Google is launching Ironwood, its new TPU. The chips could ease GPU shortages. Many companies training AI models have found themselves stuck — GPUs are expensive, in short supply, and power-hungry. That might soon change. Google is preparing to add a new version of its Tensor Processing Unit, called Ironwood, to its cloud service. The ... Read more ›
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An economic recovery starts with growth, jobs, skills, and equity, in an inclusive way — this was the key message by world leaders at the World Economic Forum’s virtual Jobs Reset Summit 2021 earlier this June. As history has taught us, pandemics have been a key driver for massive societal transformation. Not only would it... Read more » Read more ›
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Since 2013, China has signaled that it wants to ban bitcoin. In May this year, China stepped up efforts to rein in the country’s cryptocurrency industry. The country has banned crypto mining operations and ordered major banks not to do business with crypto companies. For a long time, China has been home to more than... Read more » Read more ›
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While most remote working employees use company-issued devices, many still use their personal devices for work. Personal devices such as handphones and laptops that are not issued by an organization are some of the major factors leading to cybercrime. A zero-trust approach to cybersecurity may just be the answer for them. Almost everyone owns a... Read more » Read more ›
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As more manual processes become automated, industries are looking to see how they can implement them best without disrupting their business. While some industries have chosen to go paperless, reduce forms, and shorten processing times, others are still trying to achieve this. One sector that is looking to speed up traditional and complex processes is... Read more » Read more ›
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The CAC has an ongoing crackdown on apps and online content for allegations of improper data collection and misinformation. The internet watchdog did not slow down after launching a probe of ride-hailing giant Didi for allegedly violating user privacy, just days after its listing in New York. Now, any company with data for more than... Read more » Read more ›
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Building a startup on the cloud is gaining traction. However, one of the biggest concerns for any startup today is access to funding. For tech startups, funding is the key ingredient in ensuring they can develop their ideas and start their business. A successful pitch would guarantee them funding but there also several challenges that... Read more » Read more ›
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Both NUS and NTU will collaborate to build a data center testbed by October 2021, under a new S$23 million research program. The Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) will promote the co-creation and demonstration of advanced cooling technologies. Of all the data centers in Southeast Asia, Singapore supplies about 60% of on-premise storage –... Read more » Read more ›
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A Bengaluru-based startup is solving the credit card woes of GenZ and millennials in India. Slice offers a completely zero-fee card with no hidden charges or annual fees. It also offers users the ability to split their bills and make payments in a duration of up to three months with no interest. The fintech firm... Read more » Read more ›
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From Singapore to Beijing to Mumbai, the Asia Pacific region continues to see increasing cybercrime activities. Be it ransomware, phishing, or botnet drones, as businesses continue to add more cybersecurity protections, cybercriminals are still able to find devious means and ways to wreak havoc. According to a report by Check Point Research, Asia Pacific experienced... Read more » Read more ›
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With technology democratizing most markets and placing any company’s competitors just a click away, ensuring your hard-won customers stay onside involves a lot more than offering a product or service at the right price. Building brand awareness and then presenting top-rate customer experiences is a multifaceted process. In our last article in this series looking... Read more » Read more ›
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Smart City development has long been a priority for many nations – and Bangladesh may soon join their ranks. In a bilateral meeting with Bangladeshi State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Japanese ambassador Ito Naoki expressed that Japan is interested in building smart cities in the country, reported Dhaka-based The Business Standard. Smart city... Read more » Read more ›
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AirAsia will be buying Gojek’s Thailand business in a stock swap. It could, in turn, give Gojek a boost in Thailand where the startup has lagged in food delivery and ride-hailing competitors. Gojek will focus on increasing investment in Vietnam and Singapore after the deal is completed. The low-cost airline considers listing of its digital... Read more » Read more ›
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Data privacy laws often dictate the approach an organization has in its use of technology. Unlike Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), countries in APAC have their own sets of rules that apply to different industries. While most of these laws are based on the GDPR’s framework, some nations have made their data laws extremely... Read more » Read more ›
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Google is taking its collaboration with Reliance further with a new 5G partnership. The partnership involves a collaboration for Jio’s 5G telco service, and migration of parent Reliance Industries’ core businesses including Reliance Retail, JioMart, and JioSaavn to the Google Cloud infrastructure. Overall, the alliance between both giants would assist small businesses and lay the... Read more » Read more ›
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The reign of traditional banking is being hotly challenged by digital challenger banks and fintech, as the evolving banking landscape has pushed traditional banks to digitalize in order to cater to consumer demand for digital personalized and value-added services. In fact, we might even see the demise of traditional banking as early as 2030. Challenger... Read more » Read more ›
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Half of Malaysians are using real-time payments in 2021 32% have reduced reliance on cash, credit and debit cards Compared to before covid, 45% are moving towards real-time payments It comes as no surprise that the days of cash transactions are numbered. Changing payment necessities and preferences as a result of Covid-19 seems to have... Read more » Read more ›
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When it comes to policies and legislation about technology, most of the world’s governments are several years behind the curve — and that’s putting the situation very, very politely. The few exceptions are almost entirely in the Asia-Pacific region, most notably, in Australia. The country’s technology legislation stance is leaps and bounds ahead of most... Read more » Read more ›
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Bug bounty programs are gaining popularity in the Asia Pacific, as such programs are offered to those who can expose bugs, especially security exploits and vulnerabilities, in existing systems. The individuals or teams who take part in bug bounty programs are normally computer programmers. However, as bounties get more lucrative, ethical hackers are now also... Read more » Read more ›
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Logistics and supply chains are the backbones of economies, so how can regional players keep up with increasing consumer demand? Since the onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic, countries everywhere have been seeing a rising trend in digitalization efforts, most notably in e-commerce and the digital economy. This is especially glaring in Southeast Asia, where... Read more » Read more ›
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A lawmaker overseeing Japan’s CBDC project has said that the country can have additional clarity on what their digital yen would be like late next year, reported Reuters. Earlier in April this year, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) launched the first phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiment, with plans to launch the... Read more » Read more ›
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