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Kasisto Announces Series C Funding to Fuel Rapid Growth, Powering the Financial Services Industry with Cutting Edge Conversational AI Technology

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$15.5 Million Round Co-Led by Naples Technology Ventures and NCR Corporation

NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 — Kasisto, creators of KAI, the leading digital experience platform for the financial services industry, today announced the close of its $15.5 million Series C funding round. The round was co-led by new investors Naples Technology Vendors (NTV) and NCR Corporation with continued participation from Kasisto’s current investors, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $67 million by its industry leading group of investors.

The global conversational AI market is expected to grow from $4.2 billion to $15.7 billion by 2024* with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.2%. The financial services industry is one of the leading sectors driving the adoption of conversational AI, with a growing demand from banking customers for frictionless, intelligent, and hyper-personalized digital experiences. The Intelligent Digital Assistant has emerged as the cornerstone of the digital banking experience, with Kasisto and its conversational AI powered platform, KAI, delivering the cognitive banking experience to more financial institutions than any other conversation AI vendor in the sector.

"The intelligent digital assistant has quickly become the centerpiece of the digital servicing and engagement strategy across the financial services industry. With KAI consistently delivering 85% containment rates, 50% reduction in customer service costs and 400% increase in digital engagement Kasisto is leading the charge to reshape this crucially important digital banking experience," said Zor Gorelov, CEO, Kasisto. "We are extremely appreciative of the support and confidence of our investors, customers and partners who continue to believe in  Kasisto’s vision. Most importantly, I want to share my deep gratitude to all Kasisto staff who have made our journey possible, and through their hard work, creativity and dedication we have found our way to this important moment in our company’s history." 

As the financial services industry is quickly making the digital experience its top priority, this funding enables Kasisto to accelerate its growth, with investments in sales, business development, marketing, strategy, and customer success functions. Naples Technology Ventures will contribute its expertise and deep knowledge of the financial services industry to help Kasisto meet the demands of its rapidly growing market. NCR Corporation, which is also a Kasisto strategic business partner, will continue to distribute KAI to its digital banking customers while helping Kasisto to develop a broader product portfolio and partner ecosystem.

"We are committed to a digital first strategy for banking that delivers innovation and amazing customer experience throughout their entire journey across all channels," said Michael D. Hayford, president and chief executive officer, NCR Corporation. "Our investment in and partnership with Kasisto provides us an opportunity to personalize experiences leveraging their AI capabilities to deliver differentiated value for our clients."

"NTV focuses on SaaS companies that are effectively leveraging advanced technologies such as AI to solve critical business problems. It was clear to the NTV team from the start that Kasisto fit this profile, but at the same we recognized how Kasisto is helping to reshape the digital experience across the financial services industry which is driving previously unimaginable outcomes across their client base. We are excited to join the Kasisto team and make this important investment." said Mike Abbaei, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Naples Technology Ventures.

Mike Abbaei will be joining the Kasisto board and will work closely with other board members as Kasisto accelerates its rapid growth across the financial services industry.

To learn more about this important announcement and understand how Kasisto is helping to reshape the digital engagement strategy of financial institutions of all sizes, across the industry, and across the globe, read Zor’s blog at: https://kasisto.com/blog/

About Kasisto

KAI is the leading digital experience platform for the financial services industry. Kasisto’s customers include J.P. Morgan, Westpac, Standard Chartered, TD, Manulife Bank, and credit unions such as Fairwinds and Excite – and many more. These financial institutions chose KAI for its proven track record to drive business results while improving customer experiences. The platform is engaging with millions of consumers around the world, all the time, across multiple channels, in different languages, and is optimized for performance, scalability, security, and compliance. KAI is built with the deepest Conversational AI portfolio in the industry. Kasisto is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Silicon Valley and Singapore. Kasisto Singapore Pte Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kasisto. For more information visit kasisto.com. Follow Kasisto on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Naples Technology Ventures

Naples Technology Ventures is a Venture Capital Firm that invests in early-stage technology and services companies. NTV looks for companies that show strong value-add and demonstrate being in emergent and/or expanding markets with both Software-As-A Service (SaaS) and/or a Services-based model. For additional information, visit www.naplestechnologyventures.comor email us at contact@naplestechnologyventures.com

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Toshiba Returns to Malaysia with New Smart TV Lineup

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Toshiba is a brand with a long legacy – particularly in the Malaysian market. Once seen as a go-to for nearly everything electrical. However, in recent years, the company has been rather quiet. That is changing with the announcement of their new lineup of Smart TVs powered by Android TV.

The company is bringing two new series of Smart TVs that come equipped with a new generation of REGZA technology for users to enjoy. The two series – the C350 and the V35 series – bring some signature Toshiba technologies with a focus on different resolution propositions. The former comes with 4K UHD resolution while the latter comes with 1080p Full HD.

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Both series come with the latest innovations in their REGZA Engine. The C350 comes with the REGZA Engine 4K which enables high performance, 4K resolution video even with lower resolution content. The REGZA Engine 4K also allows better-calibrated colour and contrast. This is augmented by Toshiba’s Colour Re-master technology which focuses on delivering true to life colours together. The V35 come with the REGZA Engine High Grade which comes with all the bells and whistles that allow it to deliver immersive, detailed content in brilliant Full HD and HD resolutions.

The experience of the new Toshiba Smart TVs becomes even more immersive with the DTS Virtual X and Dolby Audio compatibility in the C350 and DTS Studio Sound Technology in the V35. Both the series are able to deliver immersive sound with even more precision. The C350 will enable more audio nuances thanks to the Dolby Audio.

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Content will be at users fingertips with Android TV on the new lineups. Android TV will enable apps like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ for easy access to your favourite shows. It will also enable screen mirroring via the built-in Chromecast feature and easy use through Google Voice Search.

Pricing & Availability

The new Toshiba Smart TVs are available in Malaysia now via retailers and online shops. The C350 series is priced from MYR1,899 while the V35 series is priced from MYR1,199. Detailed pricing is in the table below.

SeriesDisplay SizeResolutionAndroid TV versionPrice (MYR)
C35075-inch2160p (4K UHD) Android 9.0 Pie6,599.00
C350 65-inch2160p (4K UHD) Android 9.0 Pie 3,899.00
C350 55-inch2160p (4K UHD) Android 9.0 Pie 2,899.00
C350 50-inch 2160p (4K UHD) Android 9.0 Pie 2,499.00
C350 43-inch2160p (4K UHD) Android 9.0 Pie 1,899.00
V3543-inch1080p (Full HD) Android 9.0 Pie 1,699.00
V3532-inch720p (HD) Android R1,199.00
Computers, Editorial, Gaming

Step Into NVIDIA’s RTX 30 Series Experience with The HP Pavilion Gaming 15

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What do you get when you need a multipurpose tool that you can have fun with, be productive with, be creative with, and does not break the bank? In 2021, that means you get an NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 3050 gaming laptop. While most will tell you that building a gaming desktop PC is usually the way to go when you want a powerful tool that could fit the bill for entertainment, creativity, and productivity, a gaming laptop could make a little more sense in these times.

The question now is not whether or not you should get a gaming laptop. You still have a tough decision ahead though. In the sea of gaming notebook PCs in the market, which one would be the right one for you?

For all the consideration above, the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series powered HP Pavilion Gaming 15 might be the one for you.

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Experience Modern Gaming with NVIDIA

Despite its “entry-level” moniker, the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 still packs plenty of punch, equipped with a rather powerful NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050. The new award-winning NVIDIA Ampere architecture on NVIDIA’s 2nd Generation RTX Architecture  is also a large step up from the previous generation’s platform. That means you are getting a lot more performance for your money in this department.

Being a part of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX family also means you have access to NVIDIA’s game changing technologies. You can experience Ray Tracing for the most realistic gaming experience with ultra-realistic lighting and reflection models. You get NVIDIA DLSS technology too to optimise your gaming performance. The OMEN Command Center ensures that gaming is an uninterrupted and immersive experience by prioritising what is important to you.

The GPU powers a modest Full HD 144Hz display measuring at 15.6-inch. The IPS panel also means that the display projects bright, vivid colours that could benefit in both gaming and working situations. While the display may not be the highest resolution or fastest available, it also means that the internal hardware can take full advantage of the display’s 144Hz refresh rate.

Of course, the GPU alone cannot be handling everything required for a game to run at high frame rates. To really optimise the gaming experience, you need a powerful CPU to pair with. You get to choose between up to an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 or an AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU.

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Of course, with powerful hardware, gaming is just half the story. The stealthy, Shadow Black colour scheme and design language of the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 allows it to blend in at your workplace. It is thin and light to as well, meaning moving it from home and to work is not a chore.

The Powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050  paired with a powerful CPU from either Intel or AMD allows you to easily work across any creative software with ease. Need to edit a video using Adobe’s Premiere Pro, no sweat. Need to get a photo edited quickly with a combination of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, done. With up to 16GB in RAM (8GB x 2),  no creative task is too great for the HP Pavilion Gaming 15.

At the end of the day, when it is time to take a break from the hustle and bustle, the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 comes equipped with powerful speakers tuned and designed by Bang & Olufsen. The powerful audio drivers come with a built-in discrete amplifier to make the HP Pavilion Gaming 15 a true entertainment powerhouse. With the B&O sound system, you can cast your worries away with soothing music. Or, when the mood takes you, you can get immersive audio and graphics while battling with your friends in Doom Eternal and Rainbow Six: Siege. When the hustle and bustle of competition gets a little tiring, you can go into titles like Minecraft, and even Red Dead Redemption 2 to get some peace and quiet.

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 is now available in Shadow Black accented with an Acid Green LED backlit keyboard. You can get the new HP Pavilion Gaming 15 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 and AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series for MYR 3,899 onward via their website.

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Camera, Lifestyle, News

Sony Introduces the Alpha ZV-E10 – The Perfect Small Camera for Content Creators

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The content creator market is huge in 2021. Of course, the rise in various social media mediums like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and even Twitch has created this huge demand for contents over the internet. To be fair, Twitch may not be a social media platform per se, but it does create a huge demand in more live streamed contents; pretty much what Facebook is doing with regular and even Facebook Gaming platform. In all these, the most popular contents are also the visual contents like videos and photo updates. Written contents have been taking a backseat for a while and we all know that.

On that note, we want to thank everyone who is still coming to the site to read our news updates, reviews, and editorial articles. We appreciate you and you are the reason we do what we do. Do let us know what you think we can do more of, or better in the comment section below or our social media platforms though.

With modern social media as well, content creation has been at its simplest form today. All you need is a smartphone that can support all the apps to start creating contents. Of course, using your smartphone to create contents can be pretty limiting. We always say that if you want to make the best video or photography content, invest in a camera; there are plenty of choices out there too. Today, your decision-making process is going to be a little harder, or easier, depending on how you look at it.

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The Sony Alpha (α) ZV-E10, as they call it, is meant to sit above the ZV-1 compact camera. Rightfully so, with an APS-C cropped sensor instead of the small 1-inch sensor of the compact ZV-1. It is also an interchangeable lens camera with Sony’s proprietary E-Mount. This opens up a whole plethora of creative possibilities with Sony’s extensive E-Mount lenses as well.

It features a 24.2-Megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor backed by Sony’s brilliant BIONZ X image processor. Of course, with a bigger sensor than the ZV-1, you should be getting a better image quality and better low-light performance from the ZV-E10. At the same time, there are a few features that makes this camera perfect for both experienced and new content creators.

For one, the Sony α ZV-E10 packs a clever Background Defocus feature that was first seen and highly acclaimed in the ZV-1. While the feature is more catered for vloggers, it is a clever system to sort of mimic the depth-of-field effect you get with more expensive lenses and larger camera sensors without spending the extra money. At the same time, it is less focus sensitive in this implementation, which allows subjects extra movement tolerances. “Product Showcase Setting” mode is also something that content creators can appreciate to quickly shift focus from the subject’s face to a highlighted object.

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At 343g (body only), the Sony α ZV-E10 is lighter than even the Sony α6400, and way lighter than the high-end Sony α7 series of cameras. That also means an added portability and versatility in your shoots. You do not need a large space to lug the ZV-E10 around and setting it up can be as easy as pulling it out of the bag and just point at your subject.

The α ZV-E10 is made with videos in mind though. It shoots at up to 4K 30fps and Full HD 120fps (slow-motion) to make this one of the most versatile compact shooters available in the current market. Of course, Sony’s clever electronic image stabilisation makes an appearance here. You do have to turn on Active Mode for stabilisation to kick in though. Still, you can get a crisp, stable 4K vlogs from the camera.

The new Sony compact camera is also sort of made to be a one-stop-shop for content creation. That is why the α ZV-E10 comes with Sony’s industry leading Fast Hybrid autofocus, and real-time Eye autofocus and tracking for all sorts of contents. You can use the camera to take great looking and detailed photos and track a moving subject for fast moving videos. You may not even need a separate mic with the α ZV-E10 too with its built-in Direction 3-capsule Mic and a wind screen included out-of-the-box. If you have a mic, you can easily use the ZV-E10’s mic jack on its side.

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The Sony α ZV-E10 will be available in Malaysia from September 2021 onward. You can select between black or white colour options with the new camera. At launch the Sony α ZV-E10 will be available for MYR 2,599 (body only) and MYR 3,099 for a kit lens (E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS) bundle. More information on Sony’s camera systems and the α ZV-E10 can be found on their website.

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The Infinity Group: Alternative Financing Options Spark Opportunities for African Businesses

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DUBAI, UAE, July 28, 2021 — Companies in Africa are increasingly turning to alternative methods of securing financing to more quickly grow their operations as traditional commercial capital has become more difficult to access in the current economic climate.

Demands placed on qualified start-ups with competitive business models and experienced leadership teams have greatly extended the lending cycle across many African nations. And when business loans are available the cost of capital has increased.

The Infinity Group reports that new businesses in areas such as renewable energy, technology and e-commerce, all examples of sectors poised to spark economic growth in key African markets, are turning to new funding alternatives to more quickly and effectively get businesses up and running and expand operations.

The Infinity Group is one of a number of financial service groups creating opportunities for hedge funds, pension funds, sovereign wealth groups, angel investors and others from around the world to co-op funding in well qualified and vetted early-stage companies in major African business hubs.

In the past year, for example, The Infinity Group has helped numerous fast-growing companies on the continent secure financing through its pool of international investors. This includes companies operating across a broad range of sectors in South Africa, Tanzania, Nigeria and Botswana, among others.

With this alternative financing model, The Infinity Group does all due diligence and market analysis while providing ongoing oversight and support to the companies on behalf of the investors. The companies are able to secure funding at competitive rates and extended terms while also contributing to job creation and economic growth in their local markets.

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Experts call for increasing rural area digital connectivity to alleviate poverty

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SINGAPORE, July 28, 2021 — To close the digital divide and drive economic recovery during the pandemic, cross sectors collaboration are needed to lower the costs of rural area connectivity and improve digital literacy. This was the crux of the presentations by experts at the a webinar on "Strategies for Addressing the Asia-Pacific Digital Divide – Increasing Connectivity to Drive Economic Recovery" organized by the Financial Times and Huawei on Thursday.

Experts call for increasing rural area digital connectivity to alleviate poverty
Experts call for increasing rural area digital connectivity to alleviate poverty

Asia Pacific is speeding up for digital transformation and underpinned by dynamic markets and young population. The significant rift of digital access yet hinder wider shares of digital benefits, which in turn leads to slower recovery from pandemic. ICT leverages fundamental ways to drive economic rebound.

The importance of digital inclusion is echoed by Yin Haitao, professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’, whose newly released report on using ICT solutions to promote economic development and alleviate poverty.

The report, named "Digital Involvement and Poverty Alleviation: A Huawei Approach," was co-authored by Yin and Chris Marquis, Professor at Samuel C. Johnson College of Business, Cornell University.

The domain of corporate sustainability has long faced the challenge of making projects of this nature financially viable. To reach underdeveloped areas and improve digital coverage, Huawei initiates RuralStar program together with local operators globally including in Thailand and Indonesia since 2017. This solution replaces traditional towers with simple poles, and enabling a shift from diesel generator power to solar power. By the end of 2020, the RuralStar had been implemented in over 60 countries, with 50 million people benefited from this initiative.

Apart from agreeing vendors like Huawei’s approach on digital infrastructure access, labor is another prior concern. Poon King Wang, Director of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), calls for long-term strategies and sustained support to upskill people across generations and ensure wellbeing of workers in digital transformation.

Sofia Shakil, Director of the Economic Programs, Asia Foundation, addressed the negative impact of the pandemic on women unemployment and the urgency to invest in skills building.

In 2017, Huawei, the Bangladesh Government (ICT Division), and Robi Axiata jointly launched the Digital Training Bus project, to bring digital skills to women in the heart of rural Bangladesh. More than 60,000 women had received training till now, and 160,000 more will benefit from it by 2023.

To lessen the imminent labor deficit in APAC, 400,000 more are expected to be digitally upskilled in the next five years through Huawei educational flagship programs such as Seeds for the Future and ASEAN Academy, according to Michael MacDonald, Chief Digital Officer at Huawei Asia Pacific.

Departing from different fields, speakers share views of building ecosystem cohesively including government, industry and thought-leaderships from third party to drive digital inclusion. "Ultimately, we need to build up trust across the different stakeholders in the ecosystem", said Poon King Wang on sustaining the benefits of tech.

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WageCan Provides Best Multifunctional Digital Asset HR & Payroll Solutions

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IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2021 — Blockchain payment adoption is growing fast because it offers an easy way to send and receive payments on a global scale. In a world where people are using the Internet for all types of services, crypto is definitely the future. Besides promising the easiest way to manage asset portfolios for all kinds of digital asset management, WageCan is taking another giant step toward providing progressive business experience solutions. We continue to expand into new areas to meet the ever-growing demand for accessible avenues to multifunctional digital asset HR & Payroll solutions simultaneously.

WageCan has launched cutting-edge multifunctional digital asset HR & Payroll solutions with a focus on miners, international companies, startups, and gig economy workers looking to pay employees or vendors online with cryptocurrency. It helps you with workforce management, benefits, compliance around the world, and provides complete automation of your HR and Payroll systems. Other than that, WageCan supplies one-stop wealth management services for users to invest in the portfolio once users receive their wages on the platform and further create considerable wealth. Here’s all you need to know about the best service WageCan offers: what it is, how it works, and why any business running in the 21st century needs to get on board this productivity gravy train.

To show you how exactly WageCan digital asset HR & Payroll systems can provide flexibility to accommodate your needs and even boost your wealth, here are the main features about us:

I. HR System:

  • Employer and employee portals and easy onboarding efficiently
  • Multiple permission settings
  • Everything is visible on the dashboard so that employers or freelancers can keep everything under control with no effort
  • APIs available for Integration
  • Track and calculate paid personal and leave requests
  • Applicant tracking in recruiting
  • Payroll Scheduling
  • Check personal salary history record
  • Cross-border payments with multi-currency support

II. Payroll System:

  1. Multi-cryptocurrency payments to employees and receive wages anywhere around the world
  2. Seamlessly shift between digital currencies/assets on the go
  3. Simplified cross-border payments for a global workforce
  4. Offer bonus or commission in cryptocurrency
  5. Instant, fast, and low-cost transaction
  6. Offer a variety of salary options:
    1. Accept a portion or all of their salaries in cryptocurrency into the encrypted wallet
    2. Deposit into prepaid debit cards or virtual cards which can be used daily
    3. Get access to WageCan digital asset investment to the mainstream with even a small percentage of the salary periodically and boost your wage
  7. Easy to pay contractors or employees living in remote areas with the options mentioned above
  8. Invest part of the salary in BTC, ETH, Stablecoins, and other DeFi projects on the WageCan platform to get enhanced earning potential property
  9. High-security on-chain, transparent, better in combating fraud, with the leading cybersecurity firm

In conclusion, cryptocurrencies strengthen globalization by removing the hurdles to hire people around the globe. WageCan’s multifunctional digital asset HR & Payroll solutions can benefit both employees and employers, allowing for more freedom over funds and fast global payments. Our goal is simple: "Build Something Great" – delivering "ease, innovation, and sophistication in one neat package." Learn more about WageCan’s mission and commitment to HR & Payroll Solutions at service@wagecan.com.

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Supermicro Debuts New Top-Loading and Simply Double Storage Systems with 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Processors, PCI-E 4.0 with NVMe Cache for High-Capacity Cloud-Scale Storage

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Comprehensive Family of 60-bay and 90-bay 4U Storage Models Supporting Single-Node, Dual-Node, Storage Bridge Bay, or JBOD Configurations in a Highly Serviceable Architecture

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2021 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, announced new versions of its market-proven top-loading storage solutions with 60-bay and 90-bay systems along with new Simply Double storage systems fully optimized for the latest 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and PCI-E 4.0 NVMe drives. These best-in-class high-capacity storage and expansion systems are ideal for cloud-scale storage implementations as well as HPC storage workloads.

Supermicro Debuts New Top-Loading and Simply Double Storage Systems
Supermicro Debuts New Top-Loading and Simply Double Storage Systems

"As the growth in software-defined, cloud-based storage continues to accelerate, Supermicro helps data centers to rapidly modernize their infrastructure to leverage flexible configuration, tool-less modular designs that can be serviced by a technician, and simple expansion capabilities with our new X12 60-bay or 90-bay single, dual node and high availability architecture innovation," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO, Supermicro. "Our new high-capacity storage systems continue Supermicro’s focus on resource saving and delivers industry-leading capacity for a lower total cost of ownership (TCO)."

Top-Loading Storage Systems

Supermicro’s new top-loading architecture delivers improved flexibility, modularity, and serviceability that customers require. Both 60-bay and 90-bay systems are available in single-node, dual-node, and dual-node high availability (HA) configurations. The dual-node HA and single-node configurations control access to all drives in the systems. The dual-node configuration evenly split the drive control access between each node. With a modular, tool-less design, all critical onboard systems – hot-swap server nodes, expanders, fan modules, power supplies, and drives – are fully optimized for easy serviceability by one technician.

Supermicro’s new high-capacity top-loading systems are optimized for enterprise and cloud-scale storage environments. This scale-up and scale-out architectures design offers customers the configuration options of  PCI-E 4.0-based RAID or IT mode SAS controller. These 4U systems feature 60 or 90 hot-swap 2.5" or 3.5" SAS3/SATA3 bays plus two onboard PCI-E M.2 slots and two internal slim SATA SSD slots. The single-node system also supports two rear hot-swap 2.5" bays for OS mirroring and four optional NVMe U.2 bays for fast caching. The system supports 1.6 petabytes of cost-optimized storage at the maximum configuration, plus up to 60TB of SSD flash via the rear-accessed NVMe. The single- and dual-node systems use 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors in a dual-socket configuration with 16 DIMM slots per server node.

Simply Double Storage Systems

Supermicro’s Simply Double storage server is an industry-leading solution for content delivery. Today’s announcement introduces performance and serviceability enhancements to the overall design to support 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors in a dual-socket configuration with 16 DIMMs while maintaining the same dense storage footprint. Up to four rear hot-swap U.2 NVMe bays are supported, allowing users to add flash without sacrificing any of the 24 SAS/SATA 3.5" storage bays. Innovative chassis design enhances airflow and streamlines system service accessibility to components such as the motherboard, CPU, memory, PCI-E slots, internal drive bays, and rear drive bays. Along with these mechanical improvements, the system can be configured with the options of  PCI-E 4.0-based RAID or IT mode SAS controller.

Supermicro Storage Summit

Supermicro is launching these new systems in conjunction with its Open Storage Summit 2021, highlighting software-defined storage technology innovations. The Open Storage Summit 2021 will take place from July 27 – 29, 2021. Please click here for more details and to register.

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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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Samsung Launches the Odyssey Neo G9 – The Future of Gaming by Samsung is Here

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Ultrawide monitors are amazing technologies. We love an ultrawide monitor because it eliminates the need for us to run two monitors at the same time. It is also sort of a more economical way of running multiple monitors in terms of space. Instead of having to fit two monitor stands, you only need one.

Ultrawide monitors are great for gaming too, in our opinions at least. You see more of the gaming world. You get more information from the environment around you. In games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, you get a little more immersion and situational awareness from an ultrawide view. When you go into racing games like Forza Horizon, or Assetto Corsa, or even Need for Speed titles for that matter, you get to go full immersive mode by putting yourself into the cockpit of the racing car and having all your information on one display. You only need to swivel your head to find information you need in your cockpit.

Imagine our excitement when Samsung first announced their Odyssey G9, a 49-inch gaming monitor that is a beast to work with. It packed dual 1440p displays to create a 32:9 aspect ratio that is quite unheard of. It also pushes the envelope of gaming with up to 240Hz in refresh rate, higher than any high-end monitor that boasts 1440p QHD in resolution.

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Samsung has upped the ante when it comes to the ultimate gaming monitor though. They have introduced the behemoth that is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9. To be fair to the monitor too, the technologies fitted to it sounds more like a high-end television than a gaming monitor.

It did not lose any heft and size at 49-inch. It has not lost that ultrawide magic too at 32:9 aspect ratio on the display. At 1000R, the curvature is exactly the same as the older Odyssey G9 too. In fact, side-by-side, the Neo G9 and the original G9 looks practically the same.

Dig deeper though, and you find a world of difference in the Odyssey Neo G9 compared to the original Odyssey G9. You now find a Quantum Mini LED panel to push the same 5,120 by 1,440 pixels (Dual QHD) out of the ultrawide 49-inch display. That means more brilliant colours and brighter display.

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You get 12-bit colour depth over the 8-bit on the original G9, far more colours also mean smoother colour gradients and better lighting control on the display itself leading to more realistic and accurate colour representation from the display. At 2,048 dimming zones compared to 10 in the previous generation G9 too, the Neo G9 ensures that there are no halos on your images sitting over dark backgrounds which adds to your immersion and image accuracy. At Quantum HDR 2000 with peak brightness of 2,000 nits and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, black and white on the display are as black and as white as they can get.

It is an impressive feat, fitting high-end television features to a gaming monitor. What is even more impressive is that the Odyssey Neo G9 is not just a regular high-end TV in a 49-inch ultrawide guise. It comes packing the latest HDMI 2.1 to take advantage of a higher data transfer bandwidth to fully take advantage of the 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on the panel. It even has both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD’s FreeSync Premium Pro capabilities to ensure you get the best gaming experience on either platform.

To cap the whole thing off though, the rear of the monitor features a new infinity core lighting that features up to 52 colours with five lighting effects. It also comes with a new CoreSync feature that syncs the lighting system to your games to create a higher level of immersion in games. The only issue with that system is that you do want to be in a dark room and your monitor should be facing a wall to fully experience the capabilities of CoreSync.

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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with Quantum Mini LED will be available globally by the 9th of August 2021. Pre-order starts on the 29th of July 2021 and it will be priced at US$ 2,499.99 (MYR 10,575.26*). There are no colour options when it comes to the shell though, but if you place and use the Odyssey Neo G9 the right way, you will not be noticing the white coloured shell all that much anyway. More information on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with Quantum Mini LED can be found on their website.

*approximately based on exchange rate of US$ 1 = MYR 4.23 on xe.com as of 27/07/2021

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Shop Anywhere with “Single-Pay” and “3-Pay” Using New Paidy App

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TOKYO, July 27, 2021 —

-Complete Entire Purchase within App, from Discovery to Payment for Smooth Shopping Experience-

Paidy Inc., Japan’s leading "Buy Now, Pay Later" provider, has announced the release of its new app that allows consumers to browse and discover the items they want across thousands of online merchants and use Paidy’s "Single-Pay" or "3-Pay" service to pay for their purchases.

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With the new Paidy app, consumers can choose Paidy as their payment method at all online merchants that accept Visa. They can choose to pay next month, or in three interest-free(*1), monthly installments with 3-Pay. A "Shop & Discovery" feature has been built into the app, which allows consumers to browse stores and search for items. Consumers can also select categories they are interested in for suggestions of merchants and items that best suit their interests. By saving their favorite items in the "wishlist," consumers can set up their own, personalized shopping plan. The entire shopping experience, from discovery to purchase, is completed entirely within the Paidy app.

The expansion of merchants that accept Paidy has been achieved through partnerships with Visa and Orico.

With the mission to "Take the hassle out of shopping," Paidy aims to create an environment where everyone can shop wisely and enjoyably. Benefits such as the simple user experience, convenience of next-month single-pay or 3-pay payment, and the ability to manage their money wisely with their smartphone have attracted many consumers, with the number of accounts currently exceeding six million(*2). Paidy can be used at more than 700,000 online merchants, including Amazon and Qoo10, and with the launch of the Paidy Link service in April 2021, it is now possible to shop for the goods that they love at PayPal’s 31 million merchants around the world, all via PayPal checkout. The Paidy Plus for Apple, which launched in June and can be used to make purchases at Apple Retail Stores and the Apple Online Store, has also been well received. The revamping of its app symbolizes Paidy’s bid to go beyond a mere payment service to become the "shopping platform" that customers cannot do without. Mobile shopping is fast becoming standard, with close to 70% of online shoppers mainly using their mobile phone or smartphone to access online shopping services(*3). Paidy offers those consumers a more enjoyable and convenient shopping experience.

Russell Cummer, Founder and Executive Chairman of Paidy Inc., commented: "With the release of the new app, customers will be able to shop anywhere with Paidy. As well as paying for their purchases, they can enjoy the shopping experience itself from within the Paidy app. We believe that enjoyable shopping through Paidy’s super simple customer experience and the wise, comfortable choice of interest-free 3-pay payment will become the de facto standard for online shopping in Japan. Customers can look forward to even better things from Paidy as an innovator in E-commerce."

Paidy will continue to update the shopping experience for its customers through the provision of innovative services.

Notes:

(*1) Interest-free installment payment is available only with account transfers or bank transfers.

(*2) including Taiwan business

(*3) From Hakuhodo Institute of Life & Living’s Chronological Lifestyle Survey (2020). Percentage of respondents who answered "mainly cellphone or smartphone" to the question, "What device do you use to access (online shopping) services? (if you use the service)"

*Amazon is a registered trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates.