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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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Q&A: Supply chain attacks still rare but pose tough problem, says FireEye Mandiant

While supply chain cyber attacks are not common, they are a tough…

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What caused the data leak at StarHub, the latest telco to get hit?

As the StarHub data leak shows, efforts to mitigate a damaging incident…

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As Huawei struggles, Xiaomi now top smartphone maker in Southeast Asia

In Singapore, a market long dominated by Samsung and Apple, Xiaomi broke…

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DIY: Upgrading your PC motherboard? No need to reinstall Windows

You may not need to reinstall Windows when you upgrade your PC's…

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Now you can send WhatsApp pictures, videos to be viewed just once

With the new feature, a recipient won't be able to reopen a…

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5G mobile Wi-Fi hotspots let your phone, laptop get on fast lane in Singapore

If you've been wanting to get on the 5G fast lane but…

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Would Singapore get a third 5G “standalone” network?

More bandwidth is going to be made available for 5G in Singapore.…

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Q&A: Tazapay seeks to enable international trade for SMEs through digital escrow

Tazapay offers digital escrow service that promises to build trust and bridge…

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Free StarHub set-top box rental in return for users turning in their pirate TV boxes

StarHub is enticing those using pirate set-top boxes in Singapore to exchange…

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Goondu review: Sennheiser IE 900 earphones cost the sky but sound uncommonly good

The Sennheiser IE 900 earphones are rare audio gear that showcase the…

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Singapore to build up digital trade links to the region, new capabilities

Singapore plans to build up digital trade links to the region and…

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Goondu review: Intel NUC 11 Pro is a versatile small PC kit

The Intel NUC 11 Pro is versatile and useful in an office…

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Watch out for ransomware, attacks on remote workforce and supply chains: CSA

Businesses have to watch out for sophisticated ransomware attacks and threats to…

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What kind of hub can Singapore be in a digital economy where everyone works remotely?

Singapore has always been a hub. In a digital economy that is…

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Yet another supply chain cyberattack, now on Kaseya, should worry businesses

As yet another supply chain breach at Kaseya shows, the risk of…

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Goondu review: Sony WF-1000XM4 set high benchmark for wireless earbuds

Comfortable, great sounding and priced competitively, the Sony WF-1000XM4 are a must-listen…

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Almost 4 in 10 people in Singapore hit by cyberattacks: CSA poll

The use of two-factor authentication (2FA) has not risen much despite the…

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Windows 11 is an upgrade for Microsoft’s business model

Though it has a new design and improvements, Windows 11 is also…

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What to expect as Singapore spends S$3.8 billion on government digitisation in 2021

An AI marking system for schools is one improvement to look to,…

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Cybersecurity needs updating with hybrid workstyles but talent is hard to find

After they moved to the cloud in an unplanned or accelerated fashion,…

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