Author: Edwin Yapp
Virtualization just a step in journey to the cloud: IDC
Enterprises that have begun to virtualize their IT infrastructure are on the right track in their journey towards cloud computing, but they should not think that they have successfully made the transition as virtualization is only the first step, say industry watchers.
A revolution in customer relationship needed
The financial services, telecommunications and utilities industries are facing new challenges and threats in their customer relationship management (CRM) models, as their customer bases become more informed and demand better levels of service, says an industry player.
SMBs coming round to IT security: Symantec
Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are more aware of the importance of IT security in their operations as several trends drive them to adopt a more holistic view of security, according to Symantec Corp.
Did big data analytics help Obama get re-elected?
Edwin Yapp wonders how much big data analysis and predictive analytics tools factored in the victory of US President Barack Obama.
Cloud growing in Asia, but companies face new challenges
Cloud computing has attained wider adoption and more companies are opened to its usage in enterprises across Asia, although there are still some challenges arising from companies adopting the cloud, according to a new study by Forrester Research.
Pricier iPad Mini gives rivals a lifeline: Analysts
A week after the introduction of the much talked-about iPad Mini, industry observers and pundits still have key unanswered questions, including who Apple is targeting to reach with its reduced-sized device, and whether it will end up cannibalizing itself in the fast moving tablet game.
Software-defined networks still have some way to go
A new approach to networking is beginning to take hold in the enterprise world, making it cheaper and easier for administrators to manage complex corporate networks. However, such technology reaching mainstream acceptance is still quite a far way off, noted industry observers.
Are mobile networks as safe as we think?
We depend on mobile networks day in, day out, doing everything from making calls, sending confidential text, to online banking transactions. In all this, we assume that our mobile communications are very secure. But two researchers say that they may very well not be a safe as you think. Edwin Yapp ponders the effects of such a claim and wonders what operators should do about the all-important issue of security.
Why in the world would Apple introduce the Mini?
In about a week’s time, tech behemoth Apple Inc is expected to hold an event, likely at its Cupertino, California headquarters. Edwin Yapp analyzes why Apple will finally get into the 7-inch tablet world, especially after its late founder, Steve Jobs, wasn't keen.
Vincent Tan: Young people deserve ‘Angels’
It’s not every day that you get to meet a billionaire at an informal event but that’s exactly what over 100 people got to do at the DNA-TeAM Disrupt event held Oct 16 at the Plug & Play Technology Garden in Kuala Lumpur, where Tan Sri Vincent Tan, one of the wealthiest men in the country, was on hand to field questions.
