IT News Week 1 of Mar 2019

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For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news:
  • Mar 4, 2019 - Mobile World Congress 2019 - VMware's 5G Ready Cloud Platform Powers Vodafone Networks in 15 Countries
  • Mar 4, 2019 - Dimension Data Introduces Next-Generation Managed Services Offering to Accelerate Client Innovation
  • Mar 4, 2019 - LG Electronics Malaysia Launched Commercial Laundry Concept Store for Entrepreneurs and Communities in Kota Kinabalu
  • Mar 1, 2019 - First Lazada x Realme Super Brand Day Sets New Record
  • Mar 1, 2019 - P.J - Grab driver-partners to receive NUR Alerts
  • Mar 1, 2019 - Huawei Celebrates 100k Facebook Community Forum Fans Milestone
  • Mar 1, 2019 - Taipei - LIANLI PC-O11 Dynamic Introduces Chrome Lightning for Gamers
Mar 4, 2019 - Mobile World Congress 2019 - VMware's 5G Ready Cloud Platform Powers Vodafone Networks in 15 Countries

VMware’s 5G-Ready Cloud Platform Powers Vodafone Networks in 15 Countries, Enabling Agile Services Rollout and Improved Efficiency

“The ability to be flexible and agile as we continue to automate our network operations and management could only be achieved through a software-defined infrastructure,” said Johan Wibergh, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Group.

VMware’s telco cloud infrastructure provides a hybrid cloud architecture, openness of APIs, OpenStack and Kubernetes compatibility, network-based micro-segmentation and service assurance. With a certification program that is designed to help VNF vendors simplify onboarding to the telco cloud platform, VMware’s ecosystem of VNF partners assists in the speed of operationalizing new service deployments.

Mar 4, 2019 - Dimension Data Introduces Next-Generation Managed Services Offering to Accelerate Client Innovation

Dimension Data, a leading global technology integrator and managed services provider for hybrid IT, has today announced the launch of its next-generation global managed services to help clients simplify the management and operation of their technology.

Meeting increasing client demands, the platform liberates IT and operations teams to focus on more strategic, value-add tasks such as improving the customer experience, maximising cost efficiencies, and exploring emerging technologies.

In other words, in order for internal IT teams to buckle up to the growing demands of the digital world; they are often left with a stretched and thin-sliced resource, merely enough to deliver and maintain the infrastructure; therefore stripping them the focus on the core activities of supporting and transforming the company's core business processes which are important to generate revenues.

Having said that, Christian Saldias, IT Manager at ALMA, a Dimension Data Managed Services customer, commented that the company needed support from a company that has all the expertise which they don't.

Mar 4, 2019 - LG Electronics Malaysia Launched Commercial Laundry Concept Store for Entrepreneurs and Communities in Kota Kinabalu

Global innovator in technology and manufacturing, LG Electronics Malaysia together with its partner, Cleanpro Laundry Holdings Sdn. Bhd. today launched its second commercial laundry concept store in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The first concept store was launched in Nibong Tebal, Penang last year. The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Bruce Chang, Vice President, Living Appliance Business-to-business (B2B)/ promotion business division for LG Electronics from Seoul, South Korea.

LG Commercial Laundry Concept Store Opening in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Showcasing LG’s range of commercial washers and dryers, the commercial laundry concept store is open for interested entrepreneurs and investors who are looking to venture into the laundry business market and set-up their own self-service laundry stores.

The concept store is designed to provide customers business ideas and insights into LG’s Commercial Laundry System, a total laundry solution that comes with complete set-up of LG washer and dryer equipment and end-to-end business support from Cleanpro, a 11-years veteran in the laundry business sector.

In conjunction with the launch, Cleanpro has a special offer for the Kota Kinabalu community until 25 March this year, where they can enjoy RM1 for every wash and similarly, RM1 for every dry round.

Mar 1, 2019 - First Lazada x Realme Super Brand Day Sets New Record

Realme Malaysia, a new global technology brand specialising in high-quality smartphones, continues its record-breaking streak. Below are some of the highlights for the Lazada x Realme Super Brand Day:
  • Achieving 800% uplift orders sold for the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1
  • Recording 700% sales uplift
  • Winning over 8,000 new followers on Realme Malaysia Flagship store on Lazada
  • Generated more than 16 Million Impressions and Over 233,000 Interactions on Social Media.

Mar 1, 2019 - P.J - Grab driver-partners to receive NUR Alerts

Grab collaborates with the Royal Malaysia Police (Polis DiRaja Malaysia or PDRM), Grab driver-partners in 35 cities and major townships across Malaysia, will begin to receive time-sensitive and critical NUR Alerts.

The National Urgent Response (NUR) Alert system is a national initiative that helps spread information related to missing children under the age of 12 as quickly as possible. Part of Malaysia’s National Child Protection Policy and Action Plan, NUR Alerts are shared by law enforcement and regulatory agencies when a police report is made indicating the possibility of a missing child being the victim of abuse or other crimes.

YB Puan Hannah Yeoh, Sean Goh, YB YB JSJ Datuk Salehhudin Abd Rahman, Grab Driver-partners with the members of PDRM

Through this collaboration, Grab will support the rapid dissemination of NUR Alerts and requests for assistance in finding missing children by alerting it’s network of hundreds of thousands of driver-partners instantly to be on the lookout and inform PDRM if they come across any news.

The initiative is part of Grab's #SaferEveryday - comprises product enhancements that aim to eliminate preventable incidents, encourage safer user habits and drive long-term changes in road behaviour.

Sean Goh, Country Head, Grab Malaysia, said that Grab’s #SaferEveryday is their commitment towards creating a safer Southeast Asia.

Mar 1, 2019 - Huawei Celebrates 100k Facebook Community Forum Fans Milestone

HUAWEI has hit its first big milestone of 100,000 Facebook fans on 25 February 2019 and celebrated the occasion with 72 hours of rewards exclusively for this loyal group. The Facebook page was turned into a closed group for 24 hours to allow its members to access a special promotion code unique to the individual. Following the 24 hours period, the group re-opened to public access.

As part of the celebration, HUAWEI showered fans with great bargains on its HUAWEI Online Store Shop.Huawei, with 20% discount on all accessory items. Fans also enjoyed up to a whopping RM600 OFF selected smartphone models – HUAWEI Y Max, HUAWEI Mate20X and HUAWEI Nova 3i, with any purchase of accessory items.

Mar 1, 2019 - Taipei - LIANLI PC-O11 Dynamic Introduces Chrome Lightning for Gamers

In collaboration with Razer, the LIANLI PC-O11 Dynamic Designed by Razer chassis sees the original O11-Dynamic case undergo a makeover in the Designed By Razer Program, imbuing the chassis with incredible RGB lighting powered by Razer Chroma. It is fully compatible with Razer Synapse 3, making it easy to sync your entire gaming room including the PC chassis. With Razer Chroma, LIANLI is able to bring the O11-Dynamic to a whole new level.

Chroma Lighting for an Immersive Gaming Ecosystem

Gamers who have been clamoring for a unified gaming setup can now achieve that with the LIANLI O11-Dynamic Designed by Razer Edition chassis. Razer’s unique Chroma lighting system allows gamers to immerse themselves in a unique gaming environment. The lighting is fully customizable to sync with all Razer Chroma hardware including keyboards and mice and plenty more of Razer’s products. Together with Razer’s Synapse 3 unified configuration software and Chroma customization, gamers can achieve infinite ways for them to sync their lighting including rainbow color effects, music mode and a whole lot more possible through the Chroma platform.

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