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Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region
Artificial Intelligence

Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region

Intel has appointed George Chacko as General Manager for Sales, Marketing, and Communications in the SEANZ region, based in Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch
Software-as-a-Service

Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch

Intel has unveiled its expanded Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio, aiming to enhance global business performance with advanced processors and features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
ASUS unveils 2025 ROG gaming laptops in Aus & NZ
Gaming

ASUS unveils 2025 ROG gaming laptops in Aus & NZ

ASUS Republic of Gamers has unveiled its 2025 gaming laptop range in Australia and New Zealand, with pre-orders now open for models featuring cutting-edge tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
MSI unveils RTX 50 series laptops with Norse mythology flair
Gaming

MSI unveils RTX 50 series laptops with Norse mythology flair

MSI has unveiled its latest RTX 50 series laptops, inspired by Norse mythology's Yggdrasil, designed to cater to immersive gaming and professional demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K & 5 245K desktop processors
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K & 5 245K desktop processors

The new Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K desktop processors bring significant changes, yet fail to deliver a compelling performance upgrade over predecessors.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking
Unified Communications

Intel unveils Xeon 6 processors for AI & networking

Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines
Gaming

Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled new guidelines for implementing L4S technology in Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance low-latency applications like cloud gaming and VR.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
F5 launches ADC 3.0 to support AI-driven applications
Hybrid Cloud

F5 launches ADC 3.0 to support AI-driven applications

F5 has launched ADC 3.0 to bolster application security and delivery, addressing the growing demands of AI applications as enterprises rapidly adopt these technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
F5 unveils AI-adapted solutions for app delivery demands
Hybrid Cloud

F5 unveils AI-adapted solutions for app delivery demands

F5 has revamped its Application Delivery Controllers to tackle the challenges posed by AI-driven applications, highlighting a critical shift in security and delivery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
European AI PC market grows, driven by chip makers
Artificial Intelligence

European AI PC market grows, driven by chip makers

The AI PC market in Europe is booming, driven by chip makers' innovations, with AI-enabled notebooks soaring to 40% of sales as of this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion
Generative AI

Global semiconductor revenue to exceed USD $705 billion

Global semiconductor revenue surged to USD $626 billion in 2024, driven by strong demand for GPUs and AI processors, according to Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI
Software Development

Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI

BPC Commercial's CEO, Brian Wu, reveals how HP innovations are key to the firm's transition towards AI-driven solutions and sustainable IT practices.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB all-in-one CPU cooler
Intel

Hands-on Review: Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB all-in-one CPU cooler

The Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB cooler offers efficient water cooling for AMD and Intel CPUs, boasting impressive RGB customisation and quiet operation.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Trend Micro partners with Intel for enhanced malware defence
Data Protection

Trend Micro partners with Intel for enhanced malware defence

Trend Micro has teamed up with Intel to boost ransomware and fileless malware detection, leveraging Intel Threat Detection Technology for enhanced security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI notebooks hit milestone in European sales with 50% share
Notebook

AI notebooks hit milestone in European sales with 50% share

AI-powered notebooks have surged to dominate the European market, now claiming a significant 50% share of sales, driven by improved availability and discounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
HighPoint unveils industry-exclusive GPU expansion chassis
Gaming

HighPoint unveils industry-exclusive GPU expansion chassis

HighPoint Technologies has launched its exclusive RocketStor PCIe GPU Expansion chassis, offering unprecedented support for Gen5 and Gen4 solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts
Hyperscale

Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts

Portman Partners has appointed Sanjeev Khanna as Strategic Advisor to enhance its growth and partner network in the expanding US and international markets.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon
DevOps

Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon

Butterfly Data has won four awards at the global SAS Hackathon for its generative AI solution aimed at combating misinformation on social media platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025