Asian Technology
TechRepublic's Asian corespondents track the most important trends and product developments coming out of the East, and evaluate what they mean for the business technology market.
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Mixed architecture support drives private cloud adoption in Asia
Private cloud projects are being deployed all over Asia. Some of the largest deployments are effectively supporting both enterprise application architectures and web-scale application architectures.
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Call for writers: Asian Technology
If you want to write about tech trends and product developments for TechRepublic's Asian Technology blog, please contact us.
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Pirated copies of Windows OS in China prone to security issues
PCs running on pirated copies of Windows wide open to malware, says Microsoft. The company has launched an anti-piracy campaign to address such risks.
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iTwin adds SecureBox encryption to Dropbox
The latest update to Singapore-based iTwin adds SecureBox encryption for Dropbox. TechRepublic contributing writer Paul Mah has the details.
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The state of broadband access speeds in Singapore
Broadband providers in Singapore quietly raise speed of international broadband speed after the release of an independent test report.
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BlackBerry 10: Pros and cons from developers' perspectives
The BlackBerry JamHack 2012 Asia Pacific winner and runner-up share their thoughts about developing for the BlackBerry 10 platform.
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BlackBerry 10 Jam: News for developers in the Asia Pacific region
Paul Mah reports on what he learned during the Asia leg of RIM's BlackBerry 10 developer conference held in Thailand. BlackBerry 10 launch events will be held Jan. 30, 2013.
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Video conferencing growth and unique challenges in the Asia Pacific region
Analysts report that the use of video conferencing in the Asia Pacific has increased in recent years. Read about three challenges to adopting and using video conferencing in that region.
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Standard Chartered Bank Singapore introduces the Security Token Card
Many people in Singapore rely on more than one banking institution and have to carry around multiple security tokens. Find out how the Security Token Card greatly reduces this hassle.
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ASUS announces the PadFone 2 smartphone/tablet combo in Singapore
The ASUS PadFone 2 is a unique Android smartphone that docks into a 10.1-inch tablet. Get an overview of the device's specs, and learn how it compares to the previous version.
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Hands-on with Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S by HTC
Paul Mah gives his first impressions of the Windows Phone 8x and Windows Phone 8S, which HTC recently unveiled in Singapore.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Note II LTE Android smartphone in Singapore
The latest iteration of the hugely popular Galaxy Note smartphone has a 5.5-inch display in a thinner form factor, a faster quad-core processor, Bluetooth 4.0 and LTE, and more enhancements.
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Sony unveils VAIO Duo 11 Windows 8 ultrabook in Singapore
Get details about the Sony VAIO Duo 11 Windows 8 hybrid laptop's specs, availability, and pricing. Also find out Paul Mah's first impressions of the device.
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Indonesia makes progress on its ambitious biometrics national ID card project
Indonesia is on track to enroll all 172 million records for its biometrics national identity card initiative by the end of 2012.
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The tech behind Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing system
Paul Mah gives an overview of Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing system, which regulates the use of roads and manages traffic conditions.
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PayPal pilots mobile commerce solution for businesses in Singapore
PayPal shows off its mobile commerce solution at a media event held in Singapore.
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Standard Chartered Bank Singapore introduces the Security Token Card
Many people in Singapore rely on more than one banking institution and have to carry around multiple security tokens. Find out how the Security Token Card greatly reduces this hassle.
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Agile adoption in Asia faces tough obstacles
Claudio Caballero looks at why the high level of interest in agile methodologies in Asia isn't resulting in a slew of agile contracts.
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BlackBerry 10 Jam: News for developers in the Asia Pacific region
Paul Mah reports on what he learned during the Asia leg of RIM's BlackBerry 10 developer conference held in Thailand. BlackBerry 10 launch events will be held Jan. 30, 2013.
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BlackBerry 10: Pros and cons from developers' perspectives
The BlackBerry JamHack 2012 Asia Pacific winner and runner-up share their thoughts about developing for the BlackBerry 10 platform.
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BlackBerry Curve 9320: A techie's first impressions
After using the BlackBerry Curve 9320 for a couple of weeks, Paul Mah reviews the smartphone and notes how it compares to the BlackBerry Bold 9790.
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BlackBerry fights to hold market share in India
BlackBerry's strategy for the Indian market is to target customers with focused solutions and the robust security architecture that is long-favored by IT managers.
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Call for writers: Asian Technology
If you want to write about tech trends and product developments for TechRepublic's Asian Technology blog, please contact us.
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ASUS announces the PadFone 2 smartphone/tablet combo in Singapore
The ASUS PadFone 2 is a unique Android smartphone that docks into a 10.1-inch tablet. Get an overview of the device's specs, and learn how it compares to the previous version.
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Asus PadFone docking smartphone hands-on
The Asus PadFone is an Android 4.0 smartphone that docks into the tablet-like chassis of the PadFone Station. Paul Mah weighs in on whether the phone is practical.
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Cloud adoption expected to accelerate rapidly in Singapore
Singapore's government is offering businesses incentives to adopt cloud computing. Learn how two service providers are responding to the country's rapid adoption of cloud.
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Ericsson on 4G/LTE deployment plans and benefits in the Asia Pacific
LTE can be used to drive innovation and improve customer experience, says Ericsson executives. The company is partnering with SingTel to roll out its 4G network in Singapore.
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CommunicAsia 2012: The three most interesting tech products
Paul Mah highlights a trio of interesting and quirky tech products he spotted at the CommunicAsia 2012 exhibition held in Singapore.
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Citibank Singapore offers credit card activation, deactivation via text
In a world first, Citibank Singapore introduces the use of text messages to deactivate and reactivate your misplaced credit card.
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Development options for the BlackBerry 10 platform
At BlackBerry 10 Jam Singapore, Paul Mah learned that RIM has invested heavily in the developer ecosystem and about its development options for the upcoming platform.