Archive for the ‘Press Release’ Category

New arrivals: Lenovo’s new range of tablets and notebooks

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

Lenovo today announced the availability of a new range of devices including the MIIX 2; FLEX 2; YOGA Tablet 10 HD+; new Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops; and new A-series Android tablets.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ comes in Silver and Champagne Gold (shown here) comes with 10.1-inch Full HD 1920x1200 display. S$599 from mid-June 2014.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ comes in Silver and Champagne Gold (shown here) comes with 10.1-inch Full HD 1920×1200 display. S$599 from mid-June 2014.

Key highlights of Lenovo’s latest range include the following.

  • MIIX 2 – its unique detachable design gives users the freedom to choose between the tablet mode and a full Windows 8.1 laptop experience.
  • FLEX 2 – comes in two practical modes, a perfect fit for today’s consumer who needs one integrated device for work and play.
  • YOGA Tablet 10 HD+ – an even better way to experience the multimode tablet.
  • New Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops – providing advanced performance and entertainment features in portable designs.
  • New A-series Android tablets – offering several versatile configurations and screen sizes to match consumer needs for both ultra-portable tablets and multimedia performers.

Below are the prices and availability of the new Lenovo tablets and notebooks.

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New arrivals: Huawei Honor 3X, Media Pad X1, Miao Wang & MediaQ

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Huawei has unveiled a slew of mobile devices, launching premium handset range Honor 3X, world’s slimmest 7-inch tablet MediaPad X1, Mobile WiFi Miao Wang and home entertainment device MediaQ.

Prices and availability below.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

All the new devices are available in Singapore now, except for the 4G version of the MediaPad X1, which will be available in June 2014.

Huawei Price Device
Honor 3X S$468 Smartphone
MediaPad X1 S$498 (3G) Tablet
S$598 (4G)
Miao Wang (E5730) S$168 Mobile WiFi
MediaQ S$178 Media Player

For more details, the press release is appended below.

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Strategic partnership between Abeo International and Aptean

Saturday, April 12th, 2014

Abeo International and Aptean partner to market Pivotal CRM in Southeast Asia and emerging regions.

Pivotal CRM will assist companies in customizing business processes and streamlining operations.

Pivotal CRM will assist companies in customizing business processes and streamlining operations.

Abeo International, a provider of IT Solutions and Services and Aptean, a global provider of enterprise application software has announced a partnership to provide Pivotal Point of Sales (POS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services to Southeast Asia and emerging markets.

“These days, more companies emphasise on multiplatform and real-time interaction with their customers and they need industry-tailored applications that mirror their functional needs. We are pleased to partner with Aptean, a global leader in customer relationship management, to offer Pivotal CRM that will help businesses manage CRM data efficiently,” said Michael Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Abeo International.

Abeo international will serve as a channel partner for selling Aptean’s CRM solution.

Through this partnership, clients from industries ranging from finance, real estate to marketing, healthcare and retail would be able to leverage on Aptean’s decades of CRM experience and Abeo’s ability to customise CRM into their business processes in a cost-effective manner.

Pivotal CRM is a full-featured CRM platform that has a flexible and customisable platform for organisations to reduce the cost and complexity of embedding cutting edge functionality into business processes.

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StarHub i3 introduces online social launchpad Crowdtivate

Wednesday, April 9th, 2014

StarHub today announced the beta launch of Crowdtivate, a crowdfunding platform for entrepreneurs and artists to obtain financial contributions from supporters around the region via a funding system in return for specific rewards.

StarHub's Crowd-Funding Platform - Crowdtivate

Watch the YouTube video on StarHub’s Crowd-Funding Platform – Crowdtivate.

Tapping on this crowdfunding platform, participants are able to create awareness of or gather feedback on their ideas or works.

Crowdtivate is currently open to entrepreneurs and artists to propose projects for crowdfunding.

Interested parties can visit www.crowdtivate.com to request for an Invitation Code to enter the platform.

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Event forecast: “Rakuten Super Bag” at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza Singapore

Saturday, March 15th, 2014

Japan’s number one online shopping mall Rakuten celebrates Singapore launch with three-day public extravaganza at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza – from 28-30 March 2014, 11am – 10pm. Admission Free.

Members of the public can experience the best of Rakuten’s products – in food, fashion, beauty and more.

Members of the public can experience the best of Rakuten’s products – in food, fashion, beauty and more.

The e-commerce giant is bringing together the best of its Japanese and local merchants’ products in an experiential showcase at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza during those three days.

Kuriya Fish Market’s chef will be guiding local celebrities through a different Japanese-themed culinary demonstration each day.

  1. Mar 28, 6.30pm: Keagan Kang and Paul Foster
  2. Mar 29, 5.30pm: Michelle Chia
  3. Mar 30, 2.30pm: Wong Lilin

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Samsung unveils GALAXY S5 at MWC 2014 in Barcelona

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

Samsung has just unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona its GALAXY S5, as well as the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit.

Worldwide release on 11 April 2014 in almost 150 countries. Prices TBA.

The new Samsung GALAXY S5 comes in 4 colours: charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold.

The new Samsung GALAXY S5 comes in 4 colours: charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold.

New features of the GALAXY S5 include a heart rate monitor, fingerprint scanner and IP67 water resistance.

The GALAXY S5 has a 5.1" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

The GALAXY S5 has a 5.1″ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

It has a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, runs on a 2.5GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor with 2GB RAM, powered by a 2,800 mAh battery and ships with Android 4.4 KitKat.

The GALAXY S5 now has a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

It will also come with NFC, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0 and 16GB or 32GB storage.

The smartphone will come in four colours: charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold. It now comes with “perforated” plastic covers.

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Infographic: Microsoft Consumer Safety Index on online safety behaviours in Singapore

Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

In conjunction with international Safer Internet Day (SID), Microsoft has today released the results of its third annual Microsoft Computing Safety Index (MCSI).

To support Safer Internet Day, Microsoft is also asking consumers to “Do 1 Thing” to stay safer online and commit to doing so on a new, interactive website.

To support Safer Internet Day, Microsoft is also asking consumers to “Do 1 Thing” to stay safer online and commit to doing so on a new, interactive website. Click to view/download the full infographic.

The MCSI survey measures the online safety behaviour of almost 10,500 consumers in 20 countries, including Singapore and the US, UK, Australia, China and India.

“The Internet is an integral part of our daily lives; we email to stay connected, share photos and videos, pay bills, and shop,” said Stephanie Hung, Director, Public Sector, Microsoft Singapore.

The latest survey revealed that online trouble has resulted in an estimated US$23 billion in worldwide financial losses in 2013, with financial loss due to compromise of professional reputation being the most costly.

To support Safer Internet Day, Microsoft is also asking consumers to “Do 1 Thing” to stay safer online and commit to doing so on a new, interactive “SaferOnline” website.

Microsoft Consumer Safety Index reveals impact of poor online safety behaviors in Singapore.

Microsoft Consumer Safety Index reveals impact of poor online safety behaviors in Singapore. Click to view/download the full infographic.

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SingTel boosts mobile data speeds and network capacity in crowded locations

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

Internet connectivity to be boosted by up to 20 percent through the use of Self Organising Networks (SON) solution and small cells technology.

SingTel - Singapore Telecommunications Limited

SingTel – Singapore Telecommunications Limited

SingTel is progressively rolling a range of network capacity enhancements to provide faster and more consistent data speeds in busy locations such as shopping malls, event and concert venues, and selected commercial and residential buildings.

Self Organising Networks (SON) solution

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New projector: Sony Unveils SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector at CineAsia 2013

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

The new 4K digital cinema projector is targeted for small screen cinemas. The SRX-R510P will be available across Asia Pacific from February 2014 onwards.

The new Sony SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector was unveiled at CineAsia 2013 in Hong Kong.

The new Sony SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector was unveiled at CineAsia 2013 in Hong Kong.

Sony has unveiled a new 4K digital cinema projector, the SRX-R510P, at CineAsia 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector will be available across Asia Pacific from February 2014 onwards.Following the success of Sony’s SRX-R515P model, the SRX-R510P – with its lower investment and operating costs – is ideal for cinema operators looking to deliver the excellent small screen experience.

Many movie theatres around the world have already adopted 4K technology to position themselves for the future, due to the truly immersive visual experience that 4K offers.

Major Hollywood film companies have established 4K as the next-generation standard for film screenings and distribution, and professional cameras like Sony’s CineAlta F65 are gaining popularity due to their superior 4K picture quality and outstanding contrast.

SRX-R510P Key Features

Sony PlayStation 4 to be launched in Singapore on 19 Dec 2013

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

The PlayStation 4 (PS4) will be available in Singapore for S$639 on 19 December. 3 bundle sets and 23 launch frame software titles will be released on the same day.

Update (19 December, 2013):

PlayStation fans who pre-ordered the PS4 queued up at Sony’s pop up store at Wisma Atria today to collect their purchases.

Hiroyuki Oda, Deputy President of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia & Atsushi Endo, General Manager, Singapore Marketing Center presented the PS4 set and PS Vita TV to the first and second pre-order buyers.

Hiroyuki Oda, Deputy President of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia & Atsushi Endo, General Manager, Singapore Marketing Center presented the PS4 set and PS Vita TV to the first and second pre-order buyers.

The first 30 pre-order buyers waiting in line received a PlayStation Vita TV, while the next 30 pre-order buyers waiting in line received a 10 year PlayStation Plus membership.

The next 100 pre-order buyers waiting in line received a limited edition AAPE Tee + Cushion.

Sony PlayStation 4 pop up store outside Wisma Atrium will be there from today till 1 January 2014.

Sony PlayStation 4 pop up store outside Wisma Atrium will be there from today till 1 January 2014.

The PlayStation 4 Roadshow at Wisma Atria will be held until 1 January 2014.

Those who pre-ordered the PS4 at the focus shops can collect their orders from the respective shops they ordered from.

Queue at the pop up store before collection commenced at 2pm.

Queue at the pop up store before collection commenced at 2pm.

* All photos in this article are from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Sony PlayStation 4 with DualShock 4 and PSP camera.

Sony PlayStation 4 with DualShock 4 and PSP camera.

The 3 bundle sets, comprises a PS4 system and a selected PS4 title or PlayStation Camera.

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