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As the US technology sector continues to grapple with fiscal woes, critical regulatory decisions are unfolding in the courts and at government agencies. This week's roundup of top legal and regulatory news highlights key developments in antitrust penalties, internet addressing, and communication policy. Key Takeaways: * A federal judge
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The highly anticipated console wars between Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube are set to intensify this March, with both brands vying for market dominance in the home gaming market. The Xbox is positioned as the go-to choice for serious gamers, boasting a 733Mhz CPU, large hard
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In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congress passed a $10 billion package to provide loan guarantees to struggling airlines. As a result, America West Holdings Corp. received conditional approval for $380 million in loan guarantees, which helped the airline avoid bankruptcy. However, not all companies are experiencing
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In a significant move, Starbucks Coffee Company and Microsoft Corporation are partnering to provide wireless access to the Internet from Starbucks coffeehouses. The companies will work with MobileStar Network Corporation to install high-speed wireless connections in approximately 70% of their 4,000 stores within one to two years. This initiative
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Starbucks and Microsoft are teaming up to create a high-speed, connected environment in Starbucks locations across North America. The partnership involves MobileStar Network Corp.'s wireless broadband network, which will provide customers with access to high-speed internet, email, and online services using their own wirelessly enabled devices. This initiative
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Microsoft has selected Viacore as a Premier Process Service Provider for integration solutions based on standards such as RosettaNet, cXML, xCBL, EDI, and BizTalk Framework standards, implemented on BizTalk Server 2000. This partnership will bring a comprehensive integration solution to market that is low-cost, standards-based, and versatile, enabling supply chain
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The African continent is poised to reap the benefits of participating in the growth of the digital economy through a partnership between technology giants Microsoft South Africa and Infobank Africa. The partnership aims to develop effective electronic business-to-business (eB2B) software solutions underpinned by Microsoft technology, enabling local companies to compete
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Microsoft has announced the release of the first beta of its Whistler Embedded operating system, designed for set-tops, Windows terminals, and point-of-sale kiosks. Whistler Embedded is a componentized operating system, allowing appliance and device makers to select features, similar to its predecessor NT Embedded 4.0. The beta release comes
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Microsoft has extended the testing period for NT 4.0 certification by two months, citing "scheduling difficulties caused by limited capacity at testing centers." The original deadline for NT 4.0 MCSE testing was to end at midnight on New Year's Eve, but it will now
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is facing last-minute pitches from companies competing with America Online (AOL) in the instant messaging market segment, seeking concessions in AOL's pending merger with Time Warner. Leading the charge is Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, who has made personal calls to FCC members to
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Wireless Knowledge, a joint venture between Microsoft and Qualcomm, has partnered with Journyx, a leading provider of Web-based workforce management solutions, to develop wireless versions of Journyx's applications. This partnership will enable the use of Journyx's suite of workforce management solutions on mobile phones, PDAs, and
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Wireless Knowledge, a joint company of Microsoft Corp. and QUALCOMM Inc., has partnered with Journeyx, a leading provider of Web-based workforce management solutions, to create wireless versions of Journeyx's workforce management applications. This co-marketing effort aims to enable mobile workers to access critical data on their mobile phones,
