For companies which buy software licences, we have started trials whereby they can download software over the Internet to get the most recent codes,' said Mr Lung. It is conducting trials with about five MNCs here. The trials started about six months ago and are part of Microsoft's worldwide pilot trial. Since it requires large data pipes to deliver the software, the service would most likely be used by corporate customers. Singapore is Apoc's main manufacturing centre, accounts for about 90 per cent of its CD manufacture and assembly, and manages three small manufacturing facilities based in South Korea, Taiwan and China.
Japan leads the region with about two-thirds revenue, followed by Australia, South Korea and Taiwan.
Microsoft is looking at expanding the scope of call centres in Singapore, India, and the Philippines. With the launch of Office XP in June - the Singapore call centre will be in charge of 'activation of licences' for Office XP users. Apoc's 1,500 sq ft data centre here also ing online orders, invoicing and payments, and supports Apoc's internal regional processes regional transactions, include-mail functions. 2000 SPH AsiaOne Ltd. All rights reserved.