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by Ho Vee Leung, Head of Infocomm Technology & Data, PSA Singapore PSA Tuas Port is on the path to becoming the world’s largest automated container terminal, boasting an annual handling capacity of 65 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) once it reaches full operational capacity in the 2040s. The inauguration of the first three berths during phase one of its development in September 2022 marked a milestone in Singapore’s maritime history, firmly establishing the nation as a global hub port powered by cutting-edge technologies. With a visionary and forward-looking approach, Tuas Port has undergone a transformative journey by embracing automation and establishing an innovative command centre to oversee its operations and maintenance. This has allowed the port to streamline its supply chain and provide enhanced support to PSA’s valued customers in managing cargo flows. As a crucial component of this digital transformation, event-driven architecture (EDA) was selected as the c...

Heng Leong Hang, a retail brand in Taiwan, has used the Nutanix Cloud Platform for its journey to the cloud. The company began with modernising its data centre, then continued with optimising the performance of its databases and applications. It now runs a hybrid multicloud environment. Established in 1960, Heng Leong Hang represents 25 renowned global brands across various categories, including environmental purification, kitchen appliances, kitchenware, health and beauty, and daily essentials. In recent years, it has actively expanded into the retail and brand commerce sectors. The company first deployed Nutanix technology in 2020 to modernise its data centre. This enabled it to streamline its IT and helped it to overcome some challenges associated with a traditional three-tier architecture, including network instability, the inability to quickly scale as its business grew, and labour-intensive processes that distracted its employees from helping to run its business. ...

LogRhythm , the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, has announced its 7th consecutive quarterly release. The continued momentum of releases cement LogRhythm’s commitment to driving innovation and addressing the cybersecurity industry’s greatest challenges in defending against digital weaponisation, the company said. This announcement follows the 200+ new features released throughout 2023 across the company’s self-hosted and cloud-native SaaS security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, LogRhythm SIEM and LogRhythm Axon.  “As LogRhythm's SIEM capabilities continue to expand, our primary goal remains delivering powerful security platforms that help customers quickly and confidently secure their environments,” said Chris O’Malley, CEO of LogRhythm.  “Whether our customers prefer the control and customisation of a self-hosted solution or the scalability and agility of the cloud, LogRhythm...

Source: Zyxel Networks. The XMG1915 switch family. Zyxel Networks, which offers AI-powered cloud networking, has launched the XMG1915 series of 8/16-port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet smart managed switches targeted at small businesses. Bringing together 2.5 G capability, 10 G uplinks, Power over Ethernet (PoE) options and flexible cloud management, the XMG1915 series is designed to address the growing network challenge posed by large file transfers and high-quality multimedia requirements. It offers 8/16-port models, with all downlink ports operating at 2.5 G speed, ensuring seamless connectivity for a wide array of connected devices, including WiFi 6/6E/7 APs, multi-gig computers, IP cameras, and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. These devices come with a speed boost through two 10 G uplink ports. The inclusion of 60W PoE++ support* across eight ports accommodates high-power devices and simplifies installations. The total PoE budget of 130W/180W provides sufficient power at a competiti...

Analog Devices (ADI), the global semiconductor provider is deploying SambaNova Suite from SambaNova Systems, which makes a purpose-built, full-stack AI platform, to spearhead its global AI transformation. “ADI is synonymous with innovation, and we have a legacy of technology leadership in bridging our physical and digital worlds for the benefit of our planet and its people,” said Alan Lee, CTO at ADI. “We achieve this by collaborating with our customers, providing them with technical expertise, support, and resources to help them overcome their toughest challenges. We are working with SambaNova Systems, pioneers of cutting-edge AI solutions, to rapidly deploy their enterprise-scale generative AI platform toward enabling our customers’ success.” As part of the initial deployment, ADI will leverage the SambaNova Suite to accelerate field sales and customer enablement across its business. For example, ADI plans to leverage the technology to streamline access to its extensive...

by the Editorial Team at Check Point Software. The surge in mobile device usage within organisations has inevitably opened the floodgates to a new kind of cyberthreat — mobile spyware. As the term “spyware” suggests, this kind of threat can often go unnoticed until the damage is done. The growing dependence on mobile technology has made it imperative for organisations to recognise and mitigate the risks associated with mobile spyware. It's no longer just about enhancing productivity; it's equally about safeguarding the digital gateways that our mobile devices have become. The subtle yet significant threat of mobile spyware demands attention, as these covert software pieces infiltrate mobile devices, often undetected, and can execute various malicious activities. Furthermore, the real challenge here is spyware’s ability to blend in. Often, it's hidden in apps that look safe or in updates that seem routine. This sneakiness is what makes spyware so tricky to spot and stop...

Source: AVer. The new PTZ211 and PTZ231 professional cameras. AVer Information, a provider of edutech and pro audiovisual (AV) solutions, has released two new professional PTZ cameras. The PTZ211 and PTZ231 feature clear HD 1080p 60 fps imaging, up to 30X* optical zoom, and SmartShoot Human Detection AI for acute camera movement. Users can upgrade these cameras with NDI HX capability from Q224.** Feature highlights: AI-powered camera AVer’s proprietary SmartShoot technology ensures the speaker and content are always in focus. The PTZ Link feature easily connects the PTZ211 and PTZ231 to selected microphone systems*** to set up voice tracking, which enables the camera to automatically switch between various speakers through preset points. Setup options The PTZ211 and PTZ231 connect to your system via standard industry outputs — HDMI, USB, and IP. Users can enable NDIHX2 to implement live feeds from the cameras into an NDI system via a single Ethernet cable. * The PTZ231 offers a...