Insights
The government biometrics market
Biometric technology has gradually gained prominence across both government and commercial sectors, but it is the former that offers the most promising growth opportunities, writes Ram Ravi of Frost & Sullivan.
Funding for all
Plenty of funding for startups in e-commerce/ mobile space flowing into Asean
But don’t be afraid to go against the herd and pursue an idea based on passion
Vigilante social media group can only work if no double standards
The ‘Sensible and Ethical Malaysian United Troopers’ (Semut) group said it will monitor social media for sensitive remarks or comments 'that can be harmful to society,' but it must prove it does not practise the double standards that Malaysian authorities do, writes A. Asohan.
Making sense of big data
Some players focus too much on the mysticism surrounding big data while ignoring a reality that is far more dynamic and complex. Here is DNA columnist Bernard Sia’s take.
Disrupt on e-commerce: Big opportunity, intense competition
DNA founder Karamjit Singh shares his views on last week's DNA-TeAM Disrupt discussion, which had the theme: E-commerce -- is it game over?
Week in Review: Tip my turban to Singapore’s startups
DNA founder and CEO Karamjit Singh asks two questions: why are Malaysian homegrown companies not attracting the interest of global tech players? Why are large Malaysian companies not keen on taking equity into homegrown startups?
Week in Review: Making the most of what we have
DNA CEO and founder Karamjit Singh ponders about talent drain to Singapore and more.
Disrupt #9: Is it game over for e-commerce?
With all the big foreign players coming into the e-commerce space, is it game over for domestic players? That will be the topic of discussion at the next DNA-TeAM Disrtupt session, on July 24.
DRM, the rights of the consumer ... and the UN
Digital rights management (DRM) systems or ‘digital locks’ have created an imbalance in the relations between consumer and content owner, writes Dr Jeremy Malcolm.
Bulls-eye by Goldis, black eye for the ecosystem?
Macrokiosk founders raise their initial 2011 buyout offer by 50% to buy back 70% stake in the company from investor Goldis Bhd.
