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  • TECH

    The right to know - and to condemn to death

    Database, James Hein, Published on 18/08/2010

    » The posting of secret communications in the Afghan theatre of operations is a case of "the people have a right to know" and technology being used the wrong way.

  • TECH

    Bids are in for 3G auction

    Database, Published on 25/08/2010

    » Bidding papers for Asia's last great 3G auction went on sale at the office of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), and five buyers bought eight lots of them; the dark horses from Samart I-Mobile and Loxley plunked down their envelopes of baht, but the Big Boys sent two agents each; there was No 1 yuppiephone firm Advanced Info Service of Shingapore and its subsidiary AWN, No 2 network Dtac of Norway and its subsidiary DTAC Internet Service, and No 3 provider True Move of Thailand and its arm SK Wireless; the big guys are still waiting to see if they can get in on 3G with a "new" firm that isn't beholden to your TOT or your CAT Telecom, and if so, the subsidiaries will be the bidders if licences actually do go under the gavel on Sept 28 - but otherwise the existing companies will bid; the auction could theoretically get hot, but probably cool heads will keep the prices down to a manageable level; setting up and starting a real 3G network will cost at least 30 billion baht on top of the licence fee of 13 to 30 billion, experts believe.

  • TECH

    Desktop prowess

    B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 05/09/2010

    » The inner components of a computer are often the most discussed in terms of technological advancements, but improving accessories can also greatly enhance a user's computing experience.

  • NEWS & PR

    Feeling hot, hot hot!

    Learningpost, David Canavan, Published on 07/09/2010

    » Heat transfer is a common physical phenomenon, and the transfer of heat affects our lives dramatically. However, the science of heat transfer is a bit challenging and the applicable language can be confusing.

  • TECH

    Socialising in a networked world

    Outlook, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/09/2010

    » Once the team meeting was over, frustrated Surakiat (not his real name) couldn't wait to get back to his cubicle. On the way out, he started typing furiously on his BlackBerry to share what was on his mind. Seconds later, several hundred of his friends could learn not only what was on his mind, but also what was going on in his office and his perception of his bosses and company.

  • TECH

    Kaspersky wants digital passports

    Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 29/09/2010

    » In the '90s we had cyber hooligans and cyber vandals who wrote viruses just for the fun of it. In the first decade of the 21st century, cyber criminals aimed at enriching themselves. Today, with the discovery of the new Stuxnet worm, the world is facing the threat of cyber terrorism.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Floods hit provinces bordering Burma

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/10/2010

    » It's the flood season, so you are likely to see many more stories like this one in the coming weeks.

  • TECH

    Next generation data centres

    Database, Don Sambandaraksa, Published on 13/10/2010

    » HP has deployed its next generation data centre in a container - the HP performance-optimised data centre, or POD - for the first time in Asia-Pacific, in Australia.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Virtues of the traditional Thai house

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2010

    » Raised above flood waters, Thai houses are cool downstairs with the strong afternoon sun. Upstairs at night they are cool. Thai houses reflect climate and life in Thailand.

  • EASY NEWS

    Never-ending problems

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/11/2010

    » As the government struggles to find the money to pay for the flood relief effort, an expert warns drought may be the next problem.

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