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A significant shift in consumer electronics buying intentions has occurred this holiday season, with Apple's iPod music player and Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console ranking as the two most-coveted items. This marks a major departure from previous years, where portable MP3 music players did not even
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As the video-game console market heats up, Microsoft's Xbox 360 Premium, set to hit the market soon, features IBM silicon as a crucial component, driving cost and functionality. This is not an isolated case; IBM's chips will also power two other next-generation consoles, solidifying its position
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As the Xbox 360 gaming console makes its highly anticipated debut, consumers are lining up at retailers nationwide in hopes of securing one of the limited supplies available. Despite assurances from retailers that consoles will be available at all locations, the reality is that stock will be scarce, with some
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Linspire has offered to license every PC in South Korea with Linspire and basic software for $5 million, a saving of about a quarter of a billion dollars, following Microsoft's apparent threat to withdraw from the country. Meanwhile, the Open Invention Network, comprised of IBM, Novell, Philips, Red
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In a strategic partnership, Microsoft has sponsored the inaugural Pivotal CRM Innovator Awards, recognizing customer successes in CRM agility, innovation, and execution. The awards, which took place in November 2005, recognized outstanding companies such as NEON Systems, Wayne Homes, and Avendra for their exceptional use of Pivotal and Microsoft technologies
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As tech and business leaders continue to push the boundaries of innovation and growth, several key developments are emerging across various industries. In this roundup, we'll explore the latest news in processor technology, workers' compensation, and more. Key Takeaways: * Sun Microsystems Inc. has announced a new low-priced
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Intrinsyc Software International, Inc., a leading mobility software and services company, has announced that it will provide Windows Mobile support for Texas Instruments' (TI) OMAP2420 processor through its iQuickStart 3G Program. This project is part of Intrinsyc's commitment to deliver expert software and tools to device makers
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AMD and Microsoft have formed a partnership to bring high-performance solutions to businesses of all sizes. The duo has announced that a variety of customers are embracing the combination of Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors, Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and Visual Studio 2005 to improve business
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Open Text Corporation, a leading independent provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to offer Open Text's Artesia Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution on Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 database platform. The announcement demonstrates the companies' shared view of the
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Pierre Omidyar, the entrepreneur behind eBay, has made a significant impact on the fight against poverty with a $100 million donation to create a microfinance program at Tufts University. This program aims to facilitate millions of small loans to entrepreneurs in India, Bangladesh, and other impoverished countries. Omidyar's
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Microsoft Corp. has introduced two new Web-based, advertising-driven software platforms aimed at helping the company catch up with Google Inc. and Yahoo Inc. The platforms, Windows Live and Office Live, offer personalized Web portals, improved messaging and e-mail services, and the ability to create company Web sites and corporate e-mail
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Microsoft, after being left behind in the early days of Internet search and advertising, has taken a significant step to catch up with its competitors, Google and Yahoo. The company has unveiled two new Web-based, ad-driven software platforms, Windows Live and Office Live, designed to help users personalize their online
