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Microsoft's recent acquisition of Groove Networks has sent shockwaves through the industry, marking a significant shift in the company's focus on peer-to-peer (P2P) technology. The deal brings Ray Ozzie, founder of Groove, on board as Microsoft's new CTO, while Microsoft aims to integrate Groove&
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Microsoft revealed details of its next-generation Xbox video game platform, aiming to offer enthusiasts enhanced online gaming capabilities. The gaming market has seen increased competition in recent years, with players like Sony and Nintendo aggressively cutting prices to boost market share. The demand for video games and consoles remains strong,
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Xerox Corporation has designated XMPie's uDirect, its desktop variable data solution for Adobe InDesign CS, as "Optimized for FreeFlow." This recognition highlights the seamless integration of uDirect with Xerox's FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection. uDirect and XMPie's server-based PersonalEffect system are now part
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Intel Capital and Jafco Asia, in a joint venture with other firms, have invested in Pollex Mobile Holdings, a Beijing-based software developer for mobile handsets. The investment will enable Pollex to expand its product development and marketing efforts, particularly in mobile handset software. Pollex plans to leverage its software solutions
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A US appeals court has overturned a landmark patent-infringement judgment against Microsoft, worth $521 million, and remanded it back to a lower court for re-examination. The decision follows hot on the heels of another patent claim being thrown out by a federal judge, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty surrounding patent law
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Microsoft has taken an unusual step by appointing Michael Sievert, a marketing expert from AT&T Wireless, to manage the development of its next-generation Windows project, codenamed Longhorn. This move follows several delays and re-prioritization of the project, with Tom Button, the long-time Microsoft executive who had been product
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Healthcare information technology systems provider Systems Xcellence Inc. (SXC) has announced the sale of its InformedRx pharmacy benefit administration services through its U.S. subsidiary, SXC Health Solutions, Inc. The system, valued at approximately $800,000 over 3 years, has been sold to a regional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and
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This week, Microsoft shareholders approved the largest dividend payout in corporate history, resolving major antitrust issues and launching a new search engine to challenge Google and Yahoo!. The company's $32 billion dividend payout reflects a shift towards cooperation and negotiation, marking the maturation of Microsoft's business
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As the open-source Linux operating system continues to gain traction in the enterprise market, its success has created a new class of corporate enemies, including Sun Microsystems. Despite Sun's past contributions to the development of open-source software, the company has become increasingly threatened by Linux's growing
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Microsoft's decision to pay a one-time dividend of $3 a share to its investors, along with an increased annual dividend and a plan to buy back billions of dollars in its own stock, marks a significant change in the company's approach. Until recently, Microsoft didn'
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Microsoft has vowed to invest $100 million to upgrade its search engine service, with the aim of becoming the leading search industry player. The company is focused on creating a next-generation search experience, making it more relevant and personalized. Analysts note that MSN currently lags behind Google and Yahoo! in
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The highly anticipated console wars between Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube are set to intensify this March, with both brands vying for market dominance in the home gaming market. The Xbox is positioned as the go-to choice for serious gamers, boasting a 733Mhz CPU, large hard
