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Dell forms communications unit
News Following its smartphone launch, Dell sets up a separate business group. Consumer group will be combined with small and medium business.
Tags: Smart phones, Mobile platforms/communications, Computer, Acer Inc., Smart Phone, mobile, Mobile Internet Device, Internet Device, Hardware, mobile computer
Singapore's M1 finally pilots NFC
News update MobileOne is the last of country's three mobile operators to begin mobile payment trial based on near-field communication technology.
Tags: Network infrastructure, Mobile platforms/communications, Mobile applications, Mobile commerce, Starhub, Mobile, SingTel, Information And Communication Technology, Singapore, Citigroup Inc.
Qualcomm builds NFC into mobile chipsets
News The manufacturer is to support the contactless, short-range wireless technology, but analysts warn that near-field communications may struggle to take off soon.
Tags: Mobile processors, Notebooks and tablets, Qualcomm Inc., Mobile, GPS, mobile industry, London, bank, handset, industry
S'pore govt to 'facilitate' interoperable NFC
News Country's ICT regulator says it will help push interoperability for a trusted near field communications system, and promote innovative services to users and businesses.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Development/design, Mobile commerce, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Starhub, Mobile, SingTel, Cell Phone, Singapore
More Asian firms IM to communicate
News Instant messaging emerging as popular collaboration and communication tool among enterprises in Asia-Pacific region, Springboard research finds.
Tags: Instant messaging, Communications, instant messaging tool, Tencent, Instant messaging, Communications, China, small and medium business, messaging, information technology
User community growing influence on business
News As social networks play increasingly important role in a company's growth strategy, so will their impact on how business policies are formed, say experts.
Tags: Web sites, Web 2.0, Privacy, Customer support, Best strategies, User Community, Social Media, Privacy Policy, Terms Of Service, business strategy
London data center to power local community
News The Telehouse West facility in the Docklands area will export waste heat from its cooling systems to provide energy for surrounding homes and businesses.
Tags: Data centers, Green IT, Carbon Emission, Combined Heat and Power, data center industry, London, industry, strategy, data center, sustainability
Web community must realize IPv6 urgency
News IPv4 is "near exhaustion", says official from regional Internet registry APNIC, urging Internet community to recognize need to move to IPv6 within two years.
Tags: IPv6, Domain names, Web sites, Internet Service, DNS, Internet Service Provider, Internet, U.S., industry, service provider
British Airways won't retrofit for mobile communications
News Airline is planning to launch a mobile e-mail, Web browsing and texting service on two new Airbus A318 planes this fall. But retrofitting old planes is too costly, CEO says.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, Web services, Budgeting/cost control, Mobile, Telecommunications, mobile communication, aircraft, CIO, British Airways Plc., GPRS
Contactless payment to hit mainstream?
News Industry has crossed "major hurdle", finally paving way for mobile payments based on near-field communications technology, says industry player.
Tags: Mobile commerce, NFC (near-field communications), Security, Chip, Singapore, payment, transportation, Mobile commerce, Mobile Payment
Net community mourns former Philippine leader
News Filipinos turn to social networks and blogs, including Facebook "virtual wake", to pay last respects to former president Corazon Aquino who died Aug. 1.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Twitter, Philippines, Video, social networking, Facebook, network, leader, Joel D. Pinaroc
NFC mobiles on track in Asia
News Payment via phones outfitted with near field communications chips will happen, industry players assure, and Asia is expected to get the technology first.
Tags: RFID, Development/design, Network infrastructure, Mobile commerce, Trial, Starhub, Mobile, Asia, Japan, phone
Singapore to start NFC trials
News Mobile operators link up with payment vendors to launch trials on near-field communication services, including mobile phone wallets.
Tags: RFID, Mobile commerce
Public NFC trial still in pipeline
News Wireless payment through mobile phones is still underway after "encouraging response", according to two Singaporean operators.
Tags: RFID, Cellular phones
NFC payments to reach tipping point in three years?
News The market for contactless mobile payments using near field communications (NFC) is set to reach a tipping point over the next three to five years, according to a new report by Juniper Research.
Tags: RFID, Security, Mobile, Juniper Networks Inc., Australia, Japan, phone, payment, Silicon.com, food
