Microsoft and Telstra advance Cloud initiatives

Combining Microsoft Azure and Telstra’s network. Microsoft Telstra have extended their long-standing strategic partnership to focus on accelerating the development and release of innovative and sustainable Cloud-based solutions across multiple industries. The partnership was founded on Telstra and Microsoft’s shared understanding that Cloud, combined with 5G, will enable intelligent devices…

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US restricts SMIC

Chinese chip manufacturer confused at accusations of involvement with the Chinese military Reuters claims the US Department of Commerce has “imposed further restrictions” on Chinese chip manufacturer, SMIC. According to Reuters Suppliers of certain equipment to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation 0981.HK will now have to apply for individual export licenses, according to…

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Preparing for emergencies with AtHoc, Blackberry

BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition has been given the thumbs up by tertiary education providers like Macquarie University. As part of its critical event management programs, BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition enables public leaders to disseminate critical information to everyone in an affected area to keep their communities informed and safe.…

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Tracking health metrics for a better quality of life

Alliance of healthcare and insurance company. Healthcare services Huami and Prudential Corporation Asia  announced an extension of their partnership to provide Pulse by Prudential (Pulse) users access to Huami’s Amazfit range of wearable technology. Huami and Prudential will explore the integration of digital capabilities, including features from Pulse in Huami’s smartwatches…

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StarHub secures first sustainability-linked loan

Loan is linked to the achievement of sustainability performance targets. Singapore telecommunications company, StarHub — through its subsidiary Malaren International — has entered a RM270 million sustainability-linked term loan facility agreement with CIMB Bank Berhad. This marks the Group’s first loan in which the interest is linked to the achievement…

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