Twitter turns into anti-social networking trap for sport stars
The triple Olympic gold medal winner, Stephanie Rice, is the latest to come unstuck following unsavoury remarks on Twitter last weekend.By Michael Cowley (SMH)
- Cisco examines the path of the Internet over the next 15 years
- Ovum: Mobile market maturing rapidly
- CNBC Asia Pacific uses Juniper EX4200 switches for live broadcast
- Russia investing in Sistema’s Indian mobile company
- Regulations needed for use of social media by enterprises: Ovum
- Reliance Globalcom addresses communication needs for Euromaster and Zeeman Textielsupers
- Piracy setback for movie giants
- Twitter turns into anti-social networking trap for sport stars
- CIO role needs revision in govt shared services model
- Public sector IT brain drain warning as jobs plummet
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CIO Role
CIO role needs revision in govt shared services model
The role and responsibilities of the CIO must change in order for the public sector to create a successful shared services model.By Lisa Banks | 09 Sep 2010
IT Management
BP: Oil spill taught cloud, workflow management lessons
BP has insisted it is learning serious lessons in cloud computing, information and workflow management, as well as improving processes and other IT systemsBy Leo King | 09 Sep 2010
Apps
Top 10 travel apps for iPhone and Android
As International SOS’ director of security services for the Asia Pacific, Tony Ridley knows travel. Here, he offers his thoughts on the best apps for both the Apple iPhone and HTC Android smart phonesBy Tony Ridley | 08 Sep 2010
Software
Hurd's job: Sell Oracle's Exadata vision
The former HP executive faces a 'huge, untapped' market to sell systems integrated with Oracle's softwareBy Chris Kanaracus | 08 Sep 2010
Blogs & Opinion
Cloud Computing
The role of the CxO in cloud computing
The benefits offered by cloud computing can lead to competitive advantages. For this reason, cloud computing is not only on the agenda of CIOs but also other executives within organisations (or CxOs).By Andrew Milroy | 09 Sep 2010
Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy Tab? the real bellwether for the tablet market
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is a more-than-credible iPad alternativeBy Tony Cripps | 09 Sep 2010
Search Engines
"Google Instant"– Google giveth, Google taketh away
Google’s test of “streaming search” not so short livedBy Adam Bunn and Matthew Whiteway | 09 Sep 2010
Raja’s Ramblings
Simplicity as the new success mantra
If simplicity is a key component of innovation, why don’t financial services institutions just remain simple?By Raja Venkateswar | 09 Sep 2010
Reviews
Virtualisation
Eight great virtual appliances for VMware, free for the downloading
The combination of free open source and virtual machines is hard to beat; here are some of the handiest virtual appliances you'll findBy Frank J. Ohlhorst | 02 Sep 2010
Mobility
Mobile deathmatch: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs. Apple iPhone 4
The new BlackBerry doesn't try to be an iPhone, but does work better with touchBy Galen Gruman | 17 Aug 2010
HP
HP EliteBook 2740p
The versatile HP EliteBook 2740p and its touchscreen handle nearly any mobile task.By Zack Stern | 10 Aug 2010
Laptops
Business-oriented and endearing
From its looks to its performance, the laptop is endearingBy Zafar Anjum | 06 Aug 2010
Smartphones
Blackberry Torch 9800: Try again, RIM
RIM is turning its spotlight on the Torch's OS update because the hardware is generally business as usual.By Jared Newman | 06 Aug 2010
Tech Centre
Security
Enterprise risk management: Get started in six steps
If you're at a big company, ERM might seem daunting because of silos, inertia and so on.By Derek Slater | 08 Sep 2010
Cloud Computing
More private cloud adoption expected in 2011
Many users are considering private clouds offered by telco service providers, says IDCBy Jack Loo | 06 Sep 2010
Storage
Disk storage still bouncing back, IDC says
HP led in enterprise disk products but won't get a big boost from 3Par's small sales totalBy Stephen Lawson | 03 Sep 2010
Data Management
How to modernize your backup infrastructure
The technologies to vastly improve backup and recovery performance and reliability have arrivedBy W. Curtis Preston | 03 Sep 2010
Security
How to avoid flaws in identity management
IT managers need a secure and cost-effective approach to identity and access management.By Haf Saba | 01 Sep 2010
Executive Moves
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TCS
Vish Iyer appointed as head of Asia Pacific at Tata Consultancy Services
Will be responsible for running TCS operations across the geography
By MIS Asia writer | 20 Aug 2010 -
Microsoft
Mark Britt to head Microsoft’s consumer and online division in the Asia Pacific
New appointment part of Microsoft’s strategy to provide seamless experience across PCs, mobile devices and the Internet
By Zafar Anjum | 21 Jun 2010 -
Fortinet
George Chang is Fortinet’s new regional director for Southeast Asia & Hong Kong
Move expected to strengthen company’s position in the region
By Anuradha Shukla | 01 Jun 2010 -
SAS
David Hughes is SAS’s new vice president of sales for Asia-Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa
He will be responsible for expanding sales programmes throughout these areas, focusing on sales recruitment, skills and development.
By Computerworld Singapore staff writer | 31 Mar 2010
Events
State of the Asian CXO Forum 2010, Singapore
Raffles Hotel, Singapore | 17th Sep 2010Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 (HKICC2010)
Theatre 1, Level 2, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre | 28th Sep 2010SiTF Awards 2010
Fusionopolis, Genexis Theatre, Singapore | 30th Sep 2010Computerworld Forum: Governance, Risk & Compliance, Malaysia
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur | 9th Nov 2010Cloud Computing World Forum Asia
The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong | 17th Nov 2010
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Announcing MIS Asia IT Excellence Awards 2010 Winners
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The Inaugural Business Solutions Guide 2010 Online ICT Directory
Visit here for a comprehensive web listing of Asia Pacific’s principal providers of information and communications technology solutions and services.
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News Report
Actress in HP scandal sorry Hurd lost his job
Former actress Jodie Fisher named herself as the person who made the sexual harassment claim against former HP Chairman and CEO Mark Hurd.By Nick Barber | 10 Aug 2010
News Report
RIM unveils BlackBerry Torch 9800 with touch screen and keyboard
Research in Motion and AT&T announced the latest Blackberry on Tuesday, the Torch 9800.By Nick Barber | 05 Aug 2010
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Panasonic unveils the first consumer 3D camcorder
Panasonic has unveiled its first two consumer camcorders capable of recording video in 3D. They look like regular video cameras and can record conventional 2D images, but by adding a lens adapter, they can capture in 3D.By Martyn Williams | 28 Jul 2010
Podcast - Editor's Pick
SMBs in Singapore are placing increased emphasis on information protection: Symantec
Tan Yuh Woei, country manager, Symantec, explains the 2010 survey findings that highlight a progressive trend towards SMBs adopting a more comprehensive information protection strategyBy Zafar Anjum | 24 Aug 2010
Interview
Gemalto's way
Ng Fook Seng, Senior Vice President, Security Business Unit, Gemalto Asia, explains to Zafar Anjum how Gemalto helps the industry and government make transactions more secureBy Zafar Anjum | 11 Jun 2010
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