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IBM has taken a significant step in shaping the open source community by providing free access to 500 of its software patents, paving the way for further innovation in areas critical to IT developers and users. This move marks a substantial shift in how IBM manages and deploys its intellectual
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Lenovo, the largest information technology company in mainland China, has acquired IBM's computer business for $1.75 billion, sparking concerns that the company may struggle to retain IBM's core enterprise business. The uncertainty surrounding the deal has already prompted corporations to consider alternative PC suppliers, such
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The IBM Power5 processor, a dual-core RISC chip, has been hailed as a milestone in processor design, offering improved power efficiency and excellent scalability. This innovative processor supports non-IBM operating systems, including Linux and Windows, and provides unparalleled partitioning and virtualization capabilities. As the forerunner of a new generation of
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Lenovo, China's largest PC maker, has agreed in principle to acquire I.B.M.'s personal computer business in a deal valued at $1 billion to $2 billion. The acquisition, which has been rumoured for months, marks a significant expansion for Lenovo in the global PC market.
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As technology continues to advance, the role of software in businesses will become increasingly crucial, with many companies recognizing the importance of software in their operations. In a discussion on the future of software, industry leaders from Oracle, Microsoft, Dow Chemical, Information Builders, IBM, and SAS Institute shared their perspectives
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Leading electronics companies Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. have collaborated to develop a new line of digital consumer appliances featuring cutting-edge semiconductors, set to launch in 2006. The highly advanced microprocessor, dubbed "Cell," boasts a computing capacity comparable to that of supercomputers. This joint venture with International Business
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As part of a groundbreaking collaborative effort, IBM, Sony, and Toshiba have jointly developed an advanced microprocessor known as Cell, designed to overcome the limitations of conventional technologies in next-generation computing and digital consumer electronics. Cell is a multicore chip, consisting of a 64-bit Power processor core and multiple synergistic
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NEC Corporation, a Japanese technology firm, has announced the availability of its new supercomputer, the SX-8, which boasts the highest speed in the world. The supercomputer can reach a theoretical peak speed of 58 teraflops when 512 units are linked together, surpassing IBM's speed using the same testing
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ManageSoft, the software management company, has announced a partnership with IBM to provide a complete security solution for leading clients in the K-12 education industry. The partnership aims to protect schools' environments against cybersecurity threats by delivering a security patch management solution that automatically deploys updates to PCs, servers,
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PalmSource Inc., the maker of Palm operating systems for handheld computers, has announced its first version designed specifically for so-called smart phones. This move comes as the company seeks to expand its presence in the rapidly growing smartphone market. Meanwhile, Computer Associates International Inc. has revoked some perks from its
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The collapse of IBM's $5 billion outsourcing deal with JP Morgan Chase marks a significant setback for the company's growth strategy. The deal, the largest of its kind, was signed in 2002 and was seen as a key to IBM's expansion plans. However, JP
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In a strategic move, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) extended its research agreement with IBM Corp. for another three years, solidifying their partnership in advanced chip research. This extension will provide AMD with access to IBM's cutting-edge technology research for the next four years, at a cost of
