Signature makes cards 'less secure'

Signature-based cards less secure and targeted to be phased out, says analyst, with countries like Australia, U.K. and France, already opting for safer alternatives.

Monday, November 23 2009 05:11 PM

Find more stories in: Security, Authentication and encryption, Authentication and encryption, Chip, Fraud, Singapore, Card, Australia, personal identification number, e-mail

Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency

Organizations should be wary of vendor lock-in, according to European Network and Information Security Agency.

Monday, November 23 2009 07:20 PM

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5 tips to ensure cloud data quality

Choose neutral platforms and read providers' fine-print. These are steps companies should take before leaping to cloud, say data management vendors.

Friday, November 20 2009 06:34 PM

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APAC mobile multimedia services to dethrone SMS

Mobile multimedia services will surpass short messaging service in revenue contribution to Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan by year-end, reports IDC.

Monday, November 23 2009 06:52 PM

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Ovum: China lacks IT services powerhouses

Despite government push in IT and business process outsourcing services, Chinese equivalents of TCS and Infosys will not emerge in "foreseeable future", report says.

Tuesday, November 24 2009 05:16 PM

Find more stories in: Outsourcing, Offshoring, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Infosys Technologies Ltd., Outsourcing, Ovum, software, Information Technology, IT Services, India

Ballmer: Windows 7 selling like hotcakes

At Microsoft's shareholder meeting, CEO says the OS has sold twice as fast in its early days as any prior version of Windows. He also takes a few shots at Apple.

Friday, November 20 2009 11:31 AM

Find more stories in: Windows 7, Apple Inc., Steve Ballmer, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., CEO, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, shareholder

Windows 7 S'pore sales Microsoft's fastest-ever

On back of strong consumer demand in Singapore, Redmond's latest operating system has outsold its predecessors within a third of the time, says executive.

Wednesday, November 25 2009 07:09 PM

Find more stories in: Windows 7, Server platforms, Windows 7 S'pore Sales Microsoft, Ong, Microsoft Corp., Information Technology, Windows 7, Singapore, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server

Developers look past Apple's jammed iPhone App Store

Software programmers are designing apps for Google-backed Android operating system, fired by frustration with Apple's rejections and delays.

Monday, November 23 2009 03:10 PM

Find more stories in: Mobile applications, Mobile platforms, Business applications, Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Ideaworks, Apple App Store, Iconfactory, Operating System, App

Apps to flourish on mobile, games

Developers should bet on Android, games, navigation and music, to reap returns, suggest industry watchers, who say business apps can also prove viable.

Friday, November 20 2009 06:25 PM

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Will consumers plug into home energy displays?

Dozens of companies are developing tools to ratchet down home energy use as part of utility smart grid programs, but nobody is sure which approach will stick with consumers.

Monday, November 23 2009 10:36 AM

Find more stories in: Green IT, Google Inc., Energy Management Company, Home Energy Management Company, Security, software, U.S., network, Energy, Green IT

Google has its own plan for netbooks

No, the search giant isn't saying it will build a netbook. But it sure knows what it would like one running Chrome OS to resemble, and that's a little different from the netbook of today.

Friday, November 20 2009 10:36 AM

Find more stories in: Microsoft Windows, Linux desktop OS, Personal Computers, Google Inc., Operating System, software, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Web Browser, Google Chrome, Hardware

Windows Mobile still in the game

Microsoft needs to bring innovation faster to its mobile platform to best the smartphone competition and regain market share, according to analysts.

Monday, November 23 2009 07:07 PM

Find more stories in: Windows Mobile, Smart phones, Phone, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., mobile, Smart Phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Game console makers at crossroads

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are coming to terms with a dearth of blockbuster titles and increased rivalry from new gaming platforms such as smartphones.

Friday, November 20 2009 09:37 AM

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People, documents must tie in with BPM

Business process management should be integrated with people and documents, as well as Web 2.0 tools, to be relevant, says BPM exec.

Monday, November 23 2009 02:38 PM

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EU extends deadline for review of Oracle-Sun deal

European regulators have extended deadline for review of Oracle's acquisition of Sun, giving the business software maker more time to make its case.

Tuesday, November 24 2009 09:45 AM

Find more stories in: Acquisitions, Government, Open Source, Database, restructuring, European Commission, European Union, Europe, Sun Microsystems Inc., job loss