable treatment die from the disease each year. Fortunately, many have been able to turn to dialysis. In Taiwan, about […]
New Relic revamps channel strategy with Partner Stack
New Relic is availing the New Relic Partner Stack enhanced programme for cloud providers, channel partners, managed service providers, and technology partners. The programme equips channel partners with training and accreditation programmes, marketing campaigns, personnel […]
LG unveils 2nd gen service robot
LG has launched its second-generation LG CLOi GuideBot multi-purpose customer service robot in Singapore. The autonomous robot is designed to provide wayfinding, enhance security and create advertising opportunities for customers. It is suitable for deployment […]
SAS acquires Kamakura
SAS has acquired private-held Kamakura, which provides specialised software, data and consulting for financial organisations to manage financial risks. The acquisition will position SAS to deliver a suite of integrated risk solutions, particularly around asset […]
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