Chinese vendors stop taking bitcoins as a result of new regulations
Chinese vendors that previously accepted bitcoins stopped doing so just days after China moved to ban banks from trading in the virtual currency.
The Year of the Horse rides in on mobility
Our tradition of inviting local IT leaders to share their thoughts of the tech trends continues. Our trio of questions reviews last year's overrated tech, forecasts next year's tech trend, and explores different tech wishes.."
HK's Fire Services mobilizing system down again
Hong Kong Fire Services Department's HK$700 million third-generation mobilising system was down again Saturday morning for almost two hours, failing to dispatch emergency service requests to ambulances.
Hong Kong picked for Softlayer's next global data center
IBM and its newly acquired IaaS provider Softlayer last week unveiled its plans to open a new data center in Hong Kong. Expected to go live in Q1 2014, the Hong Kong data center will be Softlayer's third one outside the US, following Singapore and Amsterdam.
Asia Pacific tech companies flourish despite economic slowdown
China has the most fast-growing companies in Asia Pacific, according to Deloitte.
Hong Kong aims to be the smartest city of all
With the city being so compact and highly urbanized, Hong Kong not only has an opportunity to achieve even greater 'smart' credentials and sustainability, but can also become a model smart city for the rest of the world.
Samsung investigating labor conditions at supplier factory in China
China Labor Watch has accused a Samsung supplier of mistreating its workers.
Key Asian cloud suppliers to pit against each other
This may result in a new leadership structure within the IT industry, says IDC.
Equinix opens its first data centre in Osaka
New carrier-neutral data centre will enable international companies to expand business to Osaka, says company
Japan’s NEC to make Chongqing City in China “smart”
NEC establishes new company to promote smart city and cloud service development in China by investing US$7 million
Multicurrency Visa travel prepaid card launched in Myanmar
CB Bank EASI Travel Visa card will enable secure and cashless travel for Myanmar cardholders
Russian-speaking group offers bulletproof hosting in Syria, Lebanon
A Russian-speaking group is advertising "bulletproof" hosting for cybercriminals from data centers in Syria and Lebanon, an apparent effort to place new services in locales where Western law enforcement has little influence.
Immense growth pushing datacentres to unsustainable point: Gartner
HP launch ConvergedSystem at premier in Barecelona
World of Spycraft: NSA and CIA spied in online games
According to newly disclosed classified documents, American and British spies have been conducting surveillance and scooping up data in the online games
AP manufacturers to focus on emerging markets in 2014: IDC
They are also expected to look at developing new low-cost manufacturing centres and using new technologies to drive connectivity and visibility across the entire value chain next year.
Two banks in Myanmar to connect their ATM and POS networks to VisaNet
The move will enable cardholders to withdraw cash at more than 450 ATMs and make secure payments at more than 750 retail points across Myanmar.
APEJ big data spend to reach US$1.02 billion in 2014
IDC predicts a compound growth rate of 34.1% through 2017.
MANAGEMENT CENTRE
Peter A. Leav named President and CEO of Polycom
Former NCR, Motorola executive succeeds interim CEO Kevin Parker
UN panel passes draft resolution on privacy threats in the digital age
Following reports about U.S. surveillance worldwide, a United Nations panel adopted Tuesday a resolution on potential threats to human rights such as the right to privacy in the digital age.
Peter A. Leav named President and CEO of Polycom
Former NCR, Motorola executive succeeds interim CEO Kevin Parker
Documents leaked again amid secret trade negotiations
The US exerted 'great pressure' in previous negotiation rounds, the documents indicate.
Does a hybrid offshore IT outsourcing model make sense for your company?
In theory, a hybrid offshore deal combines the best of pure outsourcing and a captive IT services center. In reality, it's more complicated -- and not for everyone.
Why are so many IT projects failing?
A recent study reports that 50 percent of companies had an IT project fail in the last 12 months. Business leaders who blame IT are missing the real project management issues.
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Unstructured data growth is big, but not surprising: CommVault
Information management provider instead highlights a need for better data management practices
BLOG: OpenStack under fire: The critics aren't all wrong
Gartner's Alessandro Perilli has made some outrageous statements about OpenStack. Could he be right?
Hong Kong picked for Softlayer's next global data center
IBM and its newly acquired IaaS provider Softlayer last week unveiled its plans to open a new data center in Hong Kong. Expected to go live in Q1 2014, the Hong Kong data center will be Softlayer's third one outside the US, following Singapore and Amsterdam.
How to find the right DSLR camera
We explain the differences between the most popular types of cameras and help you pick a winner.
INDUSTRIESTop tech stories of 2013: Big Brother, wearables, and the struggles of aging tech giants
Politics collided with the world of technology this year as stories about U.S. government spying stirred angst both among the country's citizens and foreign governments, and the flawed HeathCare.gov site got American health-care reform off to a rocky start.
Here's what Facebook users were liking and linking to in 2013
This year, according to Facebookers, was all about the royal baby, the Pope, Nelson Mandela and relationships
Mobile browser usage share hits 20% for the first time
Traditional PCs continue to give up ground to smartphones and tablets
BLOG: What Is Wi-Fi’s role in the Internet of Things?
I’ve wondered before about whether Wi-Fi will become a major factor in RFID. Now a similar question: where does Wi-Fi fit in the Internet of Things?
Ubuntu 13.10: The good, the bad and the ugly
New Touch operating system for mobile devices is still a work in progress.
Russian-speaking group offers bulletproof hosting in Syria, Lebanon
A Russian-speaking group is advertising "bulletproof" hosting for cybercriminals from data centers in Syria and Lebanon, an apparent effort to place new services in locales where Western law enforcement has little influence.
Immense growth pushing datacentres to unsustainable point: Gartner
HP launch ConvergedSystem at premier in Barecelona
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BLOG: Five key online retail trends in Asia Pacific
China will be responsible for the lion's share of growth in the Asia Pacific markets which, combined, will reach some $854 billion by 2018.
BLOG: How to make text in iOS 7 more legible
A few tips for creating a more private browsing experience and easier reading experience.
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