SMEs
SMEs beginning to scale up value chain: IBM
SMEs shifting from just focusing on operational efficiency to emphasis on growth and innovation
Outsourcing no longer about large transformational projects but selected, targeted ones
Gradual approach by Kleenso
Kleenso founder Lee Teck Meng's focus is all on managing growth, and he recognises the role technology can play in making Kleenso a more competitive business. But he also recognises that his staff are not IT-literate yet and if he imposes technology adoption on them, 'they cannot catch up and their current work productivity will fall as well.'
Digital Economy: Half full, going on empty
Joint research unveiled by McKinsey and Google recently has the Internet contributing 4.1% of Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a rate outstripping even those of many of the world’s most developed economies. But don’t break out the champagne yet: The Internet contributed only 2.3% to Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2010, right smack on the average mark for aspiring countries and far below the 21% of developed countries. To put it succinctly: We are in a great position, but not for long unless something is done.
Maxis and partners launch mobile business apps
* Customized products for enterprises
* Already working closely with SMEs
MAXIS Berhad (Maxis) has launched its Business Mobility Solutions developed in partnership with nine Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).
