Archive for June 3rd, 2013

Dell, Intel & Revolution Analytics launch Big Data Innovation Center in Singapore

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

The Big Data Innovation Center is equipped with advanced analytic infrastructure and software – to speed solutions development for Big Data market in Asia.

The changing marketplace is encouraging enterprises to harness the promise of Big Data and associated tools such as predictive analytics.

The changing marketplace is encouraging enterprises to harness the promise of Big Data and associated tools such as predictive analytics. Click to view enlarged view of the details.

The new Big Data Innovation Center is a collaborative effort by Dell, Intel and Revolution Analytics and is located in the Dell Solutions Center in Singapore.

“The global market for big data analytics is growing at a rapid pace, and businesses in Singapore are uniquely suited to capitalize on this trend,” said Laurence Liew, Managing Director of Revolution Analytics Asia-Pacific.

The center brings together expertise across all three organisations to provide extensive training programs, proof-of-concept capabilities and solution development support on big data and predictive analytic innovations for Asia market.

In a world where analytics, big data and cloud are converging, the need to manage, monitor and predict business outcomes and market readiness is also changing.

The prevalence of tablets, smart phones and social media also increase the urgency to mine intelligence from the tons of raw data

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Microsoft Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet debuts in Singapore

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

The Surface Pro is now available – with 64GB ($1,198) or 128GB ($1,328) – at Challenger, Harvey Norman and Newstead stores in Singapore, as well as the PC Show 2013. Launch promotions within.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet joins the Surface RT in Singapore.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet joins the Surface RT in Singapore.

Surface Pro offers both the capabilities of a PC and the portability of a tablet.

With Surface Pro, users can do whatever can be done on a PC, such as running desktop applications, and enjoy the protection of safety and security software.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with in-built kick-stand.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with in-built kick-stand.

Like the Surface RT tablet, Surface Pro also comes with the integrated Kickstand and Touch and Type Cover keyboards.

A pen provides note-taking capabilities and precise navigation.

The Surface Pro is business-ready with a suite of enterprise-ready connectivity, security and manageability features:

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