Author: Digital News Asia

70% of world’s population using smartphones by 2020: Ericsson
By the year 2020, advanced mobile technology will be commonplace around the globe – smartphone subscriptions will more than double to reach 6.1 billion people; 70% of the world’s population will be using smartphones; and 90% will be covered by mobile broadband networks, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report.
Workers still visiting porn sites at work despite security risks: Study
Workers continue to visit inappropriate websites while at work despite typically being fully aware of the risks to their companies, according to a Blue Coat Systems Inc global research study of 1,580 respondents across 11 countries.
Indosat and Smaato launch RTB-enabled mobile ad exchange in Indonesia
Jakarta-based Indosat, a member of the Ooredoo Group, and San Fransisco, California-based Smaato have announced the launch of their joint venture called Indonesia Mobile Exchange (IMX) in Indonesia, which they claimed is the world’s first digital exchange platform for mobile advertising with Real-Time Bidding (RTB).
Fluke’s new SaaS gives real-time monitoring of apps, platforms and infra
Fluke Networks has introduced TruView Live, a new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering that it said provides real-time monitoring of applications, platforms and infrastructure delivered as a service.
AMD unveils 6th generation A-Series processor
AMD Inc has announced its 6th Generation A-Series Processor, which it said was the world’s first high-performance Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) in a System-on-Chip (SoC) design.
Rice Bowl awards kick off to celebrate ‘breakout’ Asean startups
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has kicked off the inaugural Rice Bowl Startup Awards, which will recognise breakout startups in the Asean (the Association of South-East Asian Nations) region that harness digital technology.
iflix and Vimond to establish joint development centre in KL
Internet TV service iflix and digital video services provider Vimond Media Solutions have announced plans to establish a jointly operated development centre in Kuala Lumpur.
Indonesia’s Netflix-type Genflix service opts for Irdeto technology
Irdeto has announced that PT Mega Media Indonesia Group, owner of satellite pay TV service Orange TV, has selected its end-to-end Multiscreen services to support the launch of Genflix.
Viber launches sticker pack celebrating Malaysia’s unique lifestyle
Viber has released its first sticker pack specially designed for Malaysian users.
Infocomm Minister unveils three ideas under Singapore’s tech masterplan
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Masterplan, unveiled last October, will be launched later this year to put in place the necessary infrastructure that will serve as a key enabler for its Smart Nation vision, according to Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim.
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