Microsoft Corp.
Asian companies are making significant strides in the information technology sector, with major players investing heavily in research and development, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure expansion. Meanwhile, regional giants like China and South Korea are vying for dominance in the industry, with China poised to pose a greater threat to
Microsoft Corp.
South Korea's antitrust regulator, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), is set to rule on whether Microsoft has exploited its dominant market position to hurt smaller competitors. The deliberation comes nearly four years after Daum Communications Corp. filed a complaint with the FTC, accusing Microsoft of bundling its instant
Technological innovations
HSBC in Hong Kong has launched a comprehensive security initiative by distributing VASCO's Digipass GO3 Strong Authentication device to its retail Internet banking customers. This move aims to protect them against phishing and other online fraud threats. With over 870,000 Internet banking customers, HSBC is the largest
Technological innovations
Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini has announced the establishment of the global headquarters for the company's channel product group in China, marking the first time a United States microprocessor maker has set up its global headquarters in the country. This move is a significant milestone in Intel&
International Business Machines Corp.
IBS, in alliance with IBM, has announced an extensive development plan for its software portfolio, aiming to increase flexibility in technology infrastructure and enhance market share in selected industries. The plan involves developing versions of IBS' supply chain-focused enterprise software suite, ASW, to run on i5/OS, Linux, Unix,
International Business Machines Corp.
Lenovo Group Limited and IBM today announced the closing of the acquisition of IBM's Personal Computing Division by Lenovo, creating a new international IT competitor and the third-largest personal computing company in the world. The transaction was completed ahead of schedule, with Lenovo paying IBM US$1.25
Telecommunications industry
Softbank BB Corp. and Yahoo Japan Corp. have formed a partnership with four international companies to enhance their wireless LAN service, offering users access to over 10,000 base stations in approximately 40 countries starting in July. This expansion will allow users to connect to the internet at restaurants, airports,
Telecommunications industry
Promod Haque, the top venture capitalist on the 2004 Forbes Midas List, is engaging in talks with five software product companies in India for potential funding. Haque's firm, Norwest Venture Partners, is particularly interested in companies operating in the telecoms and enterprise software product spaces. The investment firm
Telecommunications industry
Helius Inc., the world leader in business-class data broadcasting solutions, has formed a strategic alliance with Knowledge Technology Systems of Dubai, UAE, to strengthen distance education in the Middle East. This partnership will enable the delivery of turnkey interactive distance learning platforms, combining full-motion video, two-way audio, and interactive data,
Telecommunications industry
Harris Corporation, a leading global provider of wireless equipment and services, has qualified to supply broadband wireless access communications to China Network Communications Group Corporation (CNC), a leading broadband wireless access (BWA) provider in China. This qualification is a significant step in facilitating the purchase of Harris ClearBurst(TM) MB
Computer industry
Microsoft's UltimateTV service is the first and only service to integrate DIRECTV programming, digital video recording, live TV controls, interactive television, and Internet access in one package. This innovative service was announced on January 6th, allowing consumers to watch two live shows simultaneously, record two live shows at
Computer industry
NotWired, a leading application service provider, has announced the availability of its mobile business service on Palm handheld computers with PQA. This innovative solution offers completely integrated wireless and wireline group scheduling and process management for mobile professionals. The service is targeted at small and emerging enterprises, as well as
