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The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) today commenced monitoring Oracle's proposed US$7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems.
China-based PC and gadget manufacturer Lenovo on Thursday confirmed that it was talking to "independent third parties" about potential acquisitions and investments.
Sony yesterday revealed plans to lay off 16,000 workers in its electronics business worldwide as part of a broader plan to trim expenses and tighten its focus in what it said was a difficult financial climate.
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Technology has been crucial in helping to transform the world-famous news agency Reuters into a more cost-effective global business running on simplified, standardised systems and open technology. In this latest CIO Vision Series interview, Reuters CIO David Lister talks about the continuing consolidation of the IT infrastructure, virtualisation, smarter working and being a 'paratrooper'...
Technology has been crucial in helping to transform the world-famous news agency Reuters into a more cost-effective global business running on simplified, standardised systems and open technology. In this latest CIO Vision Series interview, Reuters CIO David Lister talks about the continuing consolidation of the IT infrastructure, virtualisation, smarter working and being a 'paratrooper'...
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Instant messaging use is growing in offices and homes around the world, and the big players are being told by a standards board to work together.
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