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Aug 31, 2018 - Huawei Launches Kirin 980, the World’s First Commercial 7nm SoC
HUAWEI, a global tech giant, today announced the world’s first powerful Kirin 980. Leading the technology in chipset, HUAWEI showcased the latest set of technology that is set to amplify future smartphones with stunning visuals and boosted power to run graphics-centric apps like mobile games. The new chip will be more powerful than the previous generation of chips, with lesser power consumption.
Industry’s First “Dual-Brain” Power:
The latest Kirin SoC represents a new era of On-Device AI. The Dual NPU Kirin 980 elevates the On-Device AI experience with greater processing power and intelligence. The synergy between the Dual NPU results in an image recognition capability that is greater than the sum of two—the Kirin 980 can recognize up to 4,600 images per minute, up 120 percent compared to Kirin 970, further demonstrating Huawei’s industry leadership in the On-Device AI space. Additionally, Kirin 980 supports common AI frameworks such as Caffee, Tensorflow and Tensorflow Lite, and provides a suite of tools that simplifies the difficulty of engineering On-Device AI, allowing developers to easily tap into the leading processing power of the Dual NPU.
Aug 30, 2018 - The Special Little Place That Dreamed Big (Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd)
- Aug 31, 2018 - Huawei Launches Kirin 980, the World’s First Commercial 7nm SoC
- Aug 30, 2018 - The Special Little Place That Dreamed Big (Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd)
- Aug 30, 2018 - SG - Carbon Black makes replacing legacy AV easier with Cb Protection 8.1
- Aug 29, 2018 - LG Launches Two More Accessible G7 SERIES Models
- Aug 29, 2018 - Florence, Arizona partners with Subex to cyber-secure critical infrastructure
- Aug 28, 2018 - Local Personalities Take Up Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Challange for Charity
- Aug 28, 2018 - Dell Brings Gaming Innovations to 10th Annual Gamescom
- Aug 27, 2018 - iPay88 Academy is Launched As a Two-Pronged Strategy
- Aug 27, 2018 - INSEAD Brings Blockchain to Business Education
- Aug 27, 2018 - AI-powered HUAWEI nova 3i improves smartphone experience
Aug 31, 2018 - Huawei Launches Kirin 980, the World’s First Commercial 7nm SoC
HUAWEI, a global tech giant, today announced the world’s first powerful Kirin 980. Leading the technology in chipset, HUAWEI showcased the latest set of technology that is set to amplify future smartphones with stunning visuals and boosted power to run graphics-centric apps like mobile games. The new chip will be more powerful than the previous generation of chips, with lesser power consumption.
Industry’s First “Dual-Brain” Power:
The latest Kirin SoC represents a new era of On-Device AI. The Dual NPU Kirin 980 elevates the On-Device AI experience with greater processing power and intelligence. The synergy between the Dual NPU results in an image recognition capability that is greater than the sum of two—the Kirin 980 can recognize up to 4,600 images per minute, up 120 percent compared to Kirin 970, further demonstrating Huawei’s industry leadership in the On-Device AI space. Additionally, Kirin 980 supports common AI frameworks such as Caffee, Tensorflow and Tensorflow Lite, and provides a suite of tools that simplifies the difficulty of engineering On-Device AI, allowing developers to easily tap into the leading processing power of the Dual NPU.
Aug 30, 2018 - The Special Little Place That Dreamed Big (Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd)
As Malaysians, there are many qualities that set us apart from each other and make us unique, but it is our values passed on from one generation to the next and spirit of unity that makes us come together as one.
This is but one of the many messages displayed in Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (“Digi”)’s National Day video for this year. The three-minute rousing video featuring a miniature town took a page out of the history books by headlining the many accomplishments of Malaysians across the years – from the declaration of independence to triumphs on the international stage when it came to sporting events, amongst many others.
From mouth-watering hawker food and late night mamak sessions to just the simple act of helping a neighbour, the ‘Made in Malaysia’ themed video was created to tell the stories of Malaysians, their achievements, creations and homegrown brands which was also a reflection of the self-belief and pride of Malaysians at large today.
Aug 30, 2018 - SG - Carbon Black makes replacing legacy AV easier with Cb Protection 8.1
Carbon Black today announced version 8.1 of Cb Protection, a market-leading application control solution used by global organizations to lock down servers and critical systems, prevent unwanted changes, and ensure continuous compliance with regulatory mandates, including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Cb Protection 8.1 includes a new “File Delete” feature that allows customers to remove legacy AV and run Cb Protection on their compliant devices without going through the compensating control process. The latest version also empowers customers to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) by:
- Simplifying implementation and support of TLS 1.2 communication
- Adding two-factor authentication to the Cb Protection console
- Making Cb Protection a direct control for PCI DSS requirement 5, enabling customers to remove legacy antivirus without the need for going through the compensating control process.
At IFA 2018, LG Electronics (LG) will be introducing two exciting additions to the G7 series of smartphones with the LG G7 One and LG G7 Fit. Building on the foundation of the advanced LG G7 ThinQ, both of the new phones offer a balance of premium features and exceptional prices for discerning customers.
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| LG G7 One |
The LG G7 One is the first Android One smartphone from LG that brings together the best of the company’s smartphone experience and expertise with Google’s latest smartphone OS innovations. Designed to be one of the most versatile Android One smartphones on the market today, the LG G7 One sports the proven Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile platform paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It has the same all-glass design aesthetic of the LG G7 ThinQ with a polished metal rim for a sleek and slim appearance that is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. The 6.1-inch QHD+ (3120 x 1440) Super Bright Display sporting a 19.5:9 FullVision screen ratio and thin bottom bezel completes the premium style that savvy consumers are looking for.
LG G7 One is Google Lens, Google’s new way to search using computer vision and AI technology.
Aug 29, 2018 - Florence, Arizona partners with Subex to cyber-secure critical infrastructure
Subex, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) and critical infrastructure security solutions provider, has announced it has partnered with the Town of Florence, Arizona to provide security to its critical public infrastructure. An agreement to this effect was recently signed by Florence and Subex.
As part of this partnership, Subex will provide end-to-end cybersecurity to detect, repel and remediate advanced threats to Florence’s most basic and vital technological systems. When Florence launches its smart cities project, Subex will continue to be the cybersecurity partner for all projects coming under the plan.
Through this partnership, the Town of Florence is leading the way by becoming one of the first cities to protect its public infrastructure through solutions, strategies, and measures provided by Subex. This partnership is a landmark one and will pave the way for other cities to adopt similar measures thereby ensuring the highest levels of protection for smart city projects across the United States.
Aug 28, 2018 - Local Personalities Take Up Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Challange for Charity
Two local DJs from Media Prima Radio Berhad recently participated in Sunway Lagoon’s Splash and Thrill Challenge for a cause with more than RM50,000 worth of Sunway Lagoon admission tickets given to their charity of choice. The month-long campaign that will be ending on 16th August also saw 20 lucky radio fans spend the day at the theme park with their favourite radio announcers in a special session.
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| Adrian Lee, William San, and Natalya Matthew, Assistant Manager, Marketing Communication of Sunway Lagoon (blue polo tee) paid a surprise visit at the House of Joy |
The radio announcers from One FM and their fans formed two teams to battle against one another in completing Sunway Lagoon top thrilling rides such as the Vuvuzela, Tomahawk, Pirate’s Revenge, Lost City of Gold Scream Coaster, Monsoon 360, G-Force X, and FlowRider. To further attest to the splash and thrill of the challenge, the losing team had to do the Bungy Jump, diving head-first down from 22m above.
The Sunway Lagoon team surprised 250 children from Rumah Victory Children & Youth Home, House of Joy, Rumah Charis, and Ti-Ratana Welfare Society on 21 August 2018 with Sunway Lagoon admission tickets ahead of the children’s ‘Best Day Ever’ experience, joined by the two radio personalities. The children were overjoyed by the special arrangements for their first visit to Sunway Lagoon in conjunction with the school holidays.
Aug 28, 2018 - Dell Brings Gaming Innovations to 10th Annual Gamescom
Dell and Alienware will be showing game enthusiasts how to play like a professional esports champion with the latest hardware, software, and other tools to help transform their fantasy into reality. Set to be unveiled at the Gamescom 2018 press event in Cologne, Germany, Dell continues to verify its leadership in PC gaming and the gaming community at Europe’s largest trade fair for interactive games and interactive entertainment.
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| Alienware Aurora |
For example, the designated training PC for Team Liquid, the Alienware Aurora will be available with the just announced NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070, 2080 and 2080 Ti GPUs. As a mid-tower desktop, Aurora is a proven powerhouse for gaming professionals who need significant performance and upgradability. The new Aurora is ideal for VR, 4K gaming and even up to 12K gaming with its highest-end graphics options.
Dell also announced the Alienware Academy, a free platform to train aspiring athletes in esports, begins beta.
Aug 27, 2018 - iPay88 Academy is Launched As a Two-Pronged Strategy
iPay88 Holding Sdn Bhd (formerly “iPay88 Sdn Bhd”) (iPay88), an NTT Data company and a leading Malaysian-based provider of online payment solutions in ASEAN, today introduces its first ever ‘iPay88 Academy’ for the public, in Malaysia.
Founder and Executive Director of iPay88, Chan Kok Long says that the iPay88 Academy is set up to directly support the most fundamental objective of the National Strategic e-Commerce Roadmap – which is to accelerate seller adoption of e-Commerce (in Malaysia).
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| Group photo of Strategic and Industrial partners at the launch of iPay88 Academy |
‘iPay88 Academy’ comprises a systematic series with 3 level of courses (Beginner, Intermediate & Advance), that anyone can sign up for free, to gain knowledge and skills in e-Commerce operations.
So far, the iPay88 Academy has run a pilot course successfully from 22nd May 2018 to 1st August 2018 with 56 participants. iPay88 Academy has lined-up 5 courses under e-Commerce series this year and will add more courses under new series of e-Payment, Digital Marketing and Cross Border next year. The first official course will commence effectively on 19th September 2018.
Aug 27, 2018 - Fontainebleau (France), Singapore, Abu Dhabi - INSEAD Brings Blockchain to Business Education
INSEAD, the business school for the world, today announces the appointment of Don Tapscott, a leading authority on the digital age, as Adjunct Professor of Technology and Operations Management with effect from 1 September 2018. INSEAD has also agreed a two-year partnership with The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a think tank co-founded by Mr. Tapscott.
To prepare future business leaders to tap into the potential of this exciting emerging technology, the INSEAD–BRI partnership will advance research on the evolving blockchain technology and its impact on business and society.
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| Don Tapscott, Adjunct Professor of Technology and Operations Management, Instead |
Don Tapscott comments that, “Blockchain represents nothing less than the second era of the internet, but to fully realise its potential we need to make sure business leaders are educated about its strategic implications. That was what motivated us to start the BRI, and it’s why I look forward to working with INSEAD as they educate the global business leaders of tomorrow.”
Aug 27, 2018 - AI-powered HUAWEI nova 3i improves smartphone experience
HUAWEI nova 3i ups the ante with better, safer and more efficient AI-powered battery management; first of its kind quad cameras powered by AI photography; and beautiful design with gradient finishing.
Equipped with dual front-facing cameras with a 24MP primary sensor and a 2MP sensor, the dual cameras produce stunning, authentic bokeh effects that gives you the professional photography effects. In addition, the HUAWEI nova 3i can recognize over 200 scenarios across eight categories, including Blue Sky, Plant and Beach, and apply a unique set of optimizations for each scene, which gives the capability to turn your pictures and video into a masterpiece.
Retailing at only RM1,249, nova 3i can be purchased at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, display zones, authorized dealers and major telco companies. Customers will also be rewarded with a nova Privilege Card worth over RM1,000 for each purchase.
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