AMD has announced the Ryzen AI Max Series, Ryzen AI 300 Series and Ryzen 200 Series processors, each tailored to meet the growing demand for AI-enabled devices across consumer and commercial sectors. As the flagship […]
Category: Artificial intelligence
Schneider Electric intros AI-ready data centre solutions
Schneider Electric has announced end-to-end AI-ready data centre solutions to tackle the pressing energy and sustainability challenges posed by the increasing demand for AI systems. Its latest innovations include a new data centre reference design […]
HK officially opens AI Supercomputing Centre
Cyberport has opened the Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (AISC), the first of its kind in Hong Kong, which officially commenced operations on December 9, 2024. The centre’s launch, accompanied by the opening of an AI […]
NVIDIA opens AI R&D centre in Vietnam
NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang (above) has deepened his commitment to making Vietnam NVIDIA’s “second home” by setting up the company’s first research and development centre in the country. NVIDIA has teamed up with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI to create US$19.9t impact on global economy by 2030
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to have a massive impact on the global economy and job market by 2030, according to IDC. In its The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Economy and Jobs […]
GSMA leads Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap consortium
GSMA has rolled out the first industry-wide Responsible AI (RAI) Maturity Roadmap to guide telcos on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). Developed with insights from McKinsey, the roadmap allows telcos to evaluate their […]
ServiceNow releases AI-powered Xanadu
ServiceNow has introduced the Now Platform Xanadu that comes packed with hundreds of new AI capabilities designed to enhance customer agility, boost productivity, and improve employee experiences across various enterprise functions. Xanadu expands ServiceNow’s Now […]
Sony and AISG collaborate on Sea-Lion research
Sony Research and AI Singapore (AISG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research for the Sea-Lion (Southeast Asian Languages In One Network) family of large language models (LLMs). Sea-Lion is specifically […]
Meta expands upskilling programme to focus on AI in Singapore
Meta has expanded its Upskill with Meta programme in Singapore to focus on AI and upskill 500 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and more than 4,500 students with skills needed in the digital economy. Launched […]
Lenovo announces AI Pcs and services
At Lenovo Innovation World 2024 in Berlin, Lenovo has launched new products and services that ride on the latest AI PC trend. The top-of-the-line ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an Intel co-engineered premium laptop developed with […]
Ant Group launches Zhixiaobao AI mobile app
Ant Group launched the AI-native Zhixiaobao mobile app that aims to help users connect with all kinds of life services on Alipay. Available for download from iOS and Android app stores, the app is designed […]
LG gram integrates AI with Intel Core Ultra
LG Electronics has announced the LG gram 16 Pro that features the new Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2). The powerful and ultra-lightweight notebook is the first in the LG gram series to offer up […]
F5 and Intel combine to shape AI service security and delivery
F5 is combining its NGINX Plus and the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit and infrastructure processing units (IPUs) to deliver protection, scalability, and performance for advanced AI inference. As a reverse proxy, NGINX Plus manages […]
NVIDIA unveils Blueprints for enterprises to create own AI
NVIDIA has launched the NIM Agent Blueprints catalogue of pre-trained, customisable workflows to help businesses develop their own custom AI agents. Built on NVIDIA’s NeMo framework, NIM Agent Blueprints provides a suite of software for […]
NVIDIA releases NIM microservices for GenAI in JApan and Taiwan
NVIDIA has launched a suite of NIM microservices tailored for generative AI (GenAI) applications in Japan and Taiwan. As countries worldwide push for AI systems that align with local values and regulations, these new offerings […]
McAfee intros deepfake detector for Lenovo AI PCs
McAfee has launched McAfee Deepfake Detector to combat the rise of AI scams and misinformation for select Lenovo AI PCs. It is also introducing the Smart AI Hub with resources and interactive elements to build […]
Singtel and Bridge Alliance partner on GPU-as-a-Service
Singtel and Bridge Alliance are teaming up to bring Singtel’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings to enterprises across the region. Southeast Asia telecommunications companies, including AIS in Thailand, Maxis in Malaysia, and Telkomsel in Indonesia, are among […]
Indosat and Google Cloud partner to launch sovereign cloud in Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) Group and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to deliver next-generation sovereign cloud and edge cloud services in Indonesia. A pivotal step in Indonesia’s digital transformation journey, this collaboration aims to […]
Canva acquires Leonardo
Canva has acquired fellow Australia company Leonardo.AI which is in the generative AI content and research business. The acquisition expands Canva’s offering of visual AI tools. Leonardo’s technology has been used to produce more than […]
NVIDIA advances humanoid robotics development
NVIDIA has introduced advanced AI and simulation technologies that enhance the capabilities and efficiency of humanoid robots, making them more versatile and effective in various applications across industries. NVIDIA’s new robotics platform leverages powerful AI […]
ServiceNow and Boomi partner on AI-powered automation
ServiceNow and Boomi have joined hands to elevate customer experiences through AI-powered self-service solutions, including ServiceNow’s Technology Provider Service Management offering. Boomi will leverage ServiceNow’s App Engine to enhance its customer support and expand self-service […]
NVIDIA AI Foundry empowers enterprises to create ‘supermodels’ with Llama 3.1
NVIDIA has introduced new AI Foundry service and NVIDIA NIM inference microservices that transforms generative AI landscape for enterprises worldwide. Dovetailing with the launch of Meta’s Llama 3.1 collection of open-source models, this combination marks […]
Ant International and NTU partner to advance privacy-enhancing technologies
Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) are shaping the digital landscape amid growing concerns over privacy breaches. Ant International and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore are collaborating to conduct breakthrough research to advance digital trust leveraging over the […]
NCS rolls out AI and digital resilience solutions for APAC enterprises
NCS has unveiled a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital resilience (DR) solutions aimed at helping enterprises in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region reinvent themselves in the AI era. At the core of NCS’s […]
AMD to accelerate AI offerings with Finnish acquisition
AMD is strengthening its AI offerings with the US$665 million acquisition of Silo AI. Headquarted in Helsinki, Finland, Silo AI specialises in end-to-end AI-driven solutions that help customers integrate AI quickly and easily into their […]
Accenture adds Excelnax to boost chip design capabilities
Accenture has acquired India-based semiconductor design services provider Excelmax Technologies to boost its silicon design and engineering capabilities. Excelmax provides custom silicon solutions used in consumer devices, data centres, artificial intelligence (AI), and computational platforms […]
Singtel and SKT partner on building next-gen networks
Singtel and SK Telecom (SKT) have agreed to collaborate on developing advanced telecommunications infrastructure over the coming two years. The move is aimed at driving drive innovation, improving network performance and security, and delivering enhanced […]
Cisco and HTX to trial 5G and AI for homeland security
Cisco and Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pilot 5G and AI technologies to enhance Singapore’s homeland security. They will partner on projects to empower […]
Lenovo expands AI solutions for enterprises
Lenovo has boosted its lineup of AI solutions to help enterprises of all sizes develop and deploy AI technologies more effectively. Its latest offerings include turnkey services, business-ready vertical solutions, and energy-efficient innovations designed to […]
Global Telco AI Alliance to form telco LLM JV
The Global Telco AI Alliance (GTAA) is establishing a joint venture (JV) to co-develop and launch multilingual large language model (LLM) to meet the needs of telecommunications companies. Subject to regulatory approval, the JV will […]
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