KUALA LUMPUR, December 6, 2021 – Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Steven A. Long as General Manager of Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. Steve Long is Corporate Vice President in Intel’s Sales, Marketing and Communications Group. Long will be responsible for Intel’s overall business in the APJ region, including driving revenue growth, engaging with the local ecosystem to create new opportunities, and strengthening our existing customer and partner relationships.
Long was most recently global head of sales for Intel’s Client business. He joined Intel in 2000 and has held a breadth of positions across sales, marketing, product planning, pricing and operations, working in Asia, Latin America and the USA. His previous assignment in Asia was in Hong Kong in 2004, managing the operations team responsible for Intel’s business in the region.
By Michael Kurniawan, Schneider Electric Secure Power Business Vice President for Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei
The IT sector has a long history of being one of the most heavily regulated industries. From electrical and safety standards, to ensuring that equipment can be recycled, compliance with this constantly evolving regulatory landscape is a major challenge for data centre operators. With the criticality of data centres clearly gaining attention in recent headlines, and with ongoing discussions around how to address the current climate crisis, ESGs and government sustainability regulations are more and more becoming top priorities across the IT industry.
Today, Southeast Asia is projected to be the fastest-growing data centre market. A report by Cushman & Wakefield revealed that the region is expected to have an annual growth rate of 12.9 per cent with the ongoing digital efforts. Narrowing down to Malaysia, the nation is fast becoming a hotspot for data centres with the increased inflow of tech players in the past two years. Many operators are looking into building hyperscale data centres (HDCs) in Johor of late. However, these data centres are also expected to consume large amounts of electricity and water, raising concerns on long-term sustainability.
When the months of the year enter the double digits, it’s time to wind down, take stock and spend time with family and friends. It is also the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and loved ones to a special something to wrap up a hectic year!
From modern digital appliances and immersive displays to the latest mobile gadgets from Samsung, here is a handy selection of gift ideas that you can consider for a special someone, or as a well-deserved reward for yourself.
