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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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Google Cloud entry in Southeast Asia promises new options to enterprises

Though late to the game, Google Cloud is trying to gain traction…

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Hands on: Asus ZenBook Flip S

If Asus keeps to its promised price of US$1,099 for the basic…

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Q&A: Ericsson sees 5G rollouts to end-users by 2020

Ericsson's head of network products in Southeast Asia, Linda Lindberg, says 5G…

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In Computex, a return to the past to capture a new market for PC enthusiasts

A niche segment of the PC market is growing faster than expected,…

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Intel brings out 18-core Core i9 processor, as PC chip war heats up again

Out this year, the flagship chip is aimed at giving Intel bragging…

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Asus unveils ZenBook Flip S slim convertible starting from US$1,099

The flip-around design is similar to previous 2-in-1 machines from Asus and…

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Singapore government to give out S$2.4 billion in ICT tenders this year

The Singapore government will give out contracts worth S$2.4 billion in the…

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Frequency fees waived for telcos testing out 5G services in Singapore

Telecom operators testing out new 5G services in Singapore will have frequency…

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Five ways to avoid being an easy victim of ransomware

You can only try to stay safe as much as possible in…

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Curved-edge Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Redmi 4X out in Singapore

With the screen curved on both sides like its its Korean rivals,…

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In Singapore, angst and impatience with tech startups that don’t succeed fast

For Singapore, the temptation is to measure success by the number of…

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Apply for loans, credit cards without keying in personal details online

The next time you sign up for a credit card in Singapore,…

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Q&A: Constant need to adapt skills even as digitalisation brings jobs to infocomm sector

Infocomm technology (ICT) talent will be in demand with the digitalisation of…

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Goondu review: Beyerdynamic Xelento remote impresses with signature sound

In the Beyerdynamic Xelento, a clear-eyed pursuit of accuracy and detail results…

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Singapore businesses worried about upcoming EU data protection regime: Veritas

Organisations around the world - including those in Singapore - are worried…

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LG W7 leads new OLED TV lineup in Singapore as prices get more attractive

Even if you cant afford the top-end LG W7 OLED TV, the…

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StarHub outage not due to DDoS attack after all, say regulators

A StarHub outage in October last year was not caused by a…

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Customer loyalty is key as competition heats up in Singapore mobile market

Competition is great for consumers. For telcos, customer loyalty could make a…

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Singapore company OraStream lets users stream their music in high-res, on the go

The Brio music server, when installed on a PC or Mac, turns…

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