'Satoshi Nakamoto' denies Bitcoin involvement
The man identified in a report as Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the Bitcoin alternative currency, has denied any involvement with the project.
Three suspects arrested in South Korea for KT Corp’s data breach
The hackers have been gathering the personal data belonging to the telco’s customers since February last year.
IBM workers in China strike to protest transfer to Lenovo
The server factory has stopped production because of the protest.
China blames terrorism on technologies to bypass Internet censorship
China is blaming technology used to bypass China's censorship systems for recent terrorist attacks, suggesting that the government is considering tighter controls on the country's Internet.
Brocade supports Hong Kong as smart city plan
Network solutions provider's MD for HK SAR, Taiwan and Macau, Franklin Sze, declares full endorsement.
EY: Fraud and Corruption Trends to watch this year
EY's Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS) predicts increased fraud risk and exposure to cyber-crime in Asia.
No special treatment for China on XP, patches end April 8 in the PRC, too
After users wonder if they'd fallen into Bizarro World, Microsoft clarifies security announcement from its China operation.
Flight MH370 includes 12 Malaysian Freescale staff, and KL-based IBM executive
Includes KLIA media conference updates of international search and rescue operation.
The missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370: Is technology the weakest link in air transport safety?
We need to rethink black boxes, says aviation expert Stephen Trimble
15 telcos underwrite new submarine cable from SEA to ME and Europe
Called the South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe (SEA-ME-WE) 5 cable, it will span about 20,000km, and is designed to connect 17 countries through Points-of-Presence (POPs) from Singapore to the Middle East, to France and Italy in Western Europe.
Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto reportedly found
Newsweek tracks down reclusive scientist
Hitachi Data Systems launches medical content management blueprint for health organisations in AP
The solutions will help healthcare providers in the region to confidently move towards a full EMR adoption.
Avnet to help Veeam expand its footprint in Indonesia
Avnet will provide a one-stop shop for Veeam's solutions as well as deliver training, customer service, quotation management and marketing activities to the local market.
Singapore is prime data centre location in Asia Pacific
Suitable for setting up new and outsourced data centres.
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How to add new job skills without going back to school
E-learning is a cost-effective, accessible way to boost your job skills without the hassles of 'traditional' degree programs.
UK government considers higher fines for data protection breaches
The government is considering larger fines for breaches of the Data Protection Act.
Autumn Radtke’s life at a glance
At the time of her death, 28-year old American Autumn Radtke was CEO at First Meta, based in Singapore.
Ruling on model plane raises questions on regulation of drones
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's policy regarding the commercial use of drones, based on a 2007 policy statement, "cannot be considered as establishing a rule or enforceable regulation," an administrative law judge ruled Thursday.
6 IT strategies to stay ahead of data centre trends
Automation, virtualisation, cloud computing -- these technology trends are transforming the data center and enabling companies to lower costs, increase flexibility and improve reliability. However, these shifts require IT, and their outsourcing providers, to rethink traditional strategies.
Career advice: Moving into Internet security
Premier 100 IT Leader Stuart Kippelman also answers questions on career growth.
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Ask the iTunes Guy: Obtaining old apps, excluding comedy, and making more navigable playlists
In this week's column, I look at some interesting questions about getting apps for iOS devices that aren't using iOS 7, about viewing album art in playlists on iTunes, and about keeping certain tracks from rearing their heads when you're listening in shuffle mode. I also explain how to set up smart playlists to sort your music by the first letter of artists' names.
Most UK CIOs see the cloud as the major game changer for their business
The cloud leads the "disruptive technologies" already being implemented by UK firms, with 60 percent pointing to its effect on their business.
6 IT strategies to stay ahead of data centre trends
Automation, virtualisation, cloud computing -- these technology trends are transforming the data center and enabling companies to lower costs, increase flexibility and improve reliability. However, these shifts require IT, and their outsourcing providers, to rethink traditional strategies.
IMAGING AND PRINTINGRicoh Europe CIO - Selling print and paperless services not contradictory
'If we just put a box in the corner with a 'print' button then we deserve to fail', according to CIO Ian Winham
Shadowrun: Dragonfall: Even better than the original
Berlin's metro is not subject to time. It's dark outside, lit here and there by the soft glow of a run-down streetlight or the pink and blue haze of a neon sign. But not in the metro. Here everything is bright as noon, including the woman standing pensively off to the side, waiting. Waiting for you.
Facebook's News Feed redesign is for real this time
If you notice Facebook looking ever so slightly different over the next few weeks, you're not crazy. Almost a year to the day after announcing a redesigned News Feed, Facebook is finally following through.
Dell XPS 13: A small, sexy, and durable Ultrabook
This third iteration of the Dell XPS 13 is definitely the best. It's a bit pricey at $1299 as configured, but that buys a sharp, nimble, and durable laptop with a fourth-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, an SSD, and a 13.3-inch touchscreen display. If you're considering an Ultrabook--or a 13-inch MacBook Air--this machine should be on your short list.
NETWORKINGTelekom Malaysia extends to the Middle East, signs with UAE's Etisalat
The partnership allows TM to leverage on Abu Dhabi-headquartered Etisalat's SmartHub facility and is in tune with TM's vision of becoming an Information Exchange.
Tailor Windows to your workflow with these two helpful taskbar tweaks
The Windows taskbar is perhaps one of the most overlooked desktop components that can be tweaked to improve your PC experience. Today, I'm going to show you two tricks you can do with the taskbar: One will give you a tad more screen space for your day-to-day work, and the second tip is a Windows XP throwback for anyone who yearns for the glory days of Windows.
SECURITYMore tasks than ever for Asia's FSI security officers: Sourcefire interview
Recent large scale attacks are increasing pressure on chief information security officers especially in the financial services sector, says Cisco company Sourcefire APAC's Amitpal Singh Dhillon.
External disk storage market recovers from slump
The market for external disk storage systems has recovered from a slump, with factory revenues up 2.4 percent to US$6.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to an IDC study.
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SingTel should appeal to OTT players, not regulators
At Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, SingTel CEO Chua Sock Koong conceded that telcos should work toward partnering with OTT players.
Satya Nadella must drag Microsoft into the age of the customer
Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, must take three actions to make the company relevant in the Age of the Customer.
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