Cloud
New personal cloud storage from Maxis
Maxis has introduced a personal cloud service, which the company claimed will enable users to share their content on social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and via e-mail.
Exabytes eyes 2014 listing
MSC status company Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd recorded around US$4.8 million revenue for 2011, a 30% jump over 2010. Profits, at US$670,000, were up 80% over 2010. The company is now expanding into Singapore and eyeing an eventual listing.
Security on the cloud: Myths dispelled
While many companies are wary of moving to cloud computing, citing security as a main concern, new research by comScore showed that actual users are spending less time and money on managing security, while achieving higher levels of it. A shorter version of this issue was previously published here.
Here’s a surprise: Cloud is more secure, say SMEs
While many companies are wary of moving to cloud computing, citing security as a main concern, new research by comScore showed that actual users are spending less time and money on managing security, while achieving higher levels of it.
VANs (Virtual Application Networks) to drive cloud computing
HP has announced Virtual Application Networks, a new cloud functionality that it claims speeds application deployment, simplifies management and ensures network service level agreements (SLAs) across the HP FlexNetwork architecture.
Brocade names new VP for Asia Pacific
Brocade has appointed Charlie Foo to the role of vice-president for Asia Pacific effective immediately; he will be responsible for charting the company’s overall growth strategy across the region.
Jobs, or lack thereof, in the cloud era
The cloud is going to kill off some IT jobs while creating new ones. However this equation is balanced, one thing’s for sure: IT jobs are going to change, and graduates better be prepared for it.
BYOD: Kill off those old IT policies, CIOs
If your organization’s IT policy is three years old or more, it is time to put it to pasture and formulate one that recognizes and accommodates the “Bring Your Own Device” trend, new research indicates.About 82% of Malaysian employees surveyed bring their own devices to work, and while 91% say their company is aware of this, 69% say their company’s IT department does not provide any support.
