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UK web designers and developers admit to frequently using unlicensed software, with 59% of those surveyed placing themselves and their work at risk. Economic pressures and the need for the latest software have led many to cut corners, but this tactic can result in bugs, downtime, and substantial fines. A
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The Obama administration's proposal to curb offshore tax avoidance through a $15.5 billion plan targets transfer pricing, a technique that allows companies to reduce their tax bills by transferring intangible property to offshore subsidiaries. Tech companies, including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell, are gearing up to fight the
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Microsoft Corp. has unveiled Windows Phone 7, a new mobile operating system designed to compete with rivals Apple Inc. and Google Inc. The software replaces Windows Mobile 6.5 and features a newly designed homescreen and elements from Microsoft's Zune HD music player and Xbox game console. Microsoft
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Microsoft Corp. is expected to unveil a major overhaul of its phone software, Windows Mobile 7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, in an attempt to regain its position in the smartphone market where it has been overshadowed by rivals. The new software is designed to be more
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SAP AG announced a surprise leadership shakeup as CEO Leo Apotheker stepped down, with Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe assuming co-CEO roles. Meanwhile, CVS Caremark reported a strong Q4 earnings beat, with revenue growth driven by its pharmacy services segment. Key Takeaways: * SAP AG's new leadership structure,
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Microsoft and Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) have joined forces to contribute $1.25 million in software and cash to local nonprofit agencies, allowing them to better serve the community. The partnership, known as "Innovation through Technology," aims to equip community agencies with advanced technology, focusing on primary
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Google Inc. is gearing up to unveil a new store for online business software, a move aimed at countering Microsoft Corp.'s dominance in the market. The new store will sell business software designed by outside developers, integrating with Google's Web services such as enhanced security features
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Sophisticated hackers, allegedly linked to China, exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Reader to carry out a high-profile cyber-attack on Google and at least 30 other companies, escalating tensions between the US tech giant and the Chinese government. The attack, dubbed Project Aurora, was launched via targeted emails containing corrupted
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CompanionLink Software, a leader in synchronization solutions, has announced support for desktop sync with Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus. This software enables two-way sync of contacts, calendar, tasks, and memos with various applications, including Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes, and others. The company offers two
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BedfordReport.com, a free financial portal accessible to all investors, aims to provide exceptional content and research through its user-friendly web platform. The portal, launched in 2010, has been tracking and analyzing market movers showing significant corrections. Participants can sign up for a complimentary membership to access reports and other
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Chinese hackers exploited a zero-day security hole in Adobe Reader to breach the defenses of Google and other companies, including Adobe itself, according to iDefense, the VeriSign managed security unit. This sophisticated cyber-attack, dubbed Project Aurora, targeted employees with administrative access and inserted a Trojan horse into the machines, creating
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Microsoft is planning to unveil its new mobile phone operating system, Windows Mobile 7, next month, in an effort to reverse market share losses to Google and Apple. The company may demonstrate the software at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Microsoft's market share has declined to 7.
