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Most firms face second ransomware attack after paying off first
Some 80% of businesses that choose to pay to regain access to their encrypted systems experience a subsequent ransomware attack, amongst which 46% believe it to be caused by the same attackers.
Singapore universities to tap $17M for tropical data centre technology
National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University set up SG$23 million ($17.39 million) research fund to develop cooling technologies for data centres operating in tropical locations, with a testbed facility slated to be ready this October.
Singapore e-commerce aggregator eyes interoperability across APAC marketplaces
Apart from acquiring Amazon third-party sellers, Singapore-based Rainforest will look to buy fast-growing brands that sell on Asian e-commerce platforms and build tools to help them centrally manage their transactions across these different marketplaces.
Singapore researchers tap human body as medium to power wearables
Technology is touted to draw power from a single device, such as a mobile phone placed in a pocket or smart watch on a wrist, to wirelessly power up to 10 other wearables placed on the human body.
Australia and Singapore in talks over quarantine-free travel bubble
The Prime Ministers of Australia and Singapore have jointly hinted at a travel bubble once a majority of people in both states are vaccinated.
Singapore startups need to identify real business issues
Most early-stage founders still are unable to establish or articulate real-world business problems their startups want to solve, which can hinder their ability to attract investors, says StartupX CEO.
Microsoft wants to unite APAC governments with cybersecurity council
US software vendor pulls together 15 policy makers from seven Asia-Pacific markets, including Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea, to form a cybersecurity executive council that it hopes will exchange threat intelligence and resources in a "timely and open manner".
Singapore sends out drones to watch over reservoirs
Drones programmed to monitor water quality and activities initially will be deployed over two reservoirs, before another four are added to the roster later this year, and will slash 5,000 man-hours from the current 7,200 man-hours spent a year on these tasks.
Singtel continues downward trend across 2021 fiscal year
Revenue down, earnings down, net profit down, and impairments and reviews of Amobee and Trustwave underway as Singtel ends a disappointing year.
Singtel, StarHub prepare 5G standalone networks for launch in Singapore
Consumers still will not be able to access full-fledged 5G services via the networks until compatible handsets in the market have been updated, though, selected Singtel users can do so by end of this week with Samsung's 5G-ready Galaxy S21 Ultra test units.
Singapore orders Facebook, Twitter to post correction notice on COVID variant falsehoods
Social media platforms have been instructed to carry correction notices on posts claiming there is a Singapore strain of COVID-19, though, this order will apply only to their users in the country.
US pipeline ransomware attack serves as fair warning to persistent corporate inertia over security
That companies continue to disregard the need for basic cybersecurity hygiene signals the need for firmer action, especially as cybercriminals turn their focus to operational technology sectors and cyber threats can result in real-world physical risks.
Google Pay users in US now able to send money to Singapore, India
Facilitated through partnerships with Western Union and Wise, the service is available only for Google Pay users in the US and will be extended to more than 200 markets by end-2021, but there is no word yet on when it will be enabled for users outside Google's home nation.
Acronis banks $250M in funds to grow portfolio, partners
Singapore-based data security vendor plans to tap funds from its latest round to support more workload types, such as Netsuite and Salesforce, and add more managed services providers to its partner network.
TikTok appoints Singaporean as new CEO
Chinese video platform's new head Chew Shou Zi had joined its parent company ByteDance in March as CFO--a role which he continues to hold--and will work alongside new COO Vanessa Pappas, who had served as interim head.
BlackBerry opens Expert Center in Singapore
Research In Motion steps up customer service investment with a dedicated after-sales service center in Singapore--its second in Asia, after Indonesia which has 56 such facilities--ahead of next month's BlackBerry 10 launch.
DBS Bank transforms customer experience with tech
The Singapore bank's latest branch taps technology to improve customer service, providing a more interactive and intuitive experience, say DBS execs.
Singapore still hungry for iPhone, but buzz lacking
While there was no midnight launch this time for the Apple iPhone 5 as with previous handsets, some customers still queued up half a day before the device was made available at 8 a.m.
Facebook gives local flavor to Singapore office
Social networking company shows off its Singapore office which recreates an old-time coffeeshop ambience and industrial-looking workspace.
Singapore uni develops cloud-based multiscreen TV tech
Nanyang Technological University shows prototype of TV content distribution via cloud-based technology with added social functionalities.
Singapore startups embrace local culture
Ahead of Aug. 9 national day celebrations, ZDNet Asia speaks with five local startups which showcase Singapore's culture through their recent products.
Convergence in reality
The first day of the imbX2007 saw vendors from across Asia and beyond showcasing a wide range of technologies, from new mobile handsets to biometrics for immigration.
Sneak peek: imbX2007
South Korea makes a big show at Asia's mega infocomm trade show this week.
Hyundai and Singtel team up to monitor electric vehicle batteries in Singapore
Pair will work on an IoT system that will allow the Korean carmaker to monitor vehicle telemetry in real time.
Singapore uses 'robot couriers' for food and grocery delivery
Two autonomous robots have been rolled out in a pilot to facilitate on-demand food and grocery deliveries within a trial area comprising 700 residential households.
Amazon to tap 'movable' ground solar system in Singapore
To be built on a temporary land area spanning 40 acres, the "modular" system is expected to generate 80,000 megawatt hours of energy annually, which will be tapped to power Amazon's operations including data centres and fulfilment facilities.
Singapore issues FSI guidelines on managing remote work risks
Monetary Authority of Singapore outlines key security and operational risks financial institutions face as remote work practices take hold, including outsourcing and staff conduct, and what these organisations should do to mitigate such risks.
Singapore spruces up e-government platform, touts service portfolio
Country's e-government platform SingPass gets its first brand makeover since its launch 18 years ago, boasting access to 1,400 services offered by more than 340 organisations from both private and public sectors.
Huawei launches Singapore lab for mobile developers
Chinese tech giant opens DigiX Lab that it says will provide mobile developers access to various resources, including Huawei Mobile Services' core kits and artificial intelligence technologies.
Dell now has a global innovation facility in Singapore
Its first such site outside the US, the Singapore hub is the result of a three-year $50 million investment that kicked off in 2019 and focuses on R&D work in digital transformation technologies, including edge computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
Singapore passes Bill governing police use of contact tracing data
Legislation detailing the scope of law enforcement's access to COVID-19 contact tracing data is passed in Singapore, but questions are raised on whether police access should be included given the erosion in public trust.
Singtel offers 5G edge computing on Microsoft Azure
Singapore telco offers enterprise customers the option to run its Multi-access Edge Compute 5G platform, tapped to process applications such as drones and augmented reality, on Microsoft's Azure cloud network.
Singapore launches commercial autonomous bus services on roads
The buses will run two routes at Singapore Science Park 2 and Jurong Island over a three-month pilot, during which data will be collected to assess the viability of the on-demand service as well as passenger safety and service reliability.
Fujitsu to support flexible work through Singapore office design
Its Singapore-based employees will now have the option of working remotely 90% of the time.
Razer's 'smart' prototype mask touts so-called sterilisation charging case
The company claims the mask can filter at least 95% of airborne particles.
Singaporean cops can use COVID-19 contact tracing data for investigations
Under the country's Criminal Procedure Code, the Singapore Police Force can obtain any data -- including information gathered by the contact tracing TraceTogether app and wearable token -- to facilitate criminal probes, confirms cabinet minister.
Zoom opens Singapore research facility to expand data centre capacity
Video conferencing company plans for "hundreds" of engineering roles to support its R&D development centre in the country, where it is also doubling its data centre capacity.
Microsoft to create 1,000 new jobs in Singapore
Multiple partners are involved in a national skills initiative that will see Microsoft and Generation "upskill" and place tech-enabled jobs for up to 1,000 Singaporeans over two years, who will pick up skillsets such as Java and Python.
