OpenAI has released two artificial intelligence (AI) models — gpt-oss-20b and gpt-oss-120b — that are free for anyone to use and optimised to run both in the cloud and locally on PCs equipped with NVIDIA […]
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Sophos and Halcyon join forces to Combat Ransomware
Sophos and Halcyon are partnering on real-time threat intelligence sharing and robust mutual anti-tamper protections to strengthen global defenses against ransomware. The initiative aims to accelerate ransomware detection and enhance incident response for more than […]
Empyrion Digital selects Nokia for Gangnam Data Center connectivity
Empyrion Digital has chosen Nokia networking solutions for its KR1 Gangnam Data Center (GDC) in Korea. With the Data Center Fabric solution, Empyrion Digital will be able to manage rapidly growing data traffic, while ensuring […]
Google and NUS ally on AI research and talent development in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Google are combining to advance applied artificial intelligence (AI) research and cultivate top-tier AI talent in Singapore. Unveiled at the NUS School of Computing’s 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner, […]
Starbucks China accelerates supply chain sustainability with Univers
Starbucks China is partnering with Univers to accelerate supply chain sustainability and drive decarbonisation throughout its operations. The collaboration brings Univers’ advanced AI and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to Starbucks’ China value chain, letting […]
Osome and Aspire partner to help SMEs slash admin time
Osome and Aspire have teamed up to help entrepreneurs and SMEs in Singapore and Hong Kong save time spent on manual finance admin. The integration of Aspire’s banking features within Osome’s AI-driven platform automates traditionally […]
Boomi launches sovereign data integration platform in Australia
Boomi has announced the availability of its Boomi Data Integration platform from an Australian data centre. The Sydney-based deployment empowers Australian enterprises to move data quicker and securely, ensuring sensitive information remains within national borders […]
Students get 24×7 online tutor with ChatGPT’s study mode
ChatGPT has a new study mode feature that guides users step-by-step through solving a problem. It’s like having a 24×7 online tutor ever ready to help with teaching how to get the right answers. Students […]
Clio brings AI to legal sector
Clio has launched the Clio Duo AI tool for the legal sector in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The AI tool automates repetitive administrative work, extracts key insights from legal documents, and generates smart, […]
AXS to GROW with SAP
AXS has completed a company-wide digital transformation using Grow with SAP to position itself for regional expansion. For more than two decades, AXS has been known for convenient bill payments, processing more than S$20 billion […]
HPE appoints VP APJ for HPE Networking
HPE has named Mark Ablett as Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) at HPE Networking, where he will be leading the integrated sales organisation following HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks. With more than […]
Alibaba releases Qwen3-Coder
Alibaba has launched the Qwen3-Coder next-generation, agentic AI that streamlines and enhances software development with advanced reasoning and code generation capabilities. The new model features hybrid reasoning abilities that allow it to switch between complex […]
APAC mobile sector to hit US$1.4t in 2030
Asia Pacific’s mobile economy contributed US$950 billion to the region’s GDP in 2024, according to the newly released Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2025 report by GSMA. Unveiled at GSMA’s Digital Nation Summit in Singapore, the […]
Cloud platforms power US$12.9b games tech ecosystem
Cloud platforms have become the core of the US$12.9 billion ecosystem driving the modern games industry, according to Omdia. The thriving sector encompasses crucial technologies such as game servers, backend infrastructure, analytics and LiveOps which […]
Infosys and Telstra team up to advance tech leadership
Infosys is collaborating with Telstra International to advance technology leadership, drive innovation and support Telstra’s new Connected Future 30 strategy. The collaboration will enhance efficiency and support Telstra International’s strategy to streamline operations and deliver […]
Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security
Google Cloud has launched the Indonesia BerdAIa for Security initiative to at strengthen Indonesia’s cybersecurity capabilities through cutting-edge technology, expert training and a newly established security operations data region located in Jakarta. The programme will […]
CapitaLand to drive digital transformation in China with Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Cloud and CapitaLand Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate CapitaLand’s digital transformation in China. Building on a collaboration that began in 2015 and was formalised in 2019, the renewed agreement […]
Baidu and Uber launch autonomous robotaxis in Asia, Middle East
Baidu and Uber are partnering to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles for ride-hailing in global markets. The collaboration will see thousands of Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles integrated into the Uber platform in cities […]
AI shines as APAC IT and business services slip
The Asia-Pacific IT and business services sector slipped 0.3 percent year-on-year to US$4.7 billion in Q2, according to global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG). The 12 percent drop from Q1 […]
NVIDIA eyes return to China as US to approve H20 licences
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s recent diplomatic tour through Washington DC and Beijing looks to be bearing fruit. During his Beijing visit, he confirmed that NVIDIA has filed applications to sell its H20 GPU in China […]
Epson intros WorkForce Pro EM-C8100/C8101 colour multi-function printers
Epson has unveiled the WorkForce Pro EM-C8100 and EM-C8101 A3 colour multi-function printers for today’s hybrid and sustainability-focused workplaces. Now available in Singapore, the new WorkForce Pro models deliver print speeds of up to 26 […]
Indonesia sets up AI Centre of Excellence
Indonesia has established its AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) as part of its commitment to build a sovereign, secure and inclusive AI ecosystem tailored to the country’s unique needs and values. Helmed by the Ministry […]
China’s cloud market surges to US$11.6b in Q1 on rising AI demand
Mainland China’s cloud infrastructure market experienced accelerated 16 percent growth with spending reaching US$11.6 billion in Q1, according to Canalys. A key driver was a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among Chinese enterprises. Alibaba […]
Baidu and CAR Inc launch first fully autonomous public car rental
Baidu’s autonomous driving unit Apollo and Chinese car rental company CAR Inc have launched the world’s first autonomous car rental service for the general public. Based on Baidu Apollo’s advanced Level 4 autonomous driving platform, […]
Tencent Cloud partners forGIFT to deliver AI virtual fitting solutions
Tencent Cloud has teamed up with Tokyo-based entertainment production and digital fashion studio forGIFT to introduce AI virtual fitting solutions into Japan’s fashion business and connect back-end production with a front-end retail experience through a […]
Google Cloud gets Philippines Country Manager
Google Cloud has appointed Jennifer Ligones as its Country Manager for the Philippines. Ligones is charged with leading go-to-market strategy and operations for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, and collaborating with teams across Google to […]
NVIDIA achieves breakthrough for smarter, faster AI assistants
NVIDIA has a new technology called Helix Parallelism that makes AI assistants much smarter and faster even when they have to deal with vast amounts of information. The technology allows AI models to process as […]
APAC AI venture funding hits US$15.4b
Artificial intelligence (AI) venture capital investment in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region surged to US$15.4 billion in 2024, according to IDC. The research firm’s study, Powering the AI Wave: Venture Capital Trends and Strategic Vendor […]
Emerald AI slashes data centre power usage, relives grid stress
Southeast Asia (SEA) is experiencing a surge in data centre development, with the region’s market projected to more than double in value to more than US$30 billion by 2030. Singapore’s data centre market is among […]
HPE completes Juniper Networks acquisition
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has doubled the size of its networking business following the completion of its US$14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks. The integration of Juniper’s AI-native networking solutions with HPE’s existing portfolio is […]
Alibaba Cloud sets up AI global competency centre in Singapore
Alibaba Cloud has established its first AI Global Competency Center (AIGCC) in Singapore to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and talent development on a global scale. It aims to support more than 5,000 businesses and 100,000 […]
Alteryx onboards CTO
Alteryx has appointed Arvind Krishnan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead its technical vision and execution. With more than 25 years of experience leading global engineering organisations and delivering scalable SaaS innovations, Krishnan lead […]
Kahoot! establishes APAC hub in Singapore
Kahoot! has established its Asia Pacific (APAC) strategic hub in Singapore. The new Singapore office will serve as the base for Kahoot!’s operations across APAC and support the platform’s rapid growth in schools, workplaces and […]
HCLTech and OpenAI partner to drive large-scale AI adoption
HCLTech has forged a partnership with OpenAI to drive large-scale AI transformation for enterprises. HCLTech will leverage its deep industry knowledge and AI engineering expertise to deliver scalable AI innovation using OpenAI’s advanced generative AI […]
Ant Group launches AI healthcare app in China
Ant Group has launched the AQ AI-powered healthcare app to help users in China manage their daily health needs. The app offers more than 100 AI-driven services, including doctor recommendations, medical report analysis and personalised […]
AWS opens innovation hub in Singapore
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened in Singapore its first Innovation Hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The 8,000-square-foot AWS Innovation Hub aims to catalyse digital transformation for enterprises of all sizes with its dedicated space […]
Agora and WIZ.AI partner to deliver multilingual AI customer service solutions
Agora and WIZ.AI have teamed up to deliver advanced AI-powered customer engagement solutions tailored for enterprises operating across multiple languages and regions. The collaboration leverages Agora’s ultra low latency communication infrastructure and conversational AI with […]
NVIDIA adds GeForce RTX 5050 for mainstream gamers and creators
NVIDIA has unveiled the GeForce RTX 5050 for mainstream gamers and creators who want the latest features without the flagship price tag. The new GeForce RTX 5050 desktop graphics cards and GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop […]
HPE and NVIDIA Launch AI factory solutions to accelerate AI adoption
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and NVIDIA have launched AI factory solutions to accelerate AI adoption at a global scale. The collaboration streamlines the deployment of AI infrastructure, software, and services to make it easier for […]
Huawei Watch D2 review: Keeping an eye on your health
By Inez Lim We all know how important good health is, especially here in Singapore where nearly half of us are dealing with at least one chronic condition. It’s pretty sobering when you think about […]
Colorful unveils Smart 900 AI Mini PC
Colorful Technology has launched the Smart 900 AI Mini PC to accelerate AI-driven content creation for students and professionals. The compact powerful device arrives as the global AI PC market experiences rapid expansion, with industry […]
Alibaba Cloud to open 2nd data centre in South Korea
Alibaba Cloud plans to launch its second data centre in South Korea by the end of June 2025. The move is in response to surging demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services among local […]
Fastly names VP to lead ApJ
Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). Gerber has more than 20 years of experience in technology sales, specialising in networking and cloud services. She has held leadership roles […]
Technology and digital transformation key in ADPIC’s 5-year roadmap
By Edward Lim Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has unveiled an ambitious five-year roadmap (2025–2029) to transform the Emirate’s infrastructure landscape, with technology and digital transformation as central pillars of the strategy. Speaking […]
Inaugural ADIS a showcase of the UAE’s visionary urban future
By Edward Lim The inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2025 opened on June 18 with a solid agenda to redefine urban growth and livability for the future. More than 2,500 attendees from around the […]
Smart app helps Bloom transform community living and property management
By Edward Lim UAE real estate and community developer Bloom Holding recently launched a smart application that has transformed the experience of tenants and holiday home operators across its communities. The app streamlines key processes […]
Proofpoint opens office and AI R&D hub in Singapore
Proofpoint has opened in Singapore a new office in Singapore office that houses engineering, sales, marketing, HR, and a dedicated AI research and development (R&D) team. Singapore’s reputation as a global technology and innovation hub […]
Edgnex to build US$2.3b AI data centre in Indonesia
Edgnex Data Centers by Damac is developint a US$2.3 billion AI-focused data centre in Jakarta. Set to deliver a future capacity of 144 megawatts, this next-generation facility is the company’s second major project in Indonesia. […]
AWS dominates as global cloud market surges in Q1
The global cloud infrastructure market rose by 21 percent year-on-year to reach US$90.9 billion in Q1, according to Canalys. In Q1, enterprises focused on accelerating cloud migration and exploring the adoption of generative AI (GenAI), […]
AMD reveals vision for open AI ecosystem
AMD has unveiled a vision for an open, integrated AI ecosystem at its Advancing AI 2025 event in San Jose, where it also introduced new silicon, softwar, and rack-scale systems designed to accelerate the next […]
HyperX Cloud III S headset and Pulsefire Fuse mouse reviews: Game on
By Edward Lim For gamers, having the right gear makes for a world of difference. The headset and mouse are two essential peripherals that can greatly enhance the gaming experience. We were blessed to be […]
NTT Data and Booz Allen Hamilton sign MoU to enhance cybersecurity in Singapore
NTT Data and Booz Allen Hamilton have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost cybersecurity capabilities in Singapore and the wider Indo-Pacific region. The partnership aims to address both current and emerging industry challenges, […]
Hitachi launches EverFlex AI Data Hub for enterprises
Hitachi Vantara has launched its EverFlex AI Data Hub as-a-Service to streamline data integration and management for enterprises adopting artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. EverFlex AI Data Hub as-a-Service enables seamless integration of data across hybrid […]
Agen gets up and running quickly with Osome
Singapore-based startup Agen is on a mission to simplify nutrition with personalised health solutions. With a small agile team, it needed to minimise time spent on administrative tasks and maximise its focus on product development. […]
Adobe updates agentic AI capabilities in experience platform
Adobe has expanded the Adobe Experience Platform with agentic AI capabilities to help enterprises better manage marketing, support and data analysis. These updates, including the Product Support Agent and the general availability of the Data […]
AI power struggle: Battle for the customer journey
By Edward Lim As enterprises double down on AI and personalisation in 2025, a new tussle is taking place between marketing and technology leaders. Who truly owns the customer journey? A key finding of Adobe’s […]
NVIDIA Blackwell shatters MLPerf training records
NVIDIA continued its dominance of MLPerf Traning benchmarks with its new Blackwell architecture delivering a record-breaking performance in the latest tests. The latest results showed Blackwell outpacing all competitors across every MLPerf Training v5.0 benchmark, […]
BIG Caring Group accelerates digital transformation with SAP on AWS solution
BIG Caring Group has picked is Rise with SAP on Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the backbone of its unified, scalable cloud-based data platform. Malaysia’s largest retail pharmacy has integrated operations across more than 500 […]
Osome reveals enhancements to help entrepreneurs start smart
Osome is previewing a suite of new product enhancements and ecosystem collaborations to help entrepreneurs start smart and scale smarter. The business incorporation and finance management platform’s redesigned mobile experience will feature improved navigation, clearer […]
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i review: Premium feel, build and design
By Edward Lim Someone asked me recently to recommend a laptop that can handle AI loads. The person, whose company was developing AI solutions, was considering a high-end gaming laptop that cost five figures in […]
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