Gartner analysts predict that technology as a service (TaaS) will play a major role in future procurement, with its pay by use model set to cut user upfront costs and reduce vendor margins.
The software maker hopes business customers frustrated by Microsoft's controversial new licensing programs will be ready for a change.
AOL Time Warner's America Online and Microsoft's MSN Network have hit the battleground once again. This time they have enlisted recording stars, such as Madonna and Janet Jackson, to promote their respective online services.
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