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Personal data of 533 million Facebook users compromised, again

Personal data of 533 million Facebook users compromised, again

There can be huge repercussions. While the original 2019 breach has been rectified and the data is two years old, the release of personal information by a third party can still be exploited for nefarious reasons.
Apr 7 2021 8:17AM
LG Electronics bids farewell to smartphone business

LG Electronics bids farewell to smartphone business

After suffering six straight years of losses, LG Electronics (LG) departure was long in coming.
Apr 7 2021 8:04AM
Digital Realty ramps up with largest data centre build in Singapore

Digital Realty ramps up with largest data centre build in Singapore

The new 50-megawatt facility is substantially pre-leased to a thriving community of leading global cloud service providers, local as well as global financial services providers and Southeast Asian enterprises.
Apr 6 2021 7:52PM
HKBN and Microsoft Hong Kong work together to support SMEs

HKBN and Microsoft Hong Kong work together to support SMEs

The collaboration will see HKBN deploying a team of 100 engineers to help companies operate more efficiently.
Apr 6 2021 8:17AM
Taiwan’s Eva Air trials Affinidi’s digital verification solution for COVID-19 tests

Taiwan’s Eva Air trials Affinidi’s digital verification solution for COVID-19 tests

Affinidi’s digital credentials ecosystem solution shortens the check-in and verification process for passengers while protecting data privacy.
Apr 5 2021 9:19AM
Japan’s NTT Docomo turns to Samsung for 5G networks

Japan’s NTT Docomo turns to Samsung for 5G networks

Samsung is knocking on the door of the big boys in 5G. NTT Docomo previously used network equipment from Ericsson, NEC and Fujitsu for its 5G services.
Apr 5 2021 9:15AM
Facebook and Google boosting undersea connectivity between North America and APAC

Facebook and Google boosting undersea connectivity between North America and APAC

The decision was made weeks after halting the link to Hong Kong due to US-China political tensions.
Apr 1 2021 9:07AM
Hong Kong police digitises e-Tickets for traffic offenders

Hong Kong police digitises e-Tickets for traffic offenders

Going digital eliminates the difference in handwriting interpretations, improves accuracy and streamlines the workflow in backend processing.
Mar 31 2021 8:40AM
For the first time…an AI backpack for the visually impaired

For the first time…an AI backpack for the visually impaired

A Bluetooth-enabled earphone lets the user interact with the system via voice queries and commands, and the system responds with verbal information.
Mar 31 2021 8:11AM
New strategic roles to strengthen Inmarsat’s customer-centric approach

New strategic roles to strengthen Inmarsat’s customer-centric approach

With the satellite communications industry undergoing unprecedented changes, Inmarsat is committed to enhancing its commercial capabilities with the appointments.
Mar 30 2021 8:52AM
Carousel Digital Signage and Moki simplify media software deployment

Carousel Digital Signage and Moki simplify media software deployment

The mobile device management company will allow Carousel Cloud customers to deploy, manage and update digital signage media player software across more than one operating system
Mar 30 2021 8:43AM
BHP workers turn to mixed reality technologies to circumvent travel restrictions

BHP workers turn to mixed reality technologies to circumvent travel restrictions

The pandemic has led to more innovation at BHP’s manufacturing sites, while at the same time improving productivity and ensuring safety.
Mar 29 2021 9:47AM
Red Bull Racing picks Oracle as cloud infrastructure provider

Red Bull Racing picks Oracle as cloud infrastructure provider

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will enable Red Bull to expand its use of data science and analytics.
Mar 29 2021 9:29AM
Veritas study discovers the downside of working-from-everywhere

Veritas study discovers the downside of working-from-everywhere

The misuse of instant messaging and collaboration tools, while convenient and enables quick sharing of information, is becoming a grave threat to businesses.
Mar 26 2021 9:28AM
IBM shutting down Cyberjaya Global Delivery Centre in Malaysia

IBM shutting down Cyberjaya Global Delivery Centre in Malaysia

IBM set up the delivery facility only seven years ago and had invested US$250 million into the operations.
Mar 24 2021 10:01AM
Philippines businesses not quite ready to work from home

Philippines businesses not quite ready to work from home

The results from the ASUS-IDC survey are far from encouraging, with only 28% of business owners in Asia Pacific expect employees to continue working remotely post pandemic.
Mar 24 2021 8:08AM
How Huawei sees the future of data centres

How Huawei sees the future of data centres

Digital transformation in various industries are in the fast track mode. How are data centres innovating to keep pace with change?
Mar 24 2021 8:04AM
Quantexa and Deloitte partner against financial crime and illicit transactions

Quantexa and Deloitte partner against financial crime and illicit transactions

Opportunities for financial crime and bad actors are increasing as companies work remotely.
Mar 23 2021 8:12AM
Ascendas Reit makes foray into Europe with data centre investment

Ascendas Reit makes foray into Europe with data centre investment

The investment trust immediately gets access to 11 data centres based in key growth co-location markets.
Mar 22 2021 4:04PM
Super Nintendo World introduces wearable tech and AR interactive experiences

Super Nintendo World introduces wearable tech and AR interactive experiences

The tech-infused Nintendo theme park in Osaka will provide every visitor with a wearable wristband which will work in conjunction with a mobile phone app to engage in multiple activities, bringing gamification to new levels.
Mar 22 2021 9:33AM