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 […]
Veeam gets new CTO
Veeam Software has appointed Niraj Tolia as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), following the acquisition of Alcion, a security-first, AI-driven data management startup. Tolia was a Co-founder of Alcion, alongside Vaibhav Kamra. Together, they and the […]
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 […]
Softbank and Intelsat to collaborate on ubiquitous network
With anywhere communications becoming essential in today’s digital world, SoftBank and Intelsat have agreed to collaborate on a a single “Ubiquitous Network” that enables users to stay connected everywhere they go. They will jointly lead […]
Olam Agri cultivates AI with SAP
Olam Agri has chosen RISE with SAP on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its cloud transformation journey. It aims to better manage its complex supply chain and accelerate its path to an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled […]
Local language boost for Indonesian and Vietnamese Adobe Photoshop creatives
Indonesian and Vietnames creatives, rejoice! Adobe Photoshop now has Indonesian and Vietnamese language support on both desktop and web platforms. Though a long time coming, this development will make it easier for creative professionals and […]
Global telcos team up on network API venture
A group of telcos from around the world is partnering on a new venture to combine and sell network application programming interfaces (APIs) on a global scale to spur innovation in digital services. Joining hands […]
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 […]
STT to triple load capacity in Indian data centres
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is investing an additional US$3.2 billion to expand its data centre capacity by 550MW in India. This nearly tripling of its IT load capacity is aimed at meeting […]
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 […]
APAC hardcopy peripherals market dip 15.2% in H1
With digitisation, enterprises and consumers are printing lesser and lesser. Invoices, documents and images are increasingly being shared digitally rather than in hard copies. It is unsurprising that printers and printing peripherals are not as […]
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 […]
Nets welcomes new Chairman
Network for Electronic Transfers (Nets) has named Jeremy Soo, Managing Director and Head of Consumer Banking Group at DBS Singapore as its new Chairman from September 1. Soo takes over from Susan Hwee, who has […]
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 […]
StarHub rolls out low latency data centre connectivity service
StarHub has launched the Low Latency Data Centre Connect secure on-demand connectivity service for local and regional enterprises. Available across multiple data centres, the service provides businesses with seamless interconnection, enhanced access to cloud services […]
Cybersecurity games for uni students in Australia
SECedu, the leading Australian network of educators and cyber security professionals, is organising the Australian Cybersecurity Games for university students in Australia from September 2 to 30, 2024. The competition is designed to foster collaboration, […]
Fortinet and CSA collaborate to strengthen Singapore’s cybersecurity capabilities
Fortinet and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) on bolstering cybersecurity collaboration and enhancing threat intelligence capabilities to protect Singapore’s cyberspace. Under the agreement, Fortinet will provide […]
Free cloud training for students in Indonesia
Google Cloud and Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo) have joined up to launch the Google Cloud Career Launchpad initiative to empower Indonesian students with essential cloud skills. This initiative aims to provide students […]
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 […]
Asus unveils ProArt P16 laptop for creators
ASUS has unveiled the ProArt P16 16-inch AI-powered laptop designed just for content creators. It is engineered to transform any setting into a fully-fledged creative studio for creativity, speed and portability. The ProArt P16 is […]
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 […]
AI-RAN Alliance announces Chair
The AI-RAN Alliance has appointed Dr Alex Jinsung Choi, Principal Fellow of SoftBank’s Research Institute of Advanced Technology, as Chair. Choi will work alongside prominent technology, industry and academic institution members to help accelerate the […]
APAC sovereign cloud market to reach US$36.7b in 2027
The Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APeJ) sovereign cloud market is set to experience a compounded annual growth rate of 31.5 percent to reach US$36.7 billion by 2027, according to IDC. The sovereign cloud market is expected […]
EQT to take majority stake in acronis
The EQT X fund (EQT) will acquire a majority stake in Acronis, with the deal set to be completed, pending customary regulatory approvals, by the first half of 2025. Following the transaction, the founders, management […]
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 […]
Nets launches terminal-less payment solution
The Network for Electronic Transfers (Nets) has introduced the Nets SoftPOS, terminal-less payment solution that allows merchants to transform their Android smart devices into payment terminals, facilitating swifter and more cost-effective transactions. Merchants can simply […]
PDG adds Yahoo’s Singapore data centre to portfolio
Princeton Digital Group (PDG), has acquired Yahoo’s SG3 data centre in Singapore. Yahoo will continue to host the infrastructure and PDG will invest further to run the data centre as a third-party operator. The site […]
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 […]
Lenovo announces new CTO
Lenovo has appointed Dr Tolga Kurtoglu to replace Dr Yong Rui as its Chief Technology Officer. Kurtoglu brings a wealth of experience from leading roles in the IT industry, including CTO of HP Inc and […]
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 […]
Samsung opens 3 more experience stores in Singapore
Samsung Electronics Singapore has opened three new Samsung Experience Stores (SES) in Singapore in partnership with announced consumer electronics reseller OTTNO The three stores at Changi Airport Terminal 2 (Departure Area), Compass One and Junction […]
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 […]
Coinbase appoints APAC Policy Manager
Coinbase has named David Menz as APAC Policy Manager to drive further constructive engagement and collaboration with the region’s policymakers. Menz has extensive experience in the crypto and digital asset industry, including at Australian financial […]
BYD inaugurates Thailand plant
BYD has inaugurated its new energy vehicle plant in Rayong, Thailand, which is capable of producing 150,000 vehicles annually. Completed in just 16 months, the facility is expected to generate around 10,000 jobs. “BYD’s investment […]
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 […]
IMOTO launches first locally-made electric motorcycle in Indonesia
IMOTO has introduced Indonesia’s first locally-produced electric motorcycle. Made with more than 75 percent of components sourced locally, VISION.ev is set to hit the market in 2025. The new motorcycle will be manufactured at IMOTO’s […]
McAfee to get new President and CEO
McAfee has appointed Craig Boundy as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 21, 2024. A seasoned executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience, Boundy joins from Experian where he served as the […]
F5 forms partnerships to help enterprises address multi-cloud networking challenges
F5 has expanded its multi-cloud capabilities by establishing partnerships with Console Connect, NetApp and Red Hat. These partnerships offer unparalleled connectivity, data management and workload migration solutions for enterprises. The collaboration with Console Connect integrates […]
APAC PC market down 2.2% in Q2
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) PC market dipped 2.2 percent year-over-year in Q2, according to Gartner. This lesser decline compared to the past few quarters could be attributed to the weak China market, which offset the growth […]
Samsung shifts focus from cameras to aI for Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6
By Edward Lim How the narrative for smartphones has changed. In recent years, phone makers have been touting camera and more cameras when launching new models. The winds of change have arrived. At this week’s […]
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 […]
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