Snowden, Cyber-espionage, hacktivism and Bitcoins cause security headaches
Kaspersky labs reveals security incidents that shaped 2013
With look ahead to manned mission, China launches lunar rover
China on Monday launched a lunar probe carrying an exploration rover in what is expected to be the nation's first soft-landing on an extraterrestrial body.
Huawei still leads in mobile wireless networks
Huawei Technologies remains the world's biggest vendor of cellular networks despite being effectively locked out of the huge U.S. LTE market.
Dimension Data powers Hong Kong ICT Hub’s ‘community cloud’ service
Dimension Data’s Managed Cloud Platform will integrate with clients' private clouds, creating an innovative, one-stop business solution
Time is now for a more holistic approach to mobility initiatives in Asia: Vic Mankotia
The opportunity to proactively develop, deliver, manage and support innovative mobile apps and securely manage multiple platforms and devices is too big to ignore, says Vic Mankotia, vice president, Solution Strategy, APJ, CA Technologies
Servcorp enlists Equinix in APAC expansion
Australian multinational Servcorp has partnered with Cloud player Equinix to launch a new mobile VoIP product in a bid to expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific.
Hong Kong’s first computer was an NCR
SAR’s IT professionals mark golden jubilee of its installation at annual conference
Big Data for China’s motor traffic problems
SAP to provide platform for the country’s Ministry of Transport’s pilot project
IDC predicts the top 10 ICT trends for APeJ in 2014
The predictions include the rise of data driven marketing, CYOD to replace BYOD, and software-defined infrastructure to be a formal transformation agenda for CIOs.
Google Cloud Compute goes live
The company has cut the prices, improved reliability and expanded options for its Google Compute Engine infrastructure-as-a-service.
Big Data set for 'substantial growth' in Australian market: Oracle
Oracle Big Data specialist helps companies find early use cases
Acronis to pour in US$10 million into a new R&D lab
Acronis Labs to focus on driving innovations in cloud technologies, storage, backup and access
Asian startups: Zalora receives record-breaking investment of US$112 million
Largest investment ever made into SEA e-fashion underscores strong growth perspective, the online fashion retailer
Asian markets ready for advanced mobile technology
Emerging Asia has varied telecommunications development, according to study.
Southeast Asia upgrades to smartphones
Consumers spent US$10.8 billion on smartphones in the first three quarters of 2013.
BlackBerry price too high for small business in South Australia
An Adelaide business featured on the BlackBerry website has switched to Android phones to save money.
Retail banks will focus on revenue, over regulation in 2014: Ovum
Greater investment in IT, particularly online and mobile channels, will see retail banks embrace customer-centricity
Mastercard's digital wallet gets more support across Europe
MasterCard and Atos e-payment subsidiary Worldline are partnering to offer the MasterPass digital transactions system to merchants across Europe, including the UK.
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Batchelor ties knot with DC Thomson Family History
Genealogy provider DC Thomson Family History has appointed Momondo Group's Matthew Batchelor as its new chief technology officer.
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.
Batchelor ties knot with DC Thomson Family History
Genealogy provider DC Thomson Family History has appointed Momondo Group's Matthew Batchelor as its new chief technology officer.
Hotfile ordered to pay damages, install copyright filtering, says MPAA
Hotfile was sued in 2011 by five studios for allegedly promoting and benefiting from copyright infringement
BLOG: Edward Snowden Beyond Data Security
CISOs should think about privacy, culture, and 3rd party relationships
The enlightened CIO's guide to running projects
How HBF’s David Gollan and his IT team transformed a once chaotic project environment in Perth.
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IT pros share blame for 'shadow IT' problem, survey shows
IT employees using non-approved SaaS a lot, according to 'The Hidden Truth Behind Shadow IT'
IDC predicts the top 10 ICT trends for APeJ in 2014
The predictions include the rise of data driven marketing, CYOD to replace BYOD, and software-defined infrastructure to be a formal transformation agenda for CIOs.
IDC predicts the top 10 ICT trends for APeJ in 2014
The predictions include the rise of data driven marketing, CYOD to replace BYOD, and software-defined infrastructure to be a formal transformation agenda for CIOs.
IMAGING AND PRINTINGImage Square first store of its kind in Penang, says Canon
This new opening is another step in Canon's rebranding exercise, said Canon Marketing Malaysia's Melvyn Ho.
Space X appears to pass major test of rocket technology
Space X Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches a commercial telecom satellite
Logins stolen from Facebook, Google, ADP payroll processor
The attackers are using the "Pony" botnet command-and-control server software
iOS gaming wishlist: PC and console games we demand on iPad
Developers: please port these games to iPad or iPhone, then shut up and take our money
D-Link issues fixes for firmware backdoor in routers
D-Link published patches on Monday for a firmware coding goof that could allow attackers to remotely change the settings of several of its router models.
Microsoft on 'Threshold' of Windows Phone growth
The Windows Phone sees some success in U.S., Europe amid continued problems in China
IT pros share blame for 'shadow IT' problem, survey shows
IT employees using non-approved SaaS a lot, according to 'The Hidden Truth Behind Shadow IT'
Fibre Channel hits key landmark on the way to 32Gbps
The specification for the next standard is finished, though products may not ship until 2016
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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.
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A few tips for creating a more private browsing experience and easier reading experience.
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