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In Asia, you can count on the Singapore government to lead in IT innovations and e-governance. This time, it is leading the move to the cloud.Full Story
Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) has secured two key tenders awarded by the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) to deploy a private cloud computing infrastructure for the Singapore government.Full Story

While only 19 percent of retailers across key markets in the Asia-Pacific are evaluating some form of cloud computing services, IDC's latest cloud survey shows that this is going to change in the next five years as cloud deployment is on CIOs' priority list.
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The demand for Cloud-based IT service management solutions is growing faster than other solutions as its acceptance continue to sinking in into enterprise territory.Full Story

Cloud computing requires that we approach security in a new and fundamental way as the cloud essentially has no boundaries. Desktop virtualization can help address the issues of security and accessibility, especially for educational institutions.Full Story

Big Data has arrived and is making its presence felt. Rather than viewing it as a challenge, more and more businesses are mining Big Data in their organizations to help improve business performance and elevate the customer experience.Full Story

What does it take to educate young people in the digital era? Understandably, schools, governments and policymakers are in a quandary on how to choose from a slew of technology options available the best fit for an institution's learning objectives.Full Story
Only 6 percent of IT managers included in the IDC Health Insights survey said they have more than 10 percent of their IT budget allocated to cloud initiatives.Full Story

Mobile seen as a game-changer and competitive differentiator as market leaders like Standard Chartered, Noble Group and CLP forge expansive mobile strategies.Full Story
Although the Asia-Pacific region is yet to witness widespread adoption of cloud services in the healthcare industry, healthcare providers are looking at cloud adoption beyond short-term benefits such as pay-per-use models, no implementation costs, and out-of-the-box features. Full Story
IDC Government Insights cautions that high levels of private cloud adoption may hinder collaborative cloud deployment in the public sector.Full Story
Verizon has been awarded two contracts to develop and implement fixed and mobile cloud computing capacity for the Army under the Area Processing Centers Army Private Cloud 2 initiative, known as APC2. Full Story

To expand students’ access to high-quality technical education and collaboration, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will be deploying a cloud-based education solution in 10,000 technical colleges and institutes across the country.Full Story
The Medical City is the first tertiary care hospital in the Philippines to use a cloud-based enterprise productivity tool for its operations.Full Story

The opex vs. capex discussion related to public cloud vs on-premises is not new. What is new are some of the unexpected roadblocks to cloud adoption that are financially related.
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Spending on data center services in Asia-Pacific reached $10 billion in 2011, while Web hosting and co-location amounted to $2.5 billion, according to Gartner.
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With the new added strength and a hub presence, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) will now be able to offer increased support and collaboration across all key markets in Asia-Pacific.Full Story

Huwaei has established its first cloud computing laboratory in the Philippines through a partnership with the Asia Pacific College (APC).Full Story
China PC shipments is predicted to grow by 11.3% and top the 81 million mark in 2012, while Hong Kong lags slightly behind global trend.Full Story

Smart mobility, cloud computing, social networking, "big data" analytics, and cross-sector and cross-industry blur are the five technology megatrends driving M&As globally and influencing activities in the Asia-Pacific region, Ernst & Young’s Global Technology M&A update and 2011 review cited.Full Story


















