StarHub offers cable modem link as backup in 1Gbps fibre plan
StarHub, left with a slightly antiquated cable modem service, is bundling it as a sort of backup link together with its first 1Gbps fibre broadband service today.
Gartner: Singapore government to spend US$3.2 billion on IT this year
Fuelled by public sector spending on software, IT manpower and outsourcing, the Singapore government's IT bill is expected to reach US$3.2 billion this year, according to estimates by Gartner. The technology research firm said Monday that…
Microsoft goes big on open source with .Net
When former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer famously called Linux a cancer over a decade ago, little did he realise that open source software would go on to become a big…
Goondu review: Logitech G502 Proteus Core gaming mouse
While its looks lack the design finesse of previous Logitech mice, the G502 has advanced practical features that are not to be sniffed at.
Five IT security tips for SMBs
If you run a small and medium sized business (SMB) and think your company is too small to be targeted by cybercriminals, think again.
Huawei’s Ascend Mate7 phablet in Singapore for S$749
This is an alternative to the popular Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ out in Singapore and it isn’t cheap
The 4G+ version, which Singapore users are getting, is going for S$1,248, past the usual S$1,000 threshold for high-end Android phones.
ViewQwest to launch 2Gbps fibre broadband service by early 2015
ViewQwest has fired the latest salvo in the red-hot fibre broadband market with a 2Gbps Internet service, the first of its kind outside of Japan. The Internet service provider (ISP)…
StarHub users face intermittent issues with mobile voice services
Following complaints from consumers, the telecom operator said at about 11am today that it was facing intermittent issues with its mobile voice services.
Singapore-based Aftershock unveils desktop PCs for gamers
At a time when desktop PCs are getting rarer by the day, Singapore-based Aftershock PC is bucking the trend by revealing two new desktop PCs for gamers.
With Redmi Note 4G, Xiaomi brings another low-cost 4G phone to Singapore
The first Xiaomi device to feature 4G here, it costs a very competitive S$229. That's just S$30 more than the original Redmi Note that cost S$199.
Goondu review: Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth
Be prepared for a bit of a learning curve, but the rewarding gameplay is well worth the time.
With Sqoope, Singapore IT firm TalariaX pushes deeper into enterprise messaging market
Mobile messaging services such as WhatsApp are popular among consumers, but they are often shunned by enterprises for lacking security features and integration with corporate IT systems. A slew of enterprise…
The music industry is in peril? We’ve heard that before
By trying to put the genie back in the bottle, the music industry is resisting change as it has done many times in the past.
VMware extends cloud play to Australia and Japan
The fight to win over business customers in the Asia-Pacific cloud market is set to become fiercer with vCloud Air’s foray into Australia and Japan. Earlier this week, virtualisation software…
Malfunction in backup power systems blamed for SGX outage
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has pinned down the cause of an outage of its trading systems on Wednesday: a malfunction in its backup power systems. In most circumstances, the Uninterruptable Power…
Hands on: Striiv Touch fitness tracker
Next to a plethora of new fitness trackers, its combination of light weight and a handy screen makes it worth checking out
4K streaming is here, get ready for it
Here are a few pointers to getting 4K streaming over the Net in Singapore.
Commentary: black sheep give Sim Lim Square a bad name
Many store owners make an honest living selling electronics and computer games, some having been there for years.
Q&A: Bridging the gap between business and IT
More CIOs are stepping up efforts to reinvent IT in today’s fast-paced digital economy
