update Singapore's national authentication framework (NAF) needs a critical mass of transactions and an expanded scope to succeed, say industry players familiar with the framework. First announced in 2005, the NAF is the platform on which the country endeavors to provide strong authentication for transactions between the government, private sector and citizens. Last October, … [Read more...] about Participation key to S’pore 2FA framework
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Gov’t CIO interview: Success, failure, and innovation
Information technology projects in the state and federal government tend to be large, complicated, and expensive. Effective collaboration and cross-boundary communication are key drivers of success for these large projects. Certain programs mandated by the government, such as electronic medical records and health information exchange, are particularly susceptible to failure … [Read more...] about Gov’t CIO interview: Success, failure, and innovation
Logistics key hurdle to cracking China, India e-commerce market
Overseas e-tailers planning to enter China and India's online retail market need to understand local needs and the infrastructure for goods to reach the hands of consumers. Paul Jung, Visa's head of e-commerce solutions for Asia-Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa, said many foreign have "long recognized the potential China and India present, based on the … [Read more...] about Logistics key hurdle to cracking China, India e-commerce market
Key Success factors for adopting Node.js
This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach.Node.js is an open source, cross-platform runtime environment for server-side and network applications. Since its inception, it’s also become widely used for front-end tooling, APIs, … [Read more...] about Key Success factors for adopting Node.js
4 Key Elements for Proactive Application Security
We most often hear of the security breaches due to cross site scripting and SQL injection attacks, after the related vulnerabilities have been successfully exploited. But what could we do to prevent such attacks occurring in the first place?A comprehensive security program and team will not only provide reactive measure to incidents and exploits, but also actively work with the … [Read more...] about 4 Key Elements for Proactive Application Security
Keys successfully reproduced using digital images
When most people think of physical security, of locking computers or other sensitive information away from unauthorized access, they think of door locks. One of the most common types of door locks is still key and pin tumbler. But how secure are these systems? Is a single locked door considered reasonable and appropriate security? Based on current research, the answer to the … [Read more...] about Keys successfully reproduced using digital images
10 key success factors for enterprise video
The use of online video in the enterprise is increasing every year as improved bandwidth and processing power combine with changes in workplace norms. In contrast to even a few years ago, the typical information workplace is now filled with live and on-demand video streaming as part of training, HR, marketing, and executive communication. The rise of unified communication … [Read more...] about 10 key success factors for enterprise video
Family Loss Fueled My Small Business Leadership Success
Grief is a powerful beast. While it may have the power to consume you, it also has the rare ability to chew you up and spit you back out as a stronger, more resilient person who is less fearful of the world and emboldened with a new sense of strength.When I was 13 years old on my first day of high school, my father passed away. This was a tough age to lose a parent – I … [Read more...] about Family Loss Fueled My Small Business Leadership Success
Success at Work: Tips to a Successful Management Career
Tips to a Successful Management Career – Chapter 1Management is an extremely competitive profession; where one is pitted against the best of the best. He has to beat the performance benchmarks amongst his peer group, in order to forge his way ahead and have a successful career.Before we talk about Success; its important to establish – What is Success?Success for an … [Read more...] about Success at Work: Tips to a Successful Management Career
Secrets of Successful Internet Startups
Adam Smith and Drew Houston, founders of two successful Internet startups – Xobni and Dropbox – share secrets that helped their products win two million users in two years with mostly word-of-mouth marketing and no advertising spend.Besides building a great product, some key tips mentioned in the deck include: Go where your early adopters hang out Simple landing … [Read more...] about Secrets of Successful Internet Startups