May 19th, 2023
The high-tech world we live in today demands super high speeds in our global IT infrastructure. In this commentary, Ben Miller at Keysight Technologies brings us to the frontiers of the data super highways needed to power the data-intensive applications that we use at work and in our lives.

Pushing the speed envelope with 1.6T data centre networks.
For the last 30 years, modern society has depended on data centre networks.
Networking speeds must continue to increase to keep up with the demand caused by emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles (AVs) and artificial intelligence (AI).

About the Author: Ben Miller is a Product Marketing Manager at Keysight Technologies, with experience in the semiconductor and test & measurement industries. He joined Keysight in 2022 as Product Marketing Manager for Digital Applications Software, promoting software solutions for Keysight’s oscilloscope, AWG, and BERT products. Ben has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Further innovation in high-speed data will enable 800 gigabits per second (800G) and 1.6 terabits per second (1.6T) network speeds.
Cloud and edge computing: The intelligence factory
A recent trend is the offloading of data processing to external servers.
Hyperscale data centres have popped up globally to support cloud computing networks.
Smaller data centres for edge computing have also become more common for time-sensitive applications.
Data centres have become “intelligence factories” providing powerful computing resources for high-demand applications.
Edge computing is compelling for its impact on AVs.
Instead of hosting a supercomputer in the car to process the sensor data, AVs use smaller servers on the “edge,” dramatically reducing latency.
Cloud computing applications span from controlling factory robots to hosting thousands of VR users in the metaverse.
Today’s 400G data centres are not yet fast enough for many emerging applications, so the networking industry is already looking toward 1.6T.
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Tags: AI, byline, commentary, data centers, data centres, Ethernet, interviews, Keysight, opinion, Tech Focus, technology
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May 12th, 2023
ROG‘s first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.

ROG’s first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.
The ROG Ally puts Full HD AAA gaming in the palms of a gamer, using powerful hardware to power what Asus boasts “an unbeatable handheld experience”.
The handheld gaming console supports any Windows title from Steam, Epic, Xbox Game Pass etc.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: Asus, consoles, gaming, launch, new arrivals, ROG, Windows
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May 10th, 2023
The new Nikon Z 8 condenses the advanced performance of the flagship Nikon Z 9 into a compact and portable body, whilst maintaining reliability and functionality. Available in Singapore from 25 May 2023 at S$5,999 (body only).

Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. introduces the Z 8 mirrorless camera made for videos and stills.
Weighing at approximately 910g, the new Z 8 allows for agile shooting for an extended period of time, even for a one-person operation with its compact and lightweight video recording system.
Choose from a wide variety of video formats, from 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW, to 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 HQ and 8 bit-H265 SDR in-camera recording – suitable for a creator just starting out or for a full-fledged professional.
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Tags: cameras, mirrorless, new arrivals, Nikon, Singapore
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May 8th, 2023
Kartik Krishnamurthy — Area Vice President, Asia, DocuSign — examines the bottom line on eSignatures, and shares five stats which every CFO should know.

In the face of growing cybersecurity threats and data regulations, CFOs must ensure that the systems that manage their data are compliant and secure from breaches.
In an adverse business environment, CFOs everywhere need hard numbers and strategic data to prove the value of their spending and ensure every dollar supports company goals.
Facing the threat of recession, volatile supply chains and rising costs, today’s executives are tasked with cutting expenses and expanding revenue — all while making decisions that position companies for long-term growth.
With every new investment, CFOs have to answer essential questions:
- How much will it cost compared with other options?
- How will it affect our bottom line?
- When will we see returns?
- How will it make our process more efficient?
- How will it ease risk management and regulatory compliance?
By creating a simpler, faster and more secure contract and agreement process, e-signature helps CFOs cut costs, increase income, safeguard confidential data and support overall flexibility — and it has the numbers to prove it.
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Tags: byline, commentary, DocuSign, eSignature, figures, interview, opinion, security, statistics
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May 5th, 2023
The 5.5 sales are just in time for shopping for Mother’s Day. Here are some Belkin chargers (& cable) that I personally use that you can get Mom for her travels.

Check out discounts for Belkin’s chargers on Lazada and Shopee for its 5.5 promotions from 5-7 May 2023.
Belkin won the Best Accessories Brand in the 2022 Best-in-Class Awards by tech4tea.com last year.
It is a testimony of the quality and versatility of their products.
From a long list of accessories selling at discounted prices for this 5.5 promotions, below are some chargers that we’ve reviewed previously and were impressed with.
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Tags: accessories, Apple, Belkin, BoostCharge, cables, chargers, GaN, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, Singapore
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May 4th, 2023
Roborock is holding its regular 1-day monthly promotions as part of 5.5 sales, offering discounts, free delivery and the latest Roborock S8 Series.

I always advise people interested in purchasing Roborock’s products to do so during the monthly online promotions, where hefty discounts are usually offered. The sale for May is here TOMORROW!
The Roborock S8 Series comprises the S8, S8+ and flagship model S8 Pro Ultra.
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Tags: appliances, Home, Home Tech, mop, promotions, Roborock, tech4home, vacuum
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April 27th, 2023
Smokey tailpipe emissions may soon be a thing of the past. Hwee Yng Yeo at Keysight Technologies shares how the heavy transport vehicle market is catching up with the electric car market to lower their contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Private sedans and light-duty trucks lead the vehicle electrification race, leaving much upside opportunity for heavy transport fleets such as trucks and buses to catch up.
In the United States, data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reveals that while overall greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars and light-duty trucks declined over the past decade, medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses still chugged out well over 200 teragrams of C02 over the same period.
In Europe, the transportation industry must urgently decarbonise its trucks and buses to achieve the Paris Agreement target of keeping global warming below 2°C.
![US greenhouse gas emissions between 1990 and 2020 by land transport type. Note: 1 Teragram = 1 million metric tons. Data source: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and 1990–2020 [EPA 2022]. US greenhouse gas emissions between 1990 and 2020 by land transport type. Note: 1 Teragram = 1 million metric tons. Data source: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and 1990–2020 [EPA 2022].](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53140288979_d51a7acfea_o.jpg)
US greenhouse gas emissions between 1990 and 2020 by land transport type. Note: 1 Teragram = 1 million metric tons. Data source: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and 1990–2020 [EPA 2022].
Although these two heavy road vehicles represent only 2% of vehicles on the road, they emit a quarter of all transport-related greenhouse gases.
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April 26th, 2023
Huawei is launching in Singapore the WATCH Buds (S$698) – a 2-in-1 smartwatch cum TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Bluetooth earbuds. It is also releasing its FreeBuds 5 earbuds (S$198). Both will hit the shelves in Singapore on 1 May 2023. Promotions below.

New wearables from Huawei with interesting and innovative designs. Huawei WATCH Buds (top) and Huawei FreeBuds 5 (bottom).
The Huawei WATCH Buds is basically a smartwatch that doubles up as a earbuds case, so that you don’t have to carry an earbud case separately, and you’ll always have the earbuds at hand – assuming that you wear your smartwatch all the time.
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Tags: audio, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, promotions, Singapore, smartwatches, Watch, wearables
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April 22nd, 2023
During its Thincredible launch event, Asus released the latest models from its Zenbook and Vivobook lineups, including what the company boasts as the world’s slimmest OLED ultraportable laptop. Prices & availability below.

Exciting new laptops were launched by Asus during the Thincredible event.
The latest Zenbook and Vivobook models from Asus offer peak performances, sustainable features, and beautiful OLED displays.
Laptops Launched During Asus Thincredible Event
- Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304)
- Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404)
- Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404)
- Vivobook S14 OLED (K5404)
- Vivobook S 15 OLED (K5504)
- Vivobook S 15 OLED BAPE Edition (K5504)
- Vivobook 15X OLED (K3504)
The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) sports a slim 1cm profile and weighs only 1kg.
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Tags: Asus, computers, events, laptops, launches, new arrivals, notebooks, ultraportables, VivoBook, Zenbook
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April 21st, 2023
Acer’s global press conference saw a showcase of new laptops, desktops and monitors for work, home and gaming; as well as a new air purifier.

The next@acer global press conference saw Acer unveil a slew of new computing products that offer both performance and sustainability.
Here are some of the highlights from the next@acer global press conference.
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Tags: Acer, air purifiers, appliances, computers, desktops, events, gaming, laptops, monitors, new arrivals, notebooks, projectors
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Tech Focus: In Pursuit of 1.6T Data Centre Networks
May 19th, 2023The high-tech world we live in today demands super high speeds in our global IT infrastructure. In this commentary, Ben Miller at Keysight Technologies brings us to the frontiers of the data super highways needed to power the data-intensive applications that we use at work and in our lives.
Pushing the speed envelope with 1.6T data centre networks.
For the last 30 years, modern society has depended on data centre networks.
Networking speeds must continue to increase to keep up with the demand caused by emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles (AVs) and artificial intelligence (AI).
About the Author: Ben Miller is a Product Marketing Manager at Keysight Technologies, with experience in the semiconductor and test & measurement industries. He joined Keysight in 2022 as Product Marketing Manager for Digital Applications Software, promoting software solutions for Keysight’s oscilloscope, AWG, and BERT products. Ben has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Further innovation in high-speed data will enable 800 gigabits per second (800G) and 1.6 terabits per second (1.6T) network speeds.
Cloud and edge computing: The intelligence factory
A recent trend is the offloading of data processing to external servers.
Hyperscale data centres have popped up globally to support cloud computing networks.
Smaller data centres for edge computing have also become more common for time-sensitive applications.
Data centres have become “intelligence factories” providing powerful computing resources for high-demand applications.
Edge computing is compelling for its impact on AVs.
Instead of hosting a supercomputer in the car to process the sensor data, AVs use smaller servers on the “edge,” dramatically reducing latency.
Cloud computing applications span from controlling factory robots to hosting thousands of VR users in the metaverse.
Today’s 400G data centres are not yet fast enough for many emerging applications, so the networking industry is already looking toward 1.6T.
Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: AI, byline, commentary, data centers, data centres, Ethernet, interviews, Keysight, opinion, Tech Focus, technology
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