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As the 2006 Commonwealth Games approach, 50 businesses have invested $130 million to associate themselves with the event, with eight principal corporate sponsors and 16 middle-tier sponsors leading the charge. The sponsors' motivations vary, and the event's organizers are reaping significant benefits from the partnerships. Corporate sponsors
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IBM's defense strategy in its $5 billion Linux lawsuit with SCO has taken a bold turn as it subpoenas major tech companies, including Microsoft, HP, Sun, and BayStar. The move is meant to uncover evidence of potential Microsoft and SCO dealings, including Microsoft's business strategy regarding
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On February 21, the Technology, Entertainment, and Consumer Electronics (CE) industry alliance announced the immediate availability of the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) under interim licensing agreements. The AACS specification is designed to accelerate the ability of consumers to enjoy new, flexible entertainment experiences and storage options, while maintaining traditional
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As the world grapples with the implications of technology on human rights, a recent hearing in the US Congress has brought to light the complex relationships between leading tech companies and the Chinese government. Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Cisco Systems have been accused of contributing to the suppression of human
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Actimagine and M-Systems, a leader in smart personal storage, have announced a collaboration to bring multimedia-rich content, such as movies and video clips, to mobile handsets. The combined solution, powered by M-Systems' MegaSIM platform, will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to pre-install and secure content, making it immediately accessible
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SIPquest, a leading developer of Converged Multimedia Client software, has successfully completed interoperability testing with Nortel's Multimedia Communications Server 5100 and 5200 VoIP systems. This significant milestone allows Nortel customers to offer their subscribers WiFi or dual-mode mobile devices that operate in either GSM and CDMA environments. The
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CASAHL Technology, Inc., a leading provider of software for collaborative application integration, extension, and migration, has announced the expansion of its alliance with Microsoft in the Lotus Notes Compete Program, also known as "Power Play." This program provides customers with a free, in-depth evaluation and recommendation for migrating
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The International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) triennial industry gathering, ITU Telecom World, to be held in Hong Kong in December, has secured firm commitments from the largest and most influential technology companies in the world, including Huawei Technologies, ZTE, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, and Hitachi. The event, to be held
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Industry leaders from renowned consumer electronics, computer, and semiconductor companies have taken the helm of the 1394 Trade Association in 2006, reflecting the standard's growing influence across various markets. Eric Anderson of Apple Computer was re-elected as board chairman, while Sam Liu of Newnex will serve as vice
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SIPquest's Mobile Console application marks a significant milestone as the first VoIP application optimized for Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, supporting dual-mode devices for seamless communication over WiFi or cellular networks. The user base of dual-mode devices is projected to grow to 96 million by 2008, up from
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console is struggling to meet skyrocketing demand, with the company cutting its sales forecast. The console's popularity has far exceeded supply, prompting a reduction in sales expectations. Despite this, the company remains optimistic, projecting shipments of 4.5-5.5 million units by
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Wellesley, Mass. - DYS Analytics, Inc., a leading provider of innovative messaging management solutions, has unveiled CONTROL! Guardian, a groundbreaking email and instant messaging (IM) compliance software designed to empower IT administrators with unprecedented control over email and IM usage within their organizations. CONTROL! Guardian is set to revolutionize the
