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IBM has announced that the next version of its Software Development Platform, code-named Atlantic, will be available by the end of the year. Atlantic promises to speed up application development by improving communication and automating activities that involve line-of-business, development, and operations teams. This new platform is based on the
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The enterprise collaboration solutions market is highly competitive, with a wide range of solutions available from various vendors. According to a discussion on enterprise collaboration desktop solutions, several products and solutions have gained attention, including Oracle's Oracle Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Live Communication Server, and Cisco Systems'
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The four companies all recommended that an entire storage infrastructure go on a Fibre Channel (FC) SAN for reliability and ease of virtualization. However, each company's approach, suitability, and cost vary. StoreAge and Veritas excelled for completeness and suitability, while Veritas and IBM excelled for capability. FalconStor took
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Austin, the Silicon Hills, is continuing to emerge as a major player in the tech industry, with multiple companies making significant strides. Motive Inc., a software provider, has filed for an IPO, while Xplore Technologies Corp., a Canadian maker of rugged tablet computers, is shifting its headquarters to Austin. Meanwhile,
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The world's largest chip maker, Intel Corporation, has acknowledged hitting a "thermal wall" on its microprocessor line, forcing it to change its product strategy and abandon two advanced chip development projects. Intel's decision to shift from pursuing higher clock speeds to using multiple processors
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On May 12, 2004, StockPickReport.Com, a registered investment advisor, released its short-term stock recommendations. The company provided technical analysis ratings for five prominent companies, including Pfizer Inc, SBC Communications Inc, International Business Machines Corporation, MedImmune Inc, and Mercury Interactive Corporation. StockPickReport.Com ranked Pfizer Inc as a STRONG BUY,
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As the technology sector continues to evolve, several major companies have announced the appointment of new senior executives to drive their growth and innovation. BT, a global telecoms services firm, has recruited Mark Cleaver as country manager for India, while SINA, a mainland portal and services firm, has appointed Xiaotao
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Sun Hung Kai Securities, the brokerage arm of Sun Hung Kai Financial Group, is rolling out a new fixed-income product, a credit-linked mini-bond, targeting retail investors. The multi-currency bond will be backed by the debt obligations of seven major companies, including Coca-Cola, IBM, and HSBC Holdings. This move follows the
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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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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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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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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
