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Technology will bring disruption in 2017, even to “safe” industries

When the dust settles after this latest bout of economic malaise, some…

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Can smartphones dazzle again in 2017 to counter gadget fatigue?

Ironically, as phone makers make better phones that last longer, they are…

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Rethinking personal space in the enterprise cloud

Organisations have to assume their networks are already compromised and they have…

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Decisions made with data still require sound judgement

For many people seeking absolutism in the ongoing data revolution, the Trump…

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Cyber attacks on StarHub reveal difficulties in defending critical infrastructure

The cyber attacks on StarHub were sophisticated and well-planned, with a clear…

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Time to secure smart devices appearing at home

Technologies like the new Internet of Things are moving faster than the…

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As it beefs up cyber security, Singapore has to be ready for the worst

Singapore's cyber security plan calls for a hardening of defences, for example,…

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On the digital food trail in Tokyo

Finding a great bowl of ramen, amazing pieces of sushi and the…

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Self-driving cars show up the flip side of platform economy

While drivers alike have benefited from such platforms, they will face competition…

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Xiaomi’s Mi Notebook Air is good value, but is it okay to copy?

Xiaomi's new Macbook Air lookalike offers better value on paper. As consumers,…

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How can the Singapore government monitor Pokemon Go?

The first reaction when you hear that the Singapore government wants to…

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Construction time again, as telcos go “digital” to engage customers

Despite the argument, fashionable in previous years, that technology doesn't matter anymore,…

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In a smart home, humans are often the weakest link

In a smart home, humans are often the weakest link because we…

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Singapore needs more engineers, less short-term planning

For the young who are heeding this call to be join the…

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Singapore’s fourth telco to get discount for spectrum, more competition expected

This fourth telecom operator will get first dips at a much-sought after…

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Expect phone hacking, fraud to rise as mobile transactions become common

The question for consumers, as more turn to the phone as a…

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Despite hiccups, Netflix launch in Singapore can reshape pay-TV market

Once people get used to video streaming, watching things as and when…

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As you, the product, face privacy threats in 2016, can you opt out?

You will love the new technology coming your way in 2016, but…

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As more data is created, meaningful intelligence becomes elusive

Finding a needle in a haystack is a thankless endeavour. The more…

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Lack of local market still an issue as Singapore enjoys startup “gold rush”

After the early buzz of the past few years, startups here often…

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