Archive for the ‘Reference’ Category
Tuesday, May 31st, 2016
Available in multiple battery sizes (1X, 2X, 3X, 5X, 8X), the powerstation line provides dynamic, on-the-go charging options with up to 15,000mAh. Prices below.

Users will enjoy up to 54 additional hours of talk time, 59 additional hours of web browsing, 59 additional hours of video playback, and 272 additional hours of audio time.
Mobile battery case maker Mophie has launched its next generation powerstation lineup of universal battery solutions for mobile devices.
The new mophie powerstation 3X and mophie powerstation 8X are currently available in all mophie authorised dealers at S$119 and S$224 respectively.
This marks the release of mophie’s slimmest collection of universal power products to date.
These quick-charging devices sport an aluminum finish, and integrate with the company’s mobile power management app, mophie Power.
Also showcased at the launch in Suntec City in Singapore was this waterproof batterycase from Mophie. The JuicePack H2PRO for iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 plus are now available in black for S$189 in Singapore. Waterproof, dropproof, dustproof, dirtproof. 2,750mAh battery, for 14hrs additional talk time, 10hrs additional web browsing, 11hrs additional video playback, 50hrs additional music playback.
The mophie Power app allows users to concurringly monitor and manage the battery life of their smartphone and bluetooth-enabled powerstation units (5x and 8x models only).
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Tags:battery, case, H2PRO, mobile, Mophie, powerstation, Singapore, smartphones
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Thursday, May 26th, 2016
Jimmy Fitzgerald – Vice President of Asia Pacific & Japan at ServiceNow – shares six ways to help your employees work smarter, not harder. This guest blog was contributed by Fitzgerald.

Jimmy Fitzgerald’s team at ServiceNow helps customers to eliminate reliance on email, spreadsheets and other manual processes so their employees can work smarter, not harder.
In recent years, online retail platforms such as Zalora have truly streamlined their processes of browsing, checkout and payment, wooing shoppers with their speed, efficiency and superior user experience.
Consumers in Singapore now hold speedy deliveries and seamless experiences as the standard when they shop online.
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Tags:byline, guest blog, Jimmy Fitzgerald, opinion, ServiceNow
Posted in Business IT, Enterprise IT, Howtos, Interview, Opinion, Reference, Tips | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
The Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router (EA7500) will launch at Challenger, Hachi.Tech and the PC Show on 2 June 2016 at an SRP of S$329.99. Promotions and specs below.

The next-gen EA7500 Wi-Fi AC1900 Router can connect multiple devices to a network, including multiple 4K and HD video streams simultaneously.
The new Linksys AC1900 MU-MIMO router leverages the 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology.
“If you have or are planning to purchase a 4K TV you will need a Max-Stream router to ensure you have a seamless 4K online streaming experience,” said Jaimohan Thampi, head of Linksys BU, International Markets.
The technology helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity to multiple devices in the home and functions as if multiple devices have their own dedicated router.
With MU-MIMO, the whole household can enjoy 4K and HD TV streaming to multiple devices as well as play video games, listen to music, check email, shop, and more – all at the same time.
Perfect for families with multiple users with their own streaming devices, the Max-Stream AC1900 leverages MU-MIMO functionality which helps make Wi-Fi networks more efficient when delivering high bandwidth 4K streams to multiple devices at the same time.
Promotions
The Linksys Max-Stream EA7500 will be available at the PC Show at an introductory offer of $299. This special deal will also be available for all Challenger Value Club Members.
As part of a special joint launch bundle, Singtel will be offering the Max-Stream EA7500 at a special deal of $229 to all consumers who sign up for their Singtel Broadband Fibre Plans at the PC Show.
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Tags:AC1900, IoT, Linksys, MaxStream, MUMIMO, networking, routers, Singapore, WiFi
Posted in Accessories, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, Linksys, Network, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Promotions, Router, Specifications, Visits | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 20th, 2016
Acronis aims for tenfold increase in service provider and cloud reseller partners in region to meet growing demand for backup and data protection solutions.

Service providers and cloud resellers that are interested in learning more about the Acronis Backup Cloud solution can sign up for a free trial here. Image: Acronis.
Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data protection, has reported strong momentum in its global cloud data protection business as it broadens its market reach and expands its partner ecosystem across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
“Acronis’ goal to become a global technology leader in hybrid cloud data protection can only be achieved through close relationships with our distributors, partners, and services providers. We will continue to strive to be market leader by going the extra miles to understand our customers needs and through strong channel model scale and accelerate our reach to provide the most comprehensive Cloud Data Management solution,” said Steve Goh, Vice President APAC & Emerging Markets at Acronis.
Following the launch of its new cloud architecture and data protection platform and the roll-out of its world-class partner program in 2015, Acronis has achieved an 800 percent year-on-year growth globally in bookings for Acronis Backup Cloud, its leading backup solution for service providers and cloud resellers.
This included a tenfold growth in managed Cloud storage and a more than 800% increase in the number of devices protected compared to the previous year.
In APAC, Acronis Backup Cloud bookings grew by more than 200 percent year-on-year in 2015, and in the first quarter of 2016 the cloud business doubled comparing to the second half of 2015.
Acronis is poised to build on this strong momentum in the APAC region as it carries out aggressive efforts to sign-up new partners and continue the expansion of its product portfolio in the region.
Tapping into the huge market demand for data protection in APAC
Today’s businesses in APAC face new challenges when it comes to data protection, including huge increases in data volume, man-made and natural disasters, and cyber-threats like ransomware.
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
The Voyager 5200 Bluetooth headset features WindSmart Technology to let users work on the go – even in at the noisiest places.

The Plantronics Voyager 5200 Bluetooth headset is designed for people on-the-go who need to sound professional, regardless of location.
The Voyager 5200 will be available at authorised Plantronics retailers for S$199. Voyager 5200 charge case (accessory) retails for S$69.
The Voyager 5200 UC will be available locally from July 2016 onwards and will retail for S$339.
Plantronics launched the Voyager 5200 Bluetooth headset in Singapore at the Red Dot Museum (together with the BackBeat GO 3 wireless Bluetooth earbuds).
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:accessories, audio, audiovisual, AV, Bluetooth, entertainment, gadgets, headsets, launch, Plantronics, Singapore, Voyager, Voyager 5200, wireless
Posted in Accessories, Audio, audioVisual, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, headsets, Launch, newArrivals, Plantronics, Press Release, Prices, Specifications | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
The BackBeat GO 3 will be available worldwide this month at S$169. Retail price together with charge case – S$219.

The BackBeat GO 3 wireless Bluetooth earbuds are available in either Cobalt Black & Copper Grey.
Plantronics boasts that the BackBeat GO 3 features high-resolution audio innovation that exposes hidden depths and nuances in your favorite music, delivering sound performances comparable to full-sized headphones.
Plantronics launched the BackBeat GO 3 wireless Bluetooth earbuds in Singapore at the Red Dot Museum (together with the Voyager 5200 Bluetooth headset).
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:accessories, audio, audiovisual, AV, BackBeat, BackBeat GO, BackBeat GO 3, Bluetooth, earbuds, entertainment, gadgets, launch, Plantronics, Singapore, wireless
Posted in Accessories, Audio, audioVisual, earphones, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, Lifestyle, newArrivals, Plantronics, Press Release, Prices, Specifications | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
The telco collaborates with industry partners, academia and public-sector organisations to strengthen Singapore’s capabilities in cyber security. StarHub and the COE partners will jointly invest S$200 million over the next five years to support a sustainable cyber security ecosystem.

At the launch of the initiative (from left): Thien Kwee Eng, Economic Development Board assistant managing director; Tan Tong Hai, StarHub chief executive officer; S Iswaran, Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry); and Professor Yitzhak Ben-Israel, StarHub’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence. Photo: StarHub.
StarHub has announced plans to grow the local cyber security ecosystem at the launch of its Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (COE) where S Iswaran, Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry), was the Guest-of-Honour.
“Cyber security is a top national and commercial security priority for Singapore as our Smart Nation vision takes shape, touching many aspects of our personal and business lives. StarHub is proud to work with top-notch partners to bolster the cyber security sector, which is important for a sustainable digital economy,” said Tan Tong Hai, StarHub Chief Executive Officer.
The COE established by StarHub, is supported by the Economic Development Board (EDB).
It serves as a hub for the cyber security ecosystem, bringing together the best of brains and expertise to tackle cyber threats, which are among other serious risks affecting economies globally today.
Internationally renowned security expert Professor Yitzhak Ben-Israel has been appointed as the Advisor to the COE, and he provides strategic advice and recommendations to the body.
Professor Ben-Israel is a member of Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council as well as the International Advisory Panel for Singapore’s S$130 million National Cybersecurity Research and Development Programme which was launched in 2015.
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Tags:A*STAR, Blue Coat, CSA, Cyberbit, cybersecurity, EDB, EY, Fortinet, Iswaran, MTI, NYP, RP, StarHub, SUTD, Tan Tong Hai, telco, TP, Wedge Networks, Yitzhak Ben-Israel
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
ASUS boasts that the new ROG GT51CA is the world’s first gaming desktop to feature the latest 2-way SLI NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X graphics card and the latest generation of Intel Core i7 processor with full-core Turbo Gear overclocking to 4.6GHz. Prices and specs below.

The new ASUS ROG GT51CA gaming desktop (S$7,498) comes with 2-way SLi NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X card. Pre-order promotion: Free 4K ROG G-SYNC monitor (worth S$1,459).
In conjunction with the premiere of the latest X-Men instalment, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today unveiled the ROG GT51CA, a powerful gaming desktop with liquid-cooled features at The Cathay.
The inerts of an Asus ROG GT51CA gaming desktop, viewed through the side-window in its casing.
Powered by the latest Intel Core K-SKU processor with Turbo Gear for one-click full-core processor overclocking, ASUS claims that the ROG GT51 is the world’s first gaming desktop to feature the latest 2-way SLI NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X graphics card and also capable of gaming at 4K display resolution.
Below are the prices and pre-order promotions for the ASUS ROG CT51CA in Singapore:
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Tags:Asus, desktop, G-SYNC, gaming, GeForce, GT51CA, Intel, launch, monitors, NVIDIA, Oculus, overclocking, Rift, ROG, Titan X, Twentieth Century Fox, X-Men
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Thursday, May 12th, 2016
The app introduces TomTom Traffic Checker to keep you apprised of the real-time traffic situation.

TomTom MyDrive app uses TomTom Traffic Checker to provide users with live traffic information.
The app allows you to pre-plan your waypoints and itinerary before the journey and have them synced with your TomTom portable navigation devices (PND), instead of keying in the data directly on the PND.
On the journey itself, you can connect your mobile device to your TomTom (via the Internet) and receive real-time traffic information while driving.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Android, Apps, GPS, iOS, maps, MyDrive, navigation, PND, TomTom, Traffic Checker
Posted in Android, Announce, App, Apps, iOS, newArrivals, Press Release, Software, TomTom, travel | No Comments »
Thursday, May 5th, 2016
Motorola’s new digital radios now come with Wi-Fi to help reduce downtime, with Capacity Max system to expand networks and to increase the number of users.

The next-generation MOTOTRBO radios feature longer battery life, indoor location-tracking and integrated Wi-Fi allowing all radios in a system to be reprogrammed simultaneously without taking them out of users’ hands.
In manufacturing, government services, transportation and other industries, downtime equates to increased costs and loss of productivity.
“The next-generation MOTOTRBO radios reflect the features and functionality our customers have been asking for and help them enhance productivity, efficiency and worker safety. The ability to update via Wi-Fi keeps workers on the job, and features such as better man-down alerts and indoor location tracking are crucial for working in hazardous areas,” said Claudia Rodriguez vice president, Devices Product Management, Motorola Solutions.
Motorola Solutions is introducing next-generation MOTOTRBO, a line of digital radios with features such as Wi-Fi connectivity that can help save workers hundreds of hours in lost time while delivering secure, reliable and cost-efficient professional two-way radio communications.
Whether they are plant workers or teachers, the process of updating user’s communications equipment can be time-intensive.
For a workforce of 350, for example, this can lead to more than 400 hours of lost time.
Next-generation MOTOTRBO radios feature an integrated Wi-Fi solution that helps reduce the update process to a matter of minutes by eliminating the need for employees in the field, classroom or warehouse floor to physically drop off equipment at the office to receive software upgrades.
Coupled with 29 hours of battery life, this means workers can spend more time focusing on the task at hand.
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Tags:Capacity Max, comms, communications, Motorola, MOTOTRBO, radios, trunking, Wi-Fi
Posted in audioVisual, Brief, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Motorola, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release | No Comments »