Hasta la Vista, Win XP?
Asian businesses are unlikely to bid farewell to their current Windows versions when Vista launches, as they need time to test their applications on the new Windows platform.
Asian businesses are unlikely to bid farewell to their current Windows versions when Vista launches, as they need time to test their applications on the new Windows platform.
The amount may seem small, but it represents a 40 percent increase over what SMBs in this sector spent last year, new AMI-Partners study finds.
Asia's small and midsize businesses are willing to spend billions acquiring new technology, and IT vendors stand ready to capitalize on this lucrative market.
It didn't end up buying Palm but Chinese PC maker says it's riding high and focused on "game-changing plays" in mobile Internet and digital home entertainment, five years after buying IBM's PC business.
Whopping 90 percent of businesses in region still have not implemented green IT strategy, despite being aware of ability to increase ROI, Springboard finds.
Data storage vendor Iomega is keeping its focus firmly on the consumer and small office/home office market, choosing to stay out of the fight in the high-end arena.
Overall software piracy rate in the region increases by just 1 percent to 55 percent in 2006, but revenue losses from piracy rise sharply by 44 percent to US$11.6 billion.
Asia's communications service providers with operations in EU countries must comply, too; and it could cost them dearly.
update Boosted by expected arrival of 3G, infrastructure consolidation and SMB outsourcing, India's IT spend will grow 14.1 percent in 2009, says Springboard Research.
Standing Sushi Bar survives breaking point with the help of social media and other online tools, and now looks to build staff "camaraderie" by establishing a proper HR system and corporate identity.