Author: Edwin Yapp

BlackBerry goes private, but what next?
The acquisition of BlackBerry Ltd may have temporarily lifted the gloom from the once-loved phone maker, but analysts and industry watchers still do not believe that the move would resolve the more deep-seated structural business problems faced by the company.
Virtualisation savings can be quantified: IDC
The deployment of server virtualisation in Malaysia over the past decade could have resulted in potential cost savings of up to US$262 million, according to new research by IDC.
Business intelligence, analytics not magic bullets: Tetra Pak
Enterprises embarking on company-wide business intelligence (BI) and analytics transformation projects would only reap full benefits if they were to focus on business issues instead of technical ones, according to manufacturing giant Tetra Pak.
Avert skill set crunch by applying better analytics: SAP
The hyper-growth rates experienced by emerging economies in Asia offer great opportunities for commerce, but the shortage of relevant skill sets in the region may stifle its success, according to German software giant SAP.
Mobile advertising growing, needs new approaches: Google
Mobile advertising has been touted as a huge untapped opportunity for advertisers worldwide, but its potential has been impeded by several factors, including the limitation of device screen size, the lack of rich-media devices to support such advertisements, and a non-‘mobile first’ mindset.
Apple’s new iPhones continue to aim at high-margin sweet spot
As Apple Inc unveiled the latest iteration of its iconic iPhone, analysts and pundits once again debated whether the technology giant can stay ahead of its rivals in the battle for smartphone dominance.
PayPal’s seller protection scheme to debut in Asia in Oct
PayPal is about to launch its seller protection scheme for 13 countries in Asia Pacific, a move which the company claims will protect merchants from fraudulent transactions and from buyers who claim they did not receive their ordered items.
Microsoft’s big bet on Nokia hinges on execution: Analysts
The deal may be just about dusted and done, but the audacious move by Microsoft Corp to acquire Nokia Corp’s handset business, although generally lauded, still faces challenges, according to industry analysts. Edwin Yapp reports.
Google Street View comes to Malaysia … finally
Google has launched its much-awaited Street View feature in Malaysia, beginning with the publication of 18 privately-owned places of interest in the capital of Kuala Lumpur.
Rising Hadoop use, but deployment challenges remain
The use of Hadoop as an analytic tool in big data is picking up but there are still some challenges, writes Edwin Yapp.
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