Information Technology

63% of computer users in AsiaPac admit they pirate software

And China has the most troubling piracy problem with an illegal software market worth nearly US$9 billion in 2011 versus a legal market of less than US$3 billion. Read ››

What's the hottest-selling gadget in Malaysia?

It's the tablet PC which moved 656,000 units in the past year, a blistering pace that almost beat laptop sales. Read ››

Hong Kong people spend US$1.9bnn on online shopping in 2011

PayPal study said figure expected to grow to US$2.5bn by 2015. Read ››

Hong Kong fails to back local IT sector

Too many security, business continuity and legal issues still to iron out, says an industry player. Read ››

Digitas Hong Kong appoints Guillaume Merlen as Executive Creative Director

Mr. Merlen started as a Flash developer then promoted as IT Creative Director tasked with leveraging the creativity of the agency from a technological perspective. Read ››

41% of businesses show worrisome neglect of disaster recovery plan

And guess how many businesses have no continuity plans for their workplace requirements? Read ››

Asia Pacific server market maintains double digit surge in third quarter

Shipments increased 23.9% while revenue up 18.5% in the same period of 2011. Read ››

China online retail market to adopt new sales model

The move is expected to be led by group purchase websites, mobile e-business and socialised e-business. Read ››

Kingsoft third quarter profit down 12% to RMB74.9mn

The company in undergoing successful product innovation and business transformation with new management team focusing on long-term strategies. Read ››

China seen to emerge as a front runner in driving information security initiatives

Increased focus on R&D creating higher demand for better and stronger data security measures for companies in China. Read ››

PCCW Solutions co-launches ezTRACK with GS1 Hong Kong

The cloud-based platform will provide users visibility of entire supply chains in real-time. Read ››

Huawei kick starts channel partner program

The move aims to bolster growth of its enterprise Business in Hong Kong and Macau. Read ››

Monetary Authority issues alert on fraudulent website

The website www.fubonlne.com may look similar to the official website of Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) but has no connection whatsoever to the bank. Read ››

China Comservice and Bytemobile forge JV

The tie-up aims to ignite network optimization market opportunities across China. Read ››

Digital audio broadcasting network sharing arrangements confirmed

Preparation for the launch of digital audio broadcasting services in Hong Kong has entered the final stage. Read ››

Taking a more refined view of social media

As social media continues to grow, businesses are taking a more sophisticated view of how to use these new channels to market – both with customers and internally within their organisations. Read ››

SAP names Paul Sakrzewski as Managing Director, Hong Kong

The company takes into account Sakrewski’s 15 years of senior leadership experience in multinational organizations across Asia. Read ››

Kingsoft unveils new cloud computing and mobile internet products

The software developer launched WPS Office 2012, Kingsoft Secured Cloud Storage, Kingsoft Kaipun and Kingsoft Office Mobile Edition. Read ››

Futong Technology down 24.5%to HK$30mn

Revenue from IT services provision up 162% as the company puts greater emphasis on IT Services, which paves the way for future growth. Read ››

China Comservice profit up 16% to CNY1bn

The company is capitalizing on opportunities brought about waves of informatization. Read ››

Travelsky profit up 18.5% to CNY557.5mn

China’s stable economic development and high urbanization rate drove sustainable growth of the country’s aviation market. Read ››

70% of Hong Kong netizens use the same password in multiple accounts

The survey reveals that despite rising fears of online attacks, most people do not act in response to change their risky online habits. Read ››

Huawei and Genius Brand to deploy LTE Network in Hong Kong

This advanced technology will enable faster Internet speed, higher resolution on mobile content and improved performance of wireless applications. Read ››

Taiwan’s industrial production up by 2.4% in July

Domestic demand growth remains impressive with retail sales rising by 1.3%. Read ››

China beats the United States as the largest PC market in the world

PC shipments in China amounted to a whopping US$11.9b, beating those of the United States by US$200m. Read ››

Automated Systems profit down to HK$18.8mn

The company further strengthens foothold in Asia Pacific as it introduces i-Sprint products to Hong Kong. Read ››

Solomon Systech invests in C2 Microsystems for Internet TV

The move brings about strategic introduction of new product line as growth engine and enables the company to tap into booming Internet TV market. Read ››

Pacnet chosen by PPLive for its Asia network expansion

The leading online video company in China is partnering with Pacnet to deliver digital media content to users in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. Read ››

MobileFOXX’s to provide enhanced mobile services for Bank CIMB Niaga

Platform enables the lender’s existing credit card customers to search and redeem special offers. Read ››

Perception Digital eyes appointing Jebsen as distributor of 3Bays

Jebsen started introducing “3Bays Vulkano”, a mobile high definition TV streaming device for multimedia entertainment. Read ››

Dimension Data and Hutchison Global Communications join forces in offering cloud services

The pact aims to help Hong Kong enterprises accelerate transition to cloud computing under “onecloud”. Read ››

Memoriki enters into subscription agreement for convertible redeemable preference shares

The AV Concept-associated company aims to capture huge market potential in social media marketing and social game publishing. Read ››

New electronic services at the e-Registry lauded

The Business Facilitation Advisory Committee commended the latest initiatives of the Companies Registry, including the provision of electronic company incorporation service and a one-stop electronic company incorporation and business registration service at eregistry.gov.hk. Read ››

New warning up on fraudulent bank emails

The public is advised anew not to access Internet banking accounts through hyperlinks embedded in e-mails, Internet search engines or suspicious pop-up windows. Read ››

Kingsoft names Lei Jun as Chairman

Lei, who was vital in transforming Kingsoft from a traditional software into an on demand software company, replaces Kau Pak Kwan upon the latter’s recommendation. Read ››

ICube Technology launches Harmony Unified Processor Technology

The technology to produce high performance, cost-effective and power-efficient processor tapping the flourishing tablet computer market. Read ››

Cyberport Management appoints new directors

Cyberpoint now has 9 non-government directors and 2 government directors on its board. Read ››

Yahoo! enters Hong Kong’s online group discount sector

Yahoo! Deals Service is Hong Kong’s first aggregated group buy service offering a single point of access for local bargain-hunters. Read ››

Lenovo to take over Medion AG

Deal to merge major PC Company with major European PC, multimedia products and digital services vendor to accelerate consumer business growth in Europe. Read ››

Perception Digital transfers listing to Main Board of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong

The move seen to improve the company’s image and liquidity of shares that would improve its financial flexibility. Read ››