Innovation
Week in Review: Tech tales from two cities
The stories of SAP cofounder Hasso Plattner and Acronis and Parallels founder Serguei Beloussov just go to show that a little bit of craziness can be a good thing in the tech space, writes A. Asohan.
SAP out to reinvent itself, wooing young software talents
SAP AG is banking on its newly opened Software Innovation Centre to help it stay relevant in software development, and will be tapping younger talent to stay ahead of its competitors, says its founder. Edwin Yapp reports from Potsdam, Germany.
Be innovative in inculcating innovation culture: MTDC chief
In drawing up innovation policies, politicians and policy-makers themselves should be innovative and take into consideration the internal strength of the country as well as the size of existing gaps, said Norhalim Yunus, chief executive officer of Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MTDC).
Microsoft-Oracle tie-up: ‘The enemy of my enemy is my friend’
The recent announcement that long-time rivals Microsoft and Oracle will collaborate like never before sent some shockwaves through the industry, writes Edwin Yapp.
GE rolls out global 3D printing challenges
GE is inviting entrepreneurs, companies and institutions around the world and in Malaysia to offer their solutions to two global additive manufacturing quests: A 3D Printing Design Quest for technologies used in healthcare, and a 3D Printing Production Quest for an aircraft engine bracket.
Two Malaysians bag three awards at Intel ISEF
Malaysian students bagged three awards at this year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), a programme of the Society for Science & the Public, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona from May 12 to 17.
As Galaxy S4 arrives, questions emerge over what next for device makers
The Samsung Galaxy S4 was introduced on March 15, but as the world goes ga-ga over its features, there are questions over what the future holds for the Korean giant, writes Edwin Yapp.
Manipal International University appoints Mohd Salleh its Vice-Chancellor
Manipal International University has appointed Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Mohamed Salleh Mohamed Yasin its Vice Chancellor effective March 1, saying he will bring with him vast experience in R&D and the life sciences which would strengthen the university’s position in innovation and research.
Innovations from emerging nations disrupting the world order
GE's Vscan handheld ultrasound scanner is a perfect example of a technology developed to address the problems of an emerging nation having a disruptive impact elsewhere, writes A. Asohan.
Malaysia has environment conducive to innovation: GE survey
Most senior business leaders in Malaysia who responded to a survey on innovation gave a resounding thumbs-up to the Malaysian Government’s various programs to inculcate innovativeness, in stark contrast to their counterparts overseas.
