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For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news:
Check Point Software, the leading cybersecurity vendor, launches new channel initiatives, including a new mobile app to empower partners, enabling closer collaborations, easier access to sales tools, faster rewards and recognition.
The new program also removes complexity often associated with selling and supporting security solutions and directly rewards partners for sales-generating activities.
“At the start of this year, our CEO Gil Shwed said ‘It’s time to reinvest in our partners.’
The new CloudGuard Pay-as-You-Go (PAYG) incentive program gives all active Check Point resellers the opportunity to register their customers' purchases of Check Point CloudGuard solutions made via the AWS and Azure marketplaces, and receive direct long-term rewards for both the initial sales opportunity and for ongoing engagement with customers of cloud security solutions.
May 10, 2019 - Financial Supermarket GoBear Announces US$80 Million in Funding
Asian financial supermarket GoBear has announced US$80 million in funding to date. GoBear will use the funds to drive growth through product and technology enhancements, expand its partner network, and fill key roles. Improvements to the platform’s search and match functionality will also include two strategic approaches: partnerships with, and investments into other technology companies, to acquire access to additional key technology.
This funding was furnished by Walvis Participaties, a Dutch venture capital fund, and Aegon N.V, a leading financial services provider.
“GoBear’s purpose is to improve your financial health. We enable consumers to make informed choices across 14 personal financial product areas, including insurance, personal loans, deposits, and credit cards, in a simple and transparent way. Our product, technology and financial partners allow users to search for financial products and find the best match for their personal objectives,” said Gan Pooi Chan (PC), Country Director, GoBear Malaysia.
May 10, 2019 - Pomelo Fashion boosts revenue by 5x with in-house tech stack for streamlining vertical supply chain
Pomelo Fashion has built an in-house tech stack providing data-driven insights and analytics on profit margins and customers’ purchase behaviours. Named Henry after Henry Ford, it boosted Pomelo’s revenue by 5x in 2018.
This solutions stack allows Pomelo control over every aspect of launching, building and scaling an omnichannel fashion brand in today’s digital world.
To decrease the turnaround times in product development, manufacturing, and retailing within Pomelo’s complex vertical supply chain, Henry is used in Pomelo’s multiple labels and product categories across a manufacturing base spanning Southeast Asia and China.
Pomelo, a fashion brand with tech DNA, focuses on innovating key areas of its business through technology. In 2019, it will continue building up its tech stack as it expands across locations and ranges, while also designating a new, streamlined bidding process for its vendors.
May 10, 2019 - KLab : Fin7 hacking group targets more than 130 companies after leaders’ arrest
Following the arrest in 2018 of a number of suspected leaders of the notorious Fin7/Carbanak cyber-gang, the group was believed to have disbanded. But Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected a number of new attacks by the same groups using GRIFFON malware.
According to the company’s experts, Fin7 might have extended the number of groups operating under its umbrella; increased the sophistication of its methods; and even positioned itself as a legitimate security vendor to recruit professional employees and dupe them into helping it steal financial assets.
To reduce the risk of infection, users are advised to:
Global smartphone brand HONOR reveals the world’s first Dynamic Holographic design in the upcoming flagship HONOR 20 Series. The flagship series symbolizes another milestone in the evolution of HONOR, as the first smartphone series that is comprised of HONOR 20, HONOR 20 PRO, and HONOR 20 Lite.
HONOR 20 Series will be unveiled at the global launch event in London on May 21 for the newest member of HONOR’s renowned N-Series, lauded for its superior design and photography capability.
The Wonder of Cutting-Edge Dynamic Holographic Design:
The Dynamic Holographic glassback was made in a two-staged process made possible by HONOR’s industry-first Triple 3D Mesh technology. The depth layer is created using a precise technique. It is embedded with millions of miniature prisms that resemble pieces of diamonds.
Upon completion of this intricate process, the designers combine it with two other surfaces: the first layer is the glass layer, while the second layer is coated in the hue of upcoming HONOR 20 colors to be revealed at the launch event on May 21. The outcome is a depth-inducing optical effect that makes the HONOR 20 Series stand out from its predecessors.
May 9, 2019 - OPPO F11 is Now Available on Both Offline and Online Platforms in Malaysia
OPPO, a leading global smartphone brand, launched its latest ‘F’ series model, the OPPO F11, last month exclusively on Shopee.
Much to the rejoice of O-fans, the smartphone is now officially available on both offline and online platforms across Malaysia.
May 9, 2019 - Kemp Validated as a Dell EMC Select Partner
Kemp, the leader in powering always-on application experiences (AX), was validated as a Dell EMC Select partner to streamline the delivery of scalable and resilient Dell EMC ECS deployments through its next-generation, load balancing software and hardware. This exclusive development recognizes Kemp as the only load-balancer/Application Delivery Controller (ADC) vendor in this partnership.
The Kemp LoadMaster® has been qualified for Dell EMC ECS load balancing and proxy interoperability, offering joint solutions for customers to maximize the value of their infrastructure investments, optimize service availability, and roll out next-generation applications that require the flexibility of ECS object storage.
“Having Kemp working together with Dell EMC ECS through their EMC Select Partner Program is great news to our end-users and partners in Asia,” said Tony Sandberg, Regional Director, APAC, Kemp. “With many Asian enterprises rapidly adopting multi-cloud strategies within their IT infrastructure, this partnership offers a much-needed load-balancing solution to their technology roadblocks. With Kemp and Dell EMC in tandem, we put the multi-cloud AX within the user’s control, simplifying how businesses in Asia optimize, analyze, and secure their apps across any mix of IT environments.”
May 9, 2019 - Taipei - Apacer NOX RGB DDR4 All New Gaming Memory Hits the Market
Apacer releases an all-new DDR4 desktop PC gaming memory with ultra-wide angle RGB lighting effects, built specifically for desktop gaming, overclocking and MOD enthusiasts. Designed with unique RGB lighting, high-class aluminum alloy heat sink, and based on the world’s best industrial memory module and storage technologies, this state-of-the-art memory solution uses ICs that were meticulously selected for high gaming requirements and supports Intel® XMP 2.0 for one-button overclocking.
NOX RGB DDR4 has passed compatibility certifications of most mainstream motherboard manufacturers, ensuring that the product can operate stably on the motherboards listed on QVL.
In order to satisfy different needs of gamers, single-channel and dual-channel packages are provided from 4GB to 32GB, as well as four different speed range options from the 2400 MHz 1.2 V of 16-16-16-36 to the 3200 MHz 1.35 V of 16-18-18-38.
It includes all outstanding performance advantages of DDR4 such as low latency, low power consumption, low temperature, high stability and reliability etc. for top gamers to fully enjoy extreme gaming and overclocking experiences!
For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news:
- May 10, 2019 - Check Point Launches Industry-leading Channel Initiative to Increase Value and Accelerate Benefits to Partners
- May 10, 2019 - Financial Supermarket GoBear Announces US$80 Million in Funding
- May 10, 2019 - Pomelo Fashion boosts revenue by 5x with in-house tech stack for streamlining vertical supply chain
- May 10, 2019 - KLab : Fin7 hacking group targets more than 130 companies after leaders’ arrest
- May 10,2019 - HONOR is Set to Unveil New Flagship HONOR 20 Series
- May 9, 2019 - OPPO F11 is Now Available on Both Offline and Online Platforms in Malaysia
- May 9, 2019 - Kemp Validated as a Dell EMC Select Partner
- May 9, 2019 - Taipei - Apacer NOX RGB DDR4 All New Gaming Memory Hits the Market
Check Point Software, the leading cybersecurity vendor, launches new channel initiatives, including a new mobile app to empower partners, enabling closer collaborations, easier access to sales tools, faster rewards and recognition.
The new program also removes complexity often associated with selling and supporting security solutions and directly rewards partners for sales-generating activities.
“At the start of this year, our CEO Gil Shwed said ‘It’s time to reinvest in our partners.’
The new CloudGuard Pay-as-You-Go (PAYG) incentive program gives all active Check Point resellers the opportunity to register their customers' purchases of Check Point CloudGuard solutions made via the AWS and Azure marketplaces, and receive direct long-term rewards for both the initial sales opportunity and for ongoing engagement with customers of cloud security solutions.
May 10, 2019 - Financial Supermarket GoBear Announces US$80 Million in Funding
Asian financial supermarket GoBear has announced US$80 million in funding to date. GoBear will use the funds to drive growth through product and technology enhancements, expand its partner network, and fill key roles. Improvements to the platform’s search and match functionality will also include two strategic approaches: partnerships with, and investments into other technology companies, to acquire access to additional key technology.
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| PC Chan, Country Director, GoBear, Malaysia |
This funding was furnished by Walvis Participaties, a Dutch venture capital fund, and Aegon N.V, a leading financial services provider.
“GoBear’s purpose is to improve your financial health. We enable consumers to make informed choices across 14 personal financial product areas, including insurance, personal loans, deposits, and credit cards, in a simple and transparent way. Our product, technology and financial partners allow users to search for financial products and find the best match for their personal objectives,” said Gan Pooi Chan (PC), Country Director, GoBear Malaysia.
May 10, 2019 - Pomelo Fashion boosts revenue by 5x with in-house tech stack for streamlining vertical supply chain
Pomelo Fashion has built an in-house tech stack providing data-driven insights and analytics on profit margins and customers’ purchase behaviours. Named Henry after Henry Ford, it boosted Pomelo’s revenue by 5x in 2018.
This solutions stack allows Pomelo control over every aspect of launching, building and scaling an omnichannel fashion brand in today’s digital world.
To decrease the turnaround times in product development, manufacturing, and retailing within Pomelo’s complex vertical supply chain, Henry is used in Pomelo’s multiple labels and product categories across a manufacturing base spanning Southeast Asia and China.
Pomelo, a fashion brand with tech DNA, focuses on innovating key areas of its business through technology. In 2019, it will continue building up its tech stack as it expands across locations and ranges, while also designating a new, streamlined bidding process for its vendors.
May 10, 2019 - KLab : Fin7 hacking group targets more than 130 companies after leaders’ arrest
Following the arrest in 2018 of a number of suspected leaders of the notorious Fin7/Carbanak cyber-gang, the group was believed to have disbanded. But Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected a number of new attacks by the same groups using GRIFFON malware.
According to the company’s experts, Fin7 might have extended the number of groups operating under its umbrella; increased the sophistication of its methods; and even positioned itself as a legitimate security vendor to recruit professional employees and dupe them into helping it steal financial assets.
To reduce the risk of infection, users are advised to:
- Use security solutions with dedicated functionality aimed at detecting and blocking phishing attempts. Businesses can protect their on-premise email systems with targeted applications inside the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business suite. Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 helps to protect the cloud-based mail service Exchange Online inside the Microsoft Office 365 suite.
- Introduce security awareness training and teach practical skills. Programs such as Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform will help to reinforce skills and conduct simulated phishing attacks.
- Provide your security team with access to up to date threat intelligence data, to keep pace with the latest tactics and tools used by cybercriminals.
Global smartphone brand HONOR reveals the world’s first Dynamic Holographic design in the upcoming flagship HONOR 20 Series. The flagship series symbolizes another milestone in the evolution of HONOR, as the first smartphone series that is comprised of HONOR 20, HONOR 20 PRO, and HONOR 20 Lite.
HONOR 20 Series will be unveiled at the global launch event in London on May 21 for the newest member of HONOR’s renowned N-Series, lauded for its superior design and photography capability.
The Wonder of Cutting-Edge Dynamic Holographic Design:
The Dynamic Holographic glassback was made in a two-staged process made possible by HONOR’s industry-first Triple 3D Mesh technology. The depth layer is created using a precise technique. It is embedded with millions of miniature prisms that resemble pieces of diamonds.
Upon completion of this intricate process, the designers combine it with two other surfaces: the first layer is the glass layer, while the second layer is coated in the hue of upcoming HONOR 20 colors to be revealed at the launch event on May 21. The outcome is a depth-inducing optical effect that makes the HONOR 20 Series stand out from its predecessors.
May 9, 2019 - OPPO F11 is Now Available on Both Offline and Online Platforms in Malaysia
OPPO, a leading global smartphone brand, launched its latest ‘F’ series model, the OPPO F11, last month exclusively on Shopee.
Much to the rejoice of O-fans, the smartphone is now officially available on both offline and online platforms across Malaysia.
 |
| OPPO F11 is Now Available on Both Offline and Online Platforms in Malaysia |
May 9, 2019 - Kemp Validated as a Dell EMC Select Partner
Kemp, the leader in powering always-on application experiences (AX), was validated as a Dell EMC Select partner to streamline the delivery of scalable and resilient Dell EMC ECS deployments through its next-generation, load balancing software and hardware. This exclusive development recognizes Kemp as the only load-balancer/Application Delivery Controller (ADC) vendor in this partnership.
The Kemp LoadMaster® has been qualified for Dell EMC ECS load balancing and proxy interoperability, offering joint solutions for customers to maximize the value of their infrastructure investments, optimize service availability, and roll out next-generation applications that require the flexibility of ECS object storage.
“Having Kemp working together with Dell EMC ECS through their EMC Select Partner Program is great news to our end-users and partners in Asia,” said Tony Sandberg, Regional Director, APAC, Kemp. “With many Asian enterprises rapidly adopting multi-cloud strategies within their IT infrastructure, this partnership offers a much-needed load-balancing solution to their technology roadblocks. With Kemp and Dell EMC in tandem, we put the multi-cloud AX within the user’s control, simplifying how businesses in Asia optimize, analyze, and secure their apps across any mix of IT environments.”
May 9, 2019 - Taipei - Apacer NOX RGB DDR4 All New Gaming Memory Hits the Market
Apacer releases an all-new DDR4 desktop PC gaming memory with ultra-wide angle RGB lighting effects, built specifically for desktop gaming, overclocking and MOD enthusiasts. Designed with unique RGB lighting, high-class aluminum alloy heat sink, and based on the world’s best industrial memory module and storage technologies, this state-of-the-art memory solution uses ICs that were meticulously selected for high gaming requirements and supports Intel® XMP 2.0 for one-button overclocking.
 |
| Apacer NOX RGB DDR4 Gaming Memory |
NOX RGB DDR4 has passed compatibility certifications of most mainstream motherboard manufacturers, ensuring that the product can operate stably on the motherboards listed on QVL.
In order to satisfy different needs of gamers, single-channel and dual-channel packages are provided from 4GB to 32GB, as well as four different speed range options from the 2400 MHz 1.2 V of 16-16-16-36 to the 3200 MHz 1.35 V of 16-18-18-38.
It includes all outstanding performance advantages of DDR4 such as low latency, low power consumption, low temperature, high stability and reliability etc. for top gamers to fully enjoy extreme gaming and overclocking experiences!
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