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Retailers in the United States are collectively losing over $31 billion each year due to employee theft, shoplifting, vendor fraud, and administrative errors, according to a recent survey. To combat this issue, Netezza Corporation and Infoglide Software have formed an alliance to provide advanced fraud detection solutions to retailers. By
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As corporate headquarters demand and global trade requirements grow, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is waking up to the relevance of international compliance requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley and Basel II. A recent survey of 148 CIOs from medium-large companies across APAC countries reveals that regulatory compliance will become a significant issue
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At the Macworld Conference & Expo 2006, Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) announced a formal five-year agreement to continue developing Microsoft Office for Mac software for both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs. The agreement underscores Microsoft's long-term commitment to the Mac platform and paves the way
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In a bid to boost the entertainment features of smart phones, InterVideo, a leading provider of DVD software, has partnered with China MobileSoft (CMS) to integrate its iMobi(TM) multimedia codec technologies into CMS's upcoming Linux smart phone embedded software designs. This partnership aims to provide OEMs and
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A recent survey measuring the health of popular consumer electronics brands found that Sony is the most popular brand across all ages, genders, and income levels, while Sanyo is the least popular. Conducted by the Stewart-Allen/GMI BrandBarometer, the survey polled 17,502 consumers in 18 countries about 15 leading
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Consumer electronics manufacturers such as Kodak, Sony, and iriver are rapidly integrating Macromedia Flash technology into their devices, resulting in over 45 million Flash-enabled mobile phones and consumer electronics devices worldwide. Adobe has also released Macromedia Flash Lite 2 software and the Macromedia Flash Player SDK 7, enabling OEMs and
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Microsoft's early release of the XBox 360 has brought forth a new wave of competition in the gaming industry, with Sony and Nintendo poised to launch their own new systems in 2006. The XBox 360's advanced features and high price point of $399 for the Premium
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Softbank Corp., a Japanese telecommunications provider, and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to introduce a low-cost IP phone service for businesses. This joint venture aims to provide a cost-effective solution for small and mid-size businesses, allowing them to make and receive voice calls and chat in real-time using text messages
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Microsoft's next-generation game console, the Xbox 360, has had a disappointing opening in Japan, the world's second-largest video game market. Despite its popularity in the United States, the Xbox 360 sold only 62,135 units in its first weekend, with many consumers preferring to wait for
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As the web continues to evolve, companies such as Apple, Disney, Google, and Yahoo! are facing the challenge of customizing content more narrowly for a wider audience. The entry of old media into new markets is disrupting the status quo, and the balance of power in the media industry is
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The deal, worth $1 billion in cash, will allow Google to offer preferred placement to AOL ads on its search result pages, cementing Google's position as the largest seller of search advertising. The partnership, announced on December 2, 2005, comes as a blow to Microsoft, which had sought
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VMH VideoMovieHouse.com, a US-based online DVD retailer, signed a binding agreement with Wide Open Technologies to acquire DVD Marketplace.com, expanding its presence in the estimated $20 billion 3rd party online sales market. The acquisition is expected to enhance VMH's capabilities in offering competitive commission rates and
