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China IT spend to surpass Japan by 2013  new
Growing demands of consumer IT, and the IT opportunities brought about by the government are pushing China IT spend to a level that exceeds that of Japan.Full Storymore
Retaining aging IT infrastructure has hidden cost  new
If the transition to new technologies has been deferred too long, your company may start experiencing hidden costs. Understand the true cost of keeping your aging IT infrastructure to make more informed decisions and meet your business needs. Full Storymore
New banking champions in Indonesia to fuel IT spending boom, says IDC  
The projected IT budget of the banking sector of Indonesia is expected to grow by 14.3% this year, half of which will be accounted for by the nation's 10 largest banks. Full Storymore
Risk management practice in HK inadequate, says Chartis  
Chartis, one of the world's leading insurers, has called on Chairmen and CEOs to get serious about cyber threats, saying current corporate risk management practices in Hong Kong were inadequate against cyber threats. Full Storymore
Awareness of cyber risk in Asian boardrooms up; Cyber-specific insurance introduced  
Concerns about rising cyber crime, new data protection regulation and the rapid adoption of new technologies are causing companies across Asia to re-examine their risk management strategies. To help companies manage this risk, insurers are introducing cyber-specific insurance policies. Full Storymore
Thailand's consumption of IT services to outstrip rest of region  
Thailand will overtake Singapore once again to regain the number-two spot for IT spending in Southeast Asia after falling behind the lion city in the last two years. Moreover, at the rate it consumes IT services, Thailand is seen to outstrip the rest of the region.Full Storymore
Cloud adoption in APAC financial services still waiting for tipping point: IDC   
Asia-Pacific financial services institutions are still taking a measured approach to cloud computing, as the industry awaits further clarity on cloud computing regulations and better articulation of business benefits by IT vendors. Full Storymore
APAC organizations urged to move to next-gen backup, recovery solutions   
Organizations need to make the move to next-generation backup and recovery solutions to ensure continued business operations in the event of a natural disaster, malicious activity or more routine and common disruptions to IT systems.Full Storymore
4 ideas to help Asian tech leaders keep top talent  
No executive wants to spend his or her time managing a revolving door of employees. The Robert Half 2012 Salary Guide shares some ideas that can help organizations keep their best employees for the long term.Full Storymore
Does Big Data have to mean Big Risks for Asian organizations?  
As Big Data becomes a potential game-changer for businesses, the security risks become even greater. Users are becoming alarmed about how much data is being collected and how it is being used. Guidelines and best practice on the collection, storage, usage and transfer of data both inside and outside the business are critical. Full Storymore
Large Asia-Pacific banks poised to modernize core platforms by 2015  
At least 32 of the top 120 Asia-Pacific excluding apan banks are being expected to undertake significant changes to their current core banking systems from now to 2015, cited IDC Financial Insights.Full Storymore
Top 3 IT skills Singapore CIOs seek  
Strong technical skills, sound commercial acumen and communication skills are highly sought attributes that Singapore CIOs and CTOs seek from new hires in their departments. Full Storymore
We need IT professionals with business acumen: Hong Kong CIOs  
In Hong Kong, IT professionals with regulatory expertise, internal audit and compliance experience will find themselves highly sought-after.Full Storymore
Enterprise Innovation – April 2012 ezine  
Mobile seen as a game-changer and competitive differentiator as market leaders like Standard Chartered, Noble Group and CLP forge expansive mobile strategies.Full Storymore
Dutch Bangla-Bank extends service to under-banked population  
The Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL) mobile banking platform, which allows customers to manage their money via their mobile phones, and to serve Bangladesh under-banked population garnered the “Best Mobile Banking Initiative Award”.Full Storymore
América Móvil, Banamex and Banco Inbursa offer mobile payment service  
A combined telecommunication and banking service platform that turns the mobile phone into an innovative and efficient payment instrument for carrying out money transfers and air time purchasing is now offered in Mexico.Full Storymore
Cloud, analytics and Big Data provide Asian FSI with visual advantage  
Teaming cloud computing with predictive analytics and better visualization of Big Data is creating a revolution in human trading intelligence.Full Storymore
Bankers believe front-middle-back office integration, data latency consume their resources  
Capital markets executives surveyed in Asia-Pacific by Sybase, Inc. believe that front-middle-back office integration (45%) is the number one challenge their firms face; while 30% cited data latency followed by regulatory burden (25%). Full Storymore
HP Research: Enterprises need holistic approach to cloud management  
There is a need for organizations to implement a hybrid delivery strategy to speed innovation, enhance agility and improve financial management when moving to the cloud, underscored a new research in Asia-Pacific.Full Storymore
Breaking traditions in FSI: How Asian CIOs can help  
As cross-asset trading ascends, firms must prepare to upgrade infrastructure and risk-monitoring capabilities. Today’s firms seek to break with tradition, driving toward a future where trades of every variety are not only possible but are driven to the extremes of efficiency thanks to automation and low latency.Full Storymore
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