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  • SAP puts focus on Business Objects

    SAP has no plans to join Oracle and get involved in the megamerger game.

  • IBM to buy Cognos for $5 billion

    IBM yesterday announced plans to buy business intelligence software company Cognos in a US$5 billion all-cash transaction.

  • BEA sets buyout price at $21 a share

    BEA Systems said on Thursday that it's willing to sit at the negotiating table with any potential buyers -- if they're open to a price of US$21 a share to start acquisition talks.

  • BEA rejects US$6.66bn bid from Oracle

    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.

  • IBM doubles down on software services

    IBM is in discussions with its partners to create a prepackaged set of hosted applications, a move that could ultimately create an online analog to traditional packaged applications and spur market adoption of software services.

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  • Measuring the tech results of an acquisition

    During the acquisition process, corporate leaders are predominately interested in revenues and expenses and what IT is doing to improve them.

  • Successful staff assimilation in an acquisition

    The big key to success in IT staff assimilation during a corporate acquisition is creating a strong plan relating to staffing requirements and decisions. That's one of the three rules CIOs need to follow for a smooth merger.

  • PC standards: better service, more savings

    Solid PC standards can make a big difference when you're trying to save money while still improving client services. Here's what you need to know to standardise your PCs.

  • IBM leads software comeback?

    Despite strong growth in software sales at IBM, only certain parts of the enterprise software market are set to rebound this year.

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    Storage area networks are redefining the way data is managed within Australian businesses. Find out how SAN will change the way you work.

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Reviews (4)

  • Windows Vista Business

    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.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    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.

  • Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

    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: caught in its own web?

    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?

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