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Monday, October 24th, 2016
IBM empowers Singapore startup – FreshTurf – with Blockchain and Bluemix for island-wide federated lockers network.
Working in the IBM Bluemix Garage, FreshTurf plans to create and deploy unique logistics app with blockchain and cloud.
IBM is working with Singapore start-up FreshTurf in the Singapore location of its IBM Bluemix Garage network.
“As a startup, we wanted a partner and mentor who would guide us through the journey of adopting blockchain and building with cloud, while also helping us to grow. During the Design Thinking workshop, we had access to technical expertise, consulting and guidance through working with the IBM Bluemix Garage which allowed us to quickly build our concept. The IBM Bluemix Garage’s methods of Design Thinking, use of cloud and agile development practices served as the foundation of our startup,” said Jarryl Hong, Co-Founder, FreshTurf.
Using IBM Cloud and Blockchain technologies, FreshTurf has been working with IBM Bluemix Garage developers and designers to create a network of storage lockers for shipping and parcel delivery throughout Singapore.
This locker ledger network is designed to help improve the “last mile” of delivery services for consumers and businesses, or the final leg of a package’s journey to a customer’s home.
Blockchain is a technology for a new generation of transactions which establish accountability and transparency while streamlining business processes.
Fueled by and built on Bluemix, IBM’s cloud platform, IBM and FreshTurf aims to build a distributed ledger platform prototype specifically designed to manage commercial transactions between merchants, logistic vendors, locker companies and consumers.
Not only can the application of blockchain technology help provide visibility across the fulfilment chain, allowing users to track their parcel and delivery status from the convenience of their phone, it can help stakeholders to conduct shipping transactions in a highly secure and trusted environment.
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Tags:Blockchain, Bluemix, Business IT, cloud, FreshTurf, garage, IBM, logistics, Singapore, startups
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
More details have been released by Samsung for Galaxy Note7 users in Singapore, covering the refund value for the Note7, trade-in prices to the S7 Edge, as well as refund for original Note7 accessories. This is in addition to earlier information Samsung Singapore had released earlier.
All Galaxy Note7 customers are required to back up their data using Samsung Smart Switch (http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/smartswitch/), delete any data or other personal material stored in the device, and reset their device ahead of the home delivery.
Galaxy Note7 customers who opt to exchange their device for a Galaxy S7 edge, valued at S$1,098, will receive an additional S$250 in cheque.
Those who opt for a refund will receive the full retail value of the Galaxy Note7 at S$1,168 in cheque.
Both options are available to all Galaxy Note7 customers, regardless if they purchased their original device from telecommunication operators, consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers, Samsung Official Store at Lazada.sg or Samsung Experience Stores.
The options also do not affect any pre-existing contract that the Galaxy Note7 owner has with the telecommunication operators.
Details below.
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Tags:accessories, Exchange, Galaxy, Note7, refund, return, s7 edge, Samsung, Singapore, trade-in
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Saturday, October 15th, 2016
The 2.5-inch FireCuda & BarraCuda mobile consumer drives are the latest additions to the recently launched Guardian Series of internal drives from Seagate.
The 2TB FireCuda (left) comes with a 5-year limited warranty while the 5TB BarraCuda (right) comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Seagate boasts that the 2TB FireCuda represents the fastest, thinnest and lightest 2TB hard drive on the market today, using 8GB of flash to enable rapid boot times and game load speeds.
It includes new firmware and sophisticated caching algorithms that continuously analyse how a system is being used.
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Tags:Barracuda, drives, FireCuda, hard drives, HDD, Seagate, storage
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Friday, October 14th, 2016
Samsung Electronics Singapore has announced details of the exchange and refund options for Galaxy Note7 customers.
Update (18 October, 2016):
More details have been released by Samsung for Galaxy Note7 users in Singapore, covering the refund value for the Note7, trade-in prices to the S7 Edge, as well as refund for original Note7 accessories.
This is in addition to earlier information Samsung Singapore had released earlier.
Update (15 October, 2016):
Following the new order by the U.S. Department of Transportation to ban all Galaxy Note7 devices in carry-on and checked baggage on flights, Samsung Singapore has rolled out plans to help Note7 owners in Singapore who need to board flights out of the country.
Any Galaxy Note7 owner who will be travelling by flight and require a courtesy device can obtain one from the Samsung Customer Service Centre at Westgate or the Samsung Experience Store at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, in both the departure and transit lounges.
Samsung has stopped sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note7, and has also decided to stop production.
Consumers with either an original Galaxy Note7 or replacement Galaxy Note7 should power down and stop using the device immediately, and take advantage of the exchange and refund options.
This is regardless of whether they had purchased their devices from telecommunication operators, consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers, Samsung Official Store at Lazada.sg or Samsung Experience Stores.
Galaxy Note7 customers can choose to either exchange their device for a Galaxy S7 edge, and receive cash and other benefits which will be confirmed shortly, or to receive a refund.
Details below.
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Tags:Exchange, Galaxy, Note7, refund, return, Samsung, Singapore
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2016
Ericsson and Equinix have developed a joint offering for enterprises to reap the true benefits of hybrid cloud and multi cloud adoption. The offering leverages the Equinix Cloud Exchange (ECX) and Apcera platform from Ericsson.
The joint offering leverages the Equinix Cloud Exchange (ECX) and Apcera platform from Ericsson.
The initial target enterprises will be finance and insurance companies in South East Asia and Oceania to help solve their challenges on data compliance and regulation and at the same time give the agility that enterprises need.
Highlights of the joint offering
- Ericsson to provide Apcera Platform to deploy any application, on any cloud infrastructure, at speed, without the risk.
- Equinix to provide secure high performance interconnections to multiple clouds via Equinix Cloud Exchange.
- Initial target enterprises will be finance and insurance companies in South East Asia and Oceania to help solve their data compliance and regulation challenges.
The finance and insurance industry have strict compliance regulations on data and this brings limitations for them to deploy a multi-cloud strategy.
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Tags:Apcera, cloud, Conrad, ECX, Equinix, Equinix Cloud Exchange, Ericsson, Singapore
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Monday, October 10th, 2016
Singapore customers will be able to exchange their Galaxy Note7 for another device, with a refund of the price difference between devices. Alternatively, they may return their Galaxy Note7 for a refund.
Update (18 October, 2016):
More details have been released by Samsung for Galaxy Note7 users in Singapore, covering the refund value for the Note7, trade-in prices to the S7 Edge, as well as refund for original Note7 accessories.
This is in addition to earlier information Samsung Singapore had released earlier.
Here’s what you can do if you own a Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone in Singapore.
These remedy options for Galaxy Note7 customers in Singapore, follows the earlier advisory from Samsung Electronics Singapore for Galaxy Note7 customers to power down and stop using the device.
Consumers can call 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) for further assistance.
The company is in close discussions with its telecommunication operator and retail partners, and details on how Galaxy Note7 customers can go about the exchange or refund will be provided soon.
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Tags:Exchange, Galaxy, Note7, refund, return, Samsung, Singapore
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Sunday, October 9th, 2016
The appointment is part of a new management level and organisational structure that has been established to strengthen the important Asian growth market for Leica Camera AG.
Jane Cui, President Leica Camera Asia, effective 15 October, 2016.
In the course of the company’s global expansion and the successive expansion of its subsidiaries, Leica Camera AG has now established an additional management level to its organisational structures in the Asia region.
‘I am thrilled to join the Leica family! There is so much history and so many stories are made by Leica. I look forward to be part of the team to help transform the company, and to continue growing the legacy of the Leica brand’, adds Jane Cui.
In her function as President Leica Camera Asia, Jane Cui will be assuming business responsibility for the markets Greater China and South East Asia with effect from 15 October 2016.
She will report to Oliver Kaltner, CEO of Leica Camera AG.
The Managing Directors responsible for the individual Asian regions – Sunil Kaul (Asia Pacific) and Siegmund Dukek (Greater China) – will report to Jane Cui.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:appointments, Leica, people
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Friday, September 23rd, 2016
The ‘Max Berek Innovation Lab’ will conduct R&D in the fields of new optical systems, computational imaging, virtual reality and augmented reality.
Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei (right) and Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, majority shareholder and chairman of the advisory board of Leica Camera AG (left), signing the agreement on the establishment of the ‘Max Berek Innovation Lab’. Photo source: Huawei.
Huawei and Leica Camera AG today announced they have expanded their strategic collaboration with the establishment of a jointly operated research and innovation center.
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Tags:announcements, cameras, Germany, Huawei, imaging, Leica, optics, partnership, photography, research, smartphones, VR
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
The new a99 II will be available at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres and selected Sony authorised dealers in Singapore from November 2016. RRP TBA.
The new a99 II is the successor to the a99 and includes Sony’s Hybrid Phase Detection AF system and A-mount features such as Translucent Mirror Technology (TMT).
Sony positions the a99 II as a professional level camera appealing to sports and wildlife photographers.
Key features of the Sony a99 II are listed below.
• Full-frame 4D Focus: Hybrid Phase Detection AF system with accurate 79 hybrid cross AF points enabled by 79-point dedicated and 399-point focal-plane AF sensors and continuous shooting at up to 12fps.
• High resolution 42.4 effective megapixels 35mm Full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor.
• Newly developed optical 5-axis in-body image stabilisation system.
• Better operability and reliability in newly designed downsized body.
• Internal 4K movie recording in XAVC-S format with host of pro-orientated movie features.
Check out the details in the press release below.
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Tags:a99 II, Alpha, cameras, mirrorless, Photokina, Photokina 2016, Singapore, Sony
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
Some new cameras and lenses from Olympus that we can look forward to in the coming months. Most of the prices and availability are yet to be announced.
The flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II with battery grip, being flanked by three PEN E-PL8 compact mirrorless cameras.
The list of new cameras and lenses include the following.
- OM-D E-M1 Mark II flagship mirrorless camera
- PEN E-PL8 compact mirrorless camera
- M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 IS PRO lens
- M.Zuiko 25MM F1.2 PRO lens
- M.Zuiko 30mm F3.5 Macro lens
- FL-900R external flash
A quick summary of each is included below.
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Olympus announced the development of the new flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II, with a 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF, and an 18 fps high-speed sequential shooting in AF/AE tracking.
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Tags:cameras, E-M1, M.Zuiko, macro, mirrorless, Olympus, OM-D, PEN, Photokina, Photokina 2016, Singapore, Zuiko
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