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IT: a strategic asset for Asian firms?
Asian companies would benefit from taking a more strategic view of IT. - The Business Times
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IT's a tool worth investing in
The savvy use of technology can really transform a business as two-time Enterprise 50 winner Greenpac can attest to. 		Too small to afford an IT dept? Rent one from Tata Consultancy
Tata Consultancy impending launch of a radical outsourcing model offers IT services to SMBs.
Counting down to superhighway
New services to take advantage of the increased broadband speeds will make their debut as early as April 2010. 		S'pore firms to spend US$6b on IT this year
EMC commissioned IDC report notes that spending growth will be 3% over next 5 years.
Wherever the Web is heading, it's going there fast
To win customers over, make sure you are connected to the rest of your customers' worlds. 		Adopting new technologies? Don't forget the risks
Threats have extended beyond virus and worm attacks. -BT
More firms turn to cloud computing
Free, open source software cuts IT costs by up to 65%, they say. -ST 		Small business, social media not mixing
The low number of small businesses using such sites for business purposes was unexpected. -Reuters
SMEs lead in adoption of open software
IDC study shows there's strong traction for certain types of applications here. -BT 		Getting on the grid
SMEs using infocomm services on a subscription or pay-per-use basis can benefit from ease of management and reduced costs.
Second OpCo may cruise the fibre-optic highway
But the new operator will have to do so without any government funding. -BT 		IT on tap? It's all up in the clouds
With cloud computing, firms can view IT as a utility rather than as a hefty capital cost ? and more companies are catching on. -ST
Companies reluctant to woo customers with tweet nothings
Singapore outfits slow to follow Twitter example set by US companies. 		Social media: New tools to address business challenges
Social networking tools like Facebook and YouTube are gaining traction among SMEs that are starting to use them to support business operations like customer engagement, market research and even recruitment. -BT
100% made in Singapore, thanks to programme
TIP funding helps firms realise goal of producing own product. -ST 		The right 'TIP' to get smaller firms started
Here is a look at how Spring Singapore helps smaller firms here gain a competitive advantage through technology innovations. -ST
IT's the key to getting ahead of the competition
Small companies around the world tap technology to grow into global players. -BT 		Hooking up Resorts World
Massive network by Cisco will feature virtualisation and energy-saving technologies. -BT
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