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Samsung Brings More Value with The Galaxy A32

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Together with their recently unveiled Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72, Samsung also took the covers off their new Galaxy A32. The Galaxy A32 maintains the ethos of the new Galaxy A series but looks to bring even more value. That said, it does compromise a little bit more when it comes to specs and features.

The Galaxy A32 comes with a MediaTek Helio G80 with 128GB of onboard storage and 8GB of RAM. Like its bigger siblings, the A32 also supports up to 1TB of extra memory through its microSD card slot. It will come with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with support for 90Hz refresh rates.

Similar to the A52 and A72, it comes with a quad camera setup. It has a 64-megapixel main sensor with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). This is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel macro sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it comes with a 20-megapixel fixed focus camera. The camera setup on the Galaxy A32 support recording 4K UHD videos at 30fps.

The A32 also comes with all the bells an whistles from the new A52 and A72. This includes KNOX integration and One UI 3.0. It has a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A32 will be available in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue and Awesome Violet. No pricing has been officially announced just yet.

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Samsung’s Galaxy A Series Gets Awesome Flagship Features

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Samsung just revealed something really awesome! Their Galaxy A series is taking some notes from their successful flagships. The new A series line up brings some of the most sought features from their Galaxy S series to a more affordable price point. Samsung’s new approach is a return to their approach from the Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 of 2017.

The new Galaxy A72 and the Galaxy A52 both come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G for their 4G versions while the A52 5G comes with the Snapdragon 750G. They will be coming with 8GB of RAM with up to 256GB of internal memory which can be expanded with an additional 1TB of memory with a microSD card.

Awesome Features Come to the Galaxy A Series

The new headliners for the series are the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72. These two models bring features like IP67 water- and dust-proofing to the Galaxy A line up and even complement this with more features that make their devices so compelling. The new approach comes after Samsung’s own Galaxy A51 became one of their best selling smartphones. According to them, consumers are looking for more compelling offerings which are affordable and don’t compromise much when it comes to features.

The A52 and A72 bring a large, Super AMOLED display to the table. The former comes with a 6.5-inch display while the latter comes with a larger 6.7-inch display. Both of them come with 90Hz refresh rates while the 5G variant of the A52 comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung is claiming that even at 90Hz their A72 and A52 are able to provide a more seamless experience without too much compromise. This is particularly true when it comes to LCD panels that are commonly used in A series competitors. Samsung is also equipping the new A series with Eye Comfort Shield which lowers blue light emissions significantly for better eye health and less strain.

On the battery end of things, Samsung is equipping the Galaxy A52 with a 4,500mAh battery on both the 4G and 5G versions while the Galaxy A72 will be coming with a larger 5,000mAh battery. Samsung claims that these will allow their offerings to last for up to 2 days on a single charge.

Awesome Quad Camera Setup with up to 30x Zoom

While Space Zoom doesn’t make it to the Galaxy A series, it comes with a capable quad camera setup with slight tweaks across the line up. The main camera sensor of the Galaxy A series is a 64-megapixel camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and autofocus (AF). This is complemented by a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor with 123° field of view and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. The final fourth sensor is different on the Galaxy A72 and the A52. The A72 comes with a 8-megapixel telephoto sensor capable of 3x optical zoom with OIS and AF. The A52, on the other hand, comes with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the selfie front, the two devices come with a fixed focus 32-megapixel sensor.

Hardware is only part of the story when it comes to the new Galaxy A series. Samsung is bringing features like Single Take to the series to complement the capable hardware. But, before we jump into that, Samsung has also brought tetra binning to the new A series. The camera on the A series creates a larger single pixel by binding four pixels together to allow more light and detail to reach the sensor. This improves low light performance and creates more detailed night shots.

Awesome Software to Complete the Experience

In addition to this, the new A series is coming with AI powered scene optimizer capable of automatically enhancing your photos. The scene optimizer is able to detect and optimize 30 scenes. However, if you can’t find the perfect picture in with scene optimizer, you’re able to take control with Pro mode. Once you have the perfect settings you can store them in the new “My Filter” feature which allows you to apply them to the 4K UHD videos or pictures you take down the road. You can even take 8-megapixel pictures from 4K videos with Video Snap.

Samsung is also bringing KNOX along for the ride with the new A series. While there are components of KNOX built into Android’s core. This will be the first time that Samsung is brining KNOX’s full capabilities to the series. This means that your data is encrypted and secured from the source. This comes as a part of Samsung’s One UI 3 which will be available on the A52, A52 5G and A72 at launch. Keep in mind, Samsung has also promised at least 4 years of updates for their devices to ensure device security.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy A52 & A72 will be available in Awesome Black, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue and Awesome White with a haze (matte) finish. They are available now with prices starting at EUR€349 (MYR1,713.20) for the regular A52, EUR€429 (MYR2,105.91) for the A52 5G and EUR€449 (MYR2,204.08) for the Galaxy A72.

In Malaysia, the A52 and A72 will be available with 256GB onboard memory with 8GB of RAM. No pricing details have been announced just yet. The A52 5G isn’t available in Malaysia just yet. However, Samsung may make it available later on.

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DevOps Institute Releases The Assessment of DevOps Capabilities to Help Practitioners, Teams and Organizations Advance DevOps Journeys

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Vendor-neutral assessment features a scorecard based on an empirical model that examines five core DevOps dimensions

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 17, 2021 — DevOps Institute, a global professional member association for advancing the human elements of DevOps, today announced the launch of a crowd-sourced, vendor-neutral Assessment of DevOps Capabilities (ADOC). The assessment is for individuals to assess their teams and organizations so as to baseline their current DevOps state, measure and accelerate continuous improvement during their DevOps journey.

ADOC is now available as an exclusive benefit to Premium and Enterprise Members. Learn more about the assessments at https://devopsinstitute.com/devops-assessment/

The assessment model addresses five DevOps dimensions:

  1. Human Aspects
  2. Process and Frameworks
  3. Functional Composition
  4. Intelligent Automation
  5. Technology Ecosystems

"The Humans of DevOps are in urgent need of an empirical model that supports their goals to improve organizational performance through the practice of DevOps principles," said Jayne Groll, CEO of DevOps Institute. "They want to be able to measure their progress as their capabilities increase during their DevOps journey and know where to invest their time and energy. Our vendor-agnostic model empowers teams and enterprises to grasp what DevOps means to them and accelerate progress. We are pleased to make this available to the market."

ADOC is available in two versions:

  1. Team ADOC: A compact, online version for Premium Members to self-assess their team’s current DevOps capabilities. After taking the assessment, members will receive a scorecard with their team’s results. This version is also available to Enterprise members for all employees in their organization, but does not provide team-to-team comparison reports.For a limited time (March 17 – March 31), Team ADOC will be available to Premium Members at an early-bird discounted rate of $149 (non-members pay $2,000 USD per assessment).
  2. ADOC for Enterprises: An expansive version for delivery online by DevOps Institute ADOC Consulting Partners to assess capabilities across multiple teams in enterprises of any size. ADOC for Enterprise offers interactive dashboards for workshop review. In its initial release, ADOC for Enterprises is available in a pay-per-use model starting at $15,000 USD for up to 500 participants.

To date, DevOps Institute has on-boarded several Enterprise ADOC partners, including:

"I have seen and worked on several assessment scales/surveys, and I have no hesitation in saying that ADOC is one of the best available out there," said Anshul Lalit, Director of DevOps and Quality Management, Kongsberg Digital. "In ADOC, the value stream segmentation, human aspects, and realistic narrative make this assessment worth your time and effort. I highly recommend ADOC for those companies serious about their DevSecOps journey, maturity, and accelerating continuous improvements with increased quality, shift-left security strategies, improved time to market, and better stakeholder satisfaction."

A team of 40 DevOps Institute Ambassadors collaborated on the model led by DevOps Institute’s Chief of Research, Eveline Oerhlich, and Chief Ambassador, Helen Beal. Ambassadors contributed their own extensive consulting expertise to the model, direct knowledge from client engagements, along with their own experiences in enterprises. Together the team offered over 600 years of DevOps practitioner experience to produce a model that:

  • Comprehensively assesses people, process and technology capabilities
  • Baselines current state and provides guidance for next target state
  • Allows continuous team and enterprise level assessment
  • Promotes DevOps principles and good implementation practices

DevOps Institute Ambassadors  who contributed to the ADOC include: Angel Nunez, Anshul Lalit, Aparna Balasundar, Arnaud Blandet,  Biswajit Mohapatra, BMK Lakshminarayanan, Bryan Finster, Daniel Gines, Deepak Dinakaran, Dinesh Sekar, Eric Chapman, Eric Robertson, Felipe Duenas, Heath Dorn, Hima Bindu Vejella, Houda Maaroufi, Jack Maher, Jeff Keyes, Jesus Rodriguez, Jimit Rangras, Jorge Luis Castro Toribio, Made Mulia Indrajaya, Mahesh Raut, Marc Hornbeek, Mark Peters, Mitesh Soni, Murthuja Shaik, Nadeem Augustine, Najib Radzuan, Peter Maddison, Romnick Acabado, Rose Dyson, Satyan Prakash, Savinder Puri, Siddharth Pareek, Soren Pedersen, Steve Pereira, Tracy Ragan and Uchit Vyas.

ADOC is a long-lived product from DevOps Institute which will continually be enhanced in line with feedback from the users and Consulting Partners. Future enhancements already on the roadmap include bolt-ons for SRE, DevSecOps, and the government vertical market.

"We are delighted to have ADOC available at the pre-launch of Premium Membership," said Jason Baum, Director of Membership at DevOps Institute. "ADOC for Teams is a perfect example of the innovative and practical benefits members can access via DevOps Institute’s Premium Membership program."

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DevOps Institute is a professional member association whose mission is to advance the human elements of DevOps.

We create a safe and interactive ecosystem where members can network, gain knowledge, grow their careers, lead and initiate, and celebrate professional achievements.

We inspire thought leadership and knowledge by connecting and enabling the global member community to drive human transformation in the digital age.

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AI and Cloud to Empower the European Telehealth Market Securing Efficient Access to Essential Healthcare Services

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By 2026, the European telehealth market is estimated to witness more than a four-and-a-half-fold growth, garnering $20.7 billion revenue, finds Frost & Sullivan

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 17, 2021 — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Innovative Business Models Powering the Telehealth Market in Europe, finds that the severe impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare sector across Europe catapulted the use of telehealth. It ensured efficient access to essential healthcare services for patients with chronic conditions or those requiring acute and urgent care during the pandemic. The healthcare sector shift to the "anytime and anywhere" model in response to the pandemic resulted in a massive surge in the region’s telehealth market. By 2026, the booming market is estimated to witness more than a four-and-a-half-fold growth, garnering $20.7 billion revenue from $4.41 billion in 2019, up at a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.4%.

 

AI and Cloud to Empower the European Telehealth Market Securing Efficient Access to Essential Healthcare Services
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"Rising demand for consumer-centric services and tools in Europe’s healthcare system is leading to the development of new business models," said Chandni Mathur, Healthcare & Life Sciences Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "Adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, blockchain, the internet of medical things (IoMT), wearables, and cloud computing is expected to disrupt the telehealth market. 5G will feature as a key enabler to boost the adoption and effective utilization of these disruptive technologies."

Mathur added: "From a product type perspective, virtual visits will lead the overall telehealth market, registering growth at an astounding CAGR of 41.2% over the forecast period, followed by remote patient monitoring (RPM) at 20.4%. Further, mhealth and personal emergency response systems (PERS) will also contribute significantly to the market, garnering revenue at 27.5% and 7.7% CAGR, respectively."

Telehealth equipment makers, service providers, and technology enablers have an uphill task catering to the pandemic-driven sudden demand, which will require business model revision across the telehealth ecosystem. As a result, telehealth market participants have the following growth opportunities:

  • Behavioral health: Partner with focused solutions providers and pharma companies to offer digital therapeutic solutions. 
  • RPM for real-world evidence collection: Standardize data collected through RPM devices and mobile apps that record patient-reported outcomes.
  • Doctor-to-doctor communication: Doctor-patient communication, information exchange, and integration with electronic medical records (EMRs) are expected to be game-changers.
  • Consumer wearables: Cater to the entire care continuum needs, track basic vital parameters and integrate with health records. The use of consumer wearables has risen, especially as patients become more aware of and involved in their health and wellness journey.

Innovative Business Models Powering the Telehealth Market in Europe is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Healthcare & Life Sciences research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

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Intel Has Joined the Chat – The New 11th Generation Desktop Intel Core Rocket Lake Processors

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Rocket Lake is here! Some might say, “about time”. We say, let the games begin.

Intel’s 11th Generation Intel Core processor for Desktop systems, while inevitable, seems to be something that should have come a while ago. Then again, taking their time to introduce a new product after the big game changer that was AMD’s new Ryzen 5000 series processor could be a smart thing to do. So here is the new Rocket Lake processors that has been teased and highly expected since the end of 2020.

500 Series Chipsets

The introduction of the new Rocket Lake processors also means that there is a new on-board chipset to pair to, as usual with Intel. Intel’s new 500 series chipset adds support for PCIe 4.0, which also means you can now take full advantage of new PCIe Gen 4.0 devices like the newer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series and AMD Radeon 6000 sieres GPUs. It also means you can get the newer, faster PCIe 4.0 SSDs to work with too. Of course, there is some new improvements in Intel Optane Memory.

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  • Source: Intel

The new chipset is also supposed to open up more USB bandwidth on the new boards too, which also means more USB lanes and faster ports. You also get to put in faster memory modules at DDR4-3200. The new 500 series chipset also allows memory overclocking on the H570 and B560 chipsets, so you are less restricted when you have a budget to work with.

Back to the new processing chips. Of course, the are not just launching a single Intel Core i9-11900K. The range topper is coming with a whole slew of Intel Core processors from the low-end, low-power Core i3-10105T with four cores and eight threads all the way to the superpower that is the flagship Core i9-11900K. The new Rocket Lake launch also include the launch of the new Pentium series with the Pentium Gold G6605 two core processor leading the way.

More Power

As per usual, Intel’s big focus on the new processors that were introduced is gaming. The headline figures for the class leading Intel Core i9-11900K unlocked processor is eight cores, 16 threads, and 16MB of Intel Smart Cache. The flagship chip clocks at up to 5.3GHz on Thermal Velocity Boost. Most games these days have not been able to capitalise on high multicore clocks too, so the Intel Rocket Lake platform processors are still expected to perform very well.

Of course, the new Rocket Lake Core processor will come with Intel’s UHD graphics with enhanced Intel Xe graphics architecture. Intel’s Xe GPU architecture pretty much has proven itself in the mobile computing space. It also means you technically can game on the on-board graphics. Intel claims 50% more graphics performance over the older generation Intel UHD Graphics. They also claim up to 19% generational improvement on the overall IPC performance. That is one of the larger leaps in terms of generational performance in Intel’s line-up. Oddly enough, the 11th Generation Core processors are still built on top of 12nm technology instead of AMD’s cutting-edge 7nm technology. AMD has also touted 5nm technology in their next Ryzen series.

Price and Availability

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The biggest surprise from Intel’s new generation of processors though is their price tag. This time, their offering their CPUs at lower prices than their competitors. The range topping Core i9-11900K for example will be sold at US$ 539 (MYR 2,220*), US$ 10 (MYR 41*) cheaper than its competition the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at US$ 549 (MYR 2,261*). The Core i5-11600K, which would most likely be the processor of choice for most users will sell at US$ 262 (MYR 1,079*), a whopping US$ 30 (MYR 124*) less than AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600X at US$ 299 (MYR 1,231*).

Intel’s 11th Generation Rocket Lake Core processors for desktop is announced to be available later in March 2021. There are no solid leads regarding its local (Malaysia) availability just yet. That also means there are no official pricing locally just yet. Of course, we will keep you posted. For more information, you can head to Intel’s website.

*Approximate value based on conversion rate US$ 1.00 = MYR 4.12 on xe.com as of 17/03/2021

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NexChange Group and Marita Group Co-Host Africa Blockchain Week Virtual Summit to Showcase Continent’s Technological Leapfrog

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HONG KONG, March 17, 2021 — The inaugural Africa Blockchain Week will launch from June 28th to July 1st 2021.

NexChange Group, a blockchain ecosystem and venture builder and MARITA Group, an African conglomerate will combine forces to co-host this Virtual Summit. The event will feature key industry players and decision-makers contributing to regulation, application, investment and education across many African countries.

Juwan Lee, Chairman of NexChange Group: "Africa is the next big move for blockchain. We see not just opportunities in the payment space and financial inclusion, but we see significant institutional involvement."

The new reality has proven technology to be a bridge to a better future. Strong ties between African countries, like the cooperation South-South, encouraged by HRH Mohammed VI go beyond just politics. New economic bridges ensure that Africa is able to bypass certain steps on a technological stair, positioning itself ahead of the global curve. Described by the World Bank and called leapfrogging, it relies strongly on enhanced technologies including blockchain.

Rahhal Boulgoute, Chairman of Marita Group: "Blockchain will revolutionize Africa and provide opportunities for financial inclusion. It is important that we expose blockchain technology in Africa."

The impact is seen on Africa’s financial map. Over the last years, digital banking and mobile payments have proven to be a real-life case study for millions of users, making people’s financial lives better, ensuring inclusion, and changing the game for the unbanked. Banks, enterprises, and entrepreneurs are changing the continent’s destiny, shaping the investment landscape. 

This event backs the efforts of the African regulators to adopt the required regulations to embrace blockchain and become a main global player in the technologies shaping the future. The ambition of the Co-hosts is to make Africa Blockchain Week the key platform for dialogue and networking between all stakeholders in blockchain to transform it into a reality in Africa.

NexChange Group is a venture builder and media platform specializing in Blockchain, FinTech, HealthTech, AI, and Smart Cities.

Marita Group Holding is a global company focused on:

  • turnkey solutions in real estate development, theme parks, smart cities
  • Renewable energy and waste recovery, hydrogen production, electric mobility
  • sustainable agriculture and sustainable development
  • local mining development of natural resources
  • health, medical products, equipment and supplies

For more information, please visit www.africablockchainweek.com or contact: info@nexchange.com, +852 3595 3680.

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Global Security Industry to be Powered by Rising Need for Niche Security Solutions and Rapid Advancements in Technology

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The demand for surveillance technologies such as security cameras and advanced electro-optics, video analytics, RADAR, and LIDARs to intensify, reveals Frost & Sullivan

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 17, 2021 — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Digitization and Advanced Analytics Power the Global Security Industry, finds that threats posed by the proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), frictionless borders, and integrated border stations will expand this industry worldwide. Segmented into three categories—critical national infrastructure (CNI), public safety, and border security—this market is estimated to garner $230.79 billion in revenues by 2030 from $172.4 billion in 2020, an uptick of 3%. Public safety will lead the growth, securing 72.8% market share and generating the highest revenue as the pandemic has led disaster and emergency management forces to spend significantly on situational awareness systems.


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"While the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily paused the industry, key investment areas remain unchanged. It opened new avenues of security spending in terms of pandemic response and public safety for the long and short terms," said Himanshu Garg, Industry Principal, Aerospace, Defense & Security Practice at Frost & Sullivan. "Escalating need for niche security solutions, rapid advancements in technology, and budget pressures will drive the industry to innovative revenue models to capture opportunities."

Garg added: "The increasing number of identity theft incidents and security leaks has accelerated the adoption of biometric technology for identity and access control across CNI, public safety, and border security applications. This has further emphasized the deployment of surveillance technologies. As a result, the demand for security cameras and advanced electro-optics, video analytics, RADAR, LIDARs, wearables, and sophisticated sensors is likely to inflate significantly over the forecast period."

To tap the imminent market potential, participants should consider:

  • Adopting biometric technology for identity and access control, such as facial biometrics in airports, metros, and other public places.
  • Screening and detection growth opportunities, especially at airports and checkpoints. Create measures that improve safety while reducing the screening time.
  • Developing evolving technologies, such as behavioral analytics, for tremendous scope in the security industry because analytics has changed the overall dimension of security systems being deployed and used.
  • Focusing on modern-day emergency management, which relies on end-to-end collaboration, communication, and real-time information sharing between various stakeholders, with opportunities in integrating various emergency communications.
  • Countering evolving threats such as usage of driverless cars, autonomous drones, etc., as weapons of mass destruction. Law enforcement agencies seek counter-UAS to detect and neutralize unmanned aerial threats and remote weapon stations to guard borders without endangering lives.

Digitization and Advanced Analytics Power the Global Security Industry is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Aerospace, Defense & Security research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

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Dell Announces Refresh of the XPS Desktop with RTX 30 Series & 11th Gen Intel Processors

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Dell’s XPS sereis has always represented the top of the line when it comes to their offerings. This stays the same with their XPS desktop. The XPS desktop offerings bring Dell’s signature XPS design queues to their desktop offerings and keeps the focus on content creation and performance.

The new XPS Desktop is coming in a more compact form factor – 19L case compared to the previous 23.7L. However, it keeps most of the XPS desktop’s compelling features including easy expandability. If you need more storage or want to swap out your graphics card, you have easy, toolless access via the backplate. The desktop supports up to four hard disk drives (HDDs), graphics cards up to 10.5-inches long and up to 500W power supplies.

Dell brings its voltage regulated cooling to the new generation of XPS desktops which helps better maintain processor performance even under high loads including VR. This paired with the design to maximise airflow allows better cooling of the components. The chassis of the XPS Desktop is designed to direct cool air from the front to the back allowing it to flow into the nooks and crevices of the components for better cooling. Dell claims that the high RPM fans in the desktop allow them to stay silent while maintaining high workloads.

Dell is taking a keen interest in content creation with the new XPS desktops. They’ve equipped the desktops with top of the line graphics offerings. Users can select from a range which includes the RTX3070 with 8GB GDDR6 RAM or the AMD Radeon RX5700XT. This paired with capable processors from Intel’s 11th generation Core i line up ensures that you’ll have ample performance to meet your needs. Users are able to select configurations with up to an Intel Core i9 to cater to their creative needs. The XPS desktop is also available in Dell’s Creator Editions which certify that the machines are built for creation. This paired with their recognition under NVIDIA’s RTX Studio programme should give you ample peace of mind when it comes to content creation.

Pricing & Availability

The Dell XPS Desktop will be available starting end of March 2021 with prices starting at USD$649.99 (MYR2,673.91). It will also be available in a special edition which comes in white with prices starting at USD$1129.99 (MYR4,648.41).

In Malaysia, the XPS Desktop will be available in a single configuration starting at the end of March 2021 with prices starting from MYR3,699. Specifications start with the 11th Generation Intel Core i5 with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard memory and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 Super.

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The NeuroLeadership Institute Appoints Mika Liss as President, Unveiling Key Leadership Transition

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NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 — The NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI), a cognitive science-based research consultancy dedicated to making organizations more human, today announced they have named Mika Liss as president.

With over 20 years of professional services experience and a unique combination of operating, consulting, HR leadership and expertise, Liss will now be responsible for spearheading external strategic growth as NLI expands and partners with world-renowned organizations and corporations.

Since 2018, and prior to the new appointment, Liss served as NLI’s chief operating officer where she was responsible for overseeing the end-to-end customer experience, as well as inter-team and systems infrastructure to support clients and people. In her new role, Liss will be at the forefront of strategic business decisions related to mission and messaging, pursuing regional expansion, organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

"Mika has played a vital role in the growth of NLI over the past four years," said Dr. David Rock, co-founder and CEO at NLI. "During her time at NLI, we have nearly doubled our client roster, and expanded our presence into ten new states and countries. We are thrilled for what the future holds for NLI with Mika as president."

"I am inspired daily by the positive change we’re already enabling for our clients by creating healthy corporate cultures that promote regenerative work conditions and yield greater productivity and innovation," said Liss. "I look forward to building future partnerships, and the opportunity to help transform workplace cultures."

Before joining NLI, Liss worked in the Israeli high tech industry at a dually-listed, publicly traded, global information technology and services firm. She has held leadership roles across a variety of functions from various global locations. In addition to her many corporate accomplishments, Mika is an adjunct instructor at New York University.

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The NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI) is a global neuroscience-backed research-based consultancy and the pioneer of bringing neuroscience to leadership. Since its inception, over 20 years ago, the Institute has united the world’s foremost neuroscientists, leadership researchers, and organizational practitioners with the purpose of transforming how we think, develop, and perform. With operations throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific via regional hubs in New York City, London, Sydney and Singapore, NLI is a strategic advisor to hundreds of leading global organizations including over 50% of Fortune 100 companies.

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ChipMOS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2020 RESULTS

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Full Year 2020 Highlights (as compared to the Full Year 2019):

  • 13.1% Increase in Revenue to US$819.5 Million from US$724.3 Million, with Record Quarterly Revenue Through 2020
  • 28.2% Expansion of Gross Profit to US$179.2 Million from US$139.8 Million, Reflecting Higher Utilization Levels and Strategic Price Increases
  • 260 Basis Point Improvement in Gross Margin to 21.9% from 19.3%
  • Net Earnings of NT$3.26 or US$0.12 per Basic Common Share or US$2.32 per Basic ADS Compared to Net Earnings of NT$3.55 or US$0.13 per Basic Common Share or US$2.53 per Basic ADS
  • US$55.5 Million of Full Year Free Cash Flow, with a US$146.5 Million Balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents at Year End
  • NT$2.2 Per Share Distribution Authorized by Board Pending Shareholder Approval at May 2021 AGM, as Company Continues to Build Value and Deliver a Higher Yield to Shareholders

HSINCHU, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$28.08 against US$1.00 as of December 31, 2020.

All the figures were prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards ("Taiwan-IFRS").

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020 was NT$6,310.3 million or US$224.7 million, an increase of 11.0% from NT$5,686.1 million or US$202.5 million in the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of 13.3% from NT$5,571.5 million or US$198.4 million for the same period in 2019.  Revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was NT$23,011.4 million or US$819.5 million, an increase of 13.1% from NT$20,337.9 million or US$724.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. 

Net non-operating expenses in fourth quarter of 2020 was NT$277.6 million or US$9.9 million, compared to NT$178.5 million or US$6.4 million in the third quarter of 2020. The increase compared to the third quarter of 2020 is mainly due to an increase of the share of loss of associates accounted for using equity method and foreign exchange loss, combined with a higher foreign exchange loss against the U.S. dollar.  Net non-operating expenses in fourth quarter of 2019 was NT$224.7 million or US$8.0 million. Net non-operating expenses of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was NT$593.1 million or US$21.1 million, compared to net non-operating income of NT$573.2 million or US$20.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. The decline in 2020 compared to 2019 is mainly due to a decrease of the gain on disposal of investment accounted for using equity method and a higher foreign exchange loss.  

Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the fourth quarter of 2020 was NT$686.4 million or US$24.4 million, and NT$0.94 or US$0.03 per basic common share, as compared to NT$423.4 million or US$15.1 million, and NT$0.58 or US$0.02 per basic common share in the third quarter of 2020.  This compares to NT$530.0 million or US$18.9 million, and NT$0.73 or US$0.03 per basic common share in the fourth quarter of 2019.  Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2020 were US$0.67 per basic ADS, compared to US$0.41 per basic ADS for the third quarter of 2020 and US$0.52 per basic ADS in the fourth quarter of 2019.  Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was NT$2,367.5 million or US$84.3 million, and NT$3.26 or US$0.12 per basic common share, compared to net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 was NT$2,584.2 million or US$92.0 million, and NT$3.55 or US$0.13 per basic common share. Net earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 were US$2.32 per basic ADS, compared to US$2.53 per basic ADS for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.  The decline primarily reflects a one-time gain of NT$982 million recognized in 2019 on the disposal of investment accounted for using equity method, the increase of foreign exchange loss of NT$200 million, income tax expense of NT$159.7 million, was which was partially offset by the increase of gross profit of NT$1,106.1 million.

Free cash flow for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was NT$1,558.9 million or US$55.5 million, with a balance of cash and cash equivalents was NT$4,113.7 million or US$146.5 million.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Time: 3:00PM Taiwan (3:00AM New York)
Dial-In: +886-2-21928016
Password: 723607 #
Webcast of Live Call and Replay: https://www.chipmos.com/chinese/ir/info2.aspx
Replay Starting 2 Hours After Live Call Ends
Language: Mandarin

Note: An English translation audio and transcript will be made available on the Company’s website following the Mandarin conference call to help ensure transparency, and to facilitate a better understanding of its financial results and operating environment.

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (https://www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS provide assembly and test services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts:

In Taiwan

Jesse Huang

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

+886-6-5052388 ext. 7715

IR@chipmos.com

 

In the U.S.

David Pasquale

Global IR Partners

+1-914-337-8801

dpasquale@globalirpartners.com

 

Related Links :

https://www.chipmos.com