Global business services provider Averis has chosen SAP to enhance its operational capabilities and client services. Headquartered in Malaysia with offices across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, Averis serves more than 300 clients […]
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Pure Storage to develop hyperscale data storage with Kioxia
Pure Storage and Kioxia have joined forces to develop cutting-edge technology for high-performance, scalable storage infrastructure. Traditional storage solutions, particularly those relying on hard disk drives (HDDs), are struggling to meet the demands of hyperscale […]
Alibaba Cloud shifts to AI-focused partner strategy to acceleration innovations
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its “Alibaba Cloud Partner Rainforest Plan” aimed at fostering innovation and driving growth in the AI and cloud computing sectors. Unveiled at the Alibaba Cloud Partner Summit 2024, the revamped strategy […]
STT GDC and Zenlayer partner to boost global data centre connectivity
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has teamed up with Zenlayer to enhance its global data centre platform with high-performance private connectivity. Initially focusing on select markets in Southeast Asia, the collaboration provides STT […]
FPT and UTP to advance AI research and education
FPT and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) are collaborating to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research and education in Malaysia. Under the partnership, UTP has received a software donation of US$2 million from FPT and will gain […]
Sharp unleashes pro-grade Aquos R9 smartphone
Sharp has unveiled its Aquos R9 pro flagship smartphone that is packed with professional-grade photography capabilities. Frist up is its impressive triple-camera system, each boasting a 50.3MP sensor. The main camera features a large 1/0.98-inch […]
Equinix and NUS to launch sustainable data centre facility in Singapore
Equinix and the Centre for Energy Research & Technology at the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering plan to establish a co-innovation facility (CIF) in Singapore. Aimed at accelerating the development of […]
Accenture sets up AI Refinery Engineering Hub in Singapore
Accenture has establised an AI Refinery Engineering Hub in Singapore to drive AI-led innovation and intellectual property development in Southeast Asia. Supported by Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB), the hub is an extension of Accenture’s […]
AI infrastructure spending to cross US$100b mark by 2028
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure will surpass the US$100 billion mark by 2028, according to IDC. The predicted rapid growth is primarily fueled by the increasing adoption of AI technologies across various sectors. […]
AI sound model gives users unrivalled audio control
A team of researchers has developed a generative AI model called Fugatto that is set to transform the audio landscape, offering users unparalleled control over sound creation and manipulation. Fugatto is a versatile tool that […]
VinFast boosts urban mobility with VF 5 electric cars in Indonesia
VinFast Auto has started delivering its VF 5 electric cars to Indonesian customers. It’s the second electric vehicle model VinFast has introduced in Indonesia, following the VF e34 nine months ago. VF 5 is designed […]
NTT Docomo tests 6G AI radio interface
NTT Docomo has successfully conducted an indoor test of 6G wireless technology using artificial intelligence (AI) in the 4.8 GHz band in Japan. The test, held in collaboration with NTT, Nokia and SK Telecom, yielded […]
Singtel and Ericsson combine to develop world’s largest fully automated port
Singtel and Ericsson are partnering to deploy advanced 5G connectivity solutions at Singapore’s Tuas Port, set to become the world’s largest fully automated port by the 2040s. The collaboration aims to transform port operations by […]
Pure Storage simplifies enterprise AI adoption
Pure Storage has unveiled the Pure Storage GenAI Pod to make AI more accessible and manageable for businesses across various industries. GenAI Pod is designed to address the complexities that enterprises face when implementing GenAI […]
NVIDIA accelerates design process for Google’s Quantum AI chip
NVIDIA and Google Quantum AI are pushing the boundaries of quantum computing by leveraging the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform to accelerate the design of next-generation quantum devices. Google Quantum AI is harnessing the power of NVIDIA’s […]
Proofpoint names SEA and Korea VP
Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President of Southeast Asia and Korea (SAK) to lead sales organisation in the region, which includes Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and […]
Kodak Moments upgrades photo services software to boost retail sales
With the holiday season approaching, Kodak Moments has launched an enhanced version of its photo services software that provides retailers with a user-friendly platform to offer an expanded range of premium products. This upgrade introduces […]
DeepL enables real-time AI translations
DeepL is breaking down language barriers with two products — Voice for Meetings and Voice for Conversations — that are designed to facilitate seamless multilingual interactions in virtual meetings and face-to-face conversations. It’s a game-changer […]
Indonesia launches sovereign AI initiative with NVIDIA
Indonesia has unveiled its Sahabat-AI sovereign AI initiative that aims to create open-source large language models (LLMs) tailored specifically for Indonesia’s 277 million speakers. The initiative was launched at Indonesia AI Day, showcasing the country’s […]
Alteryx enhances platform with enterprise analytics and hybrid workflow
Alteryx has enhanced its platform to transform how enterprises manage and leverage their data across hybrid environments. The announcement is part of the company’s mission to democratise analytics and empower enterprises to make data-driven decisions […]
NVIDIA and SoftBank to propel Japan into AI leadership
At NVIDIA AI Summit Japan, NVIDIA and SoftBank have announced a series of initiatives to make Japan a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse. SoftBank is building Japan’s most powerful AI supercomputer using NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform. […]
RMIT and industry partners launch degree for future tech leaders
RMIT University is collaborating with Accenture, ANZ, L’Oréal, and Salesforce on a new Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2025. The new undergraduate programme aims to cultivate leadership skills and prepare students for roles in industry, […]
Lenovo join hands with SMF to upskill workforce with AI training
Lenovo Singapore is partnering with Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) to offer training programmes tailored for employees in the manufacturing and retail sectors. By introducing a suite of smart manufacturing and retail solutions, Lenovo aims to […]
AMD intros Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD has announced the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU that is based on the Zen 5 architecture and incorporates the 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. The processir features eight high-performance cores and 16 processing threads, […]
Proofpoint to acquire Normalyze
Proofpoint Inc has agreed to acquire Normalyze, whose data security posture management (DSPM) platform secures complex data landscapes by combining insights into data, access and risk. Expected to close in November 2024, the acquisition will […]
Lenovo reveals AI PC lineup that delivers personalised experiences
The AI PC buzz continues as yet global PC leader Lenovo unveiled its own lineup that aims to transform work, unleash creativity and deliver personalised user experience. Dubbed Copilot+ PCs, the new series sports features […]
M1 to take majority stake in Vietnam’s ADG
M1 has agreed to acquire a 70 percent stake in Vietnamese IT solutions provider ADG National Investment and Technology Development Corp (ADG). The S$37.8 million acquisition will be through M1’s wholly-owned subsidiary AP Tech Holdings. […]
NVIDIA-powered supercomputer to drive AI research in Singapore
Singapore’s National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) has launched the Aspire 2A+ supercomputer to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research in Singapore. Powered by NVIDIA’s DGX SuperPOD technology, the system boosts Singapore’s computational arsenal as well as represents […]
Prudential harnesses AI to expedite claims processing
Prudential is partnering with Google Cloud to leverage the MedLM suite of healthcare-focused foundation models to improve medical insurance claim processing. The innovative approach makes Prudential one of the first global insurance providers to adopt […]
India builds AI factories to transform industries
India’s cloud infrastructure providers and server makers are set to increase their NVIDIA GPU deployment nearly tenfold by the end of 2024, compared to 18 months ago. This expansion will introduce tens of thousands of […]
Singtel and Ericsson partner on NaaS for telcos and enterprises
Singtel and Ericsson are collaborating to streamline Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions for telcos and enterprises. They will harness the power of advanced 5G technology to provide flexible, scalable and efficient network solutions. By leveraging Ericsson’s cutting-edge […]
Canva intros Dream Lab
Canva has introduced Dream Lab that allows users to transform text descriptions into dynamic visuals, enhancing creativity and precision in design. Leveraging the capabilities of the acquired Leonardo.Ai, this AI tool enables teams across various […]
Microsoft unveils autonomous agents to transform business processes
Microsoft has introduced autonomous agents designed to transform how businesses operate and scale their teams, ushering in an era of AI-first business processes that offers efficiency and productivity gains across various industries. Autonomous agents are […]
Lenovo and NVIDIA boost AI for smarter business decisions
Lenovo and NVIDIA have introduced Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA which aims to transform the landscape of enterprise computing and accelerate AI adoption across industries. Designed to address the growing demand for proven AI […]
CrowdStrike appoints ANZ VP of Sales
CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Tague brings with him close to three decades of cybersecurity and IT leadership experience. He is responsible for driving […]
Leighton Asia seals data centre deal in Hyderabad
Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract to construct a state-of-the-art data centre in Hyderabad. Commissioned by an unnamed multinational technology corporation, this deal marks the Cimic Group subsidiary’s second engagement with this client. The […]
Apple’s iPhone 16 drives global smartphone market growth in Q3
The launch of Apple’s iPhone 16 boosted the global smartphone market in Q3. According to IDC, Apple achieved a record-high shipment volume during that quarter, snaring 17.7 percent market share, just a hair’s breadth from […]
Proofpoint to establish data centre in Singapore
Proofpoint plans to establish a new data centre in Singapore by 2025 to enhance the city-state’s cybersecurity infrastructure. The new data centre will enable Singapore-based customers to comply with local data residency policies while leveraging […]
NVIDIA’s GeForce 256: 25 years on
The year was 1999. Y2K was top of mind. Napster was on the rise. And a new technology was launched that would still be revolutionising the world 25 years on. While the NVIDIA GeForce 256 […]
HP OmniBook X 14 review: Future ready and great battery life
By Edward Lim The AI PC is here. But what exactly is an AI PC? What can it do that current PCs cannot? In the simplest explanation, an AI PC is one equipped with an […]
NTT Data and CSIT team up to boost Singapore’s cyber defence
NTT DATA and NTT Security Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) to partner on strengthening Singapore’s national cyber defence. The partnership aims to investigate and […]
Singtel democratises AI for enterprises with RE:AI
Singtel has introduced the RE:AI cloud service that makes AI technologies more widely accessible to enterprises and public sector organisations. Addressing key challenges faced in AI adoption, the offering provides affordable access to AI compute […]
OpenAI to establish Singapore base
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced at Tech Week Singapore that it plans to open an office in Singapore later this year. The new Singapore office will serve as its Asia-Pacific hub, supporting customers and […]
Adobe empowers creators with content authenticity app
Adobe has launched the Adobe Content Authenticity web app to help content creators protect and receive recognition for their work. The move comes as a breath of fresh air for creators who have been grappling […]
Taiwan takes AI leap with Foxconn’s Blackwell-based AI supercomputer
Foxconn and NVIDIA have joined forces to build the island’s fastest and most powerful supercomputer, positioning Taiwan as a formidable contender in the global AI race. Revealed at Hon Hai Tech Day, the Hon Hai […]
NVIDIA-powered platform decodes Antarctic moss health
In the harsh, icy expanse of Antarctica, a small but powerful device is transforming climate research. The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano edge computing platform is enabling scientists to monitor the health of Antarctic moss in […]
Web3 Innovations position Malaysia at the forefront of SEA’s gaming revolution
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Emerge Group are collaborating to accelerate the growth and development of Web3 games in Malaysia. Leveraging its extensive network of Web3 gaming partnerships, Emerge Group will work to identify […]
Meta launches AI Accelerator 100 startups in Singapore
Meta has introduced its AI Accelerator programme to support 100 startups on their journey to harness the power of generative AI and Llama, Meta’s large language model. Providing access to the latest open source models […]
SAP pumps S$12m more into innovation programme in Singapore
SAP will invest another S$12 million in its Digital Innovation Accelerator in Singapore. Launched in 2019, the programme is supported by Digital Industry Singapore (DISG). The additional investment will focus on developing practical applications of […]
Singapore rolls out Smart Nation 2.0 initiative
Singapore has launched the Smart Nation 2.0 initiative to take the nation’s digital transformation to the next level. Building on the success of the Smart Nation vision introduced in 2014, this refreshed iteration seeks to […]
Ingram Micro to distribute Elastic solutions in Asia
Ingram Micro has been appointed as an authorised distributor for Elastic for Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, China, and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries. The collaboration gives Ingram Micro access to […]
Vast Data unveils AI-powered data processing solution with NVIDIA
Vast Data has introduced the Vast InsightEngine with NVIDIA solution that aims to transform how enterprises handle and analyse their data. Scheduled for release in early 2025, this platform will empower enterprises to extract valuable […]
Talisay strides towards smart city status with centralised communication system
The municipality of Talisay in Batangas in the Philippines has taken a step towards becoming a smart city by partnering with PLDT Enterprise to centralise voice and data services in its new municipal building. This […]
AI PCs set for exponential growth
All the AI craze is spurring the growth of AI PCs. According to Gartner, global shipments of AI PCs are expected to hit 114 million units in 2025. That’s an increase of 165.5 percent from […]
Alipay+ expands to Nepal
Alipay+ has brought its services to Nepal, boosting the country’s tourism and digital payment sectors. Ant International, which operates the cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation solution, has partnered with Himalayan Bank to enable acceptance at […]
Australia gets A$25 24/7 online pet care
Pet owners across Australia, rejoice! Dial A Vet has launched its nationwide telehealth platform that offers round-the-clock access to licensed veterinarians. In the land of animal lovers, this innovative service is set to transform the […]
NetApp and NVIDIA partner on RAG and agentic AI
NetApp has unveiled a new generative AI (GenAI) data vision and end-to-end integrated solution that will transform how businesses leverage their data for AI applications. The solution combines NVIDIA’s AI software and accelerated computing with […]
IGC upgrades cross-border DWDM network
International Gateway Company (IGC) is modernising its existing dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) network, which connects Thailand’s east to Cambodia and south to Malaysia. The upgraded network, enhanced by Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine (PSE) chipset, […]
Qualcomm’s takeover interest in Intel marks seismic shift in semiconductor industry
By Edward Lim Qualcomm’s reported interest in taking over Intel represents a seismic shift in the semiconductor industry. Should it come to pass, it would reshape the dynamics in the space, especially among key players […]
Flatworld opens Ahmedabad office in India
Flatworld Solutions has established an office in Ahmedabad, India to serve as its offshore development centre. This office will focus initially on mobile and eCommerce development services. Catering to the growing demands of a Los […]
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