techENT is taking you through a first look of the new ASUS ZenBook Duo announced at CES 2024 and officially launched in Malaysia!
The lightweight laptop comes with the Intel Core Ultra 9 that brings a balance of power and performance giving the laptop a whopping 10 hours of battery life even while powering two 3K AMOLED Lumina touchscreens.
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading IT market research and advisory firm International Data Corporation (IDC) published its latest case study report, How Does WeBank Lead the Way Among Digital Banks Worldwide? (Doc # CHE50976724,January 2024) The report recognizes WeBank as the benchmark in the development of digital bank worldwide.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the successful practices of WeBank as a world-leading digital bank in terms of its innovation in technology, digital inclusive finance business model, digital risk management and user experience.
(Executive snapshot from How Does WeBank Lead the Way Among Digital Banks Worldwide? (CHE50976724) published on 31 January 2024)
“WeBank’s innovative ideas and methods in digital bank development are not only applicable to itself but also highly valuable for all digital banks, traditional banks, and other financial institutions,” Alice Wen, research manager at Financial Insights, IDC China, says, “it is recommended that financial institutions fully leverage emerging technologies to actively adopt a blue ocean strategy in developing financial inclusion business, while maintaining a sense of crisis and continuous innovation to gain the initiative and advantage in the future competition.”
WeBank Takes Fintech and Innovations to Drive the Development of Businesses
Amid the rise of digital banks across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, WeBank takes a prominent position by leveraging financial technology to introduce innovative products in China’s financial sector.
The report fully analyzes the resources WeBank has committed to the research and development of core and key technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Big Data (ABCD) to construct as well as support its business. Notably, WeBank’s Openhive-based distributed core banking system has ensured a secure, efficient, and superior digital customer experience catering to its growing consumer base.
Simultaneously, WeBank advocates for FinTech open source on two fronts: internally via its open-source governance system, and externally through open-source projects centering around ABCD technologies. By June 2023, WeBank had successfully launched 35 open-source projects.
WeBank as an Example of Digital Banking in Financial Inclusion
Entering its tenth year, China’s inclusive finance development, featuring digital finance variables, is key in the government’s agenda to boost the nation’s financial strength.
WeBank’s strides in this field have filled market gaps and demonstrated the great potential of sustainable inclusive finance within commercial businesses. It brings lasting changes in perceptions within financial institutions from the aspects of FinTech capability, digital product innovation, risk management and customer experience. By now, WeBank has delved into two segments, namely consumer finance and MSME (small and medium-sized enterprises) finance, providing high-quality services to over 370 individual customers and 4.1 million micro, small and medium-sized entities in China. Its successful innovation in inclusive finance has led to ripple effects in industry development, making it a desirable model even for global digital banks.
In November 2023, WeBank was awarded the honor of “Special Award for Digital Native Business” by IDC Future Enterprise Awards in Asia-Pacific region, acknowledging its forward-thinking and exceptional innovation.
Full report:
https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=CHE50976724&pageType=PRINTFRIENDLY
About WeBank
Launched in 2014, WeBank Co., Ltd. (“WeBank”) is the first digital bank in China. WeBank provides more convenient financial services to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and the public, and continuously improves the quality of services in response to customers’ specific needs. As one of the top 100 banks in China, WeBank now ranks 284 in the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker.
WeBank focuses on innovation and technology. As the first commercial bank to obtain the national high-tech enterprise certification in China, WeBank has maintained its proportion of technical personnel above 50% since its establishment, while its research and development expenses of accounted for around 10% of its revenue. WeBank is now at the top of the industry in core technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing and big data.
TAIPEI, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DFI, the world’s leading brand in embedded motherboards and industrial computers, is targeting the AI application market by launching the embedded system module (SOM) MTH968 equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processor. It is the first product integrated with an NPU (Neural Processor Unit) processor, representing the official integration of AI with industrial PCs (IPCs). With the expansion into AI IPC, DFI expects to inject new momentum into the AI edge computing market.
According to the STL Partners report, the potential market value of global edge computing will increase from US$9 billion in 2020 to US$462 billion in 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49%. Therefore, the development of products that utilize the core capabilities of chips to rapidly execute AI edge computing in devices has become a key focus for many major technology companies.
DFI’s MTH968 adopts the COM Express (COM.0 R3.1) Type 6 module standard and is equipped with an Intel Meteor Lake processor, marking the debut of integrated CPU, GPU, and NPU on a single chip. Two “low-power, high-efficiency cores (LP E-core)” are built in, reducing power consumption by 30% to 50%, optimizing the CPU by 10%, and improving GPU performance by up to 114% compared to previous generation Intel processors.
The built-in NPU of Meteor Lake enhances the performance of the MTH968 in critical AI tasks. Based on new AI computing architecture, the device can more efficiently process advanced AI edge computing, complex graphics computing, and other applications, while saving data on cloud costs.
The MTH968 has highly customizable integration capabilities and a fanless wide temperature design(operating from -40°C to 85°C), and utilizes DDR5 and NVMe SSD to optimize high-efficiency computing performance, reduce latency, and enhance storage speed. The MTH968 can be widely used in AIoT fields such as industrial automation, smart transportation, and smart agriculture.
As 5G, edge computing, and remote control tech advance, IPCs directly handle complex tasks through AI edge computing. DFI’s MTH968 excels in high-performance computing with account energy efficiency, enhancing computing and customizable flexibility, thereby accelerating industrial AI application upgrades.
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SYDNEY, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cloudwerx, an APAC Salesforce Summit partner, today announced the acquisition of Lightfold, a top-tier data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) consultancy.
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The acquisition is a strategic expansion of Cloudwerx’s capabilities, combining its robust Salesforce and automation solutions with Lightfold’s innovative approach to data analytics and AI. Cloudwerx is well positioned to deliver highly innovative solutions to its customers across the APAC region.
The deal is Cloudwerx’s first acquisition proceeding the investment from leading Australian growth fund, CVC Emerging Companies, in May 2022.
“Cloudwerx’s acquisition of Lightfold unlocks new and exciting opportunities for our customers, who can now access AI and customer data tools to drive organisational improvement. This partnership is set to redefine the landscape of tech consulting, by providing our clients with a broader range of advanced, data-driven services to maintain a competitive edge. Both companies share a vision for driving business transformation through advanced technology, making this partnership a natural fit,” said Toby Wilcock, CEO of Cloudwerx.
Lightfold is a leader in the deployment of the ‘modern data stack’ – the collection of next-generation cloud data and AI solutions. The modern data stack is growing rapidly worldwide as both a replacement of legacy business intelligence tools as well as a critical enabler for the rise of large language models (LLMs) and AI within an organisation. Lightfold works with organisations across sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, retail and consumer goods, and high tech.
“The future of competitive business advantage lies in the ability to utilise cloud-based systems that integrate customer information to surface insights and inform business decisions. At the heart of this transformation are pioneers like Cloudwerx and Lightfold, whose complementary strengths open up new possibilities. We believe that Lightfold’s tools combined with Cloudwerx’s team of expert consultants will offer the most advanced business solutions on the market,” said John Cosgrove, Founder and CEO of Lightfold.
“Lightfold has been a long term strategic partner of Cloudwerx, the acquisition complements our strategic investment in data analytics and AI technologies. The combination of the two businesses will enable Cloudwerx to unlock operational efficiencies and deliver insight that our customers had never thought possible. Together we are excited to be offering real world data analytics and AI solutions as one highly specialised team,” said Roger Burgess, Non-Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Cloudwerx.
Following the acquisition, Cloudwerx will continue its focus on mid-market and enterprise businesses in the retail and consumer goods, financial services, high tech and health, and life sciences industries among others, to accelerate growth through best in class cloud technology consulting services and solutions.
About Cloudwerx
Cloudwerx, a Summit Salesforce Partner, is redefining the digital transformation landscape in the APAC region. We specialise in Salesforce solutions, integrating leading cloud platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. At the core of our strategy is a deep commitment to client-centric solutions, ensuring each technology strategy is uniquely aligned with our clients’ objectives. Our comprehensive suite of services includes strategic advisory, platform implementation, advanced data and systems integration, automation and managed services. Cloudwerx is dedicated to steering businesses towards a digitally empowered future, acting not just as consultants but as strategic partners in transformation and growth. Visit: https://cloudwerx.co/
About Lightfold
At Lightfold, we’re experts in harnessing the Modern Data Stack to elevate your data’s potential and optimise the customer experience. We craft bespoke assets ranging from intuitive dashboards and predictive AI models to comprehensive customer data platforms. Our goal is to empower your team and drive your business forward with data-driven precision and innovation. Visit: https://lightfold.com.au/
Acer’s Swift Series is expanding yet again with a new generation of the ultra-portable Swift Go 14. The latest entry into the Swift series comes equipped with the latest generation of Intel Ultra processors and a bevvy of cutting-edge AI-centric features.
The new Acer Swift Go 14 comes with the latest and greatest from Intel. Sporting either an Intel Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 5, the laptop is leveraging Intel’s AI Boost to unlock its AI-powered resources. The new processors from Intel also come with enhanced power efficiency. Intel’s Unison technology also allows the laptop to work seamlessly with both iOS and Android devices with integrated experiences for things like file transfers, calling, messaging and device management through a single interface.
Acer is also bringing a QHD 1440p webcam to the laptop. The hardware is complemented by Acer’s own AI powered features such as Acer PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView. The former eliminates background noises and focuses on the person in front of the camera. PurifiedView helps keep the focus on the presenter by blurring the background, keeping them in frame and corrects their gaze to ensure that they appear engaged. Acer is also introducing a new feature called AlterView that uses AI-generated depth maps to convert 2D images into animated wallpapers with 3D effects.
The Acer Swift Go 14 comes with a larger touchpad. Of course, it goes without saying that the touchpad is made of OceanGlass which utilises ocean bound plastics keeping them out of our waterways. AcerSense is also integrated with a dedicated button that allows users to access and manage performance, laptop maintenance and personalise their experiences.
In addition to the Intel Core Ultra processors, the Acer Swift Go 14 comes with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. It comes with two USB-C ports that support fast charging of up to 100W. There is also an HDMI 2.1 and a microSD card slot. It also supports WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth LE Audio.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is available in Malaysia through retailers and the Acer online store. It will be available in two variants. The Swift Go 14 with the Intel Core Ultra 5, 512GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM is priced at RM3,599. The version with Intel Core Ultra 7, 1TB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM is priced RM4,299.
Unifi TV has been busy creating a furore for the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities. This past weekend, the company brought two of the hottest Hong Kong celebrities – Katy Kung and Owen Cheung – to Malaysia for its Lunar New Year kick-off for the new Ruby Plus Pack. This was done in collaboration with TVB.
The new Ruby Plus pack brings the latest Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese entertainment to complement your high-speed broadband subscription. The offering comes as a part of Unifi’s digital lifestyle offerings in Unifi TV. The pack focuses on oriental entertainment bringing blockbuster series like Forensic Heros (法证先锋), Justice Sung Begins (状王之王) and more to your screens. The new Ruby Plus Pack comes with channels such as CCTV4, Celestial Movies, Now Jelli, and SETI.
TVB, one of the most successful Hong Kong broadcasters, is also making a big splash with the Ruby Plus Pack. Channels such as TVB Jade, TVB News and Xing He will be available to Unifi TV subscribers through the new pack. In addition, Unifi TV subscribers who also subscribe to the pack will be able to access the TVBAnywhere+ app. The app joins apps like Netflix, iQIYI, WeTV and Mango TV that are already available on the Unifi TV Box.
Together with the Ruby Plus Pack, Unifi TV subscribers will also be able to enjoy shows from a selection of over 40 premium channels such as tvN Movies, Warner TV, Nickelodeon, AXN and Unifi Sports. Unifi TV subscribers will also be receiving the updated Unifi TV Android TV 12 box worth RM480 for free. The Ruby Plus Pack itself will be priced at RM30 a month. This includes a subscription to TVBAnywhere+.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raytron will meet the customers at booth No.4118 of SPIE Photonics West in the Moscone Center, San Francisco from January 30 to February 1, 2024. The world’s first 8μm 1920 uncooled long-wave infrared detector will make a stunning debut, and the highly praised G series thermal module and Mini and Tiny series modules will also be presented. In addition, InfiRay®, a brand of Raytron, will also unveil innovative short-wave infrared detectors.
At this exhibition, Raytron will present the InfiRay® ASIC Uncooled Thermal Module. The G1 Thermal Module is equipped with a self-developed 12μm VOx ceramic infrared detector with a high resolution of 1280×1024. The Mini and Tiny series modules are highly praised by customers for their high performance and cost-effectiveness.
Jason Xu, Business Development Manager of Raytron, says: “InfiRay® ASIC Uncooled Thermal Module is definitely the best. InfiRay’s self-developed ASIC module is an all-round product and is lighter, smaller, and cheaper than traditional thermal imaging modules. It has better performance and low power consumption. I’d like to regard it as the perfect component for infrared detectors. We will have a live demonstration of the Mini series module. Welcome to our booth to experience it.”
In addition to the long-wave infrared products, Raytron is also exploring the short-wave infrared technology. The universal short-wave detector RTS615B_M1, liner array short-wave detector RS1012L-C, and other short-wave detectors will be unveiled at SPIE Photonics West 2024. They can provide various solutions. These innovative products can play a critical role in many industries, such as machine vision, industrial sorting, spectral imaging, semiconductor detection, and biomedical imaging.
“Speaking of technological innovation, I must talk about the world’s first 8μm 1920 uncooled infrared detector,” Jason Xu says proudly. “We present this product this time specially, so you can enjoy the beauty of technological innovation up close. We also offer the WLP sensor for users with specific needs.”
Raytron, founded in 2009, is a global leader in the infrared thermal imaging industry. Among the 2,000+ employees of Raytron, over half of them are dedicated to innovation and R&D. Raytron is leading the industry with more than 2,030 intellectual property projects in multiple fields, including integrated circuits, MEMS sensor design and manufacturing, and image algorithms.
InfiRay Booth Information:
Exhibition Dates: 30 Jan – 1 Feb 2024
The Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, United States
Booth No. 4118
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Spending trails North America but adoption, effectiveness, and growth are among the highest globally
MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Companies across Asia-Pacific (APAC) are quickly ramping up investments in generative AI (GenAI) and entering a higher stage of maturity, according to new research from the Infosys Knowledge Institute (IKI), the research arm of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. While APAC companies currently lag behind their North American counterparts in GenAI spending, the research forecasts a bigger increase than in any other region – 140% in the next year. This translates to an estimated US$3.4 billion to be invested across Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, India, and Singapore.
Infosys’s Generative AI Radar APAC report includes insights from interviews with business leaders and AI practitioners and a survey of 1,000 respondents from Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, India, and Singapore. The report also highlights the following insights.
ANZ GenAI spending growth is among the highest in the APAC region and globally
Australian companies are more likely to deliver business value from GenAI investments than European and North American counterparts
Biggest obstacles to APAC adoption are caution around responsible AI, concerns about impact on reputation, and employee readiness
APAC companies are more likely than other regions to see product development and content generation areas of greater impact
Andrew Groth, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific, Infosys, said: “Generative AI is clearly a transformative technology. Although company leaders across APAC have been more cautious than companies in the rest of the world, they are set to outpace firms in other regions. Additionally, they are already delivering more value from their spending on generative AI. To continue to make the most of this technology and to become AI-first organisations, they should focus on talent development and making AI more accessible through a platform ecosystem.”
To read the full report, please visit here.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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Reflecting on a Journey of Personal Growth and Artistic Expression in London, Taipei, and a Notable Debut in Ho Chi Minh City
BREA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a global leader in visual and EdTech solutions, celebrates the successful conclusion and significant expansion of the 4th ColorPro Awards. Themed “RISE,” this edition symbolized growth and resilience, harmonizing with the event’s expansion into a physical exhibition in Vietnam and the introduction of a new videography category. These developments embodied the essence of “RISE,” signifying a journey of transcendence within the global creative community. The events across London, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City showcased ViewSonic’s dedication to delivering tailored visual solutions for diverse markets, as well as its commitment to fostering a global community of creators through its innovative ColorPro solutions—where advanced monitor technology meets creativity and precision.
The 4th ColorPro Awards: RISE – Highlights of the UK, Vietnam, and Taiwan Exhibitions.
“We feel honored to have reached new heights of participation worldwide, with entries for the ColorPro Awards growing fivefold since its inception,” said Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic. “As we continue to deliver advanced color-critical solutions, we are committed to bringing the ColorPro Awards to more realms and regions, uniting more creators in our journey. The expansion into new regions, like this year in Vietnam, and the introduction of the videography category, reflect our dedication to exploring new possibilities in the creative field and amplifying our global impact.”
The London ceremony of the ColorPro Awards’ winning artworks marked the beginning of the global tour. Showcasing the latest innovations in the ColorPro lineup, the event featured the new ColorPro Sense and ColorPro Integrate software, along with product demonstrations that emphasized color accuracy and efficiency in creative workflows. This London event not only demonstrated ViewSonic’s leadership in visual solutions but also celebrated the artistic achievements of the ColorPro Awards winners.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the inaugural ColorPro Awards event symbolized a celebration of ViewSonic’s achievements in the Vietnamese market, acknowledging the company’s engagement with the local creative community and partners. Initiated by a large-scale press event with more than 100 participants, this dynamic and immersive experience showcased ViewSonic’s diverse product range, presenting a harmonious blend of art and technology. Accompanied by a series of targeted events for key partners and distributors, the occasion highlighted ViewSonic’s commitment to delivering comprehensive visual solutions. Additionally, the ColorPro Talks held during the event exemplified ViewSonic’s dedication to cultivating innovation and creativity, providing an enriching platform for the creative community to network and share insights.
In Taiwan, the ColorPro Awards media gathering showcased the latest in ColorPro monitor solutions and the broader ecosystem. The event infused ViewSonic’s Taiwan office with the finalists’ artwork, creating an immersive exhibition. Attendees experienced the innovative ColorPro wheel and witnessed demonstrations highlighting ViewSonic’s diverse monitor solutions for various user groups. Reflecting ViewSonic’s dedication to advancing visual technology and creative expression, the event emphasized the company’s comprehensive ecosystem through the demonstration of the practical benefits of precise color calibration and streamlined creative workflows.
The 4th ColorPro Awards by ViewSonic set a new standard in creative expression and technological innovation. The expansion into new regions and the addition of new categories underscores ViewSonic’s growing global influence and commitment to the creative industry. The events in London, Ho Chi Minh City, and Taipei not only celebrated artistic talent but also showcased ViewSonic’s leadership in the visual solutions sector through the convergence of art and technology.
About ViewSonic
Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global visual solutions provider, conducting business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, myViewBoard software, and its ecosystem. With over 35 years of expertise in visual technology, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com
ViewSonic’s 4th ColorPro Awards Titled Rise Concluded Successfully.
Source: ViewSonic Corp.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TORRAS, a renowned leader in phone stand cases, announces the introduction of a premium line of accessories for mixed reality headset, including carry bag, screen protector, protective case, headband, and wearable power bank.
TORRAS Design for Vision Pro
The Vision Pro headset presents Apple’s state-of-the-art innovation, and comes with an eye-watering price tag, bringing the need for protective accessories. TORRAS protective Vision Pro case can protect the device against potential scratches and smudges, without compromising on style and weight.
During the use of the Vision Pro, wearers may find fogging occurs under some circumstances due to the unique properties of glass. TORRAS announces its anti-fog spray can reduce glare, improve overall visibility, and upgrade your eyewear experience. TORRAS also introduces a specially designed headband to alleviate stress and improve the overall comfort of Vision Pro users during prolonged sessions.
As the Vision Pro comes with a short battery life, its wearers still can enjoy extended performance with TORRAS wearable power bank which can be worn around the neck to charge the headset on the go for a prolonged and uninterrupted mixed reality experience.
“With the release of our Vision Pro accessories, TORRAS continues to address the concerns raised by the latest technological innovation,” said Charley, Overseas Marketing Director at TORRAS. “Our new range of accessories not only reflects our dedication to solving people’s needs in life but also our understanding of the diverse needs of Vision Pro users.”
TORRAS Vision Pro accessories will be available in April on TORRAS official website torraslife.com.
About TORRAS
TORRAS, born in 2012, is a trailblazer in providing a whole new lifestyle. With a keen curiosity for lifestyle trends, TORRAS has developed a range of innovative products powered by cutting-edge technologies to reshape the way we live in the future. Today, TORRAS has been loved by 600+ million users in more than 148 countries and regions.
