IBM yesterday announced plans to buy business intelligence software company Cognos in a US$5 billion all-cash transaction.
Oracle has offered to purchase rival BEA Systems for US$17 per share, a total of about US$6.66 billion in cash -- but BEA rejected the offer as too low.
During the acquisition process, corporate leaders are predominately interested in revenues and expenses and what IT is doing to improve them.
The unprecedented speed, number and price of Internet combinations formed to boost traffic has redefined the corporate merger, which critics now say contributed mightily to the decline of the overall industry.
Software maker Borland Software expects later this year to deliver on its plans to bundle tools that work with Java and Microsoft's .Net software.
Supersize me. If technology companies ranging from software powerhouse Oracle to fast-growing Net hotshot Skype could share a motto, it would be that oft-ridiculed fast-food pitch.
During the acquisition process, corporate leaders are predominately interested in revenues and expenses and what IT is doing to improve them.
Microsoft would like to think it's cornered the market in Web services with .Net but there are other options. Find out what they are in the second part of this .Net series.
Columnist Tim Landgraves explains why enhanced management tools and a more flexible deployment make the .NET Server worthy of tech leaders' consideration.
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.
Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.
Intrusion detection appears to have hit the bottom of its hype cycle with a particularly loud thud. Is there value beyond the hot air, and how can you make it work productively?
Conroy ducks, Ballmer evades and Android Fails -- Club Builder
Club Builder this week takes a long look at Senator Conroy's recent attempt to explain his Great Firewall of A… Watch it now
Is green IT a marketing fad?
Gutless studios have the wrong target
NBN needs workers on board
'At The Whiteboard' Video Series
Click here to learn more about Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V technology.
Click here for more.
CXO's Unplugged - Real Business Insight
Phil Dobbie interviews business leaders to reveal their thoughts on various management challenges.
Click here to see the latest video.
Printer Superguide
Looking to buy a printer? Our superguide rates the latest printers and shines a light into the industry.
Click here for more.