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[MWC2021] Lenovo Announces New Slate of Tablets

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Lenovo has been one of the only manufacturers actively releasing tablets in the Android space. This year, the company is updating and diversifying their offerings with a slew of new tablets. Each line up addresses a unique niche with features that not not only address the need but also up their design ante.

Entertain, Create and Be Productive with the New Lenovo Yoga Tab Lineup

The Lenovo Yoga Tab series has always been Lenovo’s go to when it comes to pushing the boundaries of entertainment. The new lineup of the Yoga Tab series continues to inherit the sleek design and curves of the Yoga Tabs of the past. However, this year, the new entries: the Yoga Tab 11 and Yoga Tab 13 come with the lineup’s signature design which resembles a folded magazine or book. This year it’s paired with a large display and specifications which gear the tablets to be one of the most versatile tablets in the Yoga Tab lineup.

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The Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 comes packed with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform paired with 8GB of RAM. The Octa-core processor is able to process data at up to 3.2GHz of speed. It also has 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. It comes with a Dolby Vision certified 13-inch LTPS display with a WQHD resolution of 2160×1350 pixels. The display has a 60Hz refresh rate with 400 nits peak brightness. The screen is complemented with Quad JBL speakers with a 5cc audio chamber and Dolby Atmos certification and Lenovo’s Premium Audio Solution. It has 3 microphones for video calling and recording audio. The Tab is powered with a 10,000mAh battery with up to 12 hours of video playback at 1080p. Topping up charge shouldn’t be a problem with 30W quick charge.

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The smaller Yoga Tab 11 comes with a smaller 11-inch LCD display with a WUXGA resolution of 2000×1200 pixels. It comes in two memory configurations: 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard memory and 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard memory. Both run on the MediaTek Helio G90T processor. Similar to its larger sibling, the Yoga Tab 11 comes with Quad JBL speakers and all the extras. However, it comes with a dual-mic configuration. It also comes with a 7,500mAh battery with up to 15 hours of video playback and support for 20W quick charge. Both support the Lenovo Precision Pen 2. You’ll be able to use the built-in kickstand to get the tablets in the best orientation for your artistic endeavours.

Versatility with the New Lenovo Tab P11 Plus & 3rd Generation Tab M series

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Lenovo is buffing up its Tab portfolio with the new Lenovo Tab P11 which is powered by the same MediaTek Helio G90T which powered the smaller Yoga Tab 11. It comes paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal memory. The front is emblazoned by an 11-inch IPS LCD display with a 2K resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. It has a dual microphone array with Smart Voice DSP with Dolby Atmos optimised speakers. It also comes with up to 12 hours of video playback powered by a 7,500mAh battery with 20W quick charge support.

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Together with the Pad 11 Plus, Lenovo is introducing the third generation of the Lenovo Tab M7 and Tab M8. The two new entries into Lenovo’s mainstream tablet lineup bring a new, empowered approach to their tablets. They make one of the best entertainment experience on a tablet available at a more affordable price. They come with a 7- and 8-inch IPS screen respectively. The smaller M7 comes with an resolution of 1024×600 pixels while the M8 HD resolution of 1280×800 pixels. Both are powered by MediaTek processors.

Pricing & Availability

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Yoga Tab 13TBCTBCJune 2021€799
Yoga Tab 11TBCTBCJuly 2021€349
Lenovo Tab P11 PlusSept 2021RM1,799July 2021€299
Lenovo Smart Clock 2 with Google AssistantTBCTBCAugust 2021€89.99 
Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen)July 2021RM549June 2021€119
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)January 2022TBCJanuary 2022TBC

Official Specifications

Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

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ProcessorSnapdragon 870 Mobile Platform, Octa-Core, up to 3.2GHz
OSAndroid 11
Audio + MicsQuad JBL Speakers, Lenovo Premium Audio Solution, Dolby Atmos, 3 Microphones, 5cc audio chamber
RAM + ROM8GB (LPDDR5) + 128GB / 256GB
Battery (ROW)Minimum capacity 10,000 mAh+; Up to 12 hours playback (1080p), 30W quick charge  
Display13-inch (2160 x 1350) LTPS with Dolby Vision, 60Hz refresh, 400 nits
Weight830 g (1.83 lbs)
ColorShadow Black
SoftwareGoogle Kids Space, Google Entertainment Space, Netflix, and much more

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Processor: Wi-Fi/LTEWi-Fi: MediaTek Helio G90T (MT8185) / LTE: MediaTek Helio G90T (MT8789) Octa-Core Processor
OSAndroid 11
Audio + SpeakersQuad JBL Speakers, Lenovo Premium Audio Solution with Dolby Atmos, dual mics, 5cc audio chamber
RAM / ROM8GB + 256GB LPDDR4 RAM / 4GB + 128GB ROM
Battery (ROW)Minimum capacity 7,500 mAh; Up to 15 hours video playback, 20W quick charge
Display11-inch (2000 x 1200) TDDI LCD, 60Hz refresh, 400 nits, and Dolby Vision
Weight655 g (1.44 lbs)
ColorStorm Grey
SoftwareGoogle Kids Space, Google Entertainment Space, Netflix, and much more

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus

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ProcessorMediaTek Helio G90T, Octa-Core
OSAndroid 11
Audio + SpeakersDual Microphone Array + Smart Voice DSP, quad speakers optimized for Dolby Atmos
Memory (ROW)LPDDR4 – 4GB + 64GB / 4GB + 128GB / 6GB +128GB
BatteryMinimum capacity 7,500 mAh; Up to 12 hours video playback, 20W quick charge
Display11-inch IPS LCD 2K (2000 x 1200), 60Hz, NTSC 70 percent color gamut, 400 nits
Weight490 g (1.1 lbs) tablet only
ColorsSlate Grey, Platinum Grey, Modernist Teal
SoftwareGoogle Kids Space, Google Entertainment Space, Netflix, and much more

Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen)

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ProcessorWi-Fi: MediaTek MT8166 / LTE: MediaTek MT8766 (with 2.0GHz clock speed)
Audio1 speaker x 1 mic + Dolby Audio™
Memory2GB LPDDR4 + 32GB EMCP
BatteryUp to 10 hours video playback
Display7-inch IPS (1024 X 600) TDDI LCD screen, up to 350 nits
ColorIron Grey
CameraRear and Front: 2MP fixed-focus
SoftwareComes with Google Kids Space and Google Entertainment Space

Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)

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ProcessorMediaTek Helio P22T (4 x 2.3GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz)
Speakers + AudioModel with the Smart Charging Station: dual mics, Dolby Atmos + dual front-facing speakers Model without: one mic, Dolby Atmos + front-facing speaker
Display8-inch IPS HD (1280 x 800) TDDI LCD screen, 350 nits of brightness
Nano SIM CardFor LTE model only
CameraRear 5MP auto-focus; Front 2MP fixed-focus
ColorsTablet only: Iron Grey and Platinum; Tablet with Smart Charging Station: Iron Grey
SoftwareComes with Google Kids Space and Google Entertainment Space
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Applitools Unveils Innovative New Approach for Native Mobile Test Automation

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Powered by Visual AI, the Applitools Ultrafast Test Cloud adds support for massively parallel automated testing of native mobile apps

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 29, 2021 — Applitools, provider of next generation test automation platform through Visual AI and Ultrafast Test Cloud, today announced the most revolutionary advancement in automated testing for native mobile apps in over a decade at Future of Testing: Mobile event. Applitools previewed its Ultrafast Test Cloud for Native Mobile, which provides the ability to run functional and visual tests faster, more reliably, and more securely via its unique Visual AI powered Ultrafast Test Cloud technology.

The new offer allows teams to run automated tests on native mobile apps on a single device and then instantly renders it across any combination of mobile devices and tablets specified. This unique approach was first introduced by Applitools last year for web and responsive web applications and has quickly become the automation platform of choice for over 150 of the world’s top brands. The addition of support for native mobile apps  enables superior reliability and stability that only Applitools Visual AI can deliver. The company is creating a world where native mobile app testing can finally keep pace with mobile app development, and realization of the "dream" workflow where developers can catch bugs earlier in the process by running full suites at blazing fast speeds on every pull request.

Applitools launched its free early access program today and access will be granted on a limited basis at first, with prioritization given to those who register first. To request access or learn more, visit (https://applitools.com/early-access/).

Native mobile testing from an automation perspective has been traditionally difficult. To date, the only other available solutions on the market are lab providers with emulators, simulators or real devices that still have to run tests on every device independently. This approach is cost-prohibitive, slow, insecure, and error-prone. Applitools’ new approach is solving this pain point through automation and artificial intelligence to provide massive amounts of stable test coverage while streamlining the test maintenance process. This ensures a higher level of quality for native mobile apps previously considered "out of reach".

"This is the first meaningful evolution of how to test native mobile apps for the software industry in a long time," said Gil Sever, CEO and co-founder of Applitools. "People are increasingly going to mobile for everything. One major area of improvement needed in delivering better mobile apps faster, is centered around QA and testing. We’re building upon the success of Visual AI and the Ultrafast Test Cloud to make the delivery and execution of tests for native mobile apps more consistent and faster than ever, and at a fraction of the cost."

Reports estimate the number of different mobile device types used globally is in the thousands. According to the latest data from GSMA Intelligence, there are 5.27 billion unique mobile phone users in the world today, with an increase of 97 million users in the past 12 months alone.* And, as of the first quarter of 2021, Android users were able to choose between 3.48 million apps, and for Apple users, roughly 2.22 million apps are available for iOS, according to Statista.**

"Mobile is becoming not only the new digital hub, but also the bridge to the physical world," said Thomas Husson, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research. "That’s why mobile will affect more than just your digital operations — it will transform your entire business."

To learn more about the Applitools Ultrafast Test Cloud and get started today, visit: https://applitools.com/product-ultrafast-test-cloud/. 

*Source: https://datareportal.com/global-digital-overview#:~:text=There%20are%205.27%20billion%20unique,of%201.9%20percent%20per%20year. 
**Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/276623/number-of-apps-available-in-leading-app-stores/

About Applitools
Applitools delivers a Next Generation Test Automation Platform through Visual AI and Ultrafast Test Cloud. We enable engineering teams to release high quality web and mobile apps at incredible speed and at a reduced cost.

Applitools Visual AI modernizes important test automation use cases — Functional Testing, Visual Testing, Web and Mobile UI/UX Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Responsive Web Design Testing, Cross Device Testing, PDF Testing, Accessibility Testing and Compliance Testing — to transform the way organizations deliver innovation at the speed of CI/CD at a significantly lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Hundreds of companies from verticals such as Tech, Banking, Insurance, Retail, Pharma, and Publishing — including 50 of the Fortune 100 — use Applitools to deliver the best possible digital experiences to millions of customers on any device and browser, and across every screen size and operating system.

Applitools is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel. For more information, please visit applitools.com.

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Windows 11 Announced! What is New?

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Windows 11 was just announced by Microsoft last week. Before the launch though, the new biggest update to the most popular computing Operating System in the world was endlessly teased and leaked. From what we saw too, Microsoft’s Windows 11 is a huge departure from Windows 10 in terms of looks and design.

Centered Task Bar and Redesigned Start Menu

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But Windows 11 is more than just a cosmetic change over Windows 10. Then again, when we say it is a major visual change over Windows 10, it was more of a rearrangement on how Windows look and work. For one, Windows 11’s task bar is now centered rather than being aligned to the left of the desktop.

Thing is, the changes on Windows 11 is more than skin deep. The Windows Start menu is still lodged at the leftmost side of the taskbar. It is redesigned though to open up to a bigger window. Gone are the live tiles too which also means less clutter in the start menu.

The focus on the Start menu is more productivity and convenience for users than ever. That is also why you can pin apps on the menu with recommended apps. Of course, you still can access all apps from the start menu, but it is an extra process this time. Less clutter and items on the start menu also means that it is easier and quicker to find things you usually work with from the start menu. Of course, you can still pin all your shortcuts on the Desktop home page.

The centered taskbar though is a clever way to make Windows 11 more touch friendly. The Microsoft Windows interface is notorious for not being the most touch friendly interface in the world. Even Windows 10, the most touch friendly interface of all the Windows versions before it fell a little short even when a stylus is involved.

Multitasking Redefined

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Windows 10 did something right though; Microsoft’s Windows 10 got multitasking done right. When you bring a window to different ends of your screen, the window snaps to smaller windows to allow you to fit two to four windows on a single display. Windows laptops can push up to three displays including its own, which also means you can fit up to 12 windows for even more multitasking.

Windows 11 expands on the multitasking capabilities of Windows 10. It is now easier ever to arrange your windows to parts of your display. Instead of the traditional 50:50 ratio you get when you put two windows on your display. You can now adjust so that one of the windows occupy 2 thirds of your display. You can also put three evenly sized windows side by side on one display. That, or have one of the displays occupy half the display in the middle of the display. All you have to do is click on the traditional minimise/maximise window button and choose where you want to put the window.

At the same time, you can create separate desktop home screens for different purposes and for different times. You can create a desktop designed completely for work, for example. Once work is done, you can switch to a desktop for gaming, or a specific desktop for other forms of entertainment like music, or movies. What you want to do with your desktop is by your design.

More Gaming

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The gaming industry boomed in the past two years alone thanks exclusively to the current phenomena that is the pandemic. The pandemic situation means that most of us are stuck at home with nowhere to go. That also means that you do not get to hang out with your friends other than in an online space. That online space could a video call watching movies together, or it can also be online gaming. More time at home can also mean more time for games – something we have been complaining we have not got enough time for.

It also makes sense for Windows to be more gamer friendly than ever. The Windows 11 comes with DirectX 12 Ultimate for super high frame rate and super detailed graphics for your favourite games. DirectStorage ensures that your games loads faster and near instantly. Windows 11 also comes with Auto HDR, finally, for more vivid colours and an immersive visual experience.

Then there is Xbox Game Pass, a dedicated gaming store for Windows 11. Xbox Game Pass also means that games that are available on Xbox and Xbox exclusives will be available on Windows. Games like the upcoming Halo: Inifnite will comes to Microsoft’s Windows 11. EA Play also comes at no additional cost on Game Pass.

Widgets Make a Comeback

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Widgets were scraped in Windows 10. The idea was that Widgets on the home screen might clutter the desktop too much that your PC looks like a trash can that could not make any sense. The direction for Windows 10 was to make your PC super clean looking.

Windows 11 thinks of widgets differently though. Windows 11 thinks of widgets as a quick way to sort and consume information. Windows 11 also ensures that the widgets you want to work with does not interfere and clutter your desktop or start menu though. That also means that your widgets are all stored in their own separate space. You get your weather updates, calendar, and news from your chosen source all in one glass sheet on top of the desktop.

Apps For and From Everyone

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The Microsoft Store has been gaining traction since Windows 10. In Windows 11, Microsoft aims to make the Microsoft Store the only app store you only need. Obviously the Microsoft Store houses all the most popular Windows compatible apps in one place including Adobe’s Creative Cloud, and popular streaming apps like Netflix, Prime video, and Disney+.

But it is not just a store for apps. The Store is also a place where users can rent and buy movies and music. Microsoft Store is now the central place for entertainment in Windows 11.

These are nothing new though, we knew that the Microsoft Store will eventually be the place for all things you want in Windows 11. What is big is Windows embracing mobile operating systems. You can now find Android apps in Microsoft Store and run Android apps natively on Windows 11 itself via Amazon Appstore.

Even Better Security

Of course, with every iteration of Windows, security becomes more of a priority than ever. The current Windows 10 with all its major updates and security updates is more secure than ever. Microsoft is also still updating the system to ensure that it is more secure than ever before. Windows 11 builds on the foundations of Windows 10, which is currently Microsoft’s most secure operating system.

In that sense, upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 is basically like a regular system update that you are used to from Window update. Because the basic infrastructure and architecture of the Operating System is the same one as Windows 10, apps that you have on Windows 10 will automatically work on Windows 11.

Windows 11 is also built as a Zero Trust-ready concept to allow users to protect their data and access across all their devices. Of course, there is the requirement that Windows 11 can only work on devices with Trusted Platform Module 2.0. You can easily check if your PC is ready to take on Windows 11 in a few simple steps. You just have to click on your start menu, type and open ‘Run’, and type tpm.msc to find out if you have TPM 2.0 installed on PC.

Windows 11 is Coming Soon

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Windows 11 will be rolling out as an update from Windows 10 later in 2021 onward. If you are a part of the Windows Insider Program, you should be able to access an early version of Windows 11 this week onward. For more information on Windows 11, you can check out Microsoft’s website. You can also check if your PC is eligible for the Windows 11 update or not within the same link.

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Mobileum Inc. Acquires Niometrics

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Acquisition expands Mobileum’s deep network analytics and customer intelligence portfolio for 5G and next generation networks

CUPERTINO, Calif., June 29, 2021 — Mobileum Inc. ("Mobileum"), a leading global provider of analytics solutions for roaming and network services, security, risk management, and testing and monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Niometrics, a provider of deep network analytics. The acquisition expands Mobileum’s actionable analytics platform with customer discovery, engagement, and experience capabilities, enabling Communications Service Providers ("CSPs") to identify new revenue streams and to improve customer experience across the entire customer lifecycle.

Mobileum’s Active Intelligence platform is a leading telecom-focused analytics technology that supports roaming, network services, security, risk management, and testing.

The acquisition of Niometrics will enrich Mobileum’s existing solutions with deep network analytics and applied Machine Learning, while expanding its portfolio with customer intelligence solutions. Mobileum’s expanded platform will provide deeper network insights, a 360-degree customer view, and enhanced data privacy control, to accelerate growth and improve customer retention. The two companies have already won contracts together and have experience integrating their products to solve high-impact customer use cases.

"The addition of Niometrics to Mobileum’s portfolio further reinforces our strategy to provide telecom operators an end-to-end analytics engine that not only strengthens their network and interconnection and assures their business, but that also provides them with the network intelligence required to grow revenues and improve customer experience as they rollout 5G and evolve their business. Niometrics’ proven technology and respected team of industry experts make this acquisition a perfect fit to accelerate Mobileum’s growth strategy," commented Bobby Srinivasan, CEO of Mobileum.

"Communications service providers have unrivaled direct access to customer preferences, data consumption and loyalty trends. With the analytical horsepower to leverage these data points, CSPs can now take these insights to segment their marketing and sales, personalize end-user engagement, build new digital partnerships, and monetize data – while coping with all the privacy and data protections in place. By combining our product portfolios, we will be able to provide CSPs unique insights at every customer touchpoint and make sure that they are able to consistently exceed customer experience and service performance expectations," commented Kostas Anagnostakis, CEO of Niometrics.

The Niometrics’ Deep Network Analytics platform ("DNA"), which includes real-time data analytics, advanced AI and machine learning algorithms, and Deep Packet Inspection ("DPI") capabilities, will now become part of Mobileum’s Active Intelligence platform. Active Intelligence will provide the critical insights that carriers need for network operations, roaming, business assurance, testing, service assurance and customer engagement.

Based in Singapore, Niometrics’ 150+ employees will join Mobileum, strengthening Mobileum’s global team of more than 1,800 employees, and growing its engineering hub in Asia. This acquisition will further expand the capacity to serve Mobileum’s more than 900 telecom customers. After closing this acquisition, 9 out of 10 telecom operators will rely on Mobileum solutions.

About Audax Private Equity

Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $27 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. Audax Private Equity has invested over $6 billion in more than 135 platforms and over 950 add-on companies, and is currently investing out of its $3.5 billion, sixth private equity fund. Through its disciplined Buy & Build approach, Audax seeks to help platform companies execute add-on acquisitions that fuel revenue growth, optimize operations, and significantly increase equity value. With more than 250 employees and over 100 investment professionals, the firm is a leading capital partner for North American middle market companies. For more information, visit the Audax Private Equity website: http://www.audaxprivateequity.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Niometrics

Niometrics is a network analytics company that provides solutions for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to develop strategies and decisions for new digital businesses, customer experience management, and network planning and optimization.

Analyzing a combined base of over 500 million subscribers who consume and exchange over 60 PB of data daily, Niometrics’ proprietary, full-stack Deep Network Analytics (DNA) technology extracts, processes, and transforms in real time complex network data into insights, enabling CSPs to take better and more timely actions to drive higher business ROIs.

Niometrics partners with some of the largest telecommunications providers in the world. Based in Singapore, the company has operations and R&D hubs across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

Visit www.niometrics.com to learn more.

About Mobileum Inc.

Mobileum is a leading provider of Telecom analytics for roaming, network services, security, risk management and domestic and international connectivity testing. More than 900 operators rely on its Active Intelligence platform, which provides advanced analytics based solutions, enabling customers to connect operational intelligence with real-time actions that increase revenue, improve customer experience and reduce costs. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Mobileum has global offices in Dubai, Germany, India, Portugal, Singapore and UK.

Learn more in www.mobileum.com and follow @MobileumInc on Twitter.

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QuEST Global acquires Synapse Design to Enhance Expertise in Semiconductor and Connected Engineering

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– This acquisition will enable the company’s vision to grow its semiconductor business and add 2,000 engineers within the next four years

SINGAPORE, June 29, 2021 — QuEST Global, a global product engineering and lifecycle services company, has acquired Synapse Design, a Silicon Valley headquartered design and engineering services provider to top-tier semiconductor and systems companies worldwide. This addition will enhance QuEST’s capability in providing comprehensive design and consulting services and software development for the semiconductor industry. With this acquisition, the company will be able to offer end-to-end hardware-enabled software solutions to its customers across various industries, including semiconductor, automotive, consumer electronics, networking, and storage systems. Such solutions are especially critical now, as these industries accelerate their efforts to capitalize on the rise of digital technologies and the transformational opportunities arising.

This acquisition will enable QuEST’s vision to grow its semiconductor business, add at least 2,000 engineers in the next four years while enhancing their ability to leverage the convergence of electronics, software, and digital engineering services. This will also support QuEST to provide innovative, digital solutions to its customers, help improve their operational efficiency and solve the complex challenges in terms of cost and quality of products.

With its strong customer portfolio and domain capabilities in the semiconductor industry, Synapse Design is QuEST’s 14th acquisition in the last two decades. Each acquisition has added differentiated skills and enabled the company to create one of the broadest portfolio offerings of any engineering services company, enabling them to create the frontier by advancing the ways people live, work and engage with each other.

Founded in 2003 by Satish Bagalkotkar and Devesh Gautam, Synapse Design has built a strong reputation by providing end-to-end semiconductor design services to 95% of the world’s top fabless, Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) and Integrated Device Manufacturing (IDM) companies. Their services and solutions include low-power, mixed-signal Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) and System-On-Chip (SOC) design services from architecture specifications to tape out, including system-level software and embedded firmware development. The company creates end-to-end hardware/software design solutions targeting Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Data Center/IoT, automotive/autonomous, multimedia, mobile, networking, and communications/storage applications.

Synapse Design has its design centers in India, China, Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam and employs more than 700 engineers. As a QuEST subsidiary, it will continue to operate under the leadership of Satish Bagalkotkar and Devesh Gautam.

Welcoming Synapse to the QuEST Global family, Ajit Prabhu, Chairman & CEO, QuEST Global said: "We are constantly looking for outstanding talent and capability that can help us provide innovative engineering services and solutions across our customer base. The acquisition of Synapse Design will enable us to provide comprehensive design services, consulting, and software development services to our semiconductor customers. We strongly believe that the investments we are making in enhancing our engineering capabilities will help customers solve complex engineering challenges in their respective industries. As their trusted thinking partner, we are committed to providing end-to-end engineering solutions that will help redefine their engineering strategy from a long-term perspective."

Sharing his excitement, Satish Bagalkotkar, President, CEO and Co-Founder, Synapse Design said: "We are excited to be part of the QuEST family as the combination of both companies brings great opportunities for our stakeholders, including customers, partners, and employees. This acquisition will combine our capabilities in providing design and consulting services with QuEST’s capabilities in providing embedded & software services and expertise in the convergence of electronics, software, and digital engineering innovations. This combination will help us to deliver world-class engineering services and solutions to customers across various industries."

Devesh Gautam, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Synapse Design said: "The acquisition of Synapse Design by QuEST Global is an excellent next step for the customers and employees of both companies. Synapse and QuEST share an unrelenting passion to provide customers with excellent engineering talent and a best-in-class customer service experience. As a global organization, we will be able to serve new and larger customers across the globe, add value to existing customers and create more high-skilled engineering jobs in the region."

About QuEST Global

For more than 20 years, QuEST Global has been a trusted global product engineering and lifecycle services partner to many of the world’s most recognized companies in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, Medical Devices, Rail and Semiconductor industries. With a presence in 13 countries, 56 global delivery centers and 11,250+ personnel, QuEST Global is at the forefront of the convergence of the mechanical, electronics, software and digital engineering innovations to engineer solutions for a safer, cleaner and sustainable world. QuEST Global’s deep domain knowledge and digital expertise help its clients accelerate product development and innovation cycles, create alternate revenue streams, enhance consumer experience and make manufacturing processes and operations more efficient.

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Tuya Smart Showcases New IoT Device Connectivity Capabilities at 2021 Mobile World Congress (MWC)

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DÜSSELDORF, Germany, June 29, 2021 — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) a leading global IoT cloud platform, today opened its exhibit at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, Spain to run from June 28 until July 1, 2021. This year’s exhibit demonstrates Tuya Smart’s cellular and Bluetooth communication capabilities, showcasing the Company’s wide range of new connectivity solutions to developers at the industry’s largest and most influential exhibition.

With the theme of "Intelligent Interconnection Brings New Opportunities," the Tuya Smart exhibit aims to attract thousands of IoT enterprises from all over the world and features new products and connectivity solutions such as cellular connectivity solutions, Tuya Galaxy Link, Bluetooth connectivity solutions and more. This year thousands of IoT enterprises from all over the world will visit the MWC, including communication operators and electronic equipment manufacturers to gather and discuss the latest development trends of the global mobile communication industry.

This year Tuya Smart will showcase the Company’s wide range of connectivity solutions at the MWC. Tuya Smart offers one-stop solutions for developers building IoT-enabled personal transporter and tracking devices that are compatible with various protocols including Bluetooth, NB-IoT, GPRS and LTE Cat 1. Tuya Smart provides powerful platform capabilities, including an OEM app, globally deployed cloud services and various network modules. Robust cloud services assist in precise device positioning, geofencing and tracking movement routes, to help deliver safe and easy travel experiences to users.

At present, outdoor IoT devices mainly rely on cellular connectivity to function. Tuya Smart’s ecosystem currently enables outdoor products in categories such as smart mobility, smart positioning, smart energy, professional lighting, industry and agriculture, and security monitoring. Tuya Smart has also developed a mobility App to provide consumers with a better use experience.


To further strengthen the cellular connectivity offering, in June of this year Tuya smart announced a cooperation with 1NCE, a major European IoT cellular network carrier to allow Tuya Smart to scale up its cellular IoT connection service. By utilizing 1NCE’s global cellular coverage, Tuya Smart is able to further support developers with outdoor device solutions and provide them with more efficient IoT solutions at lower costs.

"Cellular communication for the Internet of things enables a vast range of use cases and therefore allows for the development of much more flexible and independent indoor to outdoor application scenarios." said Alexander P. Sator, CEO and Founder of 1NCE on the partnership.

In Bluetooth connectivity, Tuya Smart has already launched Bluetooth finders, Bluetooth earphones and a wide range of other devices that demonstrate strong capability in Bluetooth connectivity support. Tuya Smart supports point-to-point, Bluetooth mesh, broadcast Bluetooth and other connection modes of Bluetooth protocols. Tuya Smart also has access to major mainstream chip platforms and provides a variety of Bluetooth modules. The Company also offers SDK development, MCU universal access, and development-free SoC solutions, supporting the diverse range of Bluetooth developers to quickly achieve low-cost and high-efficiency development.

In addition to cellular and Bluetooth capabilities, Tuya Smart has further iterated its Galaxy Link capability. Devices integrated with Tuya Galaxy Link have strong connectivity, high-end performance, and low power consumption. Tuya Galaxy Link also features dynamic role transition, enabling dynamic switching of two "roles" between a standalone product and gateway to ensure stability of the network.

Tuya Smart also teamed up with SETIC (Sino-European Technology & Innovation Cooperation), ENRICH (European Network of Research and Innovations Centers and Hubs), University of Leeds, and SPI to establish the European AI Business Alliance (EIBA), a non-profit organization for information exchange and sharing among industry players. EIBA supports the growth of the IoT industry and facilitates the matrix building and promotion of IoT technologies. So far hundreds of companies and organizations such as TCP, Calex, OTTO, Schneider and CATA have joined the alliance.

"Congratulations on the founding of the European Artificial Intelligence Alliance (EIBA). The EIBA will for sure help foster the entire IoT ecosystem and speed up the application of the state-of-the-art IoT technology through our concerted efforts." said Eva Na, CMO from Tuya Smart.

Sara Medina of Board of SPI said, "I would like to congrats on the launching of EIBA and am very happy to be the joint-launching partner. We will help European enterprises, academic institutes, alliance to connect together and cooperate better and faster in IoT related industries."

Athena Wang, founding partner and VP Operations of SETIC and ENRICH in China said "Congratulations on the launch of EIBA. SETIC is honored to be one of the joint-launching partners. We will carry on our work to support European and Chinese enterprises, academic institutes, in alliance to connect and cooperate deeply in IoT related industries."

About Tuya Smart (Tuya Inc.)

Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is a global leading IoT cloud platform with a mission to build an IoT developer ecosystem and enable everything to be smart. Tuya is the largest IoT PaaS business in the global market of IoT PaaS in terms of the volume of smart devices powered in 2020, according to CIC. Tuya has pioneered a purpose-built IoT cloud platform that delivers a full suite of offerings, including Platform-as-a-Service, or PaaS, and Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, to businesses and developers. Through its IoT cloud platform, Tuya has enabled developers to activate a vibrant IoT ecosystem of brands, OEMs, partners and end users to engage and communicate through a broad range of smart devices.

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Supermicro Boosts Performance for HPC and AI Applications with Optimized Servers Featuring New NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe GPUs

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High Performance 200G Networking Accelerates HPC and AI Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 28, 2021 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking, and green computing technology, announces a wide range of Supermicro servers will support the latest NVIDIA technologies. Both 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors or 3rd Gen AMD EPYC™ processor-based servers will be available that incorporate the new NVIDIA® A100 80GB PCIe Tensor Core GPUs. With these new technologies, Supermicro systems will speed up HPC simulations and analytics applications. Moreover, AI applications, including training, inference, and recommendation engines, will run faster than previous generations of systems.

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Supermicro Systems Supporting Advanced NVIDIA Technologies

Supermicro servers, designed with a Building Block Solutions® approach, give Supermicro a first to market advantage when incorporating new technologies. State-of-the-art accelerated computing options can be quickly integrated and tested, bringing faster and more powerful systems to demanding customers quicker than other vendors.

"Supermicro has a long history of bringing systems supporting the latest NVIDIA products to market faster than other server manufacturers," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO, Supermicro. "The new products from NVIDIA will give our customers the ability to solve complex HPC and AI challenges much faster than before, decreasing their TCO. We continually bring application-optimized servers with the latest technologies available, such as our GPU and SuperBlade® systems, to help accelerate customer’s HPC and AI workloads."

The new NVIDIA A100 PCIe 80GB GPU will enable faster execution of AI and HPC applications, as bigger models can be stored in the GPU memory. In addition, future systems will include networking between high-performance servers with current and future InfiniBand capabilities.

The GPU SuperServer SYS-420GP-TNR with dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors supports up to ten single or double width GPUs, including the new NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe GPUs. Also, the AS -4124GS-TNR server contains dual AMD EPYC 7003 processors with up to eight single or double width GPUs, with the new NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe GPUs. These new 80GB GPUs from NVIDIA will enable more extensive data sets to be held in memory, accelerating computationally-intensive HPC and AI applications.

"Supercomputing has the potential to transform entire industries and help solve some of the toughest problems they face," said Dion Harris, lead technical product marketing manager, accelerated computing at NVIDIA. "The extreme performance of the NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe Tensor Core GPUs and NVIDIA NDR InfiniBand supported by Supermicro servers provides researchers with the unparalleled acceleration required to pursue the toughest industrial HPC challenges in the world."

Multiple NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe devices can be installed in a range of Supermicro systems, allowing for flexible AI computing. By implementing NVIDIA’s Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) technology, organizations can guarantee a high quality of service for single applications and as a service for multiple users concurrently. In addition, with the larger memory available, data will not have to be moved between CPU memory and GPU memory, allowing for higher GPU utilization.

Leveraging NVIDIA NDR 400Gb/s InfiniBand technology with In-Networking Computing, networking tasks are offloaded, enabling a dramatic leap in performance is enabled, which is required for HPC, AI, and hyperscale cloud infrastructures. The new networking performance will allow applications designed to run on multiple systems, such as the Supermicro SuperBlade and BigTwin® servers, to produce results faster, enabling new insights into complex problems. Integrated systems combining industry-leading cards, cables, and switches on a complex HPC application will soon be able to share data and communicate twice as fast as before.

Customers worldwide use Supermicro systems powered by NVIDIA GPUs to tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems. For example, SZTAKI, the Institute for Computer Science and Control, uses NVIDIA HGX™ A100-powered servers to perform AI research in medical processing, machine learning, and language processing.

Learn more about how Supermicro can accelerate AI and HPC applications by visiting the Supermicro booth at https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/high-performance-computing 

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise Data Center, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

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[MWC 2021] Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 is What Your Side Table Needs

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The Lenovo Smart Clock was one of the simplest ways for you to get started on a smart home ecosystem. Right next to Google’s NEST speakers, the first iteration of the Lenovo Smart Clock is the best smart home peripheral you might be able to put on your nightstand. It does not look totally invasive as a home tech; it looks like a regular bedside clock. It is also powered by a Google Assistant. How could the Lenovo Smart Clock be better?

Lenovo has the answer to that in the new Lenovo Smart Clock 2 though. If it is not obvious enough with the naming scheme, the Lenovo Smart clock2 is the follow up to the original Lenovo Smart Clock. It shares all the great design cues that made the Lenovo Smart Clock a great one. Lenovo added a few more things to make it even better though.

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The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 still has a 4-inch display. This time though it is an LCD display that you can use to display your photos and clock. It even has a night mode that turns down its display brightness just enough that it does not hurt your eyes when you see it first thing in the morning. While the display remains the same size, the entire device got a bigger compared to before though. That also means that it stands a little more upright than before.

While it is also still powered by a MediaTek processor that you find on the previous Lenovo Smart Clock, the larger body allows Lenovo to hide 3W front-firing speakers just below the display. The new Smart Clock 2 rocks a 1GB RAM to work with Google Assistant and to display your gallery. With 8G of storage, you can even store some music in the clock alongside photos you want to display.

Like the original Lenovo Smart Clock, the Smart Clock 2 does not have a camera to work with, or to spy on you. The new Smart Clock to also includes a button that a mute toggle to turn off the microphone at the back of the device. There are no USB charging ports on the clock itself though.

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To remedy that is a secondary plate dock that you can use with the Smart Clock 2. The base adds an additional wireless charging pad that sits right beside the clock. The charges at up to 10W, which also means that it should quickly charge your smartphones, including the Apple iPhone. The base also adds a USB-A port behind the entire clock assembly for wired charging too.

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 will be available globally September 2021 onward. It will be available in three colours – Abyss Blue, Cloud Grey, and Shadow Black. It will retail for US$ 89.99 (MYR 373*) onward. There is no word on whether we will see the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 coming to Malaysia though.

*Approximately based on exchange rate of US$ 1 = MYR 4.14 as per xe.com as of 28/06/2021

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D-Link Futureproofs the Modern Smart Home with 5G, AI, and Wi-Fi 6 Launches

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The company’s latest smart home launches combine cutting-edge technologies to deliver seamless connectivity to post-pandemic home networks

TAIPEI, June 28, 2021 — D-Link, a global leader in smart home technologies, has unveiled its latest range of smart home devices specifically designed to support remote post-pandemic workforces at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain.

The impact of the global pandemic on workforces, and the overwhelming rise in remote working, means businesses have had to adopt new ways of working to keep teams connected. As a result, heavy bandwidth applications at home have significantly increased, along with the use of technologies such as 8K video streaming and virtual and augmented reality. Today’s broadband users demand low-cost networks with accelerated connectivity speeds, reliable access, and efficient deployment. Yet, many people around the world still suffer from slow, unreliable Internet.

D-Link’s smart home ecosystem combines 5G, AI, and Wi-Fi 6 technologies to transform homes into an intelligent, automated, extension of the office – providing the ecosystem required to sustain a seamless connection for work and leisure.

The company’s all-new 5G/LTE Outdoor CPE, DWP-1010, delivers lightning-fast Gigabit speeds with maximum redundancy, providing easy access for multiple users and a large number of connected devices. Fully equipped with a rugged design and flexible deployment options, making it easy to install anywhere for optimum connectivity. The DWP-1010 is specifically engineered to bring advanced 5G connectivity into the home or the workplace.

What’s more, D-Link’s upcoming AI Series allows people to enjoy a high-speed connection across all devices within the home. The all-new series includes a router, mesh router, and extender that features sophisticated AI technology to recognize and combat connection problems and optimize performance.

D-Link’s latest mydlink smart home cameras also leverage AI technology to provide high-accuracy surveillance and protection for the home.

Lastly, with D-Link’s Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter, users can quickly and easily upgrade their desktop and notebook computers to the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology for greater network data rates, capacity, and performance even in dense, congested environments.

For more information, please visit the D-Link MWC event website.

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D-Link is a global leader in connecting people, businesses, and cities with our computer networking solutions and technology. Our innovative products and services meet the needs of digital home consumers, small to medium sized businesses, enterprise environments, and service providers. D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, IP surveillance, and cloud-based network management. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer for over 30 years, D-Link has grown from a group of friends in Taiwan into a global brand with over 2,000 employees in 60 countries.

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Pandemic spurs companies to implement master data management solutions

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Stibo Systems announces record revenue

SYDNEY, June 28, 2021 — Stibo Systems www.stibosystems.com, a global leader in Master Data Management (MDM) solutions, reports to have experienced the pandemic as a business accelerator. "In the course of the pandemic, more and more companies have realized the importance of organized and accurate master data for setting up business and sales processes online in a professional manner. Thus, they have invested heavily in MDM," says Jesper Ejlersen, CEO of Stibo Systems. He points out that the growing demand for the company’s MDM solutions has been sourced by all industries: "Retailers, distributors and CPG companies have reacted to the shift in business from physical to online, and manufacturers have been eager to digitalize their businesses to work seamlessly with vendors, suppliers, their customers and third parties. In addition, we have benefited from another disruptive process: Companies in the UK need to speed up their digital transformation to stay competitive due to Brexit."

As a result, Stibo Systems ends its financial year (May 2020 until April 2021) with a record revenue. The company announces revenue of $145.96 million AUD which is a plus of 5.4 percent compared to its former fiscal year. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) have gone up to $2.62 million AUD which is a plus of $18.2 million AUD, as in its former fiscal year the company had generated a planned deficit of $15.58 million AUD due to major investments in the transition to a software-as-a-service business model.

One of the reasons for this successful year is that Stibo Systems’ MDM solutions have not only been implemented by companies who wanted to get their product data accurate. "Talking about product data was often a starting point with customers. But quite frequently it became clear that the product domain was just one of the domains they needed to get right. From there it went on to customer, location, vendor and supplier data. There is clearly a trend for companies to strive for comprehensive data transparency through multidomain master data management," says Jesper Ejlersen.

Another trend reported by Stibo Systems’ CEO is that customers are primarily asking for cloud solutions. "More than 80 percent of our new customers have chosen a software-as-a-service master data management solution. For us, this is a positive development because it creates a higher stable recurring revenue in the longer term. So, our investments in this area have already paid off. And our cloud offering will be a success factor for many years to come," concludes Jesper Ejlersen.

About Stibo Systems

Stibo Systems, the master data management company, is the trusted enabler of data transparency. Our solutions are the driving force behind forward-thinking companies around the world that have unlocked the strategic value of their master data. We empower them to improve the customer experience, drive innovation and growth and create an essential foundation for digital transformation. This gives them the transparency they require and desire – a single, accurate view of their master data – so they can make informed decisions and achieve goals of scale, scope and ambition. Stibo Systems is a privately held subsidiary of the Stibo A/S group, founded in 1794, and is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark. More at www.stibosystems.com.