Business / Review

Urbanization opens new vistas for cloud companies

[2014-06-06 06:57]

China's ambitious urbanization plans are a new business opportunity for overseas cloud computing companies as local governments seek smarter ways to manage their cities.

Software design is fine art with lots of creativity

[2014-06-06 06:57]

It is not often that one would find a technology guru who is a billionaire, passionate about education and some one who is adept at cracking jokes.

Making big data more accessible to all

[2014-06-06 06:57]

Hasso Plattner sat comfortably on a couch as more than a dozen journalists quizzed the 70-year-old on the future of big data, cloud computing and everything about next-generation information technology.

Alibaba ponders ways to keep flock together

[2014-06-06 06:57]

Even as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd prepares for what could be the largest tech initial public offering in history, its top officials are racking their brains on ways to retain talent.

Ma's deal disappoints his hometown

[2014-06-06 07:06]

Internet tycoon Ma Yun's purchase of a Guangzhou soccer club is sparking backlash from residents of his hometown Hangzhou.

Click and Collect gains more followers

[2014-06-21 07:17]

The growing popularity of online shopping is prompting more online and offline retailers in China, bitter rivals in the past, to bury the hatchet and collectively tackle the challenges arising from changing customer demands.

Nation catching up with US in 3-D sector

[2014-06-20 07:19]

China is on track to become the world's biggest 3-D printing market by turnover - in the best-case scenario - three years from now, industry sources said on Thursday.

Living in the luxury of laptops

[2014-06-16 07:27]

After Hewlett-Packard was born in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California, it took 75 years for it to grow into the global computer behemoth it is today.

Chinese online shoppers least aware of privacy

[2014-06-17 16:35]

Although 68 percent of Chinese users have experienced data breach, many do not take the steps needed to protect their privacy, said EMC Corp.

Mobile pay new 'gene' of finance

[2014-06-13 11:23]

Industry expert Huang Zhen tells 2014 Mobile Internet Development Conference that recent advances in technology will shake the finance sector to its core.

Mobile gaming to grow further in 2014

[2014-06-13 10:15]

China's mobile gaming market will continue to grow in 2014, with the market value to top 19 billion yuan, according to iiMedia Research, a mobile Internet consulting firm.

Move to domestic software pressures foreign companies

[2014-07-01 02:04]

The government's rising fears over information safety may further cut the market share for overseas software enterprises in government procurement.

Standing tall above the digital crowd

[2014-06-27 07:06]

Tim Andree, executive chairman of Dentsu Aegis Network and executive vice-president of the over 110-year old Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Inc, is used to breaking stereotypes.

Yu'ebao shows slow Q2 growth

[2014-07-01 16:09]

The growth of Yu'ebao showed signs of slowing down as its new deposits shrunk significantly in the second quarter.

China poised to lead mobile Internet market

[2014-07-01 14:23]

The rapid growth in users will potentially make China the largest mobile Internet power in the world.

Foreign tech firms to face tougher times

[2014-05-23 07:06]

World's largest computer and Internet market is set to impose a review policy on imported network and technology equipment and services.

Internet powers up China's home appliances

[2014-03-24 15:43]

China's home appliance manufacturers are introducing smarter interactive products, as the Internet forces many industries to upgrade and meet demands for user-friendliness.

Asia needs more women in tech

[2014-03-10 15:33]

There's a lot more potential -- and need -- for women in Asia when it comes to technology, especially in the field of computer science.

Samsung unveils Gear 2 along with Galaxy S5

[2014-02-25 08:21]

Samsung Electronics unveiled a new smart watch and fitness band along with the latest version of its flagship Galaxy smartphone on Monday, demonstrating how the battleground for innovation is shifting from the hand to the wrist.

Stephen Elop unveils Nokia X

[2014-02-24 17:53]

Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop unveils the Nokia X at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

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