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BSA: 63% of computer users in Asia-Pacific admit they pirate software  new
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) reported that 63 percent of computer users in Asia Pacific admit they have acquired pirated software. Full Storymore
Dummy sites used to peddle malware  
This white paper discusses in detail Android.Opfake, malware written for Android devices that use dummy sites that demand payment for applications or content through Short Message Service (SMS) messages.Full Storymore
Asian boards more likely to have Risk Committee than US, European counterparts  
Three fourths (76%) of Asian boards are more likely to have a board Risk Committee responsible for privacy and security than North American (40%) and European (38%) boards. Full Storymore
IT managers recognize benefits of BYOD, but nervous about risks  
Over 80 percent of IT managers think that enterprises with a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy hold a competitive advantage over other organizations, according to research commissioned by BT.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
Thailand's Index Living Mall finds security in Fortinet  
Thailand’s Index Living Mall needed an IT security solution to support its business expansion. Product capability, total cost of ownership and service quality were the criteria for vendor selection.Full Storymore
The 7 deadly sins of innovation to avoid  
Instead of viewing innovation as something theoretical and elusive, Asian businesses need to ensure that everyone play a role in the process. Full Storymore
Defending data with a secured cloud strategy  
The success of any cloud implementation rest on a solid transformation strategy. Making the move to the cloud can be daunting as it compels CIOs to look at multiple issues.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
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
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
6 traits of effective workload automation  
The integration of file transfers into workload automation unifies the business process management environment to deliver significant business benefits. This article presents pointers on how you can minimize the risk of serious disruptions to your business caused by file transfer problems. Full Storymore
Consumerization: Realizing benefits, Overcoming challenges  
In migrating from yesterday’s closed technology platform to tomorrow’s more liberalized communications environment, the right consumerization approach will depend on a number of factors. Full Storymore
SMB demand, threats and compliance drive up security software sales  
Small or midsize business demand, advanced persistent threats and compliance pushed worldwide security software revenue to reach $17.7 billion in 2011, a 7.5% increase from 2010. Full Storymore
IM vendors urged to move towards holistic approach of IT services delivery  
Infrastructure management (IM) vendor solutions need to include a higher-level management perspective on the cost, value, risk, and flexibility aspects of delivering IT services, said Ovum.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
HDD supplies help PC market in APAC gain modest 3% growth: IDC  
The improved hard disk drive (HDD) supplies situation towards the end of the quarter helped keep PC shipments up in the ASEAN region, which witnessed strong vendor-driven activity. Full Storymore
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