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Ingram Micro Inc. has been recognized as a 'Corporate Partner' by the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, for its significant contribution to the community's Digital Lab, a computer-learning center. The company, in partnership with IBM and Microsoft, secured the majority of the computing equipment and
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A New York federal judge, Victor Marrero, has issued a ruling that strikes down a key provision of the USA Patriot Act, which granted law enforcement agencies the power to secretly subpoena Internet records without judicial oversight. In a significant victory for civil liberties groups, Marrero ruled that the provision
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As Europe's antitrust chief, Mario Monti, faces a critical test of his rulings against MCI and Microsoft, the stakes are high for both sides. The Court of First Instance in Luxembourg will decide on Tuesday whether to uphold Monti's 2000 decision to prohibit MCI's
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Oracle and Dell today announced the availability of Oracle(R) Database 10g Standard Edition One pre-packaged with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server 2003 on Dell(TM) PowerEdge(TM) servers. This strategic partnership enables customers to build and deploy business-critical applications quickly and efficiently, regardless of their size, experience level, or
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Instant messaging, once a personal online communication method, is rapidly transforming into a business tool, with companies like America Online Inc., Yahoo! Inc., and Microsoft Corp. leading the charge. This shift has spawned a new subindustry providing tools for monitoring and securing corporate instant messaging systems. Venture capital firms are
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In a largely symbolic decision, OPEC agreed to increase its formal production ceiling to 27 million barrels a day, up from 26 million barrels a day, starting November 1. Meanwhile, Amazon and three other online retailers were sued over patents that help track customers as they browse the Web. Additionally,
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The B1-Series of VAIO notebooks, designed for professionals, features advanced technologies such as Intel's Pentium-M processors, Centrino certified for high-speed wireless networking, and a robust 14-inch display. The B1-Series boasts resolutions up to SXGA+, improved keyboards with 2mm key travel, and a Plug and Display feature that auto-senses
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The global music industry is facing a significant shift as consumers increasingly turn to online music platforms for their music needs. Big players like Apple Computer, Microsoft, and Sony Music are vying for dominance in the multi-billion-dollar market, while retailers struggle to adapt to the changing landscape. Australia is not
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The Liberty Alliance, an organization behind the creation of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), has been working to establish a unified standard for identity federation. SAML 2.0, due for release, is expected to incorporate the Liberty Alliance's work, promoting a single standard for account linking, single-sign-out, and
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Orica Consumer Products, a major supplier of construction hardware and retail brands such as Dulux, Cabots, Selleys, and Yates, sought to enhance its mobile merchandising capabilities. With a sales force across the country, the company recognized the need for advanced technology to improve communication and data collection. Orica chose ComOps&
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The European Commission has launched a full-scale investigation into a joint venture between Microsoft and Time Warner to develop anti-piracy software, citing concerns about the potential dominance of the technology and its impact on interoperability. The investigation, which has been ongoing since August 25, will examine the competitive concerns related
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The European Commission is expected to announce its decision to extend an antitrust investigation into a move by Microsoft and Time Warner to acquire joint control of technology that could help the music and movie industries fight piracy. The investigation revolves around digital rights management (DRM) technology, which is designed
