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Will Asian firms take to Oracle's hardware?

Vendor's new storage server appeals to existing customers, but the verdict is not yet out on how receptive businesses are toward the product, say market watchers.


LBS making inroad to Asia via smartphones

Adoption of smartphones enabled with global positioning systems are bringing location-based services to new heights in Asia, says Navteq executive.


Asia's hiring expectations fall

Hong Kong sees the steepest dip, but more than half across four economies polled say they intend to keep staffing levels steady, new survey finds.

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  • Microsoft fixes 20 flaws with 11 patches

    The security bulletins, four deemed critical, affect Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Host Integration Server.

    Wednesday, October 15 2008 11:43 AM


  • VMware: Microsoft has 'no car'

    Microsoft's hypervisor offering is just a piece of the virtualization puzzle without the surrounding parts--akin to tyres without a car, according to Paul Harapin, VMware's Asia Pacific vice president.

    Wednesday, October 15 2008 11:21 AM


  • Kaspersky plans Australian R&D effort

    Russian IT security vendor unveils plans to establish an Australian presence, including local security researchers, to better support customers and partners in the region.

    Wednesday, October 15 2008 11:12 AM


  • Firefox 3.1 beta now available

    A new testing version of the Firefox Web browser, Firefox 3.1 beta 1, is now available for download from Mozilla.

    Wednesday, October 15 2008 11:08 AM


  • How green is Apple now?

    Apple says its new notebooks are among the greenest in the industry. Environmental experts are pleased, but still have questions about how recyclable they are and how much their production and use impact greenhouse gas emissions.

    Wednesday, October 15 2008 10:58 AM


  • HR issues to affect Philippine BPO

    While country's robust outsourcing market will remain unaffected by financial crisis, it will have to deal with talent crunch and employee demand for higher pay.

    Friday, October 10 2008 06:09 PM


  • Philippine community tapped for map building

    Country's population encouraged to use Google Map Maker and contribute content to plug lack of "comprehensive, high-quality" maps in the Philippines.

    Thursday, October 09 2008 06:24 PM


  • S'pore: First Street View in Southeast Asia

    update Singapore is likely to be first in the region to have Google's Street View panoramic photo feature enabled for the search giant's online digital map services.

    Thursday, October 09 2008 04:41 PM


  • Symantec seeks cloud boost in MessageLabs

    Acquisition of messaging and Web security specialist for US$695 million is expected to enhance Symantec's security offerings in the cloud.

    Thursday, October 09 2008 06:51 PM


  • High-tech bank robbers phone it in

    Through a method called skimming, a digital copy of your debit card is made at a compromised ATM, and then the data is sent over SMS to awaiting criminals.

    Friday, October 10 2008 11:23 AM


  • Will you hire 'honey.bunny@'?

    Job applicants should be mindful their e-mail addresses are not offensive or risk putting off prospective employers, say recruiters.  [4 comments]

    Wednesday, September 03 2008 04:22 PM


  • Malaysia's schools get OpenOffice.org

    Move will affect some 300,000 PCs across the country, after government made the decision based on "positive" case studies, says local official.  [4 comments]

    Wednesday, August 27 2008 07:20 PM


  • ISO offers to take on ODF maintenance

    The move has been prompted by concerns ODF was not being properly maintained by its creator Oasis, says an ISO committee member, rejecting claims of a pro-Microsoft takeover.  [4 comments]

    Wednesday, October 08 2008 07:03 AM


  • M'sia govt breaks promise, censors Net

    Government orders Malaysian ISPs to block access to controversial portal Malaysia Today, breaking a previous pledge to "ensure no Internet censorship".  [3 comments]

    Friday, August 29 2008 04:23 PM


  • 'Corruption' slowing India's e-govt growth

    Politicians' concerns of losing control and the lack of service targets have hindered e-government initiatives in India, say industry players.  [3 comments]

    Tuesday, August 12 2008 05:55 PM


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