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IBM has issued a subpoena to Oracle, instructing the company to appear in its defense at the SCO trial, should it proceed to that stage. In its bid for summary judgment, IBM is seeking clarification on Oracle's contributions to the controversy. Oracle's documents on Unix source
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Apple has updated its PowerBook G4 laptop line with faster processors and graphics, promising more robust performance. The new models, which include a 12-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch version, feature processors that outperform their predecessors. The 12-inch model now boasts a 1.33-gigahertz processor, while the 15-inch and 17-inch models have
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IBM has repositioned itself as a services provider, addressing not only technology issues but also business problems, according to Bruce Harreld, senior vice president of strategy for the company. This move is backed by significant investments, including the $3.5 billion acquisition of PricewaterhouseCoopers' consulting arm at the end
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San Diego-based Applied Micro Circuits Corp. has made a significant move in the semiconductor industry by announcing a $227 million cash agreement to acquire a line of networking, storage, and consumer application semiconductor designs from IBM Corp. The deal is expected to close by July and will provide about 70
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Verizon Communications Inc. plans to introduce a new surcharge for its digital subscriber line (DSL) customers in Massachusetts and New England, while Cedar Point Communications Inc. has secured an additional $20 million in funding. Meanwhile, IBM Corp. has pledged to donate over $5 million in technology and equipment to the
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Front Porch Digital, a leading provider of digital archive management software, is gearing up to showcase its new feature functionality at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference. The company will be demonstrating its market-leading software, DIVArchive, as well as its transcoding application, BitScream, in the trade show booths of
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The music industry is facing a growing need for digital rights management (DRM) software that adheres to standards initiatives. Companies such as Apple, IBM, and Microsoft are developing new DRM solutions that aim to make it easy for users to buy and move protected content across multiple services and devices.
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Andrew Tridgell, the creator of Samba, a free software that allows the Linux operating system to interact with Microsoft's Windows, recently visited Hong Kong to give talks to local Linux supporters. A pioneer in the open-source movement, Tridgell's work on Samba has been instrumental in bridging
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A new wave of financing programmes is shaking up the Asia-Pacific server market as tech giants Sun Microsystems, HP, and IBM engage in a battle for enterprise clients with low-cost systems upgrades. Sun Microsystems Finance is at the forefront, offering interest-free migration programmes to rival clients, making investment in information
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In a bid to recognize and reward its suppliers for outstanding commitment to quality and performance excellence, Intel Corporation has announced the 16 winners of its prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award. The award, which is given to companies that provide products and services deemed essential to Intel'
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Lucent Technologies has unveiled its Accelerate IMS, a comprehensive solution that enables third-generation (3G) mobile operators to introduce new voice over IP (VoIP) and multimedia services at a lower cost and with faster deployment times. The Accelerate IMS is a key component of Lucent's Accelerate Voice over IP
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IBM Corp. has agreed to buy Trigo Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount, providing an exit for venture capitalists who invested close to $40 million in the company. Trigo's management and investors declined to disclose the purchase price. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter.
