March 21st, 2016
The relaunched company is targeting growth by four times in the next four years, on a quest to establish itself as Asia-Pacific’s leading cyber security player.
“Following the relaunch, our new brand identity, renewed business focus and increased investments will bolster Quann’s capabilities to address the region’s growing need for cyber security services. This positions us well to achieve our ambition of four-fold growth by 2020 and become Asia-Pacific’s leading cyber security player,” said Foo Siang-tse, Managing Director, Quann.
e-Cop was a homegrown Managed Security Services Provider and a business unit of Singapore’s leading security organization Certis CISCO.
“Security is in our DNA and we provide a unique value proposition to our clients. By combining cutting-edge technologies with the skills, insights and experience of our cyber security professionals, we are able to provide organizations with comprehensive and customized security solutions, which are underpinned by robust processes and resilient infrastructure,” said Foo Siang-tse, Managing Director, Quann..
The company has now relaunched as Quann – pronounced “kwan” as in the word “quantity”.
The initiative comes with the expansion of its security offerings and next-generation Security Operations Centers (SOCs), as well as investments in manpower development.
This will enable Quann to expand its current regional footprint across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
The relaunch also introduces a new logo and tagline, which represent Quann’s business focus and objectives.
The logo symbolises the continuous circle of protection afforded to customers.
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Tags: Business IT, Certis CISCO, e-Cop, enterprise IT, NUS, Palo Alto Networks, Quann, security, Singapore, SMU, SOC, Team8
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March 18th, 2016
More than 300 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Southeast Asia will unveil latest innovations to the rapidly growing Asian marketplace.
Update (6 April, 2016):
As of today – six weeks before CES Asia™ returns to Shanghai – more than 17,000 high-level industry professionals from more than 70 countries have already registered to attend.
Registration numbers are up 40 percent over the same period in 2015, the event’s inaugural year.
More than 30,000 attendees are expected to visit CES Asia 2016, which will take up 40,000 square metres of exhibition space at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).
Currently, 250 companies representing 20 countries, have already signed up to exhibit at the second-annual CES Asia™ 2016 as it returns to Shanghai May 11-13 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).
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Tags: CES, CES Asia, CES Asia 2016, China, IT exhibition, Shanghai
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March 17th, 2016
Fans of the movie can order a film-themed menu at the DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe from today, and purchase a limited edition MyStamp Collection from 24 March. Prices below.
The action adventure movie – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opens in Singapore on 24 March, 2016.
The collaboration between Singapore Post and Warner Bros. Consumer Products will see the launch of a limited edition MyStamp Collection in conjunction with the Singapore premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Superman’s Pasta Crevettes Carbonara (S$28.90++). Fettuccine Pasta | Poached Organic Egg | Mentaiko Cream | Red Prawns | Ikura | Parmigiano Shaved.
A specially designed menu will also be launched at the DC COMICS SUPER HEROES CAFE.
Batman’s Truffle Pasta (S$26.90++). Squid Ink Linguine | Alba Truffle Sauce | Sauteed Garlic White Shrimp Tall | Arugula Salad | Parmigiano Shaved.
Fans may also win movie tickets through contests from SingPost and DC COMICS SUPER HEROES CAFE.
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Tags: Batman, Batman v Superman, Dawn of Justice, DC Comics, DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe, events, film, Food, lifestyle, movies, promotions, Singapore, SingPost, Superman, tasting, Wonder Woman
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March 16th, 2016
Parallels has launched the Parallels Power Bundle, a new software pack that offers great savings to the users who buy or upgrade to Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac. Prices & software list below.
Parallels Power Bundle
This online-only offer starts from US$49.99 for users who upgrade from a previous version of Parallels Desktop, and from US$79.99 for new users.
The Power Bundle will offer the following seven popular apps at no additional cost together with Parallels Desktop for Mac:
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Tags: Apps, Kaspersky, Macs, Parallels, PDF, promotions, software
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March 11th, 2016
Customers who sign up for or renew their StarHub 4G plans, can enjoy the new 3GB data upsize at promotional monthly rate of only $3. Usual monthly rate of $6 will apply for customers who sign up from 1 April.
* Singtel fired the first shot in the data-upsize price war, followed by M1.
StarHub joins the data price war between the telcos. Click to enlarge.
The table above is a summary of the various StarHub’s plan and how they can be enhanced by the 3GB-for-$3 promotion.
StarHub is giving IT Show 2016 a miss
Unlike M1, MyRepublic and Singtel, StarHub is not participating in IT Show 2016.
It is instead having a parallel online promotion from 10 – 18 March at www.starhub.com/big-sale.
Consumers can look for deals such as S$200 phone discounts with free delivery and free six-month subscription to multi-service HomeHub Go and selected broadband plans.
Customers who prefer physical stores, can visit any of StarHub’s 48 retail outlets across the island.
With the new offer, subscribers of StarHub’s “4G 3” plan can enjoy 6GB data bundle at a slightly increased monthly subscription rate of S$45.90.
Previously, a “4G 6” subscription plan would have set consumers back S$102.90 every month, although the plan does offer more local talktime and SMS.
StarHub will reach out to customers who signed up for one of these StarHub 4G plans on 10 March and offer them this data upsize option.
From tomorrow, customers can sign up for this offer at any of the 48 StarHub retail outlets across the island.
The promotional flyers for StarHub’s online sale are attached below.
StarHub Online Store exclusive: Sign up for any StarHub service online and stand a chance to win one of ten 55” Samsung Curved Televisions worth $3,199 each.
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Tags: IT Show, IT Show 2016, StarHub
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March 10th, 2016
Following Singtel’s announcement of its DataX2 offer yesterday, M1 also offers Upsized Data for its postpaid customers at S$5.90; as well as two new SIM-only plans, and increased data for the existing SIM-only plans. StarHub is expected to follow suit with their data-upsize offer.
M1 offers Upsized Data for its postpaid subscribers. Upsized Data is available only at point of new line sign-up or re-contract on eligible Data Bundled mobile plans with 2-year handset contract. For Upsized Data sign-ups from 10 to 31 March 2016, the Upsized Data bundle will be available for use and billed from 1 April 2016. Click to enlarge.
Here’s a summary of M1’s promotions:
- Two new SIM-only plans – mySIM+ 15 and mySIM+ 20.
- Data bundles enhanced for current SIM-only plans of up to 20GB.
- S$5.90 Upsized Data gives smartphone plan users up to 12GB extra.
M1, which introduced its SIM-only plans last July, is adding two new SIM-only plans – the mySIM+ 15 and mySIM+ 20.
The S$20 per month mySIM+ 20 comes with a data bundle of 4GB, 150 minutes of calls and 800 SMS/MMS.
For S$15, the mySIM+ 15 offers 1GB data, 100 minutes of calls and 600 SMS/MMS.
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Tags: data, M1, mySIM, postpaid, promotions, SIM only, telcos, Upsized Data
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March 10th, 2016
From today till Sunday, the first of the four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore this year takes place for four days (10 – 13 Mar) at the SUNTEC Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Level 3 (11am – 9pm) and Levels 4 & 6 (12 – 9pm). Admission FREE.
Highlights include extension of trade-in program to video games and TVs under 34-inch, pre-orders for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Limited Edition PlayStation 4 console bundle, over $35,000 of prizes to be won for PC gaming fans plus the latest jaw-dropping gadgets including the $6,000-plus Asus GX700 gaming laptop beast, the Sony α6300 mirrorless camera with the world’s fastest autofocus and the Lenovo Vibe X3 smartphone with in-built virtual reality smarts.
Highlights for IT Show 2016 include:
- Gaming extravaganza at GAMEX (L6, Hall 605).
- Tech Showcase (L4 Hall 405, 406).
- Brand Time (L4 Stage Area).
- IT SHOW Babes Selfie Contest (L4, Tech Showcase Area).
Avid shoppers checking out the latest IT gadgets at the IT Show 2016.
Looking ahead, the four major IT exhibitions in Singapore are:
Details about the IT Show 2016 below (from the press release).
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Tags: accessories, audio, cameras, computers, IT exhibition, IT Show, IT Show 2016, printers, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets
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March 9th, 2016
The payment service from Samsung set to expand globally in 2016 to new countries and partners.
In 2016, Samsung Pay will be expanding to new countries and major payment networks such as American Express.
In 2016, Samsung Pay will start global expansion beginning with China in March, followed by Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Spain and the U.K. later in the year.
“Since its introduction last year, Samsung Pay has changed the way people pay and use their smartphones. We’ve already seen significant consumer adoption and we continue to see great momentum. Our aim is to expand Samsung Pay to even more locations around the world, and our customers should expect to see more features in the year to come,” said InJong Rhee, EVP and Head of R&D, Software and Services of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.
Canada will be added to the new launch roadmap.
According to Samsung Electronics, Samsung Pay now has about five million registered users over 500 million dollars processed in the first six months, showing a strong adoption rate in South Korea and the U.S since the launch of the payment service in these two countries in August and September 2015 respectively.
Samsung Pay is currently available on select Galaxy devices including S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, Note5 as well as premium and mid-range options such as the 2016 models of both Galaxy A5 and A7.
Samsung Pay will also expand its enhanced services to more than just credit or debit cards, adding transit passes, coupons and membership cards to its available payment modes.
Samsung Pay is now available on Google Play as a free download for compatible devices.
The 2016 versions of the A5 and A7 smartphones will be compatible with Samsung Pay. Seen here at the launch of the A3, A5 and A7 in Singapore.
Extensive Partnership Ecosystem
Samsung Pay started its service in South Korea and the U.S. last year, and now supports eligible credit and debit cards from more than 70 major and regional banks.
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Tags: A, A3, A5, AMEX, Galaxy, MasterCard, NFC, payments, s7 edge, S77, Samsung, Samsung Pay, Visa
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March 8th, 2016
The offer by the telco doubles the postpaid subscriber’s data for a flat fee of S$5.90. Those currently on high data plans benefits the greatest.
* Here are offers from M1 & StarHub which followed closely after.
Applicable to new and re-contracting customers on eligible Mobile Combo Plans upon signing a two-year device agreement. Minimum subscription period of 24 months applies. Click to enlarge. For more information on DataX2, visit www.singtel.com/datax2.
In conjunction with the opening of IT Show 2016, Singtel will launch DataX2, a new add-on that offers customers double their mobile data allowance for a flat fee of S$5.90 a month.
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Tags: data, IT Show, IT Show 2016, promotions, SingTel, telcos
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March 2nd, 2016
ASUS has launched in Singapore its two latest Android smartphones. Both the ZenFone Zoom (S$659, sold exclusively with StarHub) and the ZenFone Max (S$249) will be available in Singapore from 10 March. Specs & StarHub price plans below.
“Our customers are discovering creative ways to express themselves with their smartphone cameras and photography apps, from capturing candid moments to sharing selfies and images with family and friends. We are happy to partner ASUS to exclusively bring in the ZenFone Zoom which will be welcome by many photography enthusiasts,” said Wang Li-Na, Head of Product & Marketing, StarHub. On the right is Benson Lin, Corporate VP, ASUS.
The two new smartphones from ASUS are targeted at different types of consumers looking for different strengths in their handsets.
I tried out the ASUS ZenFone Zoom a few weeks prior to its launch in Singapore and the 3x optical zoom in the camera certainly gives it the advantage over regular smartphones relying on digital zoom.
ASUS ZenFone Zoom for the photography enthusiast
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Tags: Android, Asus, availability, launch, prices, Singapore, smartphones, ZenFone, ZenFone Max, ZenFone Zoom
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