Digital Economy
Manufacturers need a long-term view of IoT: Gartner
Not many manufacturers in Asia are jumping onto the IoT bandwagon – for the simple reason that they are too tied up with their day-to-day operations, according to Gartner research vice president Ganesh Ramamoorthy.
Identify theft: Complacency is Enemy No 1, says F5 expert
Cyberthreats against organisations, especially the financial services industry, are being aided by a different kind of C&C: Compliance and complacency, according to F5 Networks' Edwin Seo.
IDA launches S$1.5m pilot to roll out tech toys for preschoolers
Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority announced the launch of its PlayMaker Programme on Sept 23, a pilot which will introduce a suite of technology-enabled toys to preschool centres.
MasterCard, SMU launch social and financial inclusion programme
MasterCard and Singapore Management University (SMU) said they are partnering in a new two-year social and financial inclusion programme that catalyse research on social entrepreneurship, innovation and financial inclusion.
Global innovation: Singapore in top 10, Malaysia shines
At No 7, Singapore was the only Asian country in the top 10 ranking of the world’s most innovative nations, while Malaysia (No 32) and Vietnam (No 52) were among those singled out as being ‘innovation achievers’ for outperforming their economic peers.
Huawei and Melaka ICT Holding in smart city pact
Huawei Malaysia said it has signed what it called ‘Notes of Understanding’ with Melaka ICT Holding to collaborate, especially to contribute to smart city initiatives in Malaysia.
Second screens? They’re fast becoming ‘first screens’ in living rooms
The use of laptops and smartphones is outpacing that of set-top boxes (STBs) and smart TVs in the connected living rooms of today, according to new global research from Irdeto.
Burnt by Jakarta authorities, Uber moves to legalise itself
Having seen cars operated by its drivers seized by Jakarta’s transport authority, ride-sharing startup Uber Technologies Inc is taking steps to legalise its operations in Indonesia, while saying that it has been having difficulty trying to engage with said authority.
Diburu terus oleh Pemda Jakarta, Uber akhirnya proses menjadi legal
Semakin seringnya kendaraan mereka ditangkapi oleh Dinas Perhubungan (Dishub) Jakarta, pemilik Uber taksi, Uber Technologies Inc akhirnya memutuskan untuk memproses keabsahan operasional mereka di Indonesia. Namun usaha mereka sering terkendala oleh kesulitan melakukan negosiasi dengan pihak Dishub.
Piracy is biggest Netflix competitor in Singapore: Lawyer
High piracy rates in Singapore may hamper Netflix's market entry
Pricing will likely be adjusted and new payment modes made available
