Enterprise Innovation
CIO Connect expands presence to Singapore
CIO Connect, an organization dedicated to developing and advancing CIOs, has expanded to Singapore so it could better serve the needs of IT leaders in Asia-Pacific and strengthen its presence in the region.
Fujian Mobile braces for exponential growth
In anticipation of more exponential business growth against a back drop of an initial user base of 2 million to over 22 million, China Mobile (Fujian) Ltd. (Fujian Mobile), a rapidly expanding subsidiary of China Mobile (HK) Group Limited, has selected Oracle Exadata Database Machine for its next-generation Business Analysis Support System (BASS).
Asia-Pacific firms to take cautious approach on software investments
The increased interest of companies to utilize enterprise applications (EA) for business process automation and faster time-to-value will continue drive the growth of the EA software market.
But the upward trend in growth could be affected by the uncertainty surrounding the European economic crisis and the threat of a double-dip recession looming large in 2012.
SK Telecom, SNUH bring ICT-driven innovations to Korea healthcare
Health Connect, a joint venture between SK Telecom and Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), was officially launched recently with the goal of developing futuristic healthcare convergence technologies and enhancing national welfare by reducing social cost due rising healthcare expenses in Korea.
From contact center to customer management center: What changed?
The role of contact centers in an organization has changed over the years from a mere provider of customer access in the 1990s to the multi-channel facilities that they are now, serving customer demands in a 24x7 world. The journey, however, is not without order and chaos.
Thailand to help Vietnam develop universal healthcare coverage
Thailand and Vietnam have signed a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation, under which Thailand will help Vietnam develop its universal health care coverage scheme.
The agreement was signed by Thailand Public Health Minister Wittaya Buranasiri and Vietnamese Minister of Health Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Tien in Bangkok on January 26.
Taiwan to complete transition to digital TV in 2014
Taiwan's National Communications Commission recently announced that transition to digital television will be completed one year ahead of schedule in 2014.
ADB joins AidFlows.org to improve aid transparency
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in partnership with the World Bank and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has joined AidFlows.org to provide the world a better picture of how much development aid is provided and received
New system synchronizes Philippine trade and investment promotion
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines has synchronized the country's trade and investment promotion activities of the government through its newly launched Global Marketing and Intellgence System (GMIS).
Paperless maritime navigation, communication solution launched
Consilium and Orange Business Services are modernizing maritime communications with the launch of a paperless navigation solution that enables shipping companies to move to a fully electronic platform for navigation and communications.
SugarCRM brings CRM thought leaders together at SugarCon 2012
SugarCRM is bringing together CRM thought leaders from around the world at its 6th annual SugarCon event in San Francisco, April 23-26. Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop.com, founding partner at Garage Technology Ventures and columnist for the Open Forum of American Express, will be the keynote speaker.
Mobile collaboration for enterprises made easy with Avaya Flare for tablets
Avaya Flare Communicator, which delivers unified communications and collaboration capabilities over WiFi and 3G networks, is now available on tablets. The new mobile solution enables enterprise-class voice, instant messaging, and presence with email integration on mobile devices.
Philippines eyeing leadership in 4 IT-BPO services
After overtaking India as the call center capital of the world in 2011, the Philippines is now eyeing leadership in 4 fast-growing outsourcing services -- healthcare information management outsourcing, finance and accounting outsourcing, HR outsourcing and animation and game development.
Breaking down Asian cultural barriers to market entry
"Being global but acting local" is a commonly used phrase in the marketing industry. But it has real-world implications and is the subject of many MBA courses, particularly those focused on international business.
Facebook's IPO: What Asian businesses can learn from it
The Facebook journey shows Asian businesses that to successfully develop a massive audience, they have to break out of their home region, says Jan Dawson, Ovum Chief Telecoms Analyst.
Debunking 6 myths of IT consumerization
The proliferation of powerful consumer devices, ubiquitous services and easy-to-use applications has created radical changes in workplace technology. Analysts and media commentators have called this trend the “consumerization of IT,” and like many hot technology trends, certain misconceptions have emerged.
NOL bets success on algorithm breakthrough
Neptune Orient Lines' (NOL) CIO Wu Choy Peng observed that markets were getting increasingly volatile with changing consumer demands and supply shifts, while manufacturing bases were adding greater complexity to shipment planning and order fulfillment for its subsidiary APL Logistics.
Bengaluru Metro System automates fare collection
The Automated Fare Collection (AFC) program of the newly opened metro system in the Indian city of Bengaluru, formally known as Bangalore, running on NXP Semiconductors N.V‘s MIFARE DESFire platform, is in full swing.
Mandarin Oriental NY hides smarter Wi-Fi in walls
Following its hotels in Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta, Sanya, London, and Hong Kong, Mandarin Oriental’s flagship North America property in New York has also standardized on the Ruckus Wi-Fi wall switch to address explosive demand for IP-based services and wireless capacity.
