Global shipments of smart personal audio devices —including true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, wireless headphones, and earphones — reached 455 million units in 2024, up 11.2 percent from the previous year, according to Canalys. China […]
Maxis positions for growth with Nokia’s data centre upgrade
Malaysia’s Maxis is modernising its data centre infrastructure to enhance its connectivity and scalability capabilities, positioning the telco for business expansion. The upgrade involves the deployment of Nokia’s cutting-edge 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data centre […]
Cisco and NVIDIA partner to accelerate enterprise AI adoption
Cisco and NVIDIA have expanded their partnership to simplify and accelerate AI adoption in enterprises. The collaboration leverages the combined strengths of both companies’ networking portfolios to create a unified architecture for AI-ready data centre […]
Adobe brings professional editing to smartphones with Photoshop mobile app
Adobe has released a full-featured Photoshop app for mobile devices — available now for iPhone and later for Android — marking the debut of its flagship image editing software’s full capabilities on smartphones. Available in […]
Vietnam’s maritime industry gets 5G boost
Singapore’s M1, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), and SSI Solutions have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement 5G technology in Vietnam Maritime Corporation’s (VIMC) operations. The collaboration aims to leverage M1’s […]
STT GDC breaks ground for HPC data centre in Johor
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has conducted the groundbreaking of its first data centre facility in the STT Johor data centre campus – STT Johor 1. The campus is situated in the Nusa […]
Microsoft takes quantum leap with Majorana 1
Microsoft has introduced the Majorana 1 quantum chip that is expected to bring quantum computers capable of solving complex industrial-scale problems within years rather than decades. Powered by a new Topological Core architecture, the processor […]
Evo 2 decodes genetic code across all life domains
Arc Institute has unveiled Evo 2, the largest artificial intelligence (AI) model in biology to date. The powerful tool is designed to comprehend and manipulate the genetic code across all domains of life, representing a […]
India’s wearable market dips 11.3% in 2024
India’s wearable device market experienced its first-ever year-over-year decline in 2024, according to IDC. The market, which had been a global leader in low-cost smartwatches, saw a significant 11.3 percent drop in shipments to 119.0 […]
SAP brings on new APAC head
SAP has appointed Simon Davies as President for the newly-created Asia-Pacific region reponsible for overseeing strategy, operations, people, sales, services, partners, and profitability. Based in Singapore, he is in charge of more than 31,000 employees […]
Nokia and Cellcard bring 10Gbps speeds to homes in Cambodia
Nokia and Cellcard are upgrading Cambodia’s residential fibre broadband network to transform the online experience for residents and bring multi-gigabit internet speeds to homes and businesses. Cellcard will deploy Nokia’s XGS-PON technology to enable internet […]
Baidu to avail Ernie Bot for free from April 1
Baidu is making its Ernie Bot free of charge to all users from April 1. Users will have full access to the latest Ernie foundation models on both desktop and mobile versions of the app. […]
ResetData launches Australia’s first sovereign AI factory
ResetData has launched Australia’s first sovereign public AI-Factory (AI-F1) and an AI Marketplace. Targeted to commence operations in Q2, this facility in Melbourne’s Central Business District will provide access to advanced AI capabilities for businesses […]
Amazon expands Singapore footprint with AWS APAC hub
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its new Asia Pacific hub in Singapore, underscoring the nation’s growing importance as a strategic hub for digital transformation in the region. As the anchor tenant in IOI Central […]
X0PA AI powers talent recruitment with Agentic AI Suite
Singapore-based X0PA AI has unveiled its Agentic AI Suite designed to streamline and enhance the recruitment process. In its initial release, Agentic AI Suite features two powerful AI agents — Alex and Kate. Alex is […]
Ant International gets Chief Innovation Officer
Ant International has appointed Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), who is responsible for driving the synergised development of Ant International’s product and technology teams. He will also lead the CIO Organisation, the team […]
Vietnam modernises air traffic system with Nokia network
Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) has is overhauling its communication infrastructure, replacing legacy systems with a new IP/MPLS network designed by Nokia. The new system will improve safety, reliability and scalability for the country’s […]
Sophos acquires Secureworks for US$859m
Sophos has completed its acquisition of Secureworks for US$859 million. The deal brings together two global cybersecurity pioneers to create a powerhouse that now supports more 28,000 enterprises worldwide. The combined entity will feature hundreds […]
F5 adds AI assistant for network and security teams
F5 has introduced an AI-powered assistant to empower SecOps and NetOps teams with greater insights into network activity and improved control over security measures. Integrated into F5 Distributed Cloud Services, the AI assistant leverages event […]
NTT Data intros smart AI agent
NTT Data has has launched its next-generation Smart AI Agent to accelerate the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) across industries. It projects that this advanced AI solution will generate about US$2 billion in revenue from […]
Global IT spending to rise 10% in 2025
Worldwide IT spending is expected to rise 9.8 percent to US$5.61 trillion in 2025, according to Gartner. Generative AI (GenAI) wil be a key driver pushing growth in segments such as data centre systems, devices […]
JoyRide collaborates with PLDT Enterprise to expand services in the Philippines
Filipino superapp JoyRide is partnering PLDT Enterprise to leverage cutting-edge connectivity and communication solutions to expand JoyRide’s services and enhance operational efficiency across the Philippines. Under the partnership, JoyRide will incorporate a suite of PLDT […]
AI-powered lung diagnosis a game-changer for radiologists
Researchers have successfully trained an artificial intelligence (AI) model to accurately diagnose pneumonia, COVID-19 and other lung diseases with an impressive 96.57 percent accuracy rate. Conducted by teams from Charles Darwin University (CDU), United International […]
StarHub and Nokia unlock 5G potential with network API partnership
StarHub has teamed up with Nokia to leverage network APIs and create new revenue opportunities for its customers. The collaboration aims to support developers in creating innovative 5G and 4G applications for industries such as […]
Cohesity appoints Asean Sales VP
Cohesity has appointed Lim Hsin Yin as the new Vice President of Sales for Asean, where she will lead overall business strategy, sales operations and growth strategy across the region. Backed by more than three […]
DSTA and HTX leverage network slicing technology to enhance national security
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) are deploying Singtel’s network slicing technology to fortify their security capabilities and combat evolving threats. Network slicing is a feature […]
ST Logistics transforms operations with AI-powered warehouse solutions
ST Logistics has embarked on a transformative journey to leverage cutting-edge AI and automation technologies across its warehouses. In partnership with Lenovo, the Singapore-based logistics firm aims to transform its supply chain processes, driving innovation […]
NVIDIA NeMo Guardrails boosts Agentic AI safety and trust
NVIDIA has introduced new NIM microservices for AI guardrails as part of its NeMo Guardrails collection to address concerns surrounding AI safety and reliability. The new NIM microservices enhance the security, precision and scalability of […]
Samsung Electronics names new President for Singapore
Samsung Electronics has appointed Jeffrey Hahn as President for Singapore. A seasoned leader with two decades of global experience, Hahn will oversee cross-functional operations in Singapore, shaping the overall strategy, and guiding the company towards […]
AWS Launches First Cloud Infrastructure Region in Thailand
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its first cloud infrastructure region in Thailand. The more than US$5 billion AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region brings state-of-the-art cloud computing capabilities to Thai businesses, government agencies and organisations. […]
EVs dominate Singapore Motorshow 2025
The Singapore Motorshow 2025 opened its doors today, with electric and hybrid vehicles accounting for a record-breaking 70 percent of the 160 vehicles on display. This surge in electric vehicle (EV) representation mirrors the rapid […]
Telstra brings on Global Head of Wholesale
Telstra International has appointed Sarah Mills as Global Head of Wholesale. Based in Singapore, Mills has extensive expertise in international digital infrastructure. She formerly with Vodafone in the UK, where she led the Wholesale Fixed […]
NVDIA’s Isaac GR00T Blueprint a boost for humanoid robot development
NVIDIA has given humanoid robot development a boost with the introduction of the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T Blueprint suite of software tools Designed to accelerate the creation of advanced humanoid robots, Isaac GR00T Blueprint is essentially […]
Dragos and Singapore’s DIS link up on global cybersecurity
Dragos and Singapore’s Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop advanced cybersecurity capabilities, foster collaboration on strategic planning and training, and facilitate information sharing about cyber threats. The […]
Ugreen Uno 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger: Great looker and versatility
By Edward Lim At Computex in Taipei in June, I was drawn to a booth that showcased some interesting looking products. They weren’t for sale but I thought to myself that it would be great […]
NVIDIA democratises AI supercomputing with Project Digits
NVIDIA has rolled out Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer that brings unprecedented computing power to the desks of researchers, data scientists, and students worldwide. Powering Project Digits is the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip […]
NVIDIA reveals Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 series
At his opening keynote at CES 2025, NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang (above) revealed the much-anticipated GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Powered by the Blackwell architecture, this new generation of graphics cards comes packed […]
AMD launches next-gen AI PC processors
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 […]
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 […]
Xiaomi opens first self-run store in Singapore
Xiaomi has opened its first self-managed store in Singapore. Locared at Funan, the store offers dedicated customer support services and product experts. At the new store, customers can enjoy a seamless one-stop shopping experience of […]
Equinix promotes Adaggra to APAC President
Equinix has promoted Cyrus Adaggra as President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) where he will be responsible for the management, strategy and growth plan in the APAC region. He will continue to execute the regional strategy while […]
Epson unveils high-speed label printer for industrial use
Epson has launched the ColorWorks CW-C8050 high-volume batch printing solution designed to meet the demanding needs of logistics, manufacturing, and packaging industries in Southeast Asia. Building upon the success of the CW-C7510/G, the new model […]
Cohesity becomes world’s largest data protection software provider
Cohesity has completed its merger with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business to become the world’s largest data protection software provider. The newly combined entity boasts an impressive customer base of more than 12,000 enterprises, including […]
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 […]
Alteryx welcomes new CEO
Alteryx has named Andy MacMillan as Chief Executive Officer to drive its mission to empower organisations to turn their data into insights and deliver better business outcomes. With more than 20 years of leadership experience […]
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 […]
Averis improves operational agility and client satisfaction with SAP solutions
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 […]
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 […]
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