Another contender has emerged in the high-end smartphone market. And it’s by an unexpected player — Poco, the Xiaomi sub-brand known for its value-oriented smartphones. Poco held the global launch of its flagship Poco F7 […]
Tag: Singapore
Dell and ITE to set up hybrid cloud VDI Centre
Dell and Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre at ITE. Powered by Dell VxRail, the centre will support […]
Meta and Singapore government launch Llama Incubator Program
Meta and the Singapore government have partnered to launch the Llama Incubator Program to foster open-source AI capabilities among startups, local SMEs and public sector agencies. Meta’s first such venture in the Asia-Pacific region involves […]
STT GDC becomes NVIDIA co-location partner
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has become an NVIDIA colocation partner, after two of its data centre facilities in Southeast Asia (SEA) – STT Singapore 6, and STT Bangkok 1 – received NVIDIA […]
Microsoft expands AI Pinnacle Program in Singapore
Microsoft has expanded its AI Pinnacle Program in Singapore with public and private sector collaborations for AI adoption at scale in Singapore. By partnering with key stakeholders from both sectors, Microsoft aims to create a […]
F5 and StarHub combine to enhance cloud capabilities for enterprises
F5 and StarHub are partnering to deliver enhanced cloud solutions to enterprises in Singapore. They have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together F5’s expertise in application security and delivery with StarHub’s robust […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Singapore launches quantum strategy
Singapore has launched National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to accelerate efforts in quantum research and development (R&D). The strategy involves strengthening scientific excellence in high-impact quantum research areas such as quantum communications, quantum processors, and quantum […]
Singapore reveals digital enterprise blueprint
By Edward Lim Singapore has unveiled the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB) to accelerate digital transformation and empower enterprises by leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). DEB aims to establish Singapore as a nation […]
StarHub and Global Switch collaborate on low latency data centre connectivity
StarHub is collaborating with Global Switch introduce Low Latency Data Centre Connect in Singapore. Enabled by StarHub’s Cloud Infinity hybrid multi-cloud platform, this collaboration will see the deployment of Low Latency Data Centre Connect network, […]
Microsoft ramps up AI efforts for Singapore SMEs
Microsoft has announced a slew of new initiatives aimed at enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). At the heart is the second wave of […]
Paessler appoints Root Security as Singapore distributor
Paessler has appointed Root Security as its cybersecurity distributor in Singapore. The move should bolster Paessler’s presence in Singapore and address the increasing demand for integrated monitoring and cybersecurity solutions across industries. Root Security will […]
Red Alpha names Singapore MD
Red Alpha Cybersecurity Singapore has appointed Yoav Korman its new Managing Director to develop and manage the Singapore business. With more than 15 years of experience in business development, coupled with a solid background in […]
NCS and ITE open more routes to IT careers for students
NCS and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) aim to provide ITE students and graduates with more opportunities for careers in technology. Under a memorandum of understanding, NCS will offer more internship and industry attachment […]
ST Engineering and EY to collaborate on space tech and geospatial analytics
ST Engineering Geo-Insights and EY Corporate Advisors have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in space technology and geospatial analytics to tackle pressing environmental challenges. Under the MOU, they will explore using geospatial data to […]
Singtel brings next-gen fibre connectivity to every room
Wi-fi blindspots could become a thing of the past following the launch of Singtel’s FibreEverywhere home broadband solution in Singapore. Known as Fibre To The Room, the innovative technology features Huawei’s transparent fibre optic cables […]
Alibaba Cloud cuts prices for international customers
Alibaba Cloud is slashing prices of up to 59 percent for its public cloud products for international customers using its China-based data centres. The move aims to make core computing resources more accessible for such […]
Samsung and HTX team up on online safety and public security
Samsung Electronics Singapore and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) have joined forces to advance online safety and public security in Singapore. They have signed a memorandum of understanding to address evolving technological […]
NTT and CSA to boost Singapore’s cyber defence
NTT Data and NTT Security Holdings have agreed to work with Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) to enhance Singapore’s cyber resilience. The tripartite Memorandum of Understanding aims to bolster Singapore’s cyber defence efforts and […]
Asus brings ROG Phone 8 Pro to Singapore
The 2024 ROG Phone 8 Pro series is now available in Singapore from S$1,599. The ROG Phone 8 Pro gaming smartphone sports a 15 percent slimmer, lighter body and thinner bezel compared to the previous […]
Singtel to offer GPU-as-a-Service in Singapore and SEA
Singtel will be launching its GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) in Singapore and Southeast Asia in the third quarter of 2024. With the new service, enterprises will be able to access NVIDIA’s AI computing power to drive greater […]
Vast Data establishes regional HQ in Singapore
Vast Data has set up its regional headquarters for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region in Singapore to service. This strategic expansion into Singapore and the APJ region positions Vast Data to capture the […]
Microsoft intros initiatives to advance AI capabilities in Singapore
Microsoft has introduced new sklling initiatives with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and NTUC LearningHub to advance AI capabilities for businesses and employees through new skilling initiatives. The collaboration with SSG will benefit 2,000 SMEs over three […]
Entelechy Asia 