S'pore forms group to boost 3D chips
New consortium seeks to advance Singapore's 300mm wafer manufacturing capabilities by focusing on through-silicon via for 3D integrated circuit packages.
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Processors,
R&D
S'pore chip foundry sold to Abu Dhabi
Advanced Technology Investment Company will pay US$1.8 billion in cash for Singapore's Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports say.
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Mobile processors,
Processors,
Acquisitions,
Mergers
Singapore's M1 acquires Net player Qala
Mobile operator announces acquisition of local Internet service provider Qala, in move to provide M1 "quick" entry into corporate fixed broadband business, says CEO.
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Mobile platforms/communications,
Acquisitions,
WiMax
Firms can ease staff anxiety in downturn
Employers should play role in helping to alleviate stress level of their workers, as fears over job cuts loom at back of employees' minds in current economic climate.
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Conflict resolution,
HR policies and procedures,
Layoffs,
Career
Browser extensions may be used for attacks
Organized crime can "easily" create legitimate applications and then insert malicious code in the form of updates, says Auckland-based security expert.
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Web browsers,
Network security,
Security Management,
PC security
Games pay off for tertiary students
Over half of students in Singapore-Massachusetts Institute of Technology program get jobs in the sector, while two games go commercial.
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Games,
Product development and design,
Software engineering/development,
Certification
Public transport goes wireless in S'pore
Bus service provider in the country equips bus with wireless network capability that allows passengers with Wi-Fi devices to access Internet.
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Mobile/Wireless,
Network infrastructure
Mobile banking picks up in Asia
Banks that are on mobile banking bandwagon report strong growth, while analyst says those that lack such a service today are at risk of losing customers.
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Mobile/Wireless,
Business applications,
Mobile applications
IT execs urged to take MBA path to CIO's chair
Frameworks, concepts, strategic thinking and business vocabulary taught in MBA programs are useful en route to senior management post, says academic.
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Personnel management,
Communication skills,
Certification,
Business
Checker eases app programming flow
Managing software development process allows one Singapore software vendor to diversify offerings and keep customers coming back, says founder.
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Software engineering/development
S'pore to get new-generation membership card
Passion ez-link Card conforms with new standard for micropayments and will enable payment for transit services, retail purchases and motoring charges.
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Business Strategies & Functions
Asian postal agencies dip feet in RFID
Four postal administrations in Asia are among 21 agencies participating in a worldwide trial to improve service delivery using radio frequency identification.
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RFID,
Business applications
More Singapore retail malls go solar
Revamped and new properties in Singapore are incorporating photovoltaic technology as part of "green" strategies for their retail operations.
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Green IT,
Infrastructure/architecture management
S'pore mulls 'three-strikes' law against piracy
Country evaluating new law to curb online piracy from persistent users who refuse to heed repeated warnings, cutting Internet access to violators.
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Piracy,
Regulations
Growing demand for fixed broadband to go on
Number of subscribers of fixed-based services in Asia-Pacific region will continue rising despite demand for mobile broadband, says Frost & Sullivan.
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DSL,
Network infrastructure,
Next-generation technology/networks
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