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.
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Asia's financial players to spend US$42M on security
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.
Small but big on market potential
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.
Lenovo marks five years in IBM split
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.
Most Asian firms don't have green strategy
Whopping 90 percent of businesses in region still have not implemented green IT strategy, despite being aware of ability to increase ROI, Springboard finds.
Iomega keeps it small
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.
Revenue loss from piracy in Asia up
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.
EU data retention law could impact Asia
Asia's communications service providers with operations in EU countries must comply, too; and it could cost them dearly.
India will still enjoy IT growth this year
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.
Singapore SMB rides out 'do-or-die' moment with tech
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.