The move to cloud computing is not easy, and its important to get it right the first time. Curtin University of Technology with the help of Optus Business, Alphawest, Cisco, EMC, and VMware, takes the first steps that will provide Curtin with an on-demand access to a fully virtualized private data center.

Singapore is cautiously optimistic as the nation gears up for the expected economic upturn in 2010. While growth is expected to be between 4.5% and 6.5% this year, Singapore is taking a longer-term view to ensure that growth is supported by increased productivity and the availability of a highly trained workforce.

Companies have strong prospects ahead if they take steps now to become smarter, greener and more successful. Two-thirds of companies are optimistic about increasing their revenues in 2010. The buoyant mood spans continents, with the US, Australia, China and the Netherlands all feeling around the same level of optimism, according to the Regus Business Tracker Study.

An effective follower is both a critical and independent thinker. Characterized by mindfulness and a willingness to act, effective followers are capable of self-management. They are willing to accept responsibility, serve the needs of the organization, challenge authority, participate in change, and even leave the organization when necessary.

Competition among SMBs can be very fierce. Many businesses are turning to the latest communications tools, mobility solutions and social media networks to lower their operating expenses, increase their productivity and improve their customer service. But will social media work for Asian SMBs?

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, opened the Global Entrepreneurship Week with this important message.

Simple, secure and low-cost solutions are driving enterprises of all sizes to deploy secure wireless connectivity throughout their organizations and supply chain, and the use of mobile devices.

The cloud or Internet offers a cheap, reliable, and 'almost' secure way for conducting business. The 2008-2009 economic crisis has made it clear that the cloud is also a great way to "rent" almost all the technology your business will ever need. So why are so few jumping in? Follow Greg Cornfield as he helps one SMB move their IT infrastructure into the cloud.

Starting e-Marketing is easy but walking on the right path is not so easy. There are just too may options you can consider! Here are 6 simple steps to start doing successful e-Marketing.

Your midrange company has outgrown a disaster recovery plan that relied on backup tapes stored in a systems administrator's car trunk. The challenge, though, is selecting a midmarket service provider that's right for your IT strategy.