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Alfred Siew

Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
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After initial rush, businesses shift focus to AI governance, security

After an initial rush, organisations now ask whether they have forgotten the…

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Asus ExpertBook P3 review: Built for the business user

The Asus ExpertBook P3 doesn't look flashy but it packs the performance…

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In price-sensitive Southeast Asia, smartphone shipments slip again: Omdia

Smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia slipped 1 per cent in the third…

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Smart glasses can now scan your iris to pay for things via Alipay+

You can scan your iris with a pair of smart glasses and…

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Singapore proposes AI oversight, risk management guidelines for financial sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed guidelines calling for AI oversight…

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Decade of growth: Southeast Asia digital economy to reach US$300 billion by 2025

Southeast Asia's digital economy is set to grow to about US$300 billion…

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For AI to work, forget short-term gains, build trust with a human in the loop

Businesses that jump on the AI bandwagon with short-term gains in mind…

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Want ROI? SAP pitches AI developer tools built on real data, business processes

SAP has pushed out a slew of upgrades for its SAP Build…

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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review: Nappa leather, great sound for a hefty price

If you spend a lot of time on the road and desire…

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Out in Asia: OpenAI’s Sora 2 launches in Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan

Open AI's Sora 2 video AI model is out in Asia now,…

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Logitech MX Master 4 review: Can a “perfect” mouse be improved?

The new Logitech MX Master 4 mouse takes the already excellent MX…

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Still time to beef up systems before quantum computers start breaking encryption: IBM

Quantum computers won't break the encryption used to secure online transactions until…

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Geek Buy: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition is a laptop for real work

Priced attractively, Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 is a great ultraportable laptop that…

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Q&A: Quantum fears? First make software supply chain solid today, says JFrog

Before thinking about quantum, organisations must first secure their software supply chain,…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra review: Huge screen yet light to carry around

The 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra impresses with its screen size and…

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DIY: Reusing home phone cables to run 10Gbps broadband in Singapore

Do you need Cat6? Some phone cables based on Cat5e cables can…

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Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone review: A step up from regular robot vacuums

Standing out from others with its intelligent features, the Ecovacs Deebot X11…

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Amid worries of a bubble, Singapore grows AI adoption to boost digital economy

Singapore digital economy grew S$12 billion in 2024, boosted by digitalisation and…

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Customer service with AI agents: Build trust, don’t push people away

Businesses that have bought the AI hype and pushed a chatbot upfront…

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Q&A: Use AI for speed, human agents for trusted customer service, says Sinch

When it comes to customer service, the key is knowing when AI…

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