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Thursday, November 26th, 2015
Sophos introduces Synchronized Security to Endpoints and Networks in new Sophos XG Firewall with Security Heartbeat.
Available models range from a desktop appliance with integrated Wi-Fi to rack-mount appliances for the data center. Pricing is available from authorised Sophos partners worldwide.
Sophos has introduced synchronised security protection against today’s sophisticated threats with the Sophos Security Heartbeat capability.
“Synchronised security from Sophos is a key innovation in next-generation security protection, and we are delivering that through Sophos Security Heartbeat,” said Stuart Fisher, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Sophos.
The company’s Sophos XG series of next-generation firewalls and UTMs will be equipped with this new technology.
Sophos Security Heartbeat directly links next-generation firewalls and UTMs with next-generation endpoint security to share threat intelligence that enables faster detection of threats, automatic isolation of infected devices, and more immediate and targeted response and resolution.
With Security Heartbeat, organisations of any size can advance their defenses against increasingly coordinated and stealthy attacks and drive a dramatic reduction in the time and resources required to investigate and address security incidents.
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Tags:Business IT, endpoint, enterprise IT, Heartbeat, network, security, Sophos
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
Microsoft has launched the new Surface Pro 4 tablet computer in Singapore. Available now starting from S$1,399 – online & in stores. Prices below.
Microsoft touts the Surface Pro 4 as “the tablet that can replace your laptop”. This version has gotten thinner, lighter and faster.
Microsoft has announced retail availability of Surface Pro 4 in Singapore.
“Surface Pro 4 brings together the performance of a laptop and the full power of Windows 10 with the portability of tablet. Surface has transformed the category by focusing on productivity, creating a highly versatile device that people love to use,” said Arthur Huang, Director, Consumer Channels Group, Microsoft Singapore.
The newest in the Surface lineup, Surface Pro 4 takes what people love about Surface Pro 3 and makes it better, packing more power and performance into the thinnest, lightest Surface Pro yet.
The tablet is designed to run Microsoft Office and Windows in conjunction with Windows Hello, Surface Pen and Microsoft Edge.
Customers can buy the Surface Pro 4 Intel Core m, Core i5, and Core i7 models in Singapore at microsoftstore.com, select retailers including Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman and Newstead, as well as authorised commercial resellers.
Prices and of the various Surface Pro 4 configurations and accessories are listed below.
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Tags:computers, hybrid, Microsoft, Singapore, Surface Pro 4, tablets, Windows, Windows 10
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Eight out of ten Singapore consumers surveyed believe they will experience online crime.
Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report finds consumers believe it is more likely their credit card information will be stolen while shopping online than from their wallets. Click to view the comparison between findings in Singapore versus the Global trends.
Norton by Symantec has released its findings from the Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report, which sheds light on the truths of online crime and the personal effect it has on consumers.
“Consumer confidence was rocked in 2014 by an unprecedented number of mega breaches that exposed the identities of millions of people who were simply making routine purchases from well-known retailers,” said Gavin Lowth, Vice President, Norton Consumer and Small Business, Asia Pacific and Japan.
The report found that globally, 62 percent of consumers believed it’s more likely their credit card information will be stolen online compared to only 38 percent who think it’s more likely they will lose credit card information from their wallets.
47 percent reported they have been affected by cybercrime.
In Singapore:
- Approximately seven in 10 (69 percent) Singaporeans believe using public Wi-Fi is riskier than using a public restroom.
- Seven in 10 (70 percent) consumers think that storing their credit card and banking information in the cloud is riskier than not wearing a seatbelt.
- More than seven in 10 (71 percent) consumers believe getting their credit information stolen after shopping online is more likely than having their credit card stolen out of their wallet.
Who tops the list of those most aware of online security practices in Singapore?
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Tags:Norton, report, security, Singapore, software, study, Symantec, trends
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
Both the Transformer Book T100HA and Transformer Book Flip TP200 will be available at S$499 from today onwards at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores.
Both the Transformer Book T100HA (left) and Transformer Book Flip TP200 (right) will come pre-installed with the latest Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
The Transformer Book T100HA sports an aluminium-clad lid and is available in four new colours – red, blue, white and grey.
It ships with the latest quad-core Intel® Atom™ x5 ‘Cherry Trail’ processors, hardware support for Windows 10 Cortana and Continuum, plus USB Type-C ports.
-> The Transformer Book T100HA 2-in-1 detachable laptop is thinner & lighter and promises up to 12-hour battery life.
-> The Transformer Book Flip TP200 claims to be the world’s first 11.6-inch Windows 10 convertible laptop with a 360-degree flip screen.
Transformer Book Flip TP200 is the world’s first 11.6-inch Windows 10 convertible laptop with USB Type-C port.
It is slim and light – only 18.45mm thin and weighs 1.2kg – with up to 8 hours battery life.
Its robust 360-degree hinge with multi-gear alloy steel construction enables the screen to flip and to be used securely at any angle.
More details in the press release below.
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Tags:Asus, computers, hybrid, laptops, notebooks, tablets, Transformer, Transformer Book
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Thursday, October 29th, 2015
ASUS has unveiled in Singapore a slew of new Zen-inspired products – ZenWatch 2 smartwatch, Zen AiO Pro all-in-one desktop, ZenPad Audio Cover for ZenPad 8 tablet, and UX305 Ultrabook. Prices & availability below.
ASUS ZenWatch 2 (S$229) will be in Singapore from 14 November 2015.
ASUS Singapore unveiled the following products at today’s launch event at The St. Regis Singapore hotel.
- ZenWatch 2 smartwatch: S$229 – 14 Nov, 2015.
- Zen AiO Pro series of all-in-one desktops: See below for prices.
- ZenBook UX305 Ultrabook: S$1,298 – Nov, 2015.
- ZenPad 8 Audio Cover: S$129 – 14 Nov, 2015.
ZenWatch 2
The ZenWatch 2 is ASUS’ latest wearable and is the company’s first smartwatch to be introduced in Singapore.
ZenWatch 2 is available in two sizes:
- Sparrow, the larger 1.63-inch gunmetal housing and navy blue leather strap.
- Wren, the 1.43-inch silver housing and khaki leather strap.
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Tags:AIO, Asus, BX305, computers, desktops, notebooks, Singapore, smartwatches, The St. Regis, ultrabooks, UX305, Zen AiO Pro, ZenPad, Zensation, ZenWatch 2
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Friday, October 9th, 2015
The new affordable in-car video recorders feature built-in sensors that collect video and black-box data for legal use or social sharing. Prices begin at S$189.52 (see below).
The 2.5-inch TFT LCD of the Full HD Vehicle Video Recorder.
The two full-HD in-vehicle video recorders (dash cams) enable businesses to implement real-time video evidence collection and black-box event recording.
The new RS dash cams enable business road users to prove culpability in accidents or other emergencies, and so avoid losses due to threats such as poor driving or deliberate crash insurance fraud.
Pricing
Customers can choose from the base model Full HD Real-Time Recorder (Model no. 880-2208) at S$189.52, or the Full HD Vehicle Video Recorder with GPS (Model no. 880-2201) at S$271.92.
The recorded video, with time, date, audio and 3D G-sensor data also included, provides the evidence that can help resolve disputes quickly and reduce legal costs.
The cameras are also ideal for personal use or for leisure activities, such as recording driving experiences to post on social media.
The additional GPS capability enables continuous geo-tagging of the vehicle, thereby providing richer event information.
Both units have a 5-Mpixel CMOS camera with 105° wide-angle view, and record data continuously at 1080p/30fps on a SDHC card up to 4GB.
The 105-degree wide-angle CMOS Lens with Full HD Real-time recorder (H.264 compression technology).
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Tags:AV, cameras, dash cam, RS Components, video, videocams
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Monday, October 5th, 2015
Olympus will release – in November 2015 – v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II cameras.
v4.0 firmware update for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 (left) and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-m5 Mark II (right) cameras will be available in November 2015. Exact availability dates will be subsequently announced.
The v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 (left) professional camera brings 18 new feature enhancements to video recording, macro photography and stealth shooting capabilities.
The v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II enthusiast camera will bring 9 new feature enhancements with the introduction of video specific enhancements for professional use.
More details of the updates are in the press release below.
E-M1 firmware v4.0
The fourth iteration of the OM-D E-M1 camera firmware (v4.0) introduces an extensive number of new or improved features that significantly broaden its imaging capabilities.
Update highlights
- E-M1 firmware v4.0
- 24, 25P video frame rates
- Focus Stacking & Bracketing
- Silent electronic shutter mode
- 4K video time lapse
- S-OVF (Simulated Optical Viewfinder)
- E-M5 firmware v2.0
- Flat Picture Mode (for video)
- Video noise filter
- Focus Bracketing
- Synchronised sound recording with Olympus LS-100
- Olympus Capture v1.1
- Faster tethered data transfer speeds
- Keystone compensation
- Super Control Panel interface
- Lens firmware updates
- For all M.Zuiko PRO & Premium lenses
For video recording, 24 and 25P frame rates have been added to the camera’s existing Full HD video recording capability.
The video stabilisation algorithm has been completely revised to deliver a much higher level of dynamic image stability in handheld operations.
Two powerful new focus stacking and focus bracketing modes assist to improve depth of field for close-up imaging.
A new silent electronic shutter mode provides stealth shooting operation in delicate wildlife, concert and stage photography environments.
Other new feature highlights include 4K time-lapsed video recording, and a simulated optical viewfinder (S-OVF) mode that uses high-dynamic range technology for a traditional SLR viewfinder experience.
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Tags:cameras, E-M1, E-M5, firmware, lens, MIL, Olympus, OM-D, OM-D E-M1, OM-D E-M5 Mark II, software, updates, Zuiko
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Thursday, October 1st, 2015
Targeted at driving business growth in the region, the US$1 million innovation hub will serve as a test bed for advanced networking & communication solutions to empower businesses in the region.
Tour of the new Innovation Facility in the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise office in Singapore.
Singapore ALE Pte Ltd today announced the opening of its new office and innovation facility in Singapore – one year after ALE separated from parent company Alcatel-Lucent in October 2014.
“ALE was searching for a solid ground to establish its innovation hub in the region. With Singapore investing heavily in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and amidst plans to become the world’s first smart nation, we saw this country as a natural fit for us to set up base,” said Matthieu Destot, Vice-President of Sales, Asia Pacific, ALE.
The new office and innovation facility will provide ALE new opportunities to deliver specialised solutions tailored to the Asia Pacific region.
As part of ALE’s commitment to innovation, an investment of US$1 million was invested into creating the research and testing facility in Singapore.
The innovation facility will serve as a prime test bed for ALE’s latest networking and communications solutions, aimed at delivering the personalised connected experience to empower businesses in the region for success.
The new office and innovation facility is located in the TechnoPark @ Chai Chee.
This centre is equipped to accomplish the following.
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Tags:Alcatel, Alcatel-Lucent, ALE, Lucent, Office, opening, Singapore
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
Norton has streamlined multiple core offerings into one flagship subscription service – Norton Security – offering protection to PCs, Macs, Android smartphones & tablets, iPhones & iPads. Available in Singapore now from S$59 (S$39 after introductory offer).
Norton Security is available as a “Standard” version for 1 device (S$59), and “Premium” versions for 5 devices (S$99) or 10 devices (S$129) – for one-year subscriptions. Introductory offers now at S$39, S$59 and S$99 respectively.
The new service offered by Symantec is an advanced, multi-layered protection solution that promises to help shield consumers from sophisticated and evolving threats across all platforms.
Availability
Norton Security is offered as a flexible service to protect all of your devices.
Norton Security is being offered from MSRP SGD59 onwards. Norton Security is available for purchase online, in retail stores and through value-added resellers.
Norton Security also includes secure PC cloud backup to help ensure photos, address books and important files don’t get lost.
According to Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report, there were nearly one million new threats released into the wild each day and crypto-ransomware threats increased by more than a 4,000 percent in 2014.
It is increasingly important for consumers to take steps to protect themselves in this highly complex and connected world, no matter what device they are using.
“Today our digital lives are central to the way we connect, interact and transact,” said Gavin Lowth, Vice President, Norton Consumer and Small Business, Asia Pacific and Japan.
Norton Security promises a seamless, easy-to-use service that takes advantage of Symantec technologies and intelligence to protect consumers from today’s advanced threats.
A New Norton
Norton Security is a single service that protects PCs and Macs, as well as Android smartphones and tablets, iPhones and iPads.
Norton Security comes with different tiers of service that are catered to customers’ needs.
Below are some of the key features and protections within Norton Security (from the press release).
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Tags:antivirus, cloud, Norton, Norton Security, protection, security, subscription, Symantec
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Friday, August 28th, 2015
The Lenovo VIBE Shot ships with a 16-megapixel main camera, 5-inch Full HD screen, 32GB storage and 3GB RAM. It is now available in Singapore from Lazada online at S$479.
The Lenovo VIBE Shot is now available online on Lazada Singapore (S$479). Only the Carmine Red version is available at present.
The VIBE Shot is the flagship model in Lenovo’s smartphone lineup and is positioned to offer value-for-money in terms of the technical specifications of the phone viz its pricing.
Lenovo VIBE Shot
The phone is also available in other ASEAN countries while a variant version of the model, with the localised network bands is also available in China.
Lenovo is especially proud of the camera on the VIBE Shot – note the name of the phone – and is banking on that as a major selling point to the growing hordes of smartphone photographers.
Like a standalone shooter, the VIBE Shot features a dedicated shutter button, which can be used to instantly activate the camera function to snap a quick photo.
Lenovo boasts that the on-board infrared auto-focusing (AF) system is twice as fast as a conventional autofocus, while the tri-color LED flash ensures more realistic skin tones.
Meanwhile, superior low-light performance and clarity for shooting images in darker interiors or at night are supported by a 16:9 BSI sensor.
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Tags:Android, ASEAN, flagship, Lazada, Lenovo, Singapore, smartphones, VIBE, VIBE Shot
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