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Microsoft and Printronix, a leading provider of supply-chain printing solutions, have joined forces to develop and market smart label printing solutions utilizing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. As part of this alliance, Printronix will contribute RFID printers to Microsoft's technology centers worldwide, enabling customers to replicate real-world RFID
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Printronix Inc., the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, has announced a marketing alliance with Microsoft to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. As part of the alliance, Printronix will contribute RFID labels for demonstration at the Tech Ed EMEA 2005 conference in Amsterdam and will provide RFID printers to
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The video game industry is poised for significant growth, with forecasts indicating that sales will reach $26 billion by 2010. This represents a substantial increase from the $18 billion in sales recorded in 2004. Three independent scenarios for industry growth have been outlined by DFC Intelligence, with a best-case scenario
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Microsoft and Toshiba have announced a partnership to develop next-generation DVD players that combine high-definition (HD) DVD technology with Microsoft's software, marking a significant development in the ongoing format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray. The partnership, which expands on an agreement signed in April, aims to produce
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Microsoft Corporation has completed its acquisition of Sybari Software Inc., a move that is expected to enhance the security offerings of the Microsoft Windows platform. According to Mike Nash, corporate vice president of the Security Business & Technology Unit at Microsoft, "Customers have told us they want powerful security
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As part of its bid to win over governments considering a switch to the Linux open-source system, Microsoft has created a new senior international post to boost its presence in emerging markets. Jean-Philippe Courtois, the company's European, Middle Eastern, and African chief, has been appointed to the new
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The technology industry is characterized by its fast-paced nature and frequent shifting alliances among major players. This phenomenon is evident in the recent announcement by Apple that it will abandon its Motorola G3 microprocessor in favor of Intel's Pentium chip. This move marks a significant turning point in
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Apple's decision to switch to Intel chips in 2007 has been met with a mix of acceptance and enthusiasm from Mac loyalists. Gone are the days of being an iconoclast, as the company's unique approach to computing has given way to a more pragmatic approach. Apple
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Scott McNealy, outspoken chairman and chief executive of Sun Microsystems, used his annual conference speech to launch a verbal attack on the company's competitors, including Microsoft, IBM, Dell, and HewlettPackard. McNealy criticized HP's server and storage operations, calling it "that ink cartridge company" that
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Apple's decision to transition from using IBM and Freescale Semiconductor chips to Intel processors marks a significant shift in the company's strategy. This move follows years of sourcing chips from these companies, and the transition is expected to have far-reaching implications for the developer community, customers,
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Asia-Pacific multinational technology vendors are forming strategic partnerships to adapt to the heterogeneous nature of the region and achieve operational efficiency. IT services provider EDS has launched the "Agility Alliance," a platform that aggregates systems from various vendors to offer seamless technology solutions to large organisations. Microsoft, on
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Microsoft's Internet arm, MSN, has partnered with nine Chinese firms to bring significant changes to China's Internet and mobile value-added service market. The company has formally launched MSN China, signing partnerships to deal with news, online entertainment, auctions, English training, community, and games. MSN China has
