Big data analysis needs human context
Knowing the intent and meaning behind the unstructured data that gets analyzed is the next evolution for big data, and will help companies avoid making spurious decisions.
View ArticleBig data is Singapore's new 'natural resource'
Panelists at ZDNet Asia's Big Debate share how big data is helping Singapore, and what's holding back companies from fully tapping the potential of analytics.
View ArticleBig Debate: Is Singapore benefiting from big data? [full video]
ZDNet's panel discussion threw up several interesting talking points such as the importance of reviewing analytic tools, the need to convince employees to adopt such tools, and user privacy.
View ArticleSingapore ready for LBS marketing
Consumers and enterprises are already savvy, but supporting infrastructures need to catch up and offer functionalities retailers need to fully integrate location-based marketing into their business.
View ArticleS'pore Budget 2013 aims to up productivity, reduce foreign labor
Government eyes more productivity and less reliance on foreign labor with schemes to reward small and midsize businesses for innovation, and co-fund wage raises for local workers.
View ArticleSingapore CMOs getting more say in IT decisions
Evolving employee behavior and growing importance of digital marketing and commerce mean CIOs are losing some of their control in IT procurement and deployment to other C-level executives.
View ArticleSingTel is top local firm S'pore execs want to work for
In a list dominated by tech firms, the telco comes in 12th overall for companies Singapore professionals most want to work for, according to a LinkedIn study. IBM was top choice, followed by Microsoft...
View ArticleStaid e-mail gets social, mobility refresh
Enterprise e-mail clients may not appear to have changed much, but firms in Singapore are implementing innovations under the hood and integrating social and mobility to the business communications tool.
View ArticleGlobal politics hinder Singapore as 'Switzerland of cybersecurity'
Despite being a stable economy where new technologies are encouraged, Singapore faces challenges as a neutral cybersecurity party due to its conservative business environment and lack of homegrown talent.
View ArticleUser mindset, not tech, challenge S'pore biz automation
Technology isn't the barrier to increasing business process automation. Instead, many Singapore businesses face difficulties instigating change within the organization and lack well-defined processes.
View ArticleZDNet dialogue: Can Singapore be Asia's Silicon Valley?
Singapore government should take the lead by buying from local tech startups as well as introduce a special class of work visas to drive innovation and attract talent in the country, suggest...
View Article3D printing in Singapore needs clearer roadmap, value-add focus
Amid intensifying regional interest and potential competition, Singapore's future lies in filling niches such as in engineering consultancy. A sustainable ecosystem is also needed by supporting...
View ArticleZDNet dialogue: Why aren't more S'pore SMBs tapping big data?
Singapore SMBs should start "small" to justify their ROI and need to take the first step or be left behind, and the availability of pooled resources such as data scientists could encourage adoption,...
View ArticleSingapore ready for cloud, but challenges remain
IT infrastructure is in place to support cloud environments in both private and public sectors, but user education and change management remain key barriers to adoption in Singapore.
View ArticleSingapore in 2013: Startups glisten, but broadband needs boost
As Singapore wraps up the year with a bustling startup ecosystem and significant milestones including the launch of its Personal Data Protection Act and amendments to Computer Misuse Act to combat...
View ArticleInfrastructure, connectivity keep S'pore ahead in Asian hub race
Singapore's business-focused fundamentals and geographic access are drawing global tech companies to its shores, but lack of talent and high costs may curb future takers.
View ArticleTraining is the remedy to Singapore’s failing iN2015 job targets
The Singapore government’s technology roadmap is doing good work overall but looks likely to fall well short of the target of 80,000 new infocomm jobs. What is the Lion City doing to address this?
View ArticleSingapore e-gov services still lack integration
Country has achieved high global rankings in its deployment of e-government services, which enjoy high citizen participation. However, such services still lack integration and adoption among the silver...
View ArticleStarHub, Veniam create connected vehicle mesh network in Singapore
StarHub and Veniam are teaming up to turn thousands of vehicles in Singapore into mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, while collecting data for the government.
View ArticleSingapore leads the world in broadband speeds while the UK and USA trail behind
If you want fast broadband, move to Singapore, Sweden or Taiwan. The USA, Canada and the UK have slower broadband speeds but at least they are in the world's top 31 countries out of 189. If you want...
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