Singapore and Taipei (Taiwan) – March 17, 2015: In conjunction with the start of Supercomputing Frontiers 2015 conference in Biopolis Singapore, we are proud to announce the return of one of industry legends to the ever-hot computing arena. Dr. Thomas Pabst is joining VR World as Industry Fellow, a newly formed think tank of opinion leaders which can share their wealth of experience and positively influence new developments.

In 1996, Dr. Pabst founded Tom’s Hardware as one of the first globally recognized technology publications. Over the next 11 years, Dr. Pabst built a media organization which spans across North America, Europe and Asia.

In a new role as an Industry Fellow, Dr. Pabst will work closely with Mr. Nebojsa Novakovic and Mr. Theo Valich, founders and publishers of VR World media publications on building an independent organization focused solely on evolving the global media scene. “We view the world of tech media as stagnant and predictable”, said Mr. Valich. “The way how the current media scene operates stipulates a direct relationship between the allegedly independent news outlets and vendors using third party marketing and PR agencies which dictate what content is allowed to be published… or face expulsion from the limited number of media/blogging/analyst-turned-blogger/journalist seats.”

“The arrival of Dr. Pabst is just the beginning of a new think tank which will operate independently of PR and marketing agencies, focusing on predicting and depicting future technology trends. The world where organizations maximize every available fund in the budget can only be enabled by enabling an open path between ideas turning into projects,  projects turning into technology, technology turning into products and ultimately positively impacting the world around us,” Mr. Novakovic added. “With Tom’s unparalleled understanding of the PC ecosystem and its key vendors on both sides of the Pacific, we are on board to lead the next generation charge.”

VR WORLD Pte. Ltd. plans to expand the newly established think tank enabling new industry initiatives. More announcements are to follow.

Contact:

Mr. Sam Reynolds
Email. Sam@vrworld.com
Web. www.vrworld.com
Twiter. @vrworlddotcom

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VR WORLD Pte. Ltd. is an independently owned dynamic consulting and media company, which publishes VRWorld.com as well as specialized publications for scientific and business community. Headquartered in Singapore with outlets in California, Croatia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, VR WORLD works on delivering news, analysis, interviews and reviews from the dynamic world of ‘computing everywhere’.

A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) is the lead agency for fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation-driven Singapore. A*STAR oversees 18 biomedical sciences and physical sciences and engineering research institutes, and six consortia & centers, located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis as well as their immediate vicinity. A*STAR supports Singapore’s key economic clusters by providing intellectual, human and industrial capital to its partners in industry. It also supports extramural research in the universities, hospitals, research centers, and with other local and international partners.

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After almost six years, the time has come to turn the page. As of January 16 Bright Side of News* and VR World have merged. All of the content from BSN* has been preserved and will remain accessible on VR World.

Expect the same great reviews and hard-hitting news from BSN* on VR World. 

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Startup companies often live on “borrowed time,” says Israeli entrepreneur Nadav Dakner. As founder and CEO at InboundJunction, a team that consults on PR and content strategy for reputable brands, Dakner has experienced having to deal with major externalities that have affected his business, including the on-and-off Israel-Palestine conflict, as well as the ever-changing policies and algorithms of search companies. He recalls almost being drafted for two- to three-week military service right in the middle of doing important work.

One takeaway from our interview is that entrepreneurs and startup founders will need to adjust to any eventuality, so that one can act accordingly and make informed decisions. “In Israel, we tend to feel that the whole country is always on borrowed time so we try to be very productive and really ‘get out there,'” he tells VR World.  “This situation results in businesses innovating ourselves every day all over again. We have to be very creative and professional to survive as a successful business.” As a result, Dakner says his business has evolved, with focus on quality.

Among his more interesting revelations is how he has experienced religious extremism firsthand, and how this could adversely affect any business. That had been a “wake up call” and Dakner says he has learned to strike a balance between being selective with trust and freely delegating tasks to focus on the bigger strategy at hand.

In the end he says competition is actually good, because it means your product or service is relevant. And the best way to scale? Find good talent and know whom to trust.

Read the complete interview on Bright Side of News*’ sister site, VR World.

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