How to negotiate and get what you want
And do this while maintaining healthy relationships with your colleagues
China's Xiaomi to sell US$13 smart wristband, trumpets global ambitions
Xiaomi's fitness-tracker wristband can also automatically unlock your smartphone.
China leads the world in effective CEM
CEM initiatives may lead to customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention, which translates to business growth, said Avaya.
What makes for satisfied Indian CIOs?
The characteristics of happy CIOs, versus unhappy ones, goes beyond money, CIO research proves. But it has plenty to do with it.
Is the need for data analysts in India exaggerated?
In contrast to all the hoopla around the need for data analysts, some Indian CIOs aren't ready to hire business analysts. Here's why.
China's Internet growth sags to levels not seen in 8 years
China's rush to the Internet is slowing, with the country adding only 14.4 million new Internet users in the first half of 2014, the lowest half-year growth in eight years.
40 percent of Asian companies suffer economic loss due to data breaches: EIU report
Despite lapses in data security, a significant 85 percent of corporate executives still believe their own IT security systems are trustworthy.
Baidu launches search engine for Brazil
China's Baidu is stepping into another major market with a search engine geared for Brazil, and is preparing to set up a research and development center in the country.
Systems engineer arrested in massive data leak in Japan
At least 7 million names were stolen from the database of education firm Benesse.
Facebook's vision for Oculus Rift realized: YouVisit takes VR beyond gaming
YouVisit has taken hundreds of thousands of panoramas on more than 1,000 college campuses and put together virtual walk-throughs for prospective students.
This is Tim: Apple's CEO on iPad sales, China, Beats, IBM, and more
Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the company's Q3 numbers and much, much more in his remarks to analysts Tuesday. Here's what he had to say.
Japan Airlines hopes smartwatches for gate staff will fly
JAL officials said smartwatches could help improve the efficiency of how and where airport staff are assigned, and improve passenger service.
Adobe: Class division emerging in website design
New research from Adobe suggests that a digital divide is rapidly emerging when it comes to website design.
Tech Mahindra plans expansion in Korea
Announces hiring of 300 in next 3 years and creating an ecosystem involving universities, trade bodies and alliances to create jobs
Global presence required for eCommerce success
New Forrester report identifies massive global eCommerce opportunity.
How much of your job can you really do on an iPad?
Tim Cook recently said that he performs 80% of his work on an iPad--and he thinks everyone should do the same. But is that really realistic?
Embracing IaaS
Consider easy access to IaaS capabilities as a means to enable increased innovation, experimentation, and even the ability to "fail fast" and move on with minimal pain, reduced disruption, or risk to either business processes or IT operations.
Two-factor authentication the cheap and easy solution for SMBs: ESET
Security vendor claims that while they maybe small, SMBs are the 'low hanging fruit' when it comes to data theft.
MANAGEMENT CENTRE
How to negotiate and get what you want
And do this while maintaining healthy relationships with your colleagues
Google may bring Wi-Fi to New York City pay phones
Google may be among the hopefuls vying to turn the New York City phone booths of the past into "communication points" of the future with free Wi-Fi and cellphone charging.
How to complete an IT project in 90 days
They might not tell you, but your business peers think your department is too slow. Here's how to change that.
Dutch spy agencies can receive NSA data, court rules
Because raw data is shared in bulk, less stringent privacy safeguards apply, the court said.
Tech Mahindra plans expansion in Korea
Announces hiring of 300 in next 3 years and creating an ecosystem involving universities, trade bodies and alliances to create jobs
How complexity is clogging your project environments
Projects often suffer from bloated, convoluted solutions that impede delivery, says Corinne Forrest
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The Apple/IBM deal: iOS claims the IoT
The partnership announced last week isn't just about selling more iPhones. It's part of a big push into the Internet of Things.
European schools to get cloud-based mapping software to improve geography and STEM teaching
UK schools will also benefit.
Mature datacentre footprint still has room for innovation: Veeam
Even as the local datacentre market reaches saturation point, Veeam is seeing continued investment in the sector.
Want an Apple watch? Just 3D print one
An industrious design graduate from the University of Edinburgh has posted a 3D printing CAD file for a wrist ban that allows users to insert an iPod Nano, which can act as a watch, music player and more.
INDUSTRIESPebble: Next-gen wearables will require new tech, also your personal data
'You need to trust the tech world now,' says Pebble product evangelist.
Facebook reports a big sales jump, helped by mobile ads
Revenue was US$2.91 billion for the second quarter, with more than half derived from mobile ads.
MOBILE AND WIRELESSMicrosoft announces the low-cost Nokia Lumia 530
With Microsoft in full control of Nokia since late April, the long-expected Lumia 530 budget phone is Microsoft's first official post-acquisition Lumia release.
Planet Tel acquires Via IP to move into wholesale aggregation
Takeover to benefit medium to large enterprises.
Apple grows Mac sales by 18 percent on the back of the MacBook Air
Sells 4.4 million Macs in the face of continued declines in the PC industry overall; sets June quarter sales record.
File-encrypting Android ransomware 'Simplocker' targets English-speaking users
Malware was updated to use FBI-themed alerts and encrypt backup files, researchers from ESET said.
STORAGEThe enterprise storage strategy companies should now adopt: Dell South Asia
Dell South Asia's Harmeet Malhotra talks to Computerworld Malaysia about the most suitable storage approach in a world where digital data creation is averaging about 50% growth per year.
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Apple shores up its enterprise position in Asia with IBM partnership
The reality is that there are a lot of iPads in businesses across Asia Pacific, and companies are looking to formally support them — but Microsoft has been the standout provider here, stealing business away from Apple.
IBM’s cloud platform strategy is getting legitimate
After a slow and somewhat disjointed start, it looks like IBM is starting to build some serious momentum in the Public Cloud Platform game.
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LoBs bypass IT despite CIO's efforts: CIO research
CIOs in Europe say BYOD is stalling
Profits up again as Apple reports third-quarter earnings
iland expands into Pacnet’s data centre in Singapore
Singapore-based Digify named “Most Innovative Company” at RSA APJ 2014
Capillary Technologies raised US$14 million in Series B funding
SCS partners A*STAR to promote STEM learning through Singapore Science Festival
The enterprise storage strategy companies should now adopt: Dell South Asia
Retail caught off guard by fast dominance of mobile: MMA APAC survey
Segmented online courses for network administrators: Fortinet Malaysia
Helping build a safer mobile gaming industry in Malaysia: Trend Micro
Malaysian professionals lead in valuing friendships in the workplace: LinkedIn Asia