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Thursday, May 21st, 2015
QNX Neutrino OS will be powering the fare collection system deployed in thousands of devices throughout Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand.
On bus terminal powered by the new automated fare collection system. “MSI’s experience with QNX Neutrino has been very favorable and we will continue to leverage the same secure OS for our future projects,” said Silvester Prakasam, fare system business unit head, MSI.
QNX Software Systems Limited, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, today announced that the QNX® Neutrino® OS is powering a new fare collection system in Southeast Asia.
MRT gates at a Downtown Line station in Singapore using the new system. “Creating a solution that could gain widespread adoption was also a key consideration in our choice of OS, and with QNX Neutrino we were able to create a design that is fast and reliable, yet affordable to customers in cost-sensitive regions.” added Prakasam.
The system includes automatic gates, ticketing machines, and onboard bus equipment, throughout the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand.
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Tags:BlackBerry, LTA, MSI, MSI Global, Neutrino, OS, Philippines, QNX, Singapore, Thailand, transport
Posted in Announce, BlackBerry, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Operating Systems, Press Release, RIM, Software, software, Technology | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 11th, 2015
If you’re a small growing business looking for an easy-to-use and affordable NAS storage solution that keeps your data secure and always available, this Seagate NAS 4-bay 20TB (S$1,899) could well be your answer.
Seagate NAS 4-Bay 20TB.
The NAS 4-bay 20TB is one of many configurations (see sidebar below) that Seagate introduced as part of its Network Attached Storage (NAS) product line refresh that saw the replacement of its previous Business Storage series with the NAS and NAS Pro lines of product.
In the box: Seagate NAS, power supply cable, Ethernet cable, Quick Start Guide.
With pre-installed hard disk drives (HDD) and pre-configured RAID disks, as well as its latest operating system – NAS 0S 4 – Seagate offers storage simplicity for SOHOs (Small Office Home Office) and small businesses with ease of use and private cloud access over the Internet.
The ease of use and set-up is particularly attractive to small companies without dedicated IT resources, while the cloud access is especially useful for organisations with mobile workers requiring secure remote access to vital documents, data and resources from the field.
Connection is easy: Simply connect the Ethernet cable to the NAS and the router. Then connect the power cable to the NAS and the outlet and you’re ready to go. You can connect a second Ethernet cable for redundancy or performance.
The easy-to-navigate HTML user-interface is driven by the new LINUX-based NAS OS 4, which now comes with a redesigned Device Manager, enabling users to manage preferences and configure settings from a single location.
It includes useful features such as App Manager and Seagate Sdrive for remote access – some of the most demanded features of NAS users in general.
I found the NAS device management effortless from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone.
I was also impressed by how silent the internal fan of the NAS was – you can just leave the NAS on and hardly notice any noise.
My take:
“Seagate’s NAS 4-bay 20TB offers an excellent affordable and reliable network attached storage solution for home and small business businesses with up to 25 employees – with easy set-up and usage, as well as cloud access from anywhere with an Internet connection, from mobile devices including tablets and smartphones.”
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Tags:2-Bay, 4-Bay, 6-Bay, hard disks, HDD, LaCie, NAS, NAS Pro, network, reviews, Seagate, storage
Posted in Accessories, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, gadgets, Linux, Opinion, Prices, Review, Seagate, Security, Specifications, storage drive | No Comments »
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
Eight new models from four series of Samsung’s MultiXpress multi-function printers equipped with Smart UX Centre – powered by Android – are now available in Singapore for businesses. Available at authorised Samsung business solutions partners.
Samsung’s Android printers are designed to be more independent, intuitive and can be used in all business environments for cost-effectiveness and increased productivity. Printers not shown to scale. Left: M4580FX Monochrome MFP; Right: K4350LX Monochrome MFP.
In line with Samsung’s focus to develop printer solutions that fit seamlessly into the IT and Smart office ecosystem, the new Android-based multi-function printers (MFPs) operate independently without a PC while offering application scalability and a user friendly interface.
Samsung K4350LX A3 Monochrome MFP.
The new Smart MultiXpress MFPs each feature a 10.1-inch full touchscreen panel that enables users to search and print from web browsers, emails, maps, images and other types of content – without the need to connect to a PC or server.
The touchscreen also offers the ability to preview documents, as well as editing and annotating capabilities.
The Smart MultiXpress series MFPs comprise eight new models from four different printer categories, including:
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Tags:A3, A4, Android, Business IT, K4350, M4580FX, M5370LX, MFC, multi-function, printers, Samsung, Singapore, X4300
Posted in Android, Announce, Availability, Brochures, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, gadgets, Laserjet, Multi-function printer, newArrivals, Printers, printers, Samsung, Specifications | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 15th, 2015
Game of Threats teaches executives cyber readiness through a simulation experience.
Get into the shoes of executives caught in the thick of a cyberattack.
PwC’s Game of Threats was unveiled in Asia for the first time at this year’s Interpol World exhibition, held at Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.
Game of Threats simulates the experience that executives must go through in the midst of a cyber breach, from both the Company and Threat Actor perspectives, in a head-to-head digital game.
The interactive game challenges players to make quick, high impact decisions to access their readiness to respond to a breach.
The experience teaches users about what they can do to better prepare, respond and remediate an attack and familiarise themselves with different types of threat actors, and their preferred methodologies.
Players walk away with a better understanding of the steps they need to take to better secure their organisations.
- Learn lessons about an organisation’s ability to respond to a cyber attack.
- Understand the potential ramifications and remediation options after an attack.
- Understand what organisations can do to prevent an attack.
- Gain insight into the mindset of Threat Actors.
- Learn key cyber security trends and terminology.
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Tags:cyberattacks, Game of Threats, games, Interpol, MBS, PwC, security, simulation, Singapore, threats
Posted in Business IT, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Exhibition, Security, Software | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
The Canon Print Hub is designed to drive efficiency and productivity savings, and enhance customer experiences at the Singapore Sports Hub – resulting in a projected S$2m savings over five years.
The Canon Print Hub is located within the Singapore Sports Hub. Singapore Sports Hub will be invoiced based on actual usage.
With the launch of Canon Print Hub, the Singapore Sports Hub and its partners will have immediate access to Canon’s expertise in document management solutions, managed document services, mailroom services, creative services and print production services.
“The Canon Print Hub is a creative internal solution which provides us with swift information delivery and effective communication with our many customers, partners and sponsors,” said Oon Jin Teik, Chief Operating Officer, Singapore Sports Hub.
This will allow for a quicker, more cost-effective turnaround of marketing collaterals and materials during events held at the Singapore Sports Hub, such as the 28th SEA Games in Singapore from 5-16 June later this year.
In addition, co-locating Canon Print Hub within the Singapore Sports Hub facility will allow the Singapore Sports Hub to implement marketing communication campaigns at shorter notices offering more dynamic customer engagement programs.
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Tags:Canon, enterprise IT, managed print services, managed services, MPS, Print Hub, printers, Singapore, Singapore Sports Hub, sponsorship, sports
Posted in Announce, Business IT, Canon, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Printers, printers, Sports, Visits | No Comments »
Thursday, February 26th, 2015
Yesterday CA Technologies released the results of its study on security in the application economy in Asia Pacific & Japan. Here are the results from the respondents in Singapore.
Excerpt of a graphical representation of the survey results for Singapore. To download/view the full enlarged infographic, click on the image above.
The study, sponsored by CA Technologies shows how mobility, APIs and an eye toward growing the business have brought a balanced view of control and enablement to security.
“It is paramount for Singapore organizations to stay ahead of the fast-changing IT threat landscape, especially in a geographic location that serves as a strategic regional and global hub for commerce,” said Chua I-Pin, vice president, Asia South, CA Technologies.
Singapore respondents were nearly equally split when asked if security was mostly about control or enabling the business.
49 percent of respondents said security was mostly about control, while 51 percent indicated that it was about both control and enablement.
Key Singapore findings from the study show:
1. Protection as top priorities
Protecting identities (48 percent) and protecting against data breaches (46 percent) were the top security priorities among Singapore respondents.
This was followed closely by improving/supporting compliance and audit (45 percent) and improving the mobile customer experience (39 percent).
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Tags:API, APJ, CA, CA Technologies, enterprise IT, infographics, mobility, security, Singapore, survey, Vanson Bourne
Posted in Announce, App, Business IT, CA Technologies, Enterprise IT, Events, Figures, Infographic, Mobile, Press Release, Security, Study | No Comments »
Wednesday, February 25th, 2015
A study from CA Technologies reveals the application economy demands a new approach to security in Asia Pacific & Japan.
Excerpt of a graphical representation of the survey results for APJ. To download/view the full enlarged infographic, click on the image above.
Mobility, APIs and Business Enablement are sparking new attitudes towards security and are driving an increase in investment in these areas.
“As more organisations understand the impact of the application economy in the increasingly connected Asia Pacific & Japan business landscape, security is moving from being a back-room afterthought to being a core business function. In the world of ever-increasing connected devices, organisations will leverage security to deliver better customer experience and contribute to positive business outcomes,” said Kenneth Arredondo, president & general manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, CA Technologies.
Protection is still the main driver for security, but a new CA Technologies study reveals that Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) organisations are approaching security from new perspectives, recognising its potential to deliver frictionless and positive customer experience and contribute to business growth in the increasingly competitive application economy.
The study is titled “8 Steps to Modernize Security for the Application Economy” and is sponsored by CA Technologies.
The study shows how mobility, APIs and business growth have brought a balanced view of control and enablement to security, leading to an increase in investment by APJ organisations.
Key findings from the study show four key trends influencing the perception and implementation of security in APJ enterprises:
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Tags:API, APJ, CA, CA Technologies, enterprise IT, infographics, mobility, security, survey, Vanson Bourne
Posted in Brief, Business IT, CA Technologies, Enterprise IT, Events, Figures, Infographic, infographics, Mobile, Press Release, Reference, Security, Study | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
HP has launched its 2015 line-up of notebooks and tablets for businesses and enterprises. The wide range of computing devices will be available from end February till May 2015.
Detailed pricing and availability below.
HP’s new line-up of notebooks and tablets for 2015 offer a wide range of mobility solutions for businesses and enterprises. Left: HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Speical Edition. Right: HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Rugged Tablet.
Amongst the new devices is the EliteBook Folio 1020 family – which HP touts as the industry’s thinnest and lightest business-class notebooks.
“The HP EliteBook 1020 represents game-changing innovation in both materials and mechanical engineering to create the world’s thinnest and lightest business notebooks in a form factor that enables our customers to be more productive in more places,” said Serena Yong, general manager, Printing and Personal Systems, HP Singapore and Malaysia.
The HP EliteBook 1020 and the HP EliteBook 1020 Special Edition (SE) are ultra-thin at 15.7 mm, and the SE takes advantage of HP’s exclusive blend of magnesium-lithium alloy and reusable carbon fiber to achieve a weight of only 1 kg (2.2 lbs).
Price and availability of the new line-up of tablets/notebooks is tabulated below.
The HP EliteBook 1020 and the ultra-lightweight HP EliteBook 1020 SE are designed with enterprise mobility in mind, with up to 9 hours of battery life to power a full work day.
Price and availability of the new line-up of tablets/notebooks are tabulated below.
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Tags:Android, EliteBook, ElitePad, enterprise, HP, mobility, notebooks, ruggedised, Singapore, slate, tablets, ultrabooks, Windows
Posted in Android, Business IT, Cloud, ElitePad, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, HP, Hybrid, Launch, Mobile, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Prices, Printers, Slate, Tablets, tablets, Ultrabooks, Windows 8 | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 27th, 2015
The partnership will evaluate and test 5G technologies for future standardisation, as well as joint planning and exploration of 5G technology and architecture. Areas of interest include cloud core, radio technologies and Machine Type Communications.
Singtel Group Chief Technology Officer, Tay Soo Meng and Region Head Ericsson South East Asia and Oceania, Sam Saba at today’s MOU signing ceremony for Singtel and Ericsson’s partnership to explore the future of 5G. “5G will enable the full potential of Ericsson’s vision of the Networked Society, where everything that can be connected will be connected,” said Saba of the partnership.
Singtel is partnering strategic vendors as part of its 5G exploration programme.
“5G is the next generation mobile network technology standard. It will deliver key improvements such as near-zero delay for real-time applications for remotely operated machines, super high data throughput speeds of more than 1Gbps, and enable multiple connected intelligent devices,” said Tay Soo Meng – Singtel’s Group Chief Technology Officer.
Singtel today signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to study the future of 5G networks and its applications for both consumers and enterprises.
The partnership will include workshops to align 5G requirements, exchange ideas and trails on potential technologies.
Earlier in November, Singtel announced plans to launch a 5G Joint Innovation Programme with Huawei.
The initiative will serve as a research platform for 5G mobile broadband technologies.
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Tags:5G, Ericsson, MOU, partnership, Singapore, SingTel, technology
Posted in Business IT, Cloud, Ericsson, Events, Internet, Launch, Network, News, Press Release, SingTel, Technology | No Comments »
Friday, January 2nd, 2015
Shopping is a favourite past time in Singapore and at the heart of the vendor’s efficiency and the consumer’s experience is the Point Of Sale (POS) being used.
As we step into 2015, Bikash Kumar shares his thoughts on some of the key trends shaping the evolution of POS technology in 2015.
Mobile POS enables greater consumer interaction with the sales staff.
* This article is a guest post written by Bikash Kumar – MD, Integrated Retail Management Consulting Pte. Ltd. The opinions expressed are his own and do not represent that of tech4tea.com.
Bikash Kumar has a Bachelor of Business Studies (1988-91) from the College of Business Studies in the University of Delhi; and an MBA (1991-93) from the Faculty of Management Study from the same university.
The Point of Sale (POS) system is where consumers pay for their purchases in a retail store.
Traditionally, the POS systems have been used to generate information on transactions within a retail outlet.
However, the POS technology has been improving significantly, allowing retail staff to deliver multiple operations, besides just scanning merchandise and generating bills.
According to Integrated Retail, a firm that specialises in designing, deploying and maintaining POS systems across the region, the POS systems are likely to see further enhancements in 2015.
Here are five key changes that we are likely to see.
- Morphing from Point of Sale to a Point of Service
- POS is increasingly mobile and it is lighter
- POS systems are becoming inter-connected
- POS system activities are traceable in real time
- POS is driving up productivity
Below are my thoughts on each of these key changes.
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Tags:consumers, Integrated Retail, opinion, Point of Sales, POS, shopping, Tech Focus, technology, trends
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