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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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Construction time again, as telcos go “digital” to engage customers

Despite the argument, fashionable in previous years, that technology doesn't matter anymore,…

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More IoT devices than phones by 2018: Ericsson

As more IoT equipment gets set up in the next two years,…

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Solar-powered Wi-Fi hotspots go on trial at Sentosa

Visitors to Sentosa can look forward to surfing the Web on the…

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Meet the media at CommunicAsia 2016

Hear from the folks who have a front-row seat of what's happening…

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NetSuite expects to set up data centres in Asia by 2017

The new data centres are expected to be in Singapore, though the…

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NetSuite promises unified billing, easier accounting as business gets more complex

With updates to its suite of services, customers can sell things over…

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In a smart home, humans are often the weakest link

In a smart home, humans are often the weakest link because we…

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Asus’ Swift PG348Q curved monitor promises “panoramic gaming”

The Swift PG348Q, launched last week in Singapore, is a 34-inch monitor…

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Goondu review: LG G5 leads the way in practical innovation

In a crowded market, the modular system shows LG's ingenuity in making…

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Can new virtual operator Circles.Life attract Singapore users with digital promise?

For those who have been saying there wasn't enough competition, there's another…

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Q&A: Accenture points to digital commerce for consumer packaged goods companies

Digital commerce will be a key factor in deciding who takes a…

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Hands on: Asus ZenWatch 2

If you're curious about the fuss surrounding smartwatches but don't want to…

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Samsung turns to Quantum dot, sticks with curved TVs in new 2016 lineup

Samsung today showed off Quantum dot as a key feature in its…

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Singtel launches cyber security institute to train experts for the region

Simply called the Cyber Security Institute (CSI), it will allow companies to…

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Gartner: Worldwide IoT spending to grow to US$348 million in 2016

Organisations worldwide will spend some US$348 million on Internet of Things setups…

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Goondu review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

If you want a budget phone that has all the bells and…

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Fines and warnings for 11 organisations for data privacy lapses in Singapore

The move against such data privacy lapses is an unprecedented one that…

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Ears on: Sennheiser HD 800 S

The background is darker, the vocals have a bit more body and…

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Sony’s VPL-VW5000ES 4K home theatre projector brings the works – at a hefty price

If you have S$84,000 to spare, and a room large enough to…

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StarHub runs smart home trials, to launch service this year

With smart sensors, cameras and other gadgets fitted at home, a parent…

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