'Pragmatic' Intel seen in AMD deal

Intel's settlement with AMD avoids costly and lengthy legal battles and signals Intel looking to reduce reliance on PC and server markets, says analyst.

Friday, November 13 2009 03:50 PM

Find more stories in: Multiprocessor servers, Processors, Antitrust, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., U.S., Manufacturing, Chip Company, server processor, Settlement

Smartphone batteries need 'breakthrough'

Getting smartphone power usage to acceptable levels will take "years" and need technology "breakthrough on multiple fronts", says Nokia's research head.

Wednesday, November 11 2009 12:05 PM

Find more stories in: Development/design, Mobile processors, Nokia Corp., Battery, Phone, cell phone, Smart Phone, Cloud Computing, Smartphone, high-performance

NBN to lead pay TV way for SingTel

update Singapore's next-gen broadband network will play key role in boosting local carrier's competitive edge in pay TV market, says top company exec.

Wednesday, November 11 2009 12:02 PM

Find more stories in: IPTV, Next-generation technology/networks, Mobile applications, Starhub, IP Television, SingTel, CEO, network, Mobile applications, IPTV

Cloud, consumers give Skype enterprise boost

Cloud computing revolution and consumers driving IT adoption provide opportunity for VoIP player to shake off non-enterprise grade label, says Asia-Pacific exec.

Thursday, November 12 2009 07:24 PM

Find more stories in: Skype Technologies S.A., Phone, Small And Medium Enterprise, IP, Cloud Computing, Small And Medium Business, telephony, customer service, SIP, online application

Mobile broadband still lagging in Philippines

Sector has surpassed fixed broadband in country but mobile broadband adoption still lower than other markets in region, say industry watchers.

Monday, November 09 2009 05:21 PM

Find more stories in: Mobile platforms/communications, WiMax, 3G (Third Generation), Frost & Sullivan, Globe Telecom Inc., GSMA, mobile, Wireless, Philippines, Mobile platforms/communications

M'sia mandates local software use for govt

Malaysian government agencies urged to use local applications, in move that can boost country's software market but send wrong signal to foreign players.

Tuesday, November 10 2009 05:16 PM

Find more stories in: Local Government, Software engineering/development, R&D, Content management, Najib, Twitter Inc., Microsoft Corp., software, Information And Communication Technology, digital content

HP-3Com merger heats up Cisco competition

update Hewlett-Packard's 3Com acquisition will give serious boost to its datacenter credentials and challenge networking rival Cisco Systems, notes analyst.

Thursday, November 12 2009 06:39 PM

Find more stories in: Data centers, Data Management, Networking technology, enterprise networking, Hewlett-Packard Co., Retek Inc., HP ProCurve, Ovum, network, Cisco Systems Inc.

Yahoo CEO eyes Asia, mobile for growth

Internet company sees strong potential to expand its footprint via Asian markets as well as mobile platform, says Yahoo head Carol Bartz.

Tuesday, November 10 2009 08:25 PM

Find more stories in: Search, Mobile advertising, Internet advertising, Yahoo! Inc., advertisement, CEO, U.S., mobile, Asia, Singapore

HP zeros in on converged data centers

Wide portfolio and supply chain efficiencies make HP's new offering to enterprises more relevant than "hobby" competitors, according to Asia-based exec.

Wednesday, November 11 2009 06:58 PM

Find more stories in: Business applications, Data centers, Data Management, Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, network, Business applications, Asia-Pacific, Storage, Server

Google hopes to remake programming with Go

A Unix co-creator is among those behind a language Google hopes will speed computers and programming. Now, Go becomes open source software.

Wednesday, November 11 2009 09:40 AM

Find more stories in: Open source, Programming languages, Google Inc., Multi-core, Ken Thompson, compiler, C, software, Web Browser, Programmer

Asian security firms face blocks in global market

Asian antivirus firms gain success with freeware, but products lack comprehensive coverage and support to compete with established players, says analyst.

Monday, November 09 2009 03:32 PM

Find more stories in: Antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, Vendor, Security Company, antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, Antivirus, software, Microsoft Corp., malicious code

FAQ: Buying the right Windows 7 upgrade

Readers still have lots of questions on just which version of the software they need to buy in order to upgrade their PC. Here are some answers.

Monday, November 09 2009 12:37 PM

Find more stories in: Windows 7, Software licensing, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Software licensing, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 7, Computer, Microsoft Corp., 32-bit

Facebook: We're going after scammy ads, too

The social network reinforced in its developer blog that it's taking an active stance against the companies that have been getting bad press recently for deceptive advertising.

Monday, November 09 2009 12:56 PM

Find more stories in: Internet advertising, Facebook, Social Networking, Ad Network, compliance, application company, Burger King Corp., Internet advertising, advertisement, network

APAC to see fastest software revenue growth

Asia-Pacific software market will churn US$22.1 billion in revenue next year, boosted by large domestic user base, according to Gartner.

Monday, November 09 2009 06:29 PM

Find more stories in: Business applications, Software, Region, compound annual growth rate, Application Software Expenditure, revenue, Information Technology, Software, Business applications, South Korea

Why Apple leaves low-end computers to the competition

Apple with its luxury-goods maker strategy adheres to graceful design esthetic and limits lineup keeping margins sky-high.

Thursday, November 12 2009 11:55 AM

Find more stories in: Personal Computers, Consumer Technology, Apple Inc., Computer, laptop computer, Apple iMac, Apple Macintosh, keyboard, NPD Group Inc., desktop