Author: Goh Thean Eu
Make-or-break time for MyTV and DTTV
MyTV has unveiled its business plan for its digital terrestrial TV play. By charging RM12 million a year per channel to broadcasters, will it be easy for MyTV to recoup its multibillion-ringgit investment? Goh Thean Eu finds out from MyTV chief commercial officer Haniza Ros Nasaruddin.
Thean Eu: My Fave 5 of 2014
Wrapping up our Fave 5 series, DNA editor Goh Thean Eu discusses the background of his five favourite stories he wrote in 2014, and why he chose them.
Big data: Malaysia takes ‘small but significant’ first step
MDeC has launched the National Big Data Analytics (BDA) Innovation Network, a move it describes as a “small, but a very significant first step” towards transforming Malaysia into a South-East Asian big data analytics hub.
Brandt International to invest US$56mil to grow BPO business
Brandt International will be investing up to US$56 million over the next three years in an effort to become one of the leading BPO companies in Malaysia, its CEO Munirah Looi said after announcing a partnership with Cisco and Servion.
Axiata believes it's not too late to tackle digital media play
The digital and mobile play has been the talk of advertising and marketing industry for a number of years now, but it was only last week that Axiata Group Bhd signalled its serious entry into the space with a strategic alliance with a US-based ad tech company.
Sports social network ONz on cloud nine
The past nine months have been surreal for William Yap, the cofounder of ONz Studio Sdn Bhd – not only did he and his cofounders transform an idea into an actual product, they also managed to make it part of a nationwide government campaign.
Facing backlash, MyEG defends deal with Malaysian govt
MyEG, one of the largest publicly-listed tech companies in South-East Asia, has come out in an attempt to clear the air over its appointment as the sole provider of the online renewal of foreign workers’ work permits, and issues related to this appointment.
GST fears stalling IT spend in Malaysia: Barracuda Networks
Companies know that they need IT security, but putting purchases on hold
Barracuda sees growth potential in web application security solutions
MDeC seeks a 'natural home' for its flood-aid system
MDeC is adamant that the e-Bantuan Banjir (Flood Aid) or eBB platform it has developed will be sustainable in the long run, but is looking for another organisation to take over the platform over the long term.
A look at REDtone's new JV partner XS21
REDtone International Bhd’s recent joint venture with XS21 Wireless Sdn Bhd (XS21) has got industry observers excited, but is also raising questions on whether the partnership will be successful and what the latter brings to the table, writes Goh Thean Eu.
