Software industry
With the expanding supply of flat-screen TVs, consumer electronics companies are now targeting the residential and business sectors in Hong Kong. Industry experts note that the increased availability of LCD models, particularly in limited office and home spaces, has led to a surge in demand. GfK Asia forecasts that LCD
Software industry
Robert J. Herbold, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience, has been elected to the board of directors at ICOS Corporation, effective March 16, 2005. Herbold, managing director of Herbold Group, LLC, brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to the ICOS board. He has a distinguished
Software industry
The emerging digital consumer electronics market is poised for significant growth, driven by the convergence of technologies such as TVs, stereo systems, personal computers, and cellular phones. To tap into this market, consumer electronics companies are forming strategic alliances with computer and software firms, leading to a multipronged approach in
Software industry
The iQue M5, a new portable navigation device, was introduced by Garmin International Inc. at the International Consumer Electronics Show, featuring Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software, GPS navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity. The device is designed for mobile professionals and includes Garmin's integrated suite of
Software industry
Nigeria's information technology (IT) sector has demonstrated remarkable growth and innovation, despite facing global challenges. Key players in the industry have recorded significant achievements, such as the development of e-government solutions, expansion of broadband connectivity, and increased adoption of indigenous technology. Key Takeaways: * The National Information Technology Development
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The European Union's (EU) intention to foster free trade among its member states and the world has often been overshadowed by its protectionist policies. One such case is the EU's antitrust action against Microsoft, which relies on flawed assumptions about competition. Conversely, Google's digitization
European Union
Microsoft has lost its appeal in a European Union court, a ruling that forces the software giant to divulge some of its trade secrets to its rivals. The company will also be required to offer a stripped-down version of Windows without the software that plays music and video. This ruling
European Union
Shares of Microsoft Corp. fell slightly in premarket trading after the software giant agreed to comply immediately with antitrust orders from a European Union court. The Luxembourg-based European Court of First Instance ruled that delaying the execution of the EU ruling wouldn't cause Microsoft irreparable damage. As a
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The emergence of two blue-laser-based formats for Digital Television, HD-DVD and Blu-ray, is sparking intense competition among tech giants. Backed by different alliances of companies, HD-DVD and Blu-ray are poised to revolutionize the way we consume digital content. HD-DVD, supported by NEC, Sanyo, and Toshiba, boasts 47 supporting companies, including
Software industry
IBM, the iconic company behind the 1981 creation of the Personal Computer (PC) platform, has made a shocking exit from the PC market by selling its PC division to Lenovo, a Chinese PC manufacturer. The deal, worth up to $2 billion, marks a significant cultural shift in the PC industry,
Software industry
The recent merger of Symantec and Veritas Software in a $13.5 billion deal marks a significant shift in the enterprise software market. This consolidation is a response to the growing dominance of giants such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle. The market is witnessing a period of accelerated job losses
Software industry
The acquisition of PeopleSoft by Oracle Corp marks the beginning of a new era of competition in the enterprise information technology market, where business-automation software suppliers SAP, Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft Corp dominate the landscape. The deal, valued at $10.3 billion, will create the second-largest enterprise application software vendor,
