Archive for the ‘Enterprise IT’ Category
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, July 14th, 2015
Readiris Corporate 15 is an advanced software solution for users in both small and large enterprises who need to digitise their paper information for easier archiving and sharing.
Automated document processing improves productivity, and work processes, while easy sharing of information increases mobility and efficiency in the workplace.
Canon, a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions, has unveiled its first IRIS offering in Singapore – Readiris Corporate 15.
An advanced optical character recognition (OCR) solution, Readiris aims to reinvent the way enterprises in Singapore work with paper, enabling them to now convert paper into digitised documents and images for users to seamlessly search, and share information in a smarter, more productive workplace.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Canon, OCR, Readiris, scanners, Singapore, smart documents, software
Posted in Announce, Canon, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, newArrivals, Press Release, Software, software | No Comments »
Wednesday, July 1st, 2015
Shaun Wormald, Senior Director of Unified Communications, InterCall Asia Pacific shares six ways to boost meeting productivity during video conferences. This guest blog was contributed by Wormald.
Shaun Wormald, Senior Director of Unified Communications, InterCall Asia Pacific.
The benefits of using video conferencing solutions from an organisational perspective is very clear – it helps businesses achieve their targets while being cost efficient.
While these bottom lines and costs may not directly concern you as an end user, video conferences can actually work to your advantage and help you accomplish tasks – if you know how to do them right.
Six tips to enhance video conferencing efficiency
- Be prepared
- Be early and test the application
- Join the video conference, then mute your microphone
- Speak clearly but don’t shout
- Make yourself presentable
- Focus
To help you realise how prevalent video conferences are in a business setting, a recent Research and Markets study reports that the global video conferencing market is expected to reach US$ 6.40 billion by 2020.
Asia Pacific also sees a similar trend.
While it’s tempting to join video meetings in a way that’s convenient for you, doing so affects not only your ability to contribute to the discussion, but also those of the other attendees.
This wastes what could have been a great opportunity to collaborate.
To make sure your next video conferences will be productive, may I share some tips with you below.
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Tags:byline, guest blog, InterCall, opinion, Shaun Wormald, UC, unified communications
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Saturday, May 30th, 2015
Reuben Verghese, Global Head of Multiscreen Solutions & Vice President of Asia at Accedo and BroadcastAsia2015 exhibitor and conference speaker shares his top technology predictions for the broadcasting industry. This guest blog was contributed by Verghese.
Reuben Verghese, Global Head of Multiscreen Solutions & Vice President of Asia at Accedo and BroadcastAsia2015 exhibitor and conference speaker.
Asia Pacific has a unique broadcasting market dynamic that boasts a new generation of the Connected Consumer.
4 key broadcasting trends in 2015
- Audience fragmentation
- Varying degrees of infrastructure
- Content partnership
- Data & Analytics
With fast growing economy and a lack of fixed infrastructure in the developing countries, mobility is crucial to many consumers and businesses in the region.
The broadcasting industry will impact enterprises as it adapts to the changing consumer preferences.
Below I share my views on four key trends set to transform the broadcasting industry in 2015.
1. Audience fragmentation
With the proliferation of smart connected display devices, there is a shift in the way consumers and enterprises consume and deliver video.
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Tags:BroadcastAsia, BroadcastAsia2015, CommunicAsia, CommunicAsia2015, conferences, exhibitions, MBS, Singapore, trade shows
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Friday, May 29th, 2015
Andrew Milroy, Senior Vice President, ICT Practice, Asia Pacific at Frost & Sullivan and CommunicAsia2015 Summit speaker shares his top technology predictions that will transform the digital landscape in 2015. This guest blog was contributed by Milroy.
Andrew Milroy, Senior Vice President, ICT Practice, Asia Pacific at Frost & Sullivan and CommunicAsia2015 Summit speaker.
Asia Pacific is dynamic, engaged, and more connected than ever, proving that the Internet has revolutionised the way individuals, communities and businesses communicate.
Three technology trends in 2015
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Proliferation of wearables
- Software Defined Everything
Both immense opportunities and pressures have been created for businesses to tap into and keep up with the rapid adoption of all things digital.
Below I share my view on three technology trends set to transform the digital landscape in 2015, and their impacts on enterprises and consumers of today.
1. Internet of Things (IoT) gets real
The IoT is a network of IT enabled devices communicating to each other.
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Tags:CommunicAsia, CommunicAsia2015, conferences, EnterpriseIT, EnterpriseIT2015, exhibitions, MBS, Singapore, trade shows
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Sunday, May 24th, 2015
The mid-tier 5-inch all-touch smartphone is now available in Singapore for S$389 from M1, Singtel and StarHub.
The new BlackBerry Leap is an all-touch alternative to the mid-tier BlackBerry Classic.
BlackBerry Leap is basically the all-touch version of the Classic – the other BlackBerry mid-tier smartphone – for those who prefer an onscreen keyboard over the traditional QWERTY keyboard in the similarly-priced sibling.
Pricing and Availability
BlackBerry Leap will be on sale in Singapore (S$389) from May 23, through M1Shop outlets island-wide, as well as via the enterprise sales teams of carriers M1, Singtel and StarHub.
Like the Classic, the new Leap is targeted mainly at the business user whose main priority is to get work done – effectively and efficiently – while on the go.
BlackBerry Leap features the latest BlackBerry 10.3.1 operating system, an edge-to-edge five-inch HD display and more than a full day’s battery power.
First look
I had a quick hands-on with the new BlackBerry Leap last week when John Sims, BlackBerry’s President of of Global Sales was in town last week to brief the deployment of a new automated fare collection system in Southeast Asia that’s based on the company’s QNX Neutrino OS.
Check out the first impressions below that I had from trying out the phone over lunch.
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Tags:availability, BlackBerry, Business IT, Classic, first looks, launch, Leap, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Availability, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, Brief, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Events, Gadgets, newArrivals, Opinion, Phones, Prices, RIM, smartphones, Specifications | No Comments »
Friday, May 22nd, 2015
The book looks back at the Singapore’s IT transformation from the beginning of its computerisation journey to realising the vision as the world’s first Smart Nation.
Chia Wee Boon (left), CEO of NCS presenting a limited edition NCS Tech Evolution book to Tay Ai Cheng (right), Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Librarian of National Library Board. “With the support from the National Library Board, the public can have access to NCS Tech Evolution. We hope everyone will enjoy reading this book, appreciate the contributions of the pioneers and many unsung heroes,” said Chia.
NCS, a leading Info-Communication Technology (ICT) provider in Asia Pacific launched today the NCS Technology Evolution book to commemorate the Nation’s IT transformation from the very beginning of Singapore’s computerisation journey.
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Tags:books, Chia Wee Boon, drones, events, launch, library, NCS, NLB, SG50, Singapore, SingTel, Tay Ai Cheng, TechConnect
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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 »
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015
The three trade shows will take place in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) from 2-5 June 2015.
CommunicAsia2015, EnterpriseIT2015 and BroadcastAsia2015 in Singapore will put the spotlight on Smart Technologies. From 2-5 June 2015 (Tuesday-Saturday).
The 4-day ICT and broadcasting industry event will put the spotlight on Smart Technologies and feature a lineup of speakers, innovations and launches.
Venue and timings
CommunicAsia2015 and EnterpriseIT2015 exhibitions (MBS Level B2, 1 & 3) will incorporate SatComm2015 and will also include the CommunicAsia2015 Summit (MBS Level 3).
BroadcastAsia2015 exhibition (MBS Level 4 & 5) will incorporate ProfessionalAudioTechnology2015 and will include the Broadcast Asia2015 International Conference & Creative Content Production Conference (MBS Level 3).
The exhibitions are open to business and trade professionals while the Summit and Conference are open to registered delegates only.
Opening hours are from 10:30am – 6:00pm on 2-4 June and 10:30am – 4:00pm on 5 June.
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Tags:BroadcastAsia, BroadcastAsia2015, CommunicAsia, CommunicAsia2015, conferences, EnterpriseIT, EnterpriseIT2015, events, exhibitions, MBS, ProfessionalAudioTechnology, ProfessionalAudioTechnology2015, SatComm, SatComm2015, Singapore, trade shows
Posted in audioVisual, Brief, Enterprise IT, Event forecast, Events, events, Exhibition, Figures, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Seminars, Video | 2 Comments »
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 »
