For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news:
Mar 20, 2019 - VMware Accelerates Enterprise Transformation In Southeast Asia To Unlock Economic Potential Of Industry 4.0
VMware, today announced advancements to VMware Cloud, delivering the essential Digital Foundation to support organizations looking to capitalize on growth opportunities as Industry 4.0 unfurls across Asia.
These advancements include updates to VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware vCloud Director, and CloudHealth by VMware, and increased access to Cloud Foundation-based services via new VMware Cloud in Singapore, as well as more VMware Cloud Verified partners globally.
“Businesses in Southeast Asia are fully cognizant of the tremendous economic impact Industry 4.0 will bring, and they are doubling down on their digital transformation efforts to capitalize on the growth opportunities that are on the horizon,” said Sanjay K. Deshmukh, vice president and managing director, Southeast Asia and Korea, VMware.
The enhancements to VMware’s Cloud portfolio, together with the availability of VMware Cloud on AWS in Singapore can help supercharge organizations’ multi-cloud strategies as they continue to grow with the region’s continued economic success.
Mar 19, 2019 - New Myriota toolkit to democratise direct-to-orbit IoT access
Myriota has launched its Developer Toolkit to accelerate the availability of Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the global tech community; enabling developers to integrate Myriota’s direct-to-satellite communications technology with IoT products.
The Developer Toolkit was extensively trialled and tested over the last six months by members of Myriota’s early access partner program across Australia, Europe and the US; including by Australia’s first smart waste management platform Smartsensor.
CTO and co-founder of Myriota, Dr David Haley, said the toolkits provide a complete, mature platform for the rapid development of satellite IoT solutions, from smaller developers to multinational businesses alike.
The Myriota Software Development Kit (SDK) is publicly accessible via GitHub, and provides a simple, yet powerful Application Programming Interface (API) for job scheduling, sensor input/output, diagnostics, and access to Myriota's communication stack. Developers also benefit from online resources and support, and the Myriota Device Manager.
Myriota’s Developer Toolkit includes:
Digi Telecommunications has reached a new milestone when its all-inclusive MyDigi app reached 3 million active users a month since it was first introduced in 2016. To celebrate this milestone, Digi has giveaways and rewards for their customers, and introduces a refreshed and upgraded user interface.
To celebrate this milestone, Digi is giving away 2 units of the limited edition Oppo Lamborghini smartphone to the top two spenders in MyDigi app from 1 March to 30 April, 2019. To be eligible, customers only need to spend a minimum of RM3 on rewards or the bestseller offer, the RM3 for 3GB/1 day pass.
Mar 19, 2019 - Astri Ramayanti Appointed as Schneider Electric Malaysia’s new Country President
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Astri Ramayanti Dharmawan as its new country president for Schneider Electric Malaysia to support the company’s growth in Malaysia and Brunei.
Astri brings over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, having worked with well-known multinational companies in the technology and electrical distribution industries. In the past three years, she held the post of vice president for the IT division in Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, for Schneider Electric IT, where she managed the entire IT business that Schneider Electric is involved in, including solutions and products for data center physical infrastructure such as power & cooling, software, and services.
Mar 18, 2019 - SUSE Completes Move to Independence and Becomes the Largest
SUSE is now the largest independent open source company following the completion of SUSE’s acquisition by growth investor EQT from Micro Focus.
With this, SUSE is now a standalone business that is better positioned to focus on the needs of customers and partners. The Company continues to be a leading provider of enterprise-grade, open source software-defined infrastructure and application delivery solutions that enable customer workloads anywhere – on premise, hybrid and multi-cloud – with exceptional service, value and flexibility.
SUSE also announced the expansion of its leadership team:
Mar 18, 2019 - Ricoh Signs MOU with HELP Uni to Co-develop Prof. Cert. Programmes in Workflow Mgmt Practices
Multinational corporations are rapidly embracing digital transformation as the world phases into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0). SMEs, as part of the business ecosystem, must also transform if they are to be relevant and competitive.
Ricoh, an 80-year old Japanese success story, is now providing such digital technologies for SMEs and multinationals. At Ricoh’s recent Empowering Digital Workplaces event, it demonstrated its latest solution on how to “maximise productivity in minimalist workspaces” at a co-working space in Kuala Lumpur.
The highlight of the event was the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Ricoh and HELP University to co-develop a Professional Certificate programme in Enterprise Content Management and Document Workflow Management practices. The MOU was signed by Alice Lee, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia and Mr Lim Hock Chye, Group Director of Strategic Planning & Corporate Affairs, HELP University.
The main objective is to provide a platform and opportunities for young graduates to have the awareness and practical training in Workflow Solutions and Workflow Architecture, which forms the basis of digitisation.
Mar 18, 2019 - Huawei Mobile Services Showcases New Themes
Smartphone themes are not just wallpapers of the nature, colours or anime characters. They are the window to the user’s personality, preference and even interests. Huawei Mobile Services has brought Huawei smartphone users some brand new themes ranging from futuristic-inspired to simplicity design and from bright colourful hues to dark mysterious tones. There are thousands of free and paid themes for users to choose from.
With Huawei Themes, users can personalise their Huawei smartphones with the latest inspiring themes to suit their mood, preferences and interests. Wait no more, search for your favourite designs and themes, download and start applying them. Time to change the old mobile themes on your device.
- Mar 20, 2019 - VMware Accelerates Enterprise Transformation In Southeast Asia To Unlock Economic Potential Of Industry 4.0
- Mar 19, 2019 - New Myriota toolkit to democratise direct-to-orbit IoT access
- Mar 19, 2019 - Digi’s all-inclusive MyDigi app celebrates 3 million active users with smartphones giveaway and more exciting rewards
- Mar 19, 2019 - Astri Ramayanti Appointed as Schneider Electric Malaysia’s new Country President
- Mar 18, 2019 - Ricoh Signs MOU with HELP Uni to Co-develop Prof. Cert. Programmes in Workflow Mgmt Practices
- Mar 18, 2019 - SUSE Completes Move to Independence and Becomes the Largest
- Mar 18, 2019 - Huawei Mobile Services Showcases New Themes
Mar 20, 2019 - VMware Accelerates Enterprise Transformation In Southeast Asia To Unlock Economic Potential Of Industry 4.0
VMware, today announced advancements to VMware Cloud, delivering the essential Digital Foundation to support organizations looking to capitalize on growth opportunities as Industry 4.0 unfurls across Asia.
These advancements include updates to VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware vCloud Director, and CloudHealth by VMware, and increased access to Cloud Foundation-based services via new VMware Cloud in Singapore, as well as more VMware Cloud Verified partners globally.
“Businesses in Southeast Asia are fully cognizant of the tremendous economic impact Industry 4.0 will bring, and they are doubling down on their digital transformation efforts to capitalize on the growth opportunities that are on the horizon,” said Sanjay K. Deshmukh, vice president and managing director, Southeast Asia and Korea, VMware.
The enhancements to VMware’s Cloud portfolio, together with the availability of VMware Cloud on AWS in Singapore can help supercharge organizations’ multi-cloud strategies as they continue to grow with the region’s continued economic success.
Mar 19, 2019 - New Myriota toolkit to democratise direct-to-orbit IoT access
Myriota has launched its Developer Toolkit to accelerate the availability of Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the global tech community; enabling developers to integrate Myriota’s direct-to-satellite communications technology with IoT products.
The Developer Toolkit was extensively trialled and tested over the last six months by members of Myriota’s early access partner program across Australia, Europe and the US; including by Australia’s first smart waste management platform Smartsensor.
CTO and co-founder of Myriota, Dr David Haley, said the toolkits provide a complete, mature platform for the rapid development of satellite IoT solutions, from smaller developers to multinational businesses alike.
The Myriota Software Development Kit (SDK) is publicly accessible via GitHub, and provides a simple, yet powerful Application Programming Interface (API) for job scheduling, sensor input/output, diagnostics, and access to Myriota's communication stack. Developers also benefit from online resources and support, and the Myriota Device Manager.
Myriota’s Developer Toolkit includes:
- 1 x Development board
- 1 x Satellite Simulator USB Dongle and Antenna
- 1 x Enclosure and Mounting Brackets
- 1 x Antenna with Coaxial Cable
- 1 x USB Cable
- 1 x Battery Holder Cover
Digi Telecommunications has reached a new milestone when its all-inclusive MyDigi app reached 3 million active users a month since it was first introduced in 2016. To celebrate this milestone, Digi has giveaways and rewards for their customers, and introduces a refreshed and upgraded user interface.
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| How Lih Ren, Digi’s Head of iTelco, and Loh Keh Jiat, Digi’s Chief Marketing Officer celebrate with the Digi team as MyDigi app is relaunched with a refreshed secured & seamless user interface to enhance customer experience |
To celebrate this milestone, Digi is giving away 2 units of the limited edition Oppo Lamborghini smartphone to the top two spenders in MyDigi app from 1 March to 30 April, 2019. To be eligible, customers only need to spend a minimum of RM3 on rewards or the bestseller offer, the RM3 for 3GB/1 day pass.
Mar 19, 2019 - Astri Ramayanti Appointed as Schneider Electric Malaysia’s new Country President
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Astri Ramayanti Dharmawan as its new country president for Schneider Electric Malaysia to support the company’s growth in Malaysia and Brunei.
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| Astri Ramayanti Dharmawan |
Astri brings over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, having worked with well-known multinational companies in the technology and electrical distribution industries. In the past three years, she held the post of vice president for the IT division in Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, for Schneider Electric IT, where she managed the entire IT business that Schneider Electric is involved in, including solutions and products for data center physical infrastructure such as power & cooling, software, and services.
Mar 18, 2019 - SUSE Completes Move to Independence and Becomes the Largest
SUSE is now the largest independent open source company following the completion of SUSE’s acquisition by growth investor EQT from Micro Focus.
With this, SUSE is now a standalone business that is better positioned to focus on the needs of customers and partners. The Company continues to be a leading provider of enterprise-grade, open source software-defined infrastructure and application delivery solutions that enable customer workloads anywhere – on premise, hybrid and multi-cloud – with exceptional service, value and flexibility.
SUSE also announced the expansion of its leadership team:
- Enrica Angelone has been named to the new post of chief financial officer
- Sander Huyts is its new chief operations officer
- Thomas Di Giacomo, formerly chief technology officer, is now president of Engineering, Product and Innovation
Mar 18, 2019 - Ricoh Signs MOU with HELP Uni to Co-develop Prof. Cert. Programmes in Workflow Mgmt Practices
Multinational corporations are rapidly embracing digital transformation as the world phases into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0). SMEs, as part of the business ecosystem, must also transform if they are to be relevant and competitive.
Ricoh, an 80-year old Japanese success story, is now providing such digital technologies for SMEs and multinationals. At Ricoh’s recent Empowering Digital Workplaces event, it demonstrated its latest solution on how to “maximise productivity in minimalist workspaces” at a co-working space in Kuala Lumpur.
The highlight of the event was the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Ricoh and HELP University to co-develop a Professional Certificate programme in Enterprise Content Management and Document Workflow Management practices. The MOU was signed by Alice Lee, Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia and Mr Lim Hock Chye, Group Director of Strategic Planning & Corporate Affairs, HELP University.
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| (L-R): James Yap, General Manager of Business Solutions Division, Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Nick Tan, Senior General Manager of Marketing & Business Development, Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Alice Lee, Managing Director of Ricoh (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Lim Hock Chye, Group Director of Strategic Planning & Corporate Affairs, HELP University; Juliet Chan, Director, Corporate Communications, HELP University; and Liz Quah, MIS Director of HELP University at the Ricoh Malaysia and HELP University Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony |
The main objective is to provide a platform and opportunities for young graduates to have the awareness and practical training in Workflow Solutions and Workflow Architecture, which forms the basis of digitisation.
Mar 18, 2019 - Huawei Mobile Services Showcases New Themes
Smartphone themes are not just wallpapers of the nature, colours or anime characters. They are the window to the user’s personality, preference and even interests. Huawei Mobile Services has brought Huawei smartphone users some brand new themes ranging from futuristic-inspired to simplicity design and from bright colourful hues to dark mysterious tones. There are thousands of free and paid themes for users to choose from.
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| Bright Black | Special Stars |
With Huawei Themes, users can personalise their Huawei smartphones with the latest inspiring themes to suit their mood, preferences and interests. Wait no more, search for your favourite designs and themes, download and start applying them. Time to change the old mobile themes on your device.
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