Minfy Announces Singapore Operations

After winning the AWS Consulting Partner of the Year in 2020, Minfy is all set to impact its customers by establishing its Singapore operations. IT leader and pioneer Stephen Rowley has been picked to head the company's Singapore business.

With a significant presence in India, Minfy is expanding its presence in the ASEAN, the U.S. and the UK. The company's move to start its operations in Singapore is in line with the Singaporean Government's Green initiative. Minfy will cater to the customers' requirements in the country by delivering cloud innovation. It will leverage its unique mix of competencies including AWS Premier Consulting Partner, Migration, DevOps and SAP, differentiating them from existing competition.

"Minfy’s rapid evolution as a bionic organization and with Steve leading Minfy’s local presence in Singapore, we are really excited to serve our customers in Singapore and the Asia Pacific Region. Minfy will help more customers accelerate their digital transformation journey and get one step closer to its core mission," said Vikram Manchanda, Minfy CEO.

Stephen Rowley brings his remarkable experience in technology leadership and SAP implementation such as a regional implementation across 13 countries in Asia. His leadership will be crucial to Minfy for a successful campaign in Singapore.

 

Equinix Acquires Two Data Centers in India for $161 Million

Global digital infrastructure company Equinix has announced that it has expanded into India by acquiring two data centers in the country for $161 million. For this, the company has acquired the India operations of GPX Global Systems, which includes a fiber-connected campus in Mumbai with two data centers.

"India presents enormous opportunities for digital leaders in Asia-Pacific. Bringing Platform Equinix to India not only solidifies Equinix's position as the leading digital infrastructure provider in Asia-Pacific, but also provides a new option to local enterprises and multinationals operating in India to interconnect and manage their digital infrastructure in Mumbai. We believe our global expertise and unique interconnection ecosystem will continue to empower businesses in India," said Jeremy Deutsch, President, Equinix Asia-Pacific.

Expansion into India will help it deliver services to Indian businesses. With the upcoming 5G rollout in India, Equinix can help businesses rapidly digitize and scale their infrastructure. Additionally, the GPX India customers will be able to access Platform Equinix capabilities worldwide.

IT and telecom infrastructure pioneer Manoj Paul has been appointed as the Managing Director of Equinix India.

 

Newly expected feature in iPhone 13 will allow users to make calls when network coverage is zero

Apple is gearing up to launch its latest iPhone 13 series this month, and several new deets about the same have surfaced online in the form of leaks and rumors. However, the latest rumor has come from a popular tipster called MacRumors, which suggests that the new iPhones come with (Low Earth Orbit) LEO satellite connectivity. The LEO allows users to send messages or make a call during an emergency where network coverage is nill. Ming-Chi Kuo, a popular analyst, has revealed that Apple is expected to add this feature to its devices from 2021 iPhones. The new devices will house technology that will allow users to connect easily with LEO satellites.

The new feature will allow users to make calls without the need for a 5G or 4G network. The new iPhone 13 will house a customized Qualcomm X60 baseband chip in order to be compatible with satellite communications. Globalstar is expected to be on board to execute this feature. In order to make this new feature successful, Apple is expecting network operators to collaborate with Globalstar. Only then users can directly reach the services of Globalstar. The new iPhone will also come with better cameras, a smaller notch, an A15 bionic chip, and bigger batteries.

 

 

Microsoft to Officially Roll Out Windows 11 on October 5

In a recent press meet, tech giant Microsoft has announced that it will officially be rolling out its most anticipated Windows 11 from October 5 this year. Windows 11 is currently available in the beta version and only to those a part of the Windows Insider program. But the all-new Windows 11 will have new changes with the latest updated version.

The latest version of Windows 11 will include several elements like the new center-aligned taskbar, and other additions include new sounds, Microsoft 365 integration, and much more. Microsoft has also announced the critical requirements for running Windows 11 on a PC. The users will require a processor with two or more cores and a clock speed of 1GHz or higher. The RAM size should be 4GB or more, and with storage up to 64GB storage. The PC will require a TPM 2.0 security version and SecureBootCapable support.

Microsoft has also said that there will be no new additions for AMD CPUs. It has carefully analyzed the newly built AMD Zen processors in partnership with AMD. The users can very soon use Microsoft's PC Health Check app to find out the compatibility of their PC with Windows 11.

 

New details regarding Apple Watch Series 7 has surfaced before its official debut

 

Some key features of the upcoming Watch Series 7 by Apple have managed to surface online before its official release. A reporter at Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, has stated that the new watch will have a flatter edge and slightly bigger display. The latest display feature is aligning with the company’s design language. The watch is also expected to come with a faster processor. Every watch model from Apple will receive a mild increase in measurements, and new leaks also indicate that watch has increased in size. Gurman, in his newsletter, had mentioned that Apple is expected to launch several new watch faces to cover the extra screenspace on the watch. This will also cover the company’s infographic modular.

 Previously when the company changed its watch face was when Series 4 was released. Since the previous design change, the company had not changed its appearance throughout the series, with just a few finished and additions added over time. The new change in design might remain the same for the next three years if Apple sticks to its three-year trend. No major changes are expected in terms of a health-focused upgrade because the company is gearing up for a new launch next year. Tipsters are certain that Apple is expected to add a body temperature sensor to its watches from next year.

 

Singapore Launches its Third Vulnerability Discovery Program

Singapore has announced that its agency GovTech has launched a Vulnerability Discovery Program to offer continuous reporting and seasonal in-depth testing capabilities that will tap the larger Singapore community.

"While members of the public can report suspected vulnerabilities on all Internet-facing systems through the VDP, the GBBP and VRP are only open to ‘white hat’ hackers – or ethical hackers – for testing due to the higher-value systems involved," said the GovTech blog post.

The new Vulnerability Discovery Program will offer rewards ranging from $250 to $5,000. The agency will also offer the special bounty of up to $150,000 that can cause "exceptional impact on selected systems and data."

This program with GovTech will first cover three systems: Singpass and Corppass (GovTech); Member e-Services (Ministry of Manpower – Central Provident Fund Board); and Workpass Integrated System 2 (Ministry of Manpower). More critical ICT systems will be progressively added to the program.

Ms Lim Bee Kwan, Assistant Chief Executive for Governance and Cybersecurity, GovTech, said, "Since the launch of our first crowdsourced vulnerability discovery programme in 2018, we have partnered with over 1,000 highly skilled white hat hackers to discover about 500 valid vulnerabilities. The new Vulnerability Rewards Programme will allow the Government to further tap the global pool of cybersecurity talents to put our critical systems to the test, keeping citizens’ data secured to build a safe and secure Smart Nation."

 

Aicadium Announces Acquisition of BasisAI

 

Temasek-founded Aicadium has announced the acquisition of BasisAI, the provider of AI software. Post the acquisition, both organizations will be known as Aicadium.

The acquisition will mean that Aicadium will have expanded operations to serve a global customer base.

"This acquisition allows us to accelerate our growth strategy, broaden our reach and expand our offering that is built on the strong foundation of a powerful AI platform and a combined team of talent. We are excited to be joining forces with Aicadium to augment our strength in building responsible AI systems," said Mr. Liu Feng-Yuan, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of BasisAI, who will assume an executive leadership position at Aicadium together with fellow BasisAI Co-founder Linus Lee.

Founded in 2018, BasisAI was co-founded by Liu Feng-Yuan, Linus Lee, and Silvanus Lee with the intent of deriving experience in building scalable AI from the Silicon Valley companies. The company wanted to build an AI powerhouse in the Asia-Pacific. The company raised $6 million in seed funding from Temasek.

BasisAI has deployed solution for DBS, UOB, OCBC, ComfortDelGro, the Singapore government, and Singapore Airlines. It has also partnered with Accenture, PwC, and AWS.

The acquisition by Temasek-founded Aicadium will mean that the two companies' combines efforts will deliver end-to-end AI solutions for enterprises.