Author: Edwin Yapp

Review: A novel phone only for Samsung diehards
The latest smartphone from Samsung features a novel design but may not win over many.
Enterprises the key to IoT adoption: Industry players
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the forerunner of IoT by 2023, accounting for 48% of global spending.
It’s official: 5G has arrived in Asia, says GSMA
Its growth within a vast region would be staggered and less developed regions are expected to face challenges.
Stakeholders must address trust deficit if 5G to take off, says GSMA
The industry needs to build a better future by demonstrating leadership in security and trust issues.
Analysis: Red Hat’s stake in the hybrid cloud world
News of Red Hat’s US$34 billion acquisition by IBM broke last October. But company officials say Red Hat will remain independent and stay the course with its vision of the hybrid cloud. Edwin Yapp analyses this proposition as he reports from Red Hat’s Summit.
Digital transformation isn’t ‘digital lipstick,’ says DBS CIO
At the recently concluded Red Hat Summit, a leading Asian bank, Singapore’s DBS Bank, espoused true digital transformation by embracing technology wholeheartedly. Edwin Yapp has the story.
Review: Redmi Note 7, budget personified amidst challenges
Xiaomi Corp offers a ‘flagship-level experience’ at a cost-affordable price.
Taking Google Malaysia to the next level
It’s not every day that a homegrown talent takes over the local chapter of one of the world’s biggest technology companies. Edwin Yapp sits down for a candid talk with Marc Woo, Google Malaysia’s country head and employee #1, who has been at the helm for about nine months.
Red Hat will remain independent: IBM CEO
Moves to convince developers, partners, analysts, the media and delegates that she doesn’t intend to change how Red Hat operates.
More investment, less talk needed to drive AI adoption: Microsoft
A recent poll suggests that AI will play a big part in improving innovation and productivity but impediments still prevent AI adoption amongst industries in Malaysia. Here’s why.
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