Apple will 'set the world on fire' with iPhone 6 sales
Look for Apple to "set the world on fire" later this year with huge sales of the next iPhone.
Chinese users tire of older social networking sites
Social networking sites in China that are modeled on Facebook are having a hard time holding on to users, with customers like Beijing resident Shi Yunfeng, drifting away to newer services.
Chinese regulators target Microsoft for office visits
Officials today from the China government appeared at four Microsoft offices, but the purpose of the visits was unclear.
Qualcomm to invest USD150 million in Chinese startups
Qualcomm said it will invest in Chinese companies that further the development of mobile technologies in Internet; e-commerce, semi-conductor, education and health areas.
Flipkart's CTO explains the Xiaomi launch outage
Amod Malviya, CTO, Flipkart, says the outage was not due to an infrastructure failure. He says changes in the nature of traffic affect Flipkart's complex algorithms, and throw up hidden choke points that don't show up in routine stress tests.
Baidu reports strong mobile ad sales, echoing Facebook
Chinese search giant Baidu reported a 34 percent jump in profit for the second quarter, with mobile ad sales accounting for almost a third of revenue for the first time.
New internet applications can boost China’s GDP
Can enable 7 to 22 percent of GDP growth through 2025.
China leads the world in effective CEM
CEM initiatives may lead to customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention, which translates to business growth, said Avaya.
China's Xiaomi to sell US$13 smart wristband, trumpets global ambitions
Xiaomi's fitness-tracker wristband can also automatically unlock your smartphone.
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.
Social, mobile, analytics and cloud outsourcing creates new legal risks
In today's complex outsourcing world, IT leaders need to learn how to manage the evolving legal, privacy and compliance issues of SMAC contracts.
Solar power war between U.S. and Asia escalates
On the positive side, with the influx of cheap solar cells, the U.S. will be able to achieve its six-gigawatt installation goal this year
Never stop learning, CIOs advise new IT grads
While the job market is healthy for IT pros, certain talents are more valuable than others, and it's wise to keep adding to your skills arsenal.
Enterprise wearables present tech challenges and management pitfalls
Wearable technology experts share insights on the current hardware and software challenges facing the industry, as well as advice on how CIOs and IT can avoid the most common pitfalls associated with enterprise wearables.
Non-IBM Power8 servers, chips to appear early next year
Servers, chips and components are under development as part of third-party licensing deals.
Real-time analytics helps Virginia Credit Union prevent fraud
The credit union used agile development to build an analytics system to stop fraudsters.
EBay faces class action suit over data breach
EBay faces a class action suit in a U.S. federal court over a security breach earlier this year.
When is your infrastructure safe from Heartbleed?
Security pros debate whether Heartbleed poses enough of a risk in the data centre to warrant the headache of patching critical systems.
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.
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
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More Malaysian companies using tech as business enabler, SAP Malaysia says
SAP Malaysia MD Bernard Chiang reveals that Q2 financials include triple-digit increase in software revenue.
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.
Marks & Spencer appoints Tesco internet CIO as IT director
Carl Dawson replaces Darrell Stein
What to know after the latest patent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court
The Alice ruling clarifies patent-eligible software processes.
Social, mobile, analytics and cloud outsourcing creates new legal risks
In today's complex outsourcing world, IT leaders need to learn how to manage the evolving legal, privacy and compliance issues of SMAC contracts.
How complexity is clogging your project environments
Projects often suffer from bloated, convoluted solutions that impede delivery, says Corinne Forrest
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APPLICATIONS'Made in Malaysia' software certification: MSTB, KTL
A meeting between the Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB) and the Korean Testing Laboratory (‘KTL’) leads to a move to boost the quality of software products.
Mercedes Benz manufacturer Daimler begins IT transformation
Daimler, the German automobile company that manufactures Mercendes Benz, is making moves towards the cloud after handing over management of its European data centres to Infosys.
Emerson Network Power launches two new rack PDU products
New offerings integrate rack level power and environmental monitoring information data for data centre management.
Amazon launches 3D printing store with customizable items
Amazon wants to bring 3D printing to everyone--even if you don't have the skills to create trinkets and doodads on a 3D printer at home. The online retail giant announced the Amazon 3D Printed Products Store on Monday, which offers more than 200 3D-printed products for purchase.
What to know after the latest patent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court
The Alice ruling clarifies patent-eligible software processes.
The Pirate Bay launches mobile site from dry dock
The team at The Pirate Bay is making it easier to view and browse torrents on your mobile device.
Kogan and BenQ drive 4G smartphone pricing down with $229 Agora 4G
Adorning the Agora 4G is a BenQ badge as the electronics maker looks to establish a smartphone presence in the Australian market. The aggressive price point, coupled with the cache of Kogan's brand, should see many customers calling this BenQ smartphone their own.
Invasion of the connected cars: Buick leads 30-plus GM cars into the 4G LTE future
They're coming: 30-plus GM cars with 4G LTE connectivity, debuting with the 2015 model year. They will join the 2015 Audi A3 in the pioneer generation of truly connected cars.
How Microsoft's CEO sees growth for Windows Phone and Lumia
Nadella signals dual-use function coming to phones, confirms single Windows OS for all platforms.
Internet Explorer vulnerabilities surge to record levels in 2014, NVD figures reveal
Bromium analysis plots rise after IE 11's appearance
How to make intelligent flash storage investment decisions
Before deploying any flash storage system, you need a way to proactively identify when performance ceilings will be breached and how to evaluate the technology options for best meeting application workload requirements.
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Financial consequences for obese employees in Singapore: Another new business model enabled by mobile
Julie Ask, Forrester's Vice President, Principal Analyst and co-author of the "Mobile Mind Shift" book, blogs about a new business model enabled by mobile she observed at a meeting with a Singapore company this week, which relates financial consequences for its obese employees who are tracked by company-sponsored Jawbone wearable device.
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.
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SingTel delivers LTE-Advanced service with Huawei mobile broadband device
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Impending GST is driving a revival of the Malaysian ERP sector, says iContro
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