While certain recent announcements weren’t as “startling” as Oracle CEO Larry Ellison had promised they would be, its deal with Salesforce.com definitely lived up to the hype and could have some lasting ramifications.
SIM card hack has severe implications for business
The impact of hacked SIM cards, one of the few stalwarts in the high-tech industry that has not seen a serious exploit, could be monumental.
O' Mother, where art thou?
Whenever somebody in this industry tells me that they’ve got something that will revolutionise the way I live, I always ask them, can my mother use it?
Throwing down the gauntlet
At the Airheads Conference 2013, Aruba’s CEO and CTO promised to “fire back” at Cisco, which they accused of unfair and underhand tactics.
Intel will offer 'Broadwell' SOC to battle Calxeda, AMD
Intel has updated its road map with a new, low-power server chip to help it ward off competition from Calxeda and other makers of low-power chips.
Disaster aversion
Data loss is not something you should be losing sleep over – provided you’ve got the right plans in place, says Condo Protego CEO Andrew Calthorpe.
FVC certifies for new Polycom training programme
Polycom has announced that FVC has been certified for its new Authorised Training Partner (ATP) programme. The ATP programme, an …
Wall Street batters defences in make-believe cyber-crisis
Wall Street played its own version of war games on Thursday, testing its defences against simulated cyber-attacks bent on taking down US stock exchanges.
BYOD runs wild at most global companies
More and more workers around the world are bringing their personal mobile devices to the office daily, and companies appear to be having trouble keeping up with the trend.
du swoops Green prize at Asia Communication Awards
du recently announced that it is the recipient of The Green Award from the Asia Communication Awards, in recognition of its extensive green initiatives. The award was received by AbdulMajid Harmoodi, Director of Electro Mechanical Division, du, during a ceremony held at the Conrad Centennial, Singapore.
5 security-bolstering strategies that won't break the bank
Security experts offer five tips for enhancing security that don’t cost a lot of cash – and sometimes no money at all – so companies can spend their security dollars on the hard stuff.
Picky spyware ranks sensitive military documents
A noisy malware campaign against South Korea is revealing deeper secrets.
Why iOS 7's design is bold but flawed
According to Apple, the crux of iOS 7 is emphasising the user’s content by doing away with ornamentation, but iOS has always been about giving the user’s content top priority in every app.
Huawei and China Mobile launch 4G service on Mount Everest
Chinese communications providers Huawei and China Mobile have successfully deployed 4G coverage on Mount Everest, some 5,200 metres above sea level.
Internet fills the gap as some TV stations shut down in Egypt during transition
The Internet held up in Egypt as the military deposed the country’s president Wednesday, with both the former president’s aides and the opposition using Twitter and Facebook extensively to communicate with followers in Egypt and the rest of the world.
Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse, has died
Douglas Engelbart, a Silicon Valley engineer who invented the computer mouse and is credited with many of the concepts that underpin modern computing and the Internet, died on Tuesday at his home in Atherton, California.
HP brings Slate 7 Android tablet to Middle East
HP recently launched its first Android tablet, the Slate 7, in the Middle East. With a starting price of Dh599, it’s designed to be an affordable tablet for the Android Jelly Bean fan.
CompuMe launches online retail site LetsTango.com
CompuMe Founder and CEO Dikran Tchablakian has announced the launch of LetsTango.com, an e-commerce shopping experience.
Tablets in bed are damaging sleep and killing productivity
Right before bedtime, bright lights are the enemy, inhibiting the production of melatonin, which helps you fall (and stay) asleep.
US senators demand to know extent and benefits of spy programme
A group of 26 U.S. senators, cutting across party lines, are seeking “public answers” on whether the National Security Agency collected in bulk other data such as credit card purchases and financial information in the U.S. besides phone records.