Big data can increase competitiveness of businesses
60 percent of Cisco global study respondents agree big data improves decision making.
Larry Page: Deconstructing the sadness
Jason Snell analyzes Google CEO Larry Page's speech at Wednesday's Google I/O keynote.
Dell profit dives 79% on falling PC sales
Dell reported another quarter of declining profits and revenue Thursday as CEO Michael Dell continues his fight to take the company private.
AsiaSat launches cloud boardbooks with Diligent
Asian satellite operator, AsiaSat drives efficiency by appointing Diligent Board Member Services to deploy a cloud data solution for its board books.
UBS CTO: Human touch key to tech world
Having recently relocated to Hong Kong from NYC, Minerva Tantoco, CTO, Client Facing Technology at UBS, manages the complexity of tech changes while emphasizing the positive social changes tech can bring.
NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson: 'Pure cloud' strategy pays off
NetSuite's third annual conference opened in San Jose today with a keynote speech from CEO Zach Nelson that featured customer stories, new product announcements and some outspoken criticism of the opposition, notably SAP.
Larry Page wants to see your medical records
A day after breaking an almost year-long silence on a medical condition that had affected the way he speaks, Google co-founder Larry Page said Wednesday that people should be more open about their medical histories.
Singapore’s Do Not Call registry will begin next year
Consumers can start registering to opt out of unsolicited telemarketing messages or calls from 2 January 2014 for free.
BlackBerry chief eyes future dominance beyond smartphones
The key to BlackBerry's success lies beyond smartphones, says BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins.
7 healthcare IT roles that are transforming tech careers
Healthcare IT is becoming one of the fastest growing areas in the job market as health service providers rush to get compliant and adopt new technologies.
Bill Gates recalls last conversation with Steve Jobs in emotional interview
The Microsoft co-founder spoke about Apple's late co-founder in an hour-long interview with CBS this week.
Which workers are the best fit for BYOD?
From the always-on salesperson to the clock-punching hourly worker, companies will need to weigh the pros and cons of including each worker type in a BYOD program.
Nick Carr's 'IT Doesn't Matter' still matters
Nick Carr's article "IT Doesn't Matter" was published in in Harvard Business Review in May 2003 and ignited an industry firestorm for its perceived dismissal of the strategic value of IT.
Outsourcing could solve your growth and hiring dilemmas
The Southeast Asia region will see a hiring spree in 2013, with more than 90% of employers in Singapore stating that they are definitely hiring or at least looking to maintain their current headcount.
Software asset management among top 2013 business priorities: Express Metrix
But claimed far fewer were satisfied with their current tool
BLOGS
BLOG: Huawei’s enterprise channel strategy is making progress
I was encouraged to see that Huawei had a proper track session on its channel strategy during its 10th Global analyst summit in Shenzhen.
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CAREERS
Reardon returns to D-Link
Graeme Reardon heads back to D-Link as its regional director.
IT GOVERNANCE
NetChoice: California privacy bills are bad for Internet
The trade group also targets open-access research proposals and an Internet sales tax bill.
LEADERSHIP AND MGMT
IT Cements Madras Cements' Success: Dharmakrishnan A.V.
Madras Cements isn't your typical manufacturing company.It took to IT in 1984 at a time when even contemporary enterprises weren't tech-savvy. Its current CEO, Dharmakrishnan A.V., is a self-confessed tech enthusiast. And that makes him stand out among CEOs of old-economy companies.
LEGAL
German online copyright law to take effect in August
The impact of the copyright law on search engines remains unclear.
OUTSOURCING
Guest View: The hidden costs of support
Sunil Desai, Director for Managed Services at Dimension Data Asia Pacific, points out that the bulk of support-related expenses fall outside the scope of traditional support offerings. It is important therefore to identify and eliminate 'hidden' expenses.
PROJECT MGMT
Guest View: The hidden costs of support
Sunil Desai, Director for Managed Services at Dimension Data Asia Pacific, points out that the bulk of support-related expenses fall outside the scope of traditional support offerings. It is important therefore to identify and eliminate 'hidden' expenses.
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APPLICATIONS
Comparethemarket.com improves customer experience with MongoDB
Insurance comparison website Comparethemarket.com is using open source NoSQL database MongoDB to improve the customer experience of its home insurance offering.
CLOUD COMPUTING
How to keep the feds from snooping on your cloud data
Virtual padlocks can keep storage providers — and the government — from accessing data in the cloud
DATA CENTER
i-Tech's Malaysian 'green' data centre uses Juniper solutions
Juniper Networks' switches, routers and security solutions, along with technologies from IBM and Schneider Electric, help power a new tier-3 green data centre called SAFEHOUSE.
IMAGING AND PRINTING
Ricoh improves workflow with SPA and SAUNA
SPA and SAUNA are part of Ricoh’s pilot productivity-enhancing programme which leverages mobile technology to reduce turnaround time.
INDUSTRIES
NEC Malaysia eyes US$166M revenue within three years
Launches regional retail business support centre in Malaysia
INTERNET
Facebook and opposition websites blocked in Equatorial Guinea
Just a week after the Zimbabwean government said that the Internet poses a threat to stability, Equatorial Guinea has blocked access to Facebook and opposition websites in a bid to stop people from coordinating through social media.
MOBILE AND WIRELESS
Samsung Link to replace AllShare Play multimedia-sharing app
Samsung adds search features and a user interface to Link.
NETWORKING
Turnbull criticises government's NBN budget cuts
Malcolm Turnbull has criticised the Federal Government for budget cuts to the National Broadband Network (NBN).
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Google issues YouTube ultimatum to Microsoft as Hatfield-McCoy feud heats up
Demands Microsoft yank home-grown app by May 22; Microsoft replies, cites Google CEO's call for less negativity.
SECURITY
Booming mobile industry spawning global criminal marketplace
In an alarming 'post-PC' era alert, working group says criminal infrastructure created much faster than it was for PC fraud
STORAGE
BLOG: A conversation with Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Nimble Storage
How he is changing storage
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How to Migrate Without Downtime: An Executive Overview
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An in-depth study of the best practices behind a successful ERP implementation
ERP has been used by manufacturers to uncover untapped efficiencies, reduce costs, and provide visibility that aid in informed decision making. This report discusses vital approaches that contribute to successful ERP performance for manufacturers.
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Why Real-Time Replication Is Better Than Periodic Replication
Replication technology enables information sharing between primary and backup servers. This whitepaper discusses different replication methodologies and how they pair up with multi-tiered computing environments.
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The One Essential Guide to Disaster Recovery: How to Ensure IT and Business Continuity
This paper provides a basic understanding of business continuity—from understanding the concepts of disaster recovery and information availability to calculating the business impact of downtime and selecting the right software solution.
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Hong Kong CFOs skeptical about LinkedIn profiles
Hong Kong is a haven for startups
China still safe for IT outsourcing, despite US security concerns, says vendor
DHL extends green partnership with DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore
Singapore’s Do Not Call registry will begin next year
Singapore recognised for innovation in R&D
Accenture study highlights challenges for digital marketing
Eastman opens new Asia Pacific Technical Center in Singapore
i-Tech's Malaysian 'green' data centre uses Juniper solutions
Becoming Indonesia’s de-facto online game payment solution: Malaysia’s MOL
Cyberoam extends its 'future-ready' security portfolio for Malaysian SMEs
Strateq wins best managed service provider award 2013: Frost & Sullivan Malaysia
KPJ Healthcare’s upgrade to Microsoft Cloud includes Office 365