Report: Google planning app store for businesses
Third-party developers might soon be able to sell add-ons to the Google Apps suite of software for businesses through a Google-hosted online store, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Mismatch between biz needs, tech deployed
Asia-Pacific IT execs recognize challenges companies face but are not deploying corresponding technologies to address these issues, new survey finds.
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Top 5 social networking business threats
Security experts highlight risks enterprises face on social networks and explain why such sites make ideal targets for online criminal activities.
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Google phasing out support for IE6
Starting March 1, Internet Explorer users must be running at least version 7 of the browser in order to properly use Google Docs and Google Sites.
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Mobile data centers becoming 'mainstream'
As more vendors join portable datacenter market, customers will increasingly view these facilities as "mainstream" and "permanent" business option, analyst notes.
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Report: Companies unprepared for cybercrime
Hackers rated biggest threat by respondents, but nation-states and organized crime should not be disregarded, Deloitte study says.
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APAC firms eye green in outsourcing contracts
As virtualization and server consolidation grow in region, businesses increasingly expect IT services providers to adopt energy-efficient IT, says analyst.
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India's SaaS to hit US$352M by 2012
By 2012, subcontinent poised to top Asia-Pacific in software-as-a-service market growth and familiarity, where hosted e-mail yield most returns, finds report.
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Avaya-Nortel targets Asian SMB segment
Acquisition of Nortel will give channel and geographic reach to focus on small and midsize firms, which company didn't have before, says Avaya top exec.
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5 must-haves in patch management
History has proven that systems not up-to-date are ticking enterprise bombs. Security experts let ZDNet Asia in on the essentials of sensible patch management.
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Microsoft-HP target Asian SMBs with cloud
Duo's new extended partnership to bundle products will target small and midsize businesses and 7,600 joint channel partners in region, say execs.
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Chinese banks must prep credit card growth
With China's credit card market expected to see rapid growth, banks need to upgrade systems to cope with bigger scale of operations, finds new report.
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Microsoft adds Office, Windows rental option
Software maker adds a licensing option for outfits like kiosks and business centers that rent out PC time.
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APAC firms eye 2010 data center shakeup
Over 40 percent of businesses based in Asia-Pacific expect "significant changes" in their data centers, including jump in number of apps to manage, survey finds.
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Twitter an antispam 'gray area'
Tweets carrying advertisements may not violate Singapore's Spam Control Act yet, but already fall within U.S. guidelines for bloggers, lawyer notes.
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Standards needed to boost green efforts
Guidelines for performing lifecycle analysis can help electronic manufacturers and consumers make eco-friendly product decisions, says Frost & Sullivan.
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AMD marks entry into Lenovo ThinkPads
Processors make their way into ThinkPad line for the first time, with two models sporting Turion and Athlon Neo chips to be available from early January.
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IT gear still allowed on US-bound flights
Travelers bound for the United States can still use tech equipment on board aircraft, Singapore travel industry players say, despite contradictory reports.
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Mobile gifting still two years away
Users looking to send money gifts or make payment for presents with their mobiles over festive holidays will have few years to wait, say analysts.
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Managing the wireless data deluge
Smartphones are forcing wireless carriers to meet surging demand for data, creating a huge opportunity for the many companies that help them
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VoIP service Jajah gets acquired by Telefonica
U.S.-based communications company Jajah gets bought by telecommunications giant Telefonica Europe for US$207 million.
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