“Nothing brings people closer together than travel, trade, and a legendary sport like football,” said Douglas Feagin, President of Ant International. “For European businesses, global enthusiasm over UEFA EURO 2024 brings not only international tourism revenue, but also the opportunity to grow their customer base. Through Alipay+, large and small European merchants can connect to Asian travellers through seamless, efficient digital payments and marketing offers enabled directly on their mobile phones. Ant International is also excited to work with leading mobile payment partners from around the world to boost their users’ travel experience in Europe.”

Enjoy seamless travel in Germany, Europe with Alipay+

If you are travelling to Germany and Eruope for UEFA EURO 2024, you can now enjoy a more seamless and convenient travel in Germany, Europe with Alipay+. They are expanding its cross-border mobile payment acceptance and merchant coverage by enabling more payment partner apps to be accepted across Germany and other popular European destinations.

Alipay+ will connect users of 13 international e-wallets and bank apps to sone of Europe’s largest tourist markets in Germany and beyond. These digital payment solutions include: Alipay (Chinese mainland), AlipayHK (Hong Kong, SAR), MPay (Macao, SAR), Touch ‘n Go eWallet and MyPB by Public Bank Berhad (Malaysia), Hipay (Mongolia), GCash (Philippines), Changi Pay and OCBC Digital (Singapore), TrueMoney (Thailand), and Kakao Pay, Naver Pay and Toss Pay (South Korea).

These mobile payment apps, who partner with Alipay +, will be accepted at tens of thousands of merchant stores across Germany, including in popular districts like Kurfürstendamm in Berlin, and Hofbräuhaus and Maximilianstraße in Munich. At top retailers like KaDaWe in Berlin, Oberpollinger in Munich, Galeria Kaufhoh department stores across Germany, and convenience stores, airports, F&B outlets and attractions, Alipay + users can simply pay with their home payment app, enjoying not just convenience, but also special deals and competitive foreign exchange rates. On match days, fans can use their Alipay+ payment partner apps from home to make payment at the host stadiums.

Alipay+ is the exclusive Official Payment Partner of UEFA EURO 2024.

Easy travel in Europe with Alipay+

The upcoming UEFA EURO 2024 is expected to attract around 650,000 overseas fans, according to the Halle Institute for Economic Research, resulting in additional tourism revenue of Euros$250 million. For travellers and tourists who plan to travel beyond Germany around Europe, they will also find Alipay+ is accepted in popular destinations including the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain. Merchants that accept Alipay+ span from luxury and casual retail brands to vending machines, F&B and transportation.

Alipay+ now connects over 88 million global merchants cross-border in 57 markets to 1.5 billion accounts on over 25 leading e-wallets and payment apps. International travellers may pay conveniently with their home payment app, while merchants can utilise Alipay+ to reach more customers with more effective engagement.

Alipay+, Antom and WorldFirst encourage fans to #GoalBeyond

For users of AlipayHK, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, TrueMoney, GCash and DANA, Alipay+ has launched an in-app UEFA EURO 2024 fan zone exclusively for them! In addition to themed quizzes and global merchant vouchers, more fan engagement activities such as interactive football mini games will also be introduced. Users can access the Alipay+ powered fan zone directly within these participating apps.

For all other fans, Antom, a leading provider of payment processing services to merchants worldwide, will work with partners in online retail, travel and digital services to offer each fan a chance to win exclusive prizes, including trips to the event. Users will also enjoy exclusive promotions by these top merchants, such as foodpanda, iQIYI, Spotify, Apple and many more. Through Antom, these top merchants can accept a variety of payment methods, including Alipay+, which are catered to each local markets’ preference.

Globally, online and offline payment and merchant partners of Alipay+ and Antom will run UEFA EURO 2024 campaigns, offering not just promotions, but also giving fans more opportunities to celebrate the sport and win tickets to the event.

Likewise, WorldFirst will hold a lucky draw for global SMEs to celebrate and enjoy the game. WorldFirst was established to help small and medium-sized businesses overcome the complexities of international payments while doing global business.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Ant International *

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In this article, I would be sharing more information on the Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds, and I would share more information on the Jabra Elite 10 in another separate article.

Jabra Elite 8 Active – World’s toughest earbuds *

Jabra Elite 8 Active will set a new standard for durability and fit. For those who are into running and other sports, this is the true wireless earbuds for you, built for much more than running or sports, they are designed to be durable enough for users regardless of what they choose to do and whatever life takes them.

Pass all required tests for US Military Standard for Ruggedised Electronics (810H)

The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds pass all the the required tests for US Military Standard for Ruggedised Electronics (810H). That covers everything from humidity, high temperature to rain and altitude. They are completely watertight when submerged up to 1.5m. The Elite 8 Active is IP68 rated, meaning that they are fully dust and waterproof, whilst the charging case is IP54 rated to be dust and splash proof.

In addition, the Elite 8 Active is put through their paces with Highly Accelerated Corrosion Testing (HACT). This requires the earbuds to pass 11 full cycles of testing, including enduring 2 hours in 40°C temperatures with 93% humidity, going through a 15-minute splash test in salt water, and surviving a 15-minute 40°C heat drying test, to successfully prove their anti-corrosion credentials. All of this whilst staying secure in the ear with the improved grip provided by Jabra ShakeGrip technology.

Tough yet aesthetically beautiful and incredible sound 

The Jabra Elite 8 Active is proud that they are tough, yet they don’t compromise on sound quality and aesthetics. Thanks to Dolby Audio, which delivers lifelike, clear sound for a longer and comfortable listening experience, that can fuel your sporting lifestyle workouts.

The Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) automatically optimizes the ANC performance to the environment you’re in. Wind Neutralizing HearThrough technology also muffles any wind interference without blocking out traffic, ensuring safety without compromising on steady sound.

The Jabra Elite 8 Active is powered by 6-mic call technology and wind noise protecting mesh, stable smartwatch connectivity**, Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair and Spotify Tap, battery life for up to 8 hours (32hours with a case), these earbuds are just as good for working as for working out.

Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra, said, “Jabra has been successful by identifying user needs and then applying our unique audio engineering capabilities to meet those needs. For Elite 10, we focused on comfort and calls and music performance to meet the need for all day use from music to meetings. For Elite 8 Active, we meet the need for users to be confident to use their earbuds, wherever they are, from work to work-out.”

Ashim Mathur, Vice President, APAC Marketing, Dolby Laboratories said “We are thrilled to work with Jabra to launch Jabra Elite 8 featuring Dolby Audio and Jabra Elite 10 with Dolby Head Tracking, delivering incredible audio experiences to consumers in Singapore.”

Key features of the Jabra Elite 8 Active

• IP68 rated dustproof, watertight, sweatproof and 1m drop-resistant earbuds, and an IP54 rated dust and splash proof case
• Crystal clear sound and added dimensionality with Dolby Audio
• Jabra ShakeGrip^TM technology for secure fit in a wing-free, sleek design
• Adaptive Hybrid ANC auto-filters background noise
• Wind Neutralizing HearThrough^TM for indoor and outdoor activities
• 6-mic call technology with wind noise protecting mesh
• 6mm speakers
• Up to 8-hours battery life and up to 32-hours with case (ANC on)
• Stable Smartwatch connectivity**
• Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair & Spotify Tap playback
• Bluetooth Multipoint connection
• Ready to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) & LC3, LC3plus codec with future firmware update

Short hands on experience with Jabra Elite 8 Active

At the recent Jabra media event launch in Singapore, I had the chance for a very short hands on experience with the Jabra Elite 8 Active at the event. I like the Jabra Elite 8 Active fitting and design on my ears, the Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) was good and solid. As for the sound quality with Dolby Audio, I would need more time to test it out when the review unit is available.

My current gut feel is that this would be a very ideal (and timely) upgrade from my current Jabra earbuds, the Elite 85t.

Pricing and Availability

The Jabra Elite 8 Active is available from 22nd September 2023 in all authorised retailers including Jabra’s official store in Lazada and Shopee. MRSP S$308, available in caramel, navy, black and dark grey. Find out more at www.jabra.com/elite-8-active

Gift with purchase:

• From 22nd September to 15th October 2023, a complimentary S$50 worth of Puma e-voucher to be used on SUPERCHARGED SAVINGS | PUMA Singapore will be given with every purchase of the Jabra Elite 8 Active.
• From 22nd September to 15th October 2023, trade in any Jabra TWS to get S$100 off the Jabra Elite 8 Active at all participating authorised retailers including Jabra’s official store in Lazada and Shopee.
• From 16th October to 5th November 2023, trade in any Jabra TWS to get S$50 off the Jabra Elite 8 Active at all participating authorised retailers including Jabra’s official store in Lazada and Shopee.

Notes:

* Refer to Jabra.com/claims

** Compatible with smartwatches supporting Bluetooth profiles HFP, A2DP and AVRCP

< Information courtesy of Jabra and Gloo >

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Year 2022 marks the 60th anniversary since the construction of the Suzuka Circuit by Honda Motor Limited in 1962. This motorsport race track circuit is 5.807km long, located in Ino, Suzuka City, that was first designed as a Honda test track featuring an iconic figure of 8 layout with a 1.2km long back straight passing over the front section by means of an overpass. Suzuka Circuit is one of the only two FIA Grade 1 licensed track to have a figure of 8 layout, the other one being the Fiorano Circuit in Italy.

For F1 fans and drivers, Suzuka Circuit has openly touted by them as one of the most enjoyable, it’s also one of the oldest remaining tracks of the Formula One World Championship and it has a long history of races as venue of the Japanese Grand Prix since 1987. Its traditional role as one of the last Grand Prix of the season means numerous world championships have been decided at this track. Four years consecutively in its early history, Suzuka Circuit saw the world championship being decided. This include the 1988 championship, which went to Ayrton Senna, the controversial 1989 championship, which went to Alain Prost, and the 1990 and 1991 world championships, which both went to Senna.

Casio EDIFICE SOSPENSIONE Honda Racing Red Edition

The Casio EDIFICE SOSPENSIONE Honda Racing Red Edition model is infused with Honda Racing’s spirit of racing in all aspects. The X-frame of the dial is painted with the same paint used in the Honda red badge, which symbolises the racing spirit of Honda and can only be seen on Honda racing cars such as the RA271 and the Type R commercial vehicles.

The HRC brand logo is featured prominently on the dial of the watch, while the Honda logo and the Honda Racing logo are engraved on to the case, band ring and back cover. The back cover is also dressed with the engraving of a logo celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Suzuka Circuit.

This Casio EDIFICE SOSPENSIONE Honda Racing Red Edition model is using the EQB-2000 as the base, which was inspired by the double-wishbone suspension used in racing cars, and features Honda NSX GT3 motif with red accents on a black background. The band of it is made from the material Alcantara, which a synthetic material known for its durability and comfort and used for the interior of Honda’s Type R cars.

The EQB-2000 also comes with a chronograph for precise timekeeping and is equipped with Bluetooth smartphone links that offers auto time adjustment, watch setting, approximately 300 World Time Cities, stopwatch time transfer, and an iPhone finder all accessible via an app on your mobile phone.

Wear the racing spirit of Honda Racing and the Suzuka Circuit on your wrist with the EDIFICE SOSPENSIONE Honda Racing Red Edition.

Pricing and Availability

This Honda Collaboration Model will be available at Honda official authorised distributor, Kah Motor form 2nd November 2022.

It will be available at EDIFICE retailers and https://gshock.casio.com/sg/ from 23rd November 2022.

Technical Specifications

Casio EDIFICE SOSPENSIONE Honda Racing Red Edition EQB-2000HR-1A

* Information and pictures courtesy of Casio and Brand Cellar *

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In a repeat of last season’s standings, the champions reigned at the top, followed by fierce rivals Slate in 2nd place. Slate is the successor to perennial favourites EVOS SG, as it features the manager, the captain, and the majority of players from the now-defunct team. RSG SG won 2-0 and went on to beat Stellark SG (formerly Team Oldman) 2-1 in their final match.

As for the 3rd and 4th places, they are Revival (formerly ALMGHTY) and Team SMG, known as singer JJ Lin’s team. Both teams have improved significantly from their bottom 3 finishes last season, they will be joining RSG SG and Slate as the seeded teams in the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs.

Stellark SG is the sole new team for this season with an older-than-average squad, they showed that veterans were still highly competitive, finishing a respectable fifth in the table.

Jaime Cruz, Esports Lead at MOONTON Games said: “Season 4 has given us its fair share of memorable highlights: RSG SG and Slate Esports’ intense rivalry and outstanding run culminating in a table-deciding showdown on the last week of the Regular Season; and Team SMG and Revival’s drastic improvement to finish in the top half of the table. The hard work and efforts of the players have showcased the competitive spirit of MPL SG, and I’m excited for fans to witness even more thrilling matches in the Playoffs.”

Lee Jian Ming, Founder and Managing Director, Zenway Productions, said, “MLBB is the biggest game in Singapore’s esports scene and MPL SG S4 demonstrates just why with its irresistible blend of action and drama. Zenway Productions is proud to be able to bring all of these moments to fans around the world. The hybrid model where fans can watch the games in person or online is perfect for esports and we’re excited to bring this to the fans to enjoy.”

Top MPL SG athletes are frequently chosen to represent Singapore at regional esports competitions. Four players in the current MPL SG S4 represented Singapore at the recent 2021 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam – ‘Seilah’, ‘Adammir’, and ‘JPL’ from Slate Esports and ‘Remaniscent’ from Team Flash – and secured a Bronze medal in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang category.

The eight teams now enter the double-elimination playoffs to compete for the title and the coveted lion’s share of the SGD 100,000 prize pool. The winner will also represent Singapore at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship (M4), which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 1-15 January 2023. The M4 is the most prestigious title on the MPL calendar, where 16 of the world’s best MLBB teams will be competing for the title of World Champion, and the lion’s share of the USD 800,000 prize money.

Standings MPL SG S4

MPL SG S4 Playoffs Bracket

For more information about MPLSG

If you like to know more information about MPLSG, you can follow them and subscribe to their social media platforms:

For more information on MPL Singapore and Zenway Productions, visit the site here.

For partnership opportunities, please reach out to esports_partnerships@moonton.com.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Moonton Games and Gloo *

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Singapore is the first country to be fully covered by standalone 5G network, Singtel is taking the 5G experience to the next level at GPSS 2022 and F1. In a world’s first, Singtel will be applying the most advanced form of network slicing technology  to support its digital app marketplace, CAST. With Sports Plus on Singtel CAST, race fans will be able to catch the entire high-velocity night race from wherever they are, even around the high traffic areas of the circuit, where over 250,000 spectators are expected, due to the dedicated capacity being allocated to the service.

Ms Anna Yip, CEO of Consumer Singapore, Singtel, said, “We’re extremely excited and honoured to be the official network partner for the upcoming Grand Prix season. This is also why we raced to complete our nationwide standalone 5G coverage in July, 3 years ahead of schedule, in time for Singapore’s National Day and now F1. As the first major international event held here since travel restrictions lifted, this race is significant as it marks Singapore’s comeback and demonstrates the potential of 5G to drive innovation and unlock new digital use cases that can help boost the nation’s recovery. Our CAST app gives race fans full visibility of the track action by enabling high-definition content streaming while locals and tourists can enjoy other digital experiences from making video calls, augmented reality gaming and more with 5G – bringing greater fun to the festivities.”

With Sports Plus on Singtel CAST at S$9.90 for the week, customers can also enjoy the race on their 5G mobile devices which will offer an enhanced lag-free, high-speed streaming experience. If you like to find out more about Singtel CAST and Sports Plus, please visit cast.singtel.com.

Immersive experiences beyond the track

In addition to having the fastest and most extensive 5G network in Singapore, delivering 5G speeds of up to 1.2Gbps, and spanning more than 1,300 outdoor and 400 in-building locations, as well as underground, Singtel is bringing more 5G experiences beyond the Marina Bay area.

• The Singtel 5G Experience booth, open daily from 11am to 10pm in front of Ngee Ann City from 23 September to 2 October, will include an immersive 3D augmented reality race simulator that enables users to feel like their favourite F1 drivers, showcasing the high-speed, ultra-low latency advantages of 5G. The first 100 visitors to the booth who share a photo of their experience on their social platforms with the hashtag #Singtel5GEverywhere stand to walk away with exclusive 5G merchandise.

• The Singtel 5G network will also be powering the live broadcasts from the Mediacorp roadshow, for the first time, on Orchard Road via 5G SIM cards instead of local area network cables or WiFi, ensuring smooth, ultra-low latency transmission of their content. Visitors can catch their favourite Mediacorp DJs and artistes such as Justin Ang, Vernetta Lopez, Dennis Chew, Qi Yuwu and many more, hosting games and giving away premiums on site or via their online radio app.
• Over at *SCAPE, Singtel 5G will be powering the Teleios Next-Gen Racing Simulators which feature actual training scenarios used by F1 drivers for users to try their hand at.

Singtel customers can also enjoy exclusive perks at the precinct activations, such as:

• Up to 15% discount off sustainability workshops held at *SCAPE, including guided workshops on figurine making and slime making
• 10% off the total bill at the Auchentoshan Whisky Art Installation booth by Beam Suntory booth at Orchard Road, Outside Mandarin Gallery
• Free Peroni Nastro Azzuro or Peroni Nastro Azzuro 0% for the first 100 Singtel customers at the Peroni activation at Clarke Quay

To find out more about the Singtel 5G Experience at GPSS 2022 precinct activations, visit singtel.com/5G/GPSS.

• In the heartlands, race fans can also enjoy an ultra-responsive and lag-free gaming experience that emulates the hyper-realistic conditions F1 drivers face via the #SingaporeGP Roving Truck. Equipped with Singtel 5G, the first-of-its-kind truck in Singapore is equipped with high-definition digital screens on both sides and has been broadcasting some F1 races from this season since July. The truck will be at One Kampong Glam on 27 and 28 September, from 4pm to 10pm.

5G connectivity for tourists

To support the high number of tourists keen to experience the GPSS at its best, Singtel is launching the Singtel Prepaid 5G $50 and $30 hi!Tourist SIM card, which comes with up to 120GB of 5G data, unlimited local talk time and SMS, 90 minutes of international minutes, and up to 5GB of data roam to popular destinations.

Tourists can also look forward to SIM cards with popular Singapore landmarks and race car images printed on them as well as an exclusive race car thumb drive that has been developed to commemorate the F1 season.

The prepaid SIMs are available at the Travelex Foreign Currency Exchange, Changi Recommends, and Cheers at Singapore Changi Airport, as well as at any Singtel Shop. Customers may also pre-order the cards online via Singtel, KKday, Traveloka and Trip.com, and pick them up at the airport or any Singtel Shop.

For more information about 5G Singtel’s hi!Tourist SIM cards, visit singtel.com/hitourist and on Singtel’s 5G offerings, visit singtel.com/5G.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Singtel *

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Tata Communications will empower F1 with global end-to-end managed network services for video contribution, this would transform F1 motorsports experience. For this F1 motorsports experience to take place, Tata Communications will facilitate the transfer for more than 100 video feeds and over 250 audio channels to be transmitted between the Grand Prix venue and F1’s Media & Technology Centre in UK every race weekend in under 200 milliseconds. This would enable F1 to broadcast to over 500 million fans in 180+ territories globally.

Tata Communications has industry recognised and built-for-media connectivity solutions, this will enable F1 to transform its broadcast content production worldwide while continuing to support motorsports drive for agility and sustainability. F1 introduced remote broadcast operations in 2020, Tata Communications has allowed reduction in F1’s traveling freight by 34%.

Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said “We are delighted to welcome Tata Communications back as a partner following previous successes in our partnerships. They have been an integral part of our growth journey over the last decade, and we completely trust their expertise and abilities to deliver what we need for our fans. This trust has been built over many years of working together, pushing forward advancements in technology in sport – on and off the track. Tata Communications’ connectivity continues to support F1’s drive for agility and sustainability with remote production introduced in 2020 – part of our aim to be Net-Zero Carbon by 2030. We are excited to grow together in the future and share the incredible journey Formula 1 is on.”

“As businesses evolve to a digital-first model, I believe the sporting world also has a great opportunity to leverage technology for delivering innovative and exhilarating experiences to motorsports enthusiasts,” said Amur S Lakshminarayanan, MD and CEO, Tata Communications. “And, Formula 1 is at the core of all things speed, action and thrill. We are delighted to renew our relationship and empower Formula 1’s tomorrow, today!”

Tata Communications has been recently recognised as a “Major Player” in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Commercial Content Delivery Network Services 2022 Vendor Assessment.

Tata Communications continues to develop new and innovative digital-first media and entertainment services, enabling end-to-end platform play for immersive fan experiences. The company has also expanded its bandwidth capacity or media backbone to 100G driving innovations in video, remote production and more.

* Information and picture courtesy of Tata Communications and IN.FOM *

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The G-SHOCK watches GBD-H1000 and GBD-100 are the base models for the two new watches, they are both from the G-SQUAD lineup. The new models employ the blue and garnet team colors of FC Barcelona. The bands, designed to evoke past and present team uniforms, are imprinted with the club motto, “Més que un club” (“More than a club”) in the local Catalan language.

The GBD-H1000BAR features a metal bezel in bright gold ion plating that shines like a winners’ trophy cup, while the band loop on both watches features the four red stripes of the Catalan flag. Specially designed packaging also in FC Barcelona team colors is a final touch worthy of these singular timepieces.

Both new watches are equipped with an accelerometer to count steps and track distances. The GBD-H1000BAR also comes with a heart rate monitor and GPS tracking. Both new models also offer mobile link functions which, when paired with a dedicated smartphone app, support daily health management by allowing users to check life logs with data on step counts and calories burned, activity logs, and more. The Memory in Pixel (MIP) LCD for exceptional visibility and the soft urethane band for outstanding ventilation and flexibility deliver comfort in every situation, from everyday use to hard workouts.

Matchday: Inside FC Barcelona

An eight-episode documentary series focusing on the 2018–2019 season of one the world’s most adored football clubs. From the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat, the series offers insight into the players, philosophy and culture of FC Barcelona.

Pricing and Availability

The GBD-100BAR-4DR will be available on https://gshock.casio.com/sg/ and at all G-SHOCK stores from 5^th February 2022.

** G-SHOCK store at Vivo city is now closed due to renovation.

For more information on the GBD-H1000BAR-4DR, visit Casio website and check it out!

For more information on the GBD-100BAR-4DR, visit Casio website and check it out!

Technical Specifications

GBD-H1000BAR

GBD-100BAR

* Information and pictures courtesy of Casio and Brand Cellar *

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Lenovo’s technology partnership with Ducati started in 2018, Lenovo has helped Ducati team innovate and improve on-track performance. Innovation, speed and security is at the heart of this evolution. Enabled by a wide range of smarter solutions, Lenovo’s data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart collaboration continue to drive improvements and help the team to accelerate simulations and real-time data analysis, constantly transferring technology between the racing world and Ducati’s street bikes.

The first goal for the 2022 season is to complete the Remote Garage project, which allows engineers to receive data in real time and to interact with the garage and bikes while working remotely. Moreover, Ducati and Lenovo are committed to improving video conferencing both in the headquarters and in the garage. The aim is to better connect the virtual teams for successful collaboration, even from miles away.

“2021 was an important year for the Ducati Lenovo Team. We have strengthened our technology partnership – paving the way for bolder innovation in the new hybrid working world. We are proud to collaborate with Ducati, who share our core values of speed, dedication, team spirit and a focus on results. In line with our mission to enable intelligent transformation, we will continue to invest and innovate with Ducati to achieve increasingly ambitious goals in the fast-evolving industry of motorsports,” commented Luca Rossi, President of Intelligent Devices Group at Lenovo.

“To be competitive and achieve the best results, on and off the track, it is essential to have a clear idea of the central role of digital innovation and to rely on the support of the best partners. Thanks to the collaboration with Lenovo, we have accomplished important goals, such as accelerating data collection and analysis, thus speeding up the decision-making process. This is how we brought to circuits worldwide the bike that won the MotoGP Constructors’ World Title last season for the second year in a row,” said Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO. “Thanks to a passion for technological innovation that we share with Lenovo, we will continue moving forward in this direction, exploring tech solutions that will achieve even better results on the track, in serial production, and in corporate infrastructures.”

Lenovo Computing Power at Anytime, Anywhere

Lenovo has supported Ducati’s engineers and designers in the innovation of racing and street bikes since 2018, helping the company to reach maximum performance and enhanced levels of security.

Using High Performance Computing technology, based on Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530, SR630 and SR650 servers, Ducati has been able to simplify and accelerate data analysis concerning aerodynamics, fluid dynamics and stress tests. The improved computing power has allowed the company to obtain data and information in a third of the computation time and run almost twice as many simulations at the same time – making it easier for engineers to understand how the bikes will react to various weather conditions and continuously improve on track performance. In addition, Lenovo infrastructure grants high standards of data protection and has allowed Ducati to minimize the risk of dangerous and expensive downtimes.

Ducati has adopted the ThinkSystem SE350 edge server to boost connectivity and advanced real-time analytics, even in the most challenging environments. Lenovo’s server boasts a high computing power in an extremely small, versatile and easily portable device, bringing compute capabilities and AI features wherever you need them. Designed and built with the unique requirements of the Edge in mind, ThinkSystem SE350 can operate effectively in any location, even in extreme environments: from the Malaysian humidity, which could reach 90%, to the dry heat and the sand of Qatar. ThinkSystem SE350 allows engineers to manage in real time, wherever they are, about 15GB of data for each bike, and to produce customized insights for each rider that can be leveraged to take fast, well-informed decisions. Finally, the security tools integrated in the device allow automatic data encryption in case of tampering, helping to protect Ducati’s intellectual property and prevent data leaks.

Collaboration, productivity and mobility at its core

Ducati has deployed a new virtual desktop infrastructure, built in partnership with Lenovo. Over 250 2D and 3D virtual desktops are used across the organization from the R&D department to the garage. Ducati is benefiting from increased productivity as users can connect to their workstation whenever they want, wherever they are and from any device. Virtual desktops also help to simplify IT management and maintenance, to improve data protection and business continuity, as well as to optimize resources and allow professionals to focus on higher value-added tasks. Furthermore, thanks to the possibility of working on the move, Ducati designers can remotely collaborate in real time with the development team and the test rider during test phases, making changes to the design of the bike or of a single component based on the feedback received, reducing production times.

Everyone across the Ducati team – from managers, engineers, and riders – rely on Lenovo tablets, PCs and workstations to achieve the highest levels of collaboration, power and speed. Technicians use the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 mobile workstation, to analyze data coming from the bikes’ sensors in minutes and to study the lap statistics, compare them and optimize the bike setup.

Top management, on the other hand, rely on the innovative ThinkPad X1 Fold foldable PC to enjoy maximum productivity and mobility, whereas designers can count on the power of Lenovo workstations, including the ThinkPad P Series, for design and development using CAD software.

Driving towards an augmented future

Together, Ducati and Lenovo have big plans for the future. The two companies are already looking at how they can harness AI, machine learning and augmented reality to drive even greater levels of innovation in MotoGP. Reproducing the bike and its components virtually, in full size in a real context, will represent a differentiating factor accelerating future R&D, testing and maintenance, as well as of after-sales support for street bikes.

For more information on Lenovo technologies, visit Lenovo ThinkPad, Lenovo Workstations, Lenovo Edge Computing, Lenovo Yoga, ThinkReality.

* Information courtesy of Ducati and Lenovo *

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Football fans in Singapore would definitely know about José Mourinho and his achievements since we are follow and watch a lot of English Premier League matches! José mental toughness is undeniable, from his strategic game play to unmatched grit. Now, you can get your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your questions answered by the two-time Champions League winner on health and lifestyle choices everyone – whether a football player or not – can make to improve mental wellbeing during these challenging times.

What do I have to do?

Answer three simple questions and submit your interview question to have a shot at asking your question to José PERSONALLY during the exclusive live stream on 25 March, 5pm (SGT). We have ONE interview spot available for a lucky Tottenham Hotspur fan out there so get creative with your questions!

“Game On with Mourinho” Contest and Event Details:

• Only ONE lucky winner will be selected for a chance to ask their question to José Mourinho, who will be livestreaming from London during the event.
• To take part in the contest, participants must complete all the following:
  o Register and complete the contest submission form at aia.com.sg/gameonwithmourinho
  o Like AIA’s Facebook (@Singapore.AIA) page and share this AIA’s Facebook Contest post on your feed: http://bit.ly/GameOnWithMourinhoFBContest
  o Tag your mates in the comments section of the Contest post to share the opportunity and make a positive difference in their lives
  o Include hashtags #GameOnWithMourinho and #AIASG in your comment to qualify
  o Contest deadline: Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 2359 hrs.
• This Contest is open only to Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders residing in Singapore, aged 18 and above.
• Participants are allowed to submit multiple entries but only one spot is up for grabs.
• The shortlisted fan who will pose the question at the Live Stream interview with José will be required to attend a rehearsal physically at an AIA designated venue on 25 March, 2pm and attend the live stream physically at 5pm on the same day. The winner will be notified by Facebook private message/email.
• Alternatively, you may skip the contest section and proceed to submit your registration to gain free access to the Live Stream in the same registration form at aia.com.sg/gameonwithmourinho. Event registration will close on 22 March (2359 hrs).
• Game On with Mourinho is a by-invite-only Live Stream session. Upon registering, each participant will receive his/her own unique access

AIA has partnered with Tottenham Hotspur since 2013. The leading life insurer is the Club’s Global Principal Partner to promote the vital role that active participation in sports plays in helping people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

Remember to follow AIA Singapore on Facebook (@Singapore.AIA) and Instagram (@AIASingapore) for the latest updates. Remember these hashtags – #GameOnWithMourinho #AIASG #HealthierLongerBetterLives #AIASpurs

Do Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On, to your fellow football fanatics here in Singapore (especially Tottenham Hotspurs supporters here in Singapore!) on Game On with Mourinho on 25th March 2021!

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For Samsung Galaxy users on Singtel mobile network, this would be a great time to keep fit and get rewarded at the same time! It’s the best of both worlds! I am on Singtel StepUp wellness platform, hitting my daily steps to hit my 3GB of local mobile data every month!

“As Singaporeans place greater emphasis on their health and wellness, our Galaxy Watch offerings and Samsung Health app are becoming more popular. From tracking diet to monitoring sleep and workout routines, Samsung Health app lets users put a pulse to their holistic well-being. To further strengthen our Galaxy Watch proposition and encourage users to achieve their wellness goals, Samsung is partnering Singtel’s StepUp platform where users can earn lifestyle rewards with every step of the way,” said Sarah Chua, Vice President of IT and Mobile, Samsung Electronics Singapore.

Samsung is supporting StepUp’s Faster. Fitter. Better. Challenge happening until 29 November 2020. Samsung Galaxy users on Singtel mobile network take note of theses goodies! Samsung is giving away exclusive vouchers, discounts on Samsung products, and an opportunity to win attractive Samsung prizes such as the Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active2 and more. StepUp users just need to sync 5,000 steps in one day on their StepUp account to receive five lucky draw chances and a $140 discount voucher for the Galaxy Watch3. In addition, those who complete a simple quiz on StepUp can get $50 off selected Samsung devices.

Mr Elvin Too, Vice President of Consumer Digital at Consumer Singapore, Singtel, said, “With the pandemic casting a spotlight on health and wellness, we’ve seen StepUp users getting out and about more, clocking more than 79 billion steps since the end of circuit breaker. Now that Samsung Health has been integrated with StepUp, users can convert their daily steps into rewards, seamlessly and conveniently. With health apps such as Samsung Health on board, we are also gearing up to offer rewards, challenges and content based on other health indicators such as sleep and even oxygen levels.”

Since StepUp’s launch in July 2019, its more than 400,000 participants have walked an average of 8,000 steps a day, taking a total of 321 billion steps. Customers can earn up to 3GB of mobile data depending on the number of steps they take in a month. For example, a customer who takes 5,000 to 7,500 steps a day over the course of a month will be able to redeem 1GB of mobile data, while a customer who achieves a daily goal of 10,000 steps in a month will receive 3GB of mobile data. In addition to the mobile data earned, customers can sign up for various partner challenges to claim lifestyle rewards. The popular wellness platform has over 30 rewards partners including PUMA, Grain, Shopee and Samsonite.

For more information on how to earn Samsung rewards with every step they take, customers can visit StepUp’s Faster. Fitter. Better. Challenge website.

Manage your health and well-being with advanced technologies from Samsung

Over the years, Samsung has developed a suite of hardware and software to help users gain better control of their lifestyles, by making it easy to maintain and monitor daily routines, or even kickstarting an all-new fitness routine.

Samsung Health, which is available as an app for selected Galaxy devices, provides users a simpler way to take charge of their overall wellbeing and maintain peak conditions. Users can set goals and track their daily progress on activity level, workout intensity, sleep quality, as well as calorie and water intake. The app also provides access to a full-service fitness studio featuring a library of more than 120 different workout videos so that it is easy to remain active even at home. Users can also have a peace of mind when it comes to security with all health data safely secured by Samsung Knox.

For those seeking to cultivate better health and well-being habits, the latest Samsung smartwatches, including Galaxy Watch3, combine smartphone-level productivity and cutting-edge technology in a premium, timeless device. Besides advanced running analytics, blood oxygen monitoring (SpO2)[1], and enhanced Together feature whereby users can challenge their fellow fitness buddies, the Galaxy Watch3 also features blood pressure (BP) monitoring[2], electrocardiogram (ECG) readings[3], as well as a new feature that detects falls and can send an SOS notification to your chosen contacts[4].

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* Information and picture courtesy of Samsung Electronics Singapore, Singtel and IN.FOM *

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