data security

Cloud Security Alliance launches Hong Kong Macau chapter
Local initiatives of the Hong Kong Macau chapter include the promotion of security best practices for both cloud service providers and users, collaboration with Intel on a research in encryption for data transaction in different cloud environments, and participation in the Hong Kong's OGCIO cloud expert group
by: Sheila Lam, Computerworld Hong Kong 17-May-2012
Kronicles backup-as-a-service solution targets SMBs
Singapore-based Kronicles claims its backup-as-a-service solution is the first in the region to provide a fully managed and monitored backup service featuring both on-site and off-site backup, via a dedicated link.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 15-May-2012

Does BYOD bring IT cost savings?

Like cloud computing, BYOD is valued for shifting capex to opex -- as companies no longer own the devices but have IT support in place to aid their use. Are companies actually saving IT costs from BYOD? Or are they unknowingly adding to the cost of ensuring security and compatibility with enterprise software?
by: Carol Ko 15-May-2012

Chartis launches cyber insurance policy in APAC

Global insurer Chartis targets the cyber insurance policy at MNCs in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand with a minimum annual turnover of US$100,000. Limits of liability are capped at US$10 million, subject to individual risk assessment.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 14-May-2012

F5 advises: 3 tips to help minimize hybrid cloud risks

IDC’s recent finding that Asia/Pacific financial services institutions seek greater clarity on cloud computing regulations and better articulation of business benefits by IT vendors emphasizes how not all businesses are ready cloud converts.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 10-May-2012
Cloud Security Alliance introduces open certification framework
The Framework provides a program for incremental and multi-layered cloud provider certification according to the Cloud Security Alliance's security guidance and control objectives. It will support popular third-party assessment and attestation statements developed within the public accounting community.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 10-May-2012

Deloitte on cloud risks II: Standards present and missing

The absence of specific regulatory guidance is one reason why banking and financial institutions are slower cloud adopters. There is also a lack of auditing standards that provide direction and guidance for proper cloud implementation with appropriate security and privacy measures.
by: Carol Ko 08-May-2012

Deloitte on cloud risks I: The risks less visible

While the major inherent cloud computing risks on access security, data confidentiality, legal and regulatory compliance are typically addressed, some other risks remain less visible to the community.
by: Carol Ko 08-May-2012

Educating digital natives in the cloud era

What does it take to educate young people in the digital era? Understandably, schools, governments and policymakers are in a quandary on how to choose from a slew of technology options available the best fit for an institution's learning objectives.
by: Eden Estopace, eGov Innovation 04-May-2012

Welcome to cloud reality

In Asia Pacific we're seeing a growing realization amongst the enterprise community that cloud computing has even greater business potential. Organizations like NTT Communications are actively demonstrating that cloud computing can be a powerful strategic force to enhance its competitiveness.
by: Damien Wong, Red Hat 02-May-2012