Social Media
Senior journalists launch Kumparan, Indonesia’s first hybrid online media
A group of senior journalists from Indonesian news site Detik.com have come together to form a new online media platform called Kumparan.
One-in-ten bend the truth on social media to make themselves feel good: Kaspersky Lab study
People are turning to social media in order to show-off to friends, collect as many ‘likes’ as possible and to feel good about themselves.
Tech’s coming of age – and what it can teach us in Malaysia
Tech, almost single-handedly propping up American third-quarter corporate earnings, has truly come of age. No longer the exception but the norm, the lesson for Malaysia is clear. The Digital Economy is a cornerstone of the economy, not an afterthought.
Fragile balance in telco industry: Morten Lundal
In Pt 2 of his conversation with Karamjit Singh, Maxis CEO Morten Lundal talks about the challenge the next group of telco CEOs will face.
Social media overtakes traditional marketing metrics in APAC
Brands in Asia Pacific are placing social media at the heart of their strategy as they strive towards 360-degree customer engagement, according to a study released by TNS.
Digital disruption? Media Prima Radio Networks loves it
Media Prima Radio Networks’ CEO, Seelan Paul is a big fan of technology, especially digital, as it helps him make more money. In this first of a six-part series, he talks to Karamjit Singh about their new vision of becoming a music, lifestyle and entertainment brand with radio as just one channel.
What’s Next 2016: The generational clash, and sharing vs privacy
The etiquette and processes need to be developed for dealing with interactions as they now become increasingly digital.
Maxis launches new data plan
Hotlink Fast customers get 8GB extra per month
No minimum spend or minimum reload required
Slow start to Indonesia’s govt-sanctioned OTT drive
A national plan by the Government and telecommunications operators in Indonesia to stave off a ‘foreign invasion’ by actively encouraging local OTT apps has got off to a slow start, with the three having been approved only after three months.
Social media users ripe targets for cybercriminals
Almost a third (30%) of social network users share their posts, check-ins and other personal info with everybody who is online, and not just their friends, according to a quiz by Kaspersky Lab.