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Software: the Future of the Tech Industry

As we have seen in Asian markets, particularly Japan and Korea, software has systematically been taking over areas that traditionally have been controlled by hardware manufacturers and developers. Software, in fact, has started to take over many other markets, from finance to entertainment. Today, m... more

Cloud Helps Software Developers Win Piracy Fight

Once in a while, new technology comes with a number of benefits that were not part of the original specifications. Piracy control is certainly one such unintended benefit of cloud computing. The last few months have seen major initiatives launched vis-a-vis the protection of intellectual property. S... more

Rise in Popularity of Mobile Gaming in Japan

When it comes to gadgets and games, you just can’t beat Asians, especially the Japanese, as they have been frontrunners in the usage of Smartphones. Whether it’s an Android, iPhone or a Windows phone, Japanese always welcome them with open arms. With the increasing popularity of smartphones, applica... more

Cloud Changes the Education Game

Without much fanfare, cloud computing is making big waves in the field of education and we are now seeing the growth of virtual learning centers, the advent of personal learning systems and distant learning programs. Yet another big differentiator is information durability. This ensures that data ca... more

Booming SaaS Market in Japan

For a relatively tight-knit market where penetration of outside and unconventional services rarely succeeds, Japan has already warmed up to the idea of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) due to the various benefits it offers to any type of industry. Based on a recent study of Gartner, the SaaS market in J... more