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Security Still Top Priority for Finance Execs

In the wake of the recent Sony PlayStation hack, Amazon EC2 outage and Epsilon data theft, information security is once again back in the news – for all the wrong reasons.

The web has become a playground for hackers and malcontents eager to phish, defraud and steal wherever and whenever they can. Policing this landscape is a logistical nightmare, and battle lines are being drawn and redrawn many thousands of times a day – which perhaps hints at why many of us are still uncomfortable with the idea of storing sensitive data in third-party environments.

Oil Price Fluctuations Threaten Vision 2030

Food and fuel price volatility pose the biggest challenge to maintaining steady economic growth which is key to achieving the development blueprint of Vision 2030, the World Bank has said.

The government faces the task of finding innovative ways to cushion Kenya against high international petroleum and food prices to safeguard the country’s progress to a middle income status.

Ten Brilliant Business Models

Business models today are vastly diverse from one company to the next. Especially with the rise of the internet and online businesses – there are more strategies for businesses than ever before to capture, market and sell to consumers. Some of those models succeed, some fail – and some keep evolving. A clever and innovative business model is even more important when it comes to start-up businesses:

Is The Cloud Up in Smoke?

Cloud computing is facing its share of problems with break-ins and breakdowns and Sony’s security lapse hit the news and Amazon’s system experienced an outage. Some say these could be the biggest data privacy breaches.

In a story by The Economist, Sony admitted hackers stole personal information including (possibly) credit card details of 77 million users of its online gaming and entertainment networks.

How Internet Advertising Will Overtake TV Advertising in 10 Years

Ad spending in the digital space is quickly catching up to TV advertising, the biggest ad medium. TV networks and stations are vying for their share of digital ad dollars by extending their media brands to the internet and mobile via partnerships with online networks such as Yahoo and MSN – as well as creating their own sites that provide advertising real estate to their advertisers.

Want to Start Blogging? Here’s What I’ve Learnt…Part 1

29 April 2011.

Something very strange has been happening to me recently. People have been asking for my advice on blogging, like I’m some sort of expert! The first time I wondered why are they asking me? However, as time has gone on, I’ve realised that having 12 months blogging experience seems to really count as something these days – especially in Asia Pacific. It’s all been a bit baffling, but quite motivating as well.

3D Printing: A Money Goldmine?

28 April 2011.

Since 2003 3D printers have been on the rise, and over time, their costs declined. The technology is a form of additive manufacturing where 3D objects are created – and are more affordable and user friendly than other additive manufacturing technologies.

The Renewable Energy Debate

Renewable Energy Businesses

Renewable energy businesses are growing dramatically, as more and more individuals and companies realize the vast benefits offered. In addition to renewable energy being a great cost cutter, the various sources used promote a healthier and cleaner planet. While some sources of renewable energy have been around since the beginning of time, over the past decade many businesses have come up with new solutions, all being outlined below.