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How attractive is a US$399 Mac clone?

Apple's current pricing strategy may encourage buyers in the Asia-Pacific region to turn away from Mac-cloned machines, says an IDC analyst.


WCIT delegates to get free Wi-Fi

Visitors at World Congress on IT in Malaysia next week will enjoy free wireless Internet access service, provided by one of country's WiMax licensee Packet One Networks.


Vietnam's IT way to social progress

Software development and outsourcing give Vietnam an edge as the country goes through the process of industrialization and modernization.

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  • Location-based apps dominate Android

    Round One of the Google mobile platform developer challenge is over, with a number of location-based applications making the cut.

    Friday, May 16 2008 07:40 PM


  • Google Translate speaks 10 new languages

    The translation service adds Swedish, Hindi, Danish, seven other languages, and the ability to guess the language that text needs to be translated from.

    Friday, May 16 2008 10:24 AM


  • Apple dismisses Safari vulnerability

    Security researcher says Apple is uninterested in fixing glitch that could download malware to the desktop but will fix a separate high-risk security issue in the browser.

    Friday, May 16 2008 10:23 AM


  • RIM tight-lipped on touchscreen BlackBerry rumors

    Although refusing to comment on a touchscreen BlackBerry, co-CEO Jim Balsillie has insisted RIM is 'not religious on form factor'.

    Friday, May 16 2008 10:22 AM


  • CBS to buy CNET Networks

    Media conglomerate plans to purchase CNET Networks, publisher of News.com, in a deal valued at US$1.8 billion.

    Friday, May 16 2008 10:21 AM


  • Skype agrees to obey GPL

    The company has abandoned its appeal against a German ruling that it must supply source code with Linux-based VoIP phones, in compliance with GPLv2.

    Monday, May 12 2008 11:01 AM


  • Asia to get iPhone later this year

    SingTel and three associated telcos have confirmed they will bring Apple's iPhone to the region at an unspecified date later this year.

    Monday, May 12 2008 06:22 PM


  • Upgraders to XP SP3 warned over IE downgrades

    Microsoft says XP users who install Service Pack 3 will not be able to roll back their versions of Internet Explorer.

    Monday, May 12 2008 08:58 AM


  • HP-EDS will 'shake up' services market

    Potential merger with EDS will prove beneficial, but difficult for HP, which may face huge challenges in the "ambitious corporate integration", say Ovum analysts.

    Tuesday, May 13 2008 09:21 PM


  • Gartner: IT bosses must prepare for cloud computing

    The analyst says IT managers must start planning now if they want to avoid implementing tech from Google and closing down their own data centers.

    Monday, May 12 2008 10:43 AM


  • Expert: Fast-track ISO bid for OOXML is fair

    Former official from Ecma International defends bid to hasten ISO process for Microsoft's document standard as necessary to ensure technological relevance.  [12 comments]

    Monday, March 24 2008 08:23 PM


  • Intel prepares to close Philippine plant

    The first U.S. company to set up shop in the Philippines, Intel stuns employees and country with plans to shut down its manufacturing plant within the year.  [12 comments]

    Monday, April 07 2008 02:48 PM


  • OOXML to live in harmony with ODF?

    Microsoft says OOXML is not necessarily in competition with ODF, and is optimistic about its upcoming ISO ballot resolution meeting.  [4 comments]

    Tuesday, February 19 2008 07:19 PM


  • Speech recognition saves Aussie Post US$452,000

    Australia Post has invested in a speech recognition system for incoming calls, reducing call costs by 80 percent and allowing Post staff to be transferred to more complex tasks.  [4 comments]

    Tuesday, March 25 2008 11:39 AM


  • Motorola denies wrongdoing in Penang

    Telecoms giant refutes suggestions it strong-armed the Malaysian state into awarding the company a radio network contract worth US$312.8 million.  [3 comments]

    Wednesday, March 12 2008 06:55 PM


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Malaysian Web site owners can now choose to end their URL addresses with ".my" only, instead of ".com.my". It actually costs...

Malaysia Explorer - Thursday, May 15 2008 01:25 AM


Singapore Exchange proposes BCM rules

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has issued proposed business rules on business continuity for public comment. The rules are likely to take...

BCP Confidential - Wednesday, May 14 2008 06:51 AM


A new telco in town? Maybe not

A few days ago, an e-mail with a subject line "Invitation to the exclusive launch of a new telco" greeted...

The Pinoy Post - Tuesday, May 13 2008 09:24 AM


Today's corporate landscape ain't Sesame Street

The reality of today's business environment is that many companies have resorted to cost-cutting measures, in a bid to brace...

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