InformationWeek Stories by Paul McDougall

Ballmer Says Windows 7 Is Microsoft's Best OS Ever

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 EST

New operating system is building market momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista, CEO says.

Interop: CIOs Eye Cloud With Optimistic Caution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:39:00 EST

Tech chiefs see potential for savings and IT flexibility, but remain wary of legal and technical challenges.

Interop: New York Tests Xbox-Based Alert System

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:00 EST

State officials eye video game networks as a means to send emergency warnings to younger residents.

Interop: Net Optics Launches Monitoring Tools

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:00 EST

Solutions are designed to boost network performance and security.

Interop: IT Forecast Says Clouds

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

Techfest keynoters predict SaaS will dominate business technology due to simplicity, flexibility, and reliability.

Web 2.0 Expo: APIs Build Web Presence

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

Application programming interfaces provide a means for e-commerce players to extend their brand—but they're not without risk.

Web 2.0 Expo: O'Reilly Warns Of Web War

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:28:00 EST

Internet visionary fears an end to openness as Internet rivals consolidate power.

Psystar Guilty Of Violating Mac Copyright

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:49:00 EST

Court grants summary judgment in favor of Apple's lawsuit against cloner.

IBM Launches Business Analytics Cloud

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:17:00 EST

Big Blue deploys cloud computing internally while also offering the service to customers.

Tech Giants Aim To Master Disaster

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:59:00 EST

Microsoft, Google, Yahoo form alliance to develop software solutions for improving emergency response efforts.

Interop New York: Spotlight On Cloud Computing, Networking, Virtualization

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST

The networking techfest, Nov. 16-20, will illuminate today's most important IT trends and technologies.

Microsoft Slams Employee Over Mac Comments

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Product manager says Windows 7 was inspired by Apple's user interface.

IBM Rolls Out Mobile Shopping Software

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:29:00 EST

WebSphere Commerce 7 includes components that let retailers connect with consumers through text messages and social networking sites.

Intel, AMD Strike $1.25 Billion Antitrust Pact

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

Agreement settles multiple claims AMD filed against chip industry competitor.

Bing Adds Facebook, Videos, Wolfram Alpha

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:35:00 EST

Microsoft hopes robust new features will help search engine close in on rival Google.

1 Million Xbox Live Players Banned

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST

Microsoft takes action against members accused of playing pirated copies of games.

Japanese Bank Outsources To IBM

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Big Blue will manage and maintain servers and other IT assets for Chugoku Bank

Northrop Wins Pair Of Outsourcing Deals

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

Tech services vendor inks agreements with Department of Homeland Security and PSC, LLC.

IBM Pushes Business Analytics To Feds

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EST

Big Blue's newest research center focused on tools to improve decision making in D.C.

Snow Leopard Update Bricks 'Hackintoshes'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:23:00 EST

Mac OS X 10.6.2 delivers more than three dozen fixes, but crashes Atom-based netbooks.

Microsoft Acquires SourceGear's Teamprise Unit

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:51:00 EST

Buyout gives software maker a suite of tools for cross-platform development in Visual Studio.

Microsoft: Windows 7 Malware Threat 'Sensationalized'

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:19:00 EST

Software maker claims tests by security vendor don't tell the whole story.

IBM Opens Business Analytics Center

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:58:00 EST

Bangalore facility will employ experts skilled in applying database and statistical tools to customers' information challenges.

Windows 7 Sales Trounce Vista

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:39:00 EST

Microsoft's new OS is significantly outpacing its predecessor in terms of post-launch market impact.

IBM Launches Healthcare Research Center

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:11:00 EST

Dallas facility will focus on how field data from hospitals and clinics can be mined to produce better patient outcomes.

14 Charged In Tech Insider Trading Case

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:26:00 EST

Investigators expand probe into securities fraud ring that penetrated major IT vendors.

Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Could Go Global

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:49:00 EST

Microsoft chief says companies could roll out search alliance internationally once approvals are in place.

Dell To Close Perot Deal 'Promptly'

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST

Completion of tender offer gives Dell more than 90% of tech services provider's shares.

Microsoft Slashes 800 Jobs

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:40:00 EST

Software maker says plan to eliminate 5,000 positions is now largely complete.

MSN Adds Facebook Integration

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:59:00 EST

Microsoft portal's redesign gives it a cleaner look and deeper integration with social networking sites.

Microsoft To Preview SQL Server 2008 R2

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:26:00 EST

IT professionals will be able to download community technology preview version starting this month.

XP To Windows 7: Workaround Fixes Install Failure

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:23:00 EST

Windows XP users attempting upgrades to Microsoft's new OS are getting hit with an error message—here's the fix.

Big Blue Helps Ireland Stay Green

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:06:00 EST

IBM has partnered with environmental authorities in the country to establish a real-time water management portal.

Windows 7 Market Share On The Rise

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

New OS is building sales momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista.

IBM Exec Resigns Following Arrest

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:17:00 EST

Server chief Robert Moffat steps down amid charges of insider trading.

Bing Gets NFL Scores, Flight Info

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST

Microsoft has added new features to its search engine with an eye to matching Google.

Windows 7 First 'Self-Healing' OS

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:06:00 EDT

Microsoft baked a number of support technologies directly into its new operating system so it can self-diagnose and repair problems.

QBE Outsources Tech Ops To IBM

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:49:00 EDT

Big Blue will assume responsibility for help desk, network, and disaster recovery functions.

Windows 7 Hardware Discounts Offered

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:03:00 EDT

PC users can now get bargains on Microsoft mice, keyboards, Webcams, and other peripherals—even if they didn't host a launch party.

'Complexity' Delays Microsoft-Yahoo Deal

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EDT

Deadline for completion passes as the companies work out the fine print.

NASA Test Fires 'Mars Rocket'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:41:00 EDT

First trial of Ares I-X goes off without a hitch following series of weather delays.

Windows 7 Could Spark Move To 64-Bit

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:00 EDT

More robust architecture would help business users better cope with information overload.

Wipro's Profits Jump 21%

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:53:00 EDT

Chairman sees stabilizing demand and price environment for IT services.

NASA 'Mars Rocket' Launch On Hold

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:25:00 EDT

Ares I-X still on ground Wednesday morning as NASA copes with fickle conditions.

Windows 7 Boosts Laptop Battery Life

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:58:00 EDT

Collaboration between Intel and Microsoft means at least an extra hour of power, vendors claim.

NASA Scrubs 'Mars Rocket' Flight

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:40:00 EDT

Ares I-X now set to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.

IBM Spins Off PLM Unit To Dassault

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:56:00 EDT

$600 million deal sees Big Blue transfer Product Lifecycle Management assets to industry partner.

NASA 'Mars Rocket' Set For Test Flight

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:53:00 EDT

Ares I-X will lift off from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday—weather permitting.

Windows 7 Draws Praise, Putdowns

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:55:00 EDT

Most early adopters appear pleased with Microsoft's new OS, but some are griping about installation bugs.

Informatica Launches Healthcare Claims System

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:24:00 EDT

B2B Data Exchange designed to help insurance companies meet evolving HIPAA standards.

Windows 7: Early Sales Strong

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:16:00 EDT

Online shoppers rush to purchase Microsoft's new operating system.

Microsoft's Quarterly Profit Falls 18%

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:37:00 EDT

Software maker is hopeful Windows 7's debut will lift sales and income.

Ballmer: Windows 7 Is Simple, Snappy, Secure

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EDT

Microsoft CEO extols operating system's ease of use as software maker moves beyond Vista.

It's Official: Microsoft Launches Windows 7

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:07:00 EDT

New operating system is designed to make PC use faster and more efficient.

Sidekick Recovery Tool Released

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:46:00 EDT

Microsoft and its network partner insist they're making progress salvaging users' lost information.

Windows 7 Compatible? Microsoft Provides Answers

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:57:00 EDT

Redmond is using online tools and Web sites to help consumers ensure computers can run new version of Windows OS.

Space Shuttle Successor Ready For Test Flight

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:24:00 EDT

NASA's Ares I-X rocket is set to lift off next week on first trial run.

Microsoft Unveils SharePoint 2010

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:29:00 EDT

CEO Steve Ballmer calls the enterprise collaboration suite the biggest and most important SharePoint release to date.

Retailers Ready For Windows 7 Launch

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:33:00 EDT

Amazon, Best Buy, others offer promotions to spur sales of Microsoft's new operating system.

IBM Server Chief On Leave Following Arrest

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:17:00 EDT

Robert Moffat booked on insider trading charge along with other tech and investment bigs.

Microsoft Continues Sidekick Data Salvage

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:39:00 EDT

Company working "around the clock" to restore information lost due to a server outage.

Merge Unveils Healthcare IT Apps

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:56:00 EDT

Systems are designed to ease input of medical data while promoting patient privacy and comfort.

Windows 7 Set For Low Key Launch

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:28:00 EDT

Microsoft is ready to roll out its newest operating system, minus the hoopla that surrounded previous introductions.

Ford Outsources Benefits To ACS

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:18:00 EDT

Xerox acquisition target will provide automaker with a range of BPO services.

NASA Moon Bomb Stirs Up Cloud

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EDT

Microsoft and Google will offer looks at LCROSS lunar impact on their Web platforms.

Microsoft Office 'Adware Edition' Replaces MS Works

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:44:00 EDT

The company is partnering with retailers to introduce separately sold software activation cards.

Morgan Stanley Escapes New E-mail Trial

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:02:00 EDT

Court says bank's evidentiary foul-up irrelevant to final outcome in Perelman case.

Sykes To Acquire ICT Group For $263 Million

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:32:00 EDT

Buyout is latest in a series of deals impacting the outsourcing sector.

IBM Mainframes Draw Antitrust Scrutiny

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 08:49:00 EDT

Trade group says it's been contacted by investigators seeking information on Big Blue's licensing practices.

PC Buyers To 'Wait And See' On Windows 7

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:22:00 EDT

Survey reveals almost half of consumers will wait until the reviews are in before committing.

Microsoft To Offer Browser Choice In Europe

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 09:44:00 EDT

Redmond agrees to provide Windows users on the continent with "ballot screen" from which rivals offerings can be selected.

Microsoft Blocks Hacked Hotmail Accounts

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:24:00 EDT

Phishing scam may also have breached e-mail services offered by Google and Yahoo.

IBM Invents Gene Sequencer On A Chip

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:58:00 EDT

Breakthrough could reduce cost of genetic scans from $3 billion to $100.

Eolas Patents The Interactive Web, Sues Tech Giants

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:41:00 EDT

Developer claims Google, Yahoo, Adobe, Sun and other IT luminaries have purloined its Internet application technology.

Psystar To Sell 'Secret Sauce' Behind Mac Clones

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:21:00 EDT

Reseller isn't letting bankruptcy, Apple lawsuit, and lack of partners stand in way of licensing effort.

IBM In Software, Services Buys

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Big Blue completes SPSS takeover and announces deal for mortgage processor Wilshire.

Windows 7 Leaked To eBay

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:25:00 EDT

Sellers are using the online auction house to hawk Microsoft's new operating system weeks before official release—but buyer beware.

Xerox-ACS Deal Faces Legal Challenge

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:08:00 EDT

Proposed class-action suit says merger agreement undervalues ACS and dissuades other bidders.

IBM To Launch Web-Based E-Mail Service

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:31:00 EDT

LotusLive iNotes puts Big Blue into competition with Google's Gmail service.

XP Mode For Windows 7 Released

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:18:00 EDT

Add-on utility helps ensure programs written for Microsoft's older OS can be used on new PCs.

IBM Opens New York Analytics Center

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 13:27:00 EDT

Facility will provide a hub for research into pattern recognition and other sciences that can help businesses solve their most vexing problems.

Microsoft Gets $388 Million Break, For Now

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EDT

Judge overturns record patent penalty, but software maker could still lose on appeal.

Windows 7 Compatible? Check The Logo

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:06:00 EDT

Third-party hardware and software products that work with Microsoft's new OS will get a sticker that says so.

IBM In Canadian E-Health Deal

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:13:00 EDT

Big Blue will create a database to store millions of digitized patient records.

Record Penalty Against Microsoft Tossed

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:24:00 EDT

Ruling overturns jury verdict that would have handed $388 million to Singapore's Uniloc.

'Giant iPhone' May Be Next From Apple

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:44:00 EDT

Newton exec's return to Cupertino intensifies tablet computer speculation.

Microsoft Offers Free Security Essentials

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:59:00 EDT

New antivirus service could pose threat to paid entrants in the multibillion dollar PC security industry.

Ballmer: Windows 7 Is 'Best Ever' OS

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:18:00 EDT

Microsoft CEO says new features make it the right software for "the new normal."

Xerox Shares Plunge On ACS Deal

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:35:00 EDT

Worries about debt and integration issues cast pall over merger agreement.

Xerox In $6.4 Billion ACS Buy

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:59:00 EDT

Xerox will pay cash and stock to acquire IT and business process outsourcer Affiliated Computer Services.

Windows 7 Freebies For Twitter Fans

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:29:00 EDT

Microsoft turns to Web 2.0 to hawk its new PC operating system.

Microsoft Testing 'Courier' Booklet PC

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:34:00 EDT

Software maker's track record in hardware is mixed, but prototype shows it hasn't given up.

XP-To-Windows 7 Upgrades Nixed By DOE Lab

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:46:00 EDT

IT administrators at Lawrence Berkeley see "no reason" to move to Microsoft's new operating system.

Microsoft Data Center Exec Bolts To Cisco

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Debra Chrapaty played major role in company's effort to roll out cloud-based offerings.

Windows 7 Launch Party Finalists Selected

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:29:00 EDT

Microsoft will notify official hosts in the coming days and provide them with party favors and chance to win a PC.

Bing Gains Ground Against Google

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:16:00 EDT

Microsoft's new search engine is building share but isn't close to catching market leader.

Dell's Perot Bid A $3.9 Billion Gamble

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:54:00 EDT

The PC and server maker faces numerous roadblocks -- and wary customers -- as it looks to become a player in the tech services market.

Shareholders To Vote On Ballmer's Pay

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:53:00 EDT

Microsoft CEO's compensation will be subject to non-binding ballot at annual meeting.

Dell To Buy Perot Systems For $3.9 Billion

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:04:00 EDT

Deal would make PC manufacturer an instant player in lucrative tech services market.

Microsoft Launches Office Web Trial

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:08:00 EDT

Selected users invited to access online apps through SkyDrive Internet portal.

Palm Axes Windows Mobile Phones

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:26:00 EDT

CEO says company will instead focus on promoting its own webOS platform.

Windows 7 Priced At $30 For Students

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:02:00 EDT

Microsoft is hoping to establish its new operating system with the academic crowd.

iPod Touch Outsells Zune HD

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:16:00 EDT

Internet sales indicate Microsoft's latest gadget trails Apple's iconic music player.

Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Draws Antitrust Scrutiny

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:57:00 EDT

Officials hold informal talks with Redmond on search partnership.

Facebook Membership Equals U.S. Population

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:13:00 EDT

Dominant social networking site's user base reaches 300 million mark.

Zune HD Draws Mixed Reviews

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:07:00 EDT

Microsoft's latest MP3 player hits with some, misses with others.

Microsoft Unveils Zune HD

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:00 EDT

Redmond seeks to counter iPod's popularity with high-definition music and video player.

Indian Outsourcing To Increase Fivefold

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:24:00 EDT

Trade group predicts country's sales of tech and business services will hit $225 billion by 2020.

Windows 7 Cuts Costs 20%, Microsoft Claims

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:32:00 EDT

New operating system is more stable and energy efficient than predecessors, according to software maker.

InformationWeek 500: Banks Build Online Grapevines

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:21 EDT

Faced with unprecedented change, financial institutions are adopting blogs and wikis to boost information flow.

InformationWeek 500: Business Services Firms Use Automation To Fight Recession

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:17 EDT

From law firms to multinational outsourcers, leaders in this segment are finding ways to work smarter.

Bing Gets Visual Search Capability

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:01:00 EDT

Microsoft unveils new feature that yields images alongside traditional text results.

Microsoft Launches Fashionable Phones

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:19:00 EDT

Wallpapers and palettes by Wang, Von Furstenberg, and other icons available for Windows Mobile devices.

IBM Launches Cognos For SMBs

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:36:00 EDT

Analytics package is aimed at companies that lack significant, internal IT resources.

Facebook Lite Goes Live

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:04:00 EDT

Social networking hub introduces a more nimble version of itself.

Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Draws Antitrust Look

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:11:00 EDT

Department of Justice seeks additional documents relating to search agreement.

Microsoft Launches Windows 7 Ads

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:34:00 EDT

Software maker puts marketing campaign in overdrive as OS's formal debut nears.

HP Sued For Server Failure

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:46:00 EDT

Shipping and logistics vendor BDP International lost business due to system meltdown, suit contends.

IBM's SPSS Buyout Gets Antitrust Nod

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:46:00 EDT

Government's window to investigate deal closes without DOJ action.

Snow Leopard Clones Hit Street

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:51:00 EDT

Psystar ships Mac OS X 10.6 on knock-off hardware despite Apple lawsuit.

Microsoft Offers Windows 7 Freebies

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:18:00 EDT

Twitter followers eligible for pizza, candy, and other giveaways in weeks leading up to launch.

Microsoft Cleared Of Russian Antitrust Charge

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:21:00 EDT

Software maker did not illegally withhold supplies of Windows XP, regulator finds.

EDS Wins Defense Healthcare Contract

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:55:00 EDT

HP's outsourcing unit will upgrade DoD's Health Information Management Systems network.

Snow Leopard Sales Remain Strong

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:11:00 EDT

Apple's new OS tops the charts in first week on the market.

Judge Stays Microsoft Word Ban

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 10:22:00 EDT

A lower court decision to halt sales of the word processing program is on hold pending appeal.

Snow Leopard 'Spinning Wheel Of Death' Solved?

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:59:00 EDT

Users offer suggestions for resolving installation freeze afflicting numerous Mac users.

Snow Leopard Causes 'Spinning Wheel Of Death'

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:47:00 EDT

Some Apple customers gripe that move to Mac OS X 10.6 prompts systems to freeze.

Space Junk Hurtles Toward ISS

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 08:51:00 EDT

Orbiting debris poses impact risk to astronauts aboard space station.

Nokia Unveils Windows 7 Netbook

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:45:00 EDT

The Booklet 3G offering is the latest sign of cooperation between Microsoft and Nokia on mobility.

Astronauts Complete Overnight Spacewalk

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:09:00 EDT

Discovery crewmembers Olivas and Stott handle tricky tank replacement.

Windows 7 Free Trial Available

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 08:05:00 EDT

Tech pros can download Microsoft's new OS at no charge and use it for 90 days.

Snow Leopard: 100 Incompatible Mac Apps

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:40:00 EDT

Tracking site says Apple's new Mac OS X 10.6 not compatible with dozens of applications and utilities.

Shuttle Drops 'Stephen Colbert' At ISS

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:57:00 EDT

Discovery astronauts will undertake mission's first spacewalk following cargo delivery.

Snow Leopard Draws Mixed Reviews

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:38:00 EDT

Apple's newest OS praised by some for speed, knocked by others for lack of "killer features."

Northrop Months Late On Virginia Outsourcing

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:24:00 EDT

Contractor submits "corrective action plan" to state IT officials in bid to get deal back on track.

IBM Patents Facebook Remote Control

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:46:00 EDT

Application envisions a system that would allow users to microblog while watching TV.

NASA Eyes Shuttle Heat Shield

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:15:00 EDT

Discovery and ISS crew members trade places in space following safety check.

Apple Releases Snow Leopard

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:59:00 EDT

Mac OS X 10.6 is now officially available for purchase.

Snow Leopard Prices Slashed

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Amazon offering pre-sale discounts on Apple's new Mac OS.

Microsoft Slashes Xbox Prices

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:27:00 EDT

Tech vendor also plans to add Facebook and Twitter links to gaming platform.

Snow Leopard Launch Parties On Tap

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:48:00 EDT

Apple dealers plan specials and other goodies to mark Friday's debut of Mac OS X 10.6.

Microsoft Turns Black Into White, Apologizes

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:29:00 EDT

Software maker removes ad in which black man is made Caucasian through photo manipulation.

It's TGIF For 'Colbert Shuttle'

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EDT

NASA now hopes to launch Discovery and COLBERT exercise device on Friday.

No Joke: 'Colbert' Shuttle Grounded

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:47:00 EDT

Faulty valve means Discovery and the COLBERT exercise device are grounded for second straight day.

Shuttle's 'Colbert Flight' Scrubbed

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:56:00 EDT

Thunderstorms force NASA to keep Discovery and COLBERT treadmill on the launch pad for at least one more day.

Snow Leopard Server Pounces Friday

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EDT

The server version of Apple's new operating system will debut alongside its client-side cousin.

Snow Leopard Pre-Sales Bite Microsoft

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:38:00 EDT

Apple's new OS jumps Redmond offerings to top the charts at online retailer Amazon.

Snow Leopard To Hit Stores Friday

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:13:00 EDT

Apple will release major OS X upgrade weeks ahead of Microsoft's Windows 7 launch party.

Windows 7 Upgrades Hit Europe

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:37:00 EDT

Microsoft's nixing of plan to deliver special version of OS means consumers on the Continent can also purchase Family Packs.

Shuttle Set For Dramatic Night Launch

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:07:00 EDT

Discovery is ready to light up the sky in Southeast Florida early Tuesday.

Apple Hit With $2 Million iPhone Suit

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:14:00 EDT

Photographer claims image on i.TV mobile app violates his copyright.

Dell Releases Windows 7 Drivers

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:19:00 EDT

PC maker readies support for Microsoft's new operating system.

W.R. Grace Taps IBM For IT Support

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:49:00 EDT

Big Blue will provide the company with a range of services, including help desk assistance in multiple languages.

Shuttle To Carry 'Stephen Colbert' Into Space

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:32:00 EDT

Discovery's next mission payload includes exercise device named after comedian.

Microsoft Appeals MS Word Ban

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:56:00 EDT

Redmond is seeking to overturn ruling that would force it to stop selling program in 60 days.

CSC Wins ATC Contracts

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:45:00 EDT

Outsourcer will provide FAA-approved training systems at four universities.

Exchange Server 2010 RC Available

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:24:00 EDT

Early adopters can now download release candidate of Microsoft's next e-mail server.

Windows 7 RC Ends Thursday

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:20:00 EDT

Users who want to preview Microsoft's new operating system have just two more days to download it.

Life On Earth May Be Extraterrestrial

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:10:00 EDT

NASA discovery of amino acid on comet suggests ingredients for organic proteins came from outer space.

Microsoft Hit With Two More Patent Suits

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EDT

It's open season on Redmond in Eastern Texas jurisdiction as more actions emerge in wake of i4i victory.

Psystar Destroyed Evidence, Apple Claims

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:01:00 EDT

Clone maker accused of erasing Mac OS source code modified to run on third-party hardware.

IBM Eyes DNA For Chip Development

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:03:00 EDT

A breakthrough in DNA-based chip design by IBM and Caltech could help maintain Moore's Law well into the future.

Microsoft Files Motion To Block Word Award

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:05:00 EDT

Emergency move would stay execution of court order to halt Microsoft Word sales in 60 days.

Microsoft Trial Misconduct Cost $40 Million

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:05:00 EDT

Judge who banned MS Word sales in U.S. added extra penalty to jury's $200 million award after Redmond lawyer compared plaintiff i4i to TARP recipients.

Zune HD Draws Mixed Reviews

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:26:00 EDT

Users like built in Wi-Fi and touch screen but decry limited storage capacity.

MS Word Ban: Microsoft Knew Of Rival

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:25:00 EDT

E-mail shows Redmond was aware of i4i's XML technology and planned to make it "obsolete."

Outlook In, Entourage Out On Mac Office

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:46:00 EDT

Microsoft provides sneak peek at next version of Apple-based productivity suite and discloses changes to current lineup.

Zune HD On Sale Now

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:11:00 EDT

Microsoft's latest MP3 player features touch-screen interface and 720p output.

Microsoft-Nokia Deal Could Kill Windows Mobile

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:49:00 EDT

Alliance means Redmond may have thrown in the towel on mobile OS market, analyst says.

Microsoft Word Ban Sparked By 4-Page Complaint

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:27:00 EDT

Obscure Toronto firm i4i launched first strike against software giant back in 2007

Microsoft Embraces Nokia's Symbian OS

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:39:00 EDT

Microsoft and Nokia announce partnership that will see Redmond prime its products, including Office, for open source mobile operating system.

Microsoft Word Sales Banned In 60 Days

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:26:00 EDT

Judge also fines software maker more than $240 million for XML-related patent violation.

Facebook Lite Goes Live, Sort Of

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:10:00 EDT

Social networking site accidentally exposes trial version to thousands of users.

Google Caffeine Gets Two Thumbs Up

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:37:00 EDT

New search platform earns positive reaction from testers and early adopters.

Perseids Like Celestial Bug Splatter

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EDT

NASA says meteors become most visible when they collide with and streak across Earth's atmosphere.

Explorer 8 Flunks Antitrust Review

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:31:00 EDT

Microsoft has issued a patch to bring its Web browser into compliance with competition rules.

Google Unveils 'Next-Generation' Search

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:36:00 EDT

Caffeine architecture is designed to yield improvements in speed, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

Xbox Upgrade Includes On-Demand Gaming

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:25:00 EDT

Microsoft has thrown the switch on a number of new features designed to enhance Xbox Live experience.

Bill Gates Dumps 7 Million Microsoft Shares

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:53:00 EDT

Microsoft chairman made five "sell" transactions starting Aug. 3, according to SEC records.

Tr.im URL Shortener Axed

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:56:00 EDT

Developer Nambu says it can no longer afford to support the widely used Twitter add-on.

Microsoft Throws Back Razorfish

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:34:00 EDT

Sale of digital ad unit to Publicis latest sign Redmond is returning to software roots.

Windows 7 Now Available For Business

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:34:00 EDT

Microsoft has released its new OS to high-volume subscription customers.

CSC Acquires BearingPoint Brazil

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:35:00 EDT

Tech services provider also reports first quarter earnings gain and improved outlook.

NASA's Kepler Spots Atmosphere On Distant Planet

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:23:00 EDT

The Kepler space telescope provides the closest look yet at the HAT-P-7 exoplanet as it searches for Earth-like planets in other solar systems.

Windows 7 Released To Tech Pros

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:36:00 EDT

Microsoft's new OS now available for download by industry professionals and product manufacturers.

GM Unveils Plug-In Hybrid SUV

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:26:00 EDT

Buick crossover will get 30 MPG or better on the highway, automaker claims.

Apple Hit With Overtime Suit

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:35:00 EDT

Computer maker broke law by failing to pay additional compensation to employees who worked more than 40 hours per week, class action claims.

Pittsburgh Gunman Worked IT At Gates Firm

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 12:50:00 EDT

George Sodini was a tech professional at a law practice founded in part by the Microsoft chairman's father.

Microsoft To Pay Yahoo $150 Million

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:02:00 EDT

Regulatory filing also reveals Redmond must hire 400 Yahoo workers under search pact.

Northrop Grumman Opens Security Center

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:13:00 EDT

Outsourcer will keep tabs on more than 100,000 customers and 10,000 servers in effort to eliminate cyber threats.

Windows 7 'XP Mode' Released

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 19:34:00 EDT

Microsoft is hoping the virtualization technology will hasten corporate adoption of its new OS.

IBM Opens Analytics Center In China

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:43:00 EDT

Researchers will focus initially on building smart grid applications for country's transportation and utilities industries.

Windows 7 Gets Auto-Upgrade Switch

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:08:00 EDT

Microsoft's Windows Anytime Upgrade program lets users migrate to a premium version of the OS with a mouse click.

Shuttle Glides To Safe Landing

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:13:00 EDT

Endeavour completes 16-day mission with spot on touchdown.

EDS Wins Tennessee Medicaid Deal

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

HP tech services subsidiary will upgrade state's health information systems.

Shuttle Reentry Thruster Fails

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:43:00 EDT

A propulsion jet that guides Endeavour during descent to Earth has malfunctioned.

Senate To Review Microsoft, Yahoo Deal

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:18:00 EDT

Subcommittee on antitrust will closely examine search alliance, chairman vows.

Google Search Expert In Coma

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:09:00 EDT

Sasha Blair-Goldensohn, a natural language search expert, was knocked unconscious by a falling tree branch Wednesday in New York.

Microsoft, Yahoo Deal Fraught With Risk

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:40:00 EDT

Shareholders punish Yahoo over pact's terms while pundits say a host of issues could derail alliance.

Shuttle Crew Eyes Heat Shield Health

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:18:00 EDT

Endeavour astronauts are checking protective tiling to ensure it's ready for the voyage home.

Microsoft, Yahoo Finally Ink Search Pact

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:39:00 EDT

Microsoft's search tools will appear on Yahoo's sites while Yahoo takes on sales role.

Microsoft, Yahoo Said To Close Search Deal

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:03:00 EDT

Partnership would reportedly see Yahoo farm out search to Redmond while retaining sales role.

Shuttle Endeavour Departs Space Station

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:06:00 EDT

NASA craft undocks as crewmembers say farewell to ISS's resident astronauts.

Sprint To Buy Virgin Mobile USA For $483 Million

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:03:00 EDT

Deal would add Virgin's no-contract offerings to Sprint Nextel's Boost Mobile pay-as-you-go service.

IBM To Acquire SPSS For $1.2 Billion

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:17:00 EDT

Big Blue also revealed a separate deal to buy out security and compliance vendor Ounce Labs for an undisclosed sum.

Cash For Clunkers Info Available Online

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:36:00 EDT

Cars.gov offers a number of tools to help consumers get up to $4,500 in auto rebates.

Astronauts Complete Five Hour Spacewalk

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:07:00 EDT

Shuttle crewmembers perform a range of housekeeping duties outside the International Space Station.

Windows 7 Promises Faster Graphics

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:03:00 EDT

DirectX Compute and other new features let the OS fully leverage the power of today's advanced GPUs.

Microsoft Offers Browser Choice

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:23:00 EDT

The software maker proposes letting buyers in Europe select Web browser from a "ballot screen."

Gates: H-1B Limits A 'Big Mistake'

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Microsoft chairman says curbs on foreign tech workers could damage U.S. competitiveness.

Microsoft Shares Plunge On Windows Decline

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:04:00 EDT

Software maker says sales of its key operating system franchise were off almost 30% last quarter.

Wipro Reports Higher Q2 Profits, Sales

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:29:00 EDT

Results indicate offshoring's appeal for businesses looking to reduce costs in tough times.

Windows 7 Finished, Ballmer Signs Off

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EDT

The operating system is now complete and ready for shipping to PC manufacturers.

Yahoo Acquires Xoopit Photo Tool

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Deal could mean popular app will no longer be available to Gmail users.

Yahoo Shares Jump on Fresh Microsoft Talk

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:44:00 EDT

A search deal could be announced as soon as Thursday, according to reports.

Microsoft Plans Windows 7 Family Pack

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:53:00 EDT

Purchasers can install OS on up to three personal computers with a single license.

Apollo 11: The Last Generation?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:07:00 EDT

Budget cuts and changing priorities mean that the first manned moon shot may also have been one of the last.

Yahoo Revamps Amid Uncertainty

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:20:00 EDT

New personalization tools add direct links to social networking sites, other external content.

Mac Office 2008 SP2 Released

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:08:00 EDT

Microsoft service pack includes features that make the productivity suite faster and more Web-friendly.

Shuttle Crew Marks Apollo 11 With Spacewalk

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:40:00 EDT

A pair of Endeavour astronauts will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing with a 6.5 hour space jaunt.

Shuttle Plans Space Station Flyby

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:29:00 EDT

ISS crew will photograph Endeavour as part of heat shield inspection.

Microsoft, Yahoo Said To Renew Search Talks

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:02:00 EDT

On-again, off-again negotiations have reportedly been rekindled.

IBM Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises Guidance

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:39:00 EDT

Big Blue's second quarter earnings performance defies analysts' forecasts.

Shuttle Astronauts Inspect Heat Shield

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:21:00 EDT

Endeavour's exterior may have taken damage from debris during Wednesday's liftoff.

Apple Wanted Microsoft Ads Yanked

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:40:00 EDT

Redmond exec says rival's complaint shows campaign is working.

Linux Vendor Settles With Microsoft

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:12:00 EDT

Maker of Buffalo networking gear pays up in exchange for patent indemnification.

IBM To Aid Delhi Stock Exchange Relaunch

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:06:00 EDT

Big Blue will provide business continuity services essential to DSE's resurrection.

From Earth To The Moon: Apollo 11 Turns 40

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EDT

NASA is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first manned mission to the moon.

Microsoft's Ballmer Dismisses Chrome

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:19:00 EDT

Redmond's chief executive says Google's OS plan not a threat to Windows

Windows 7 RTM Rumor Quashed

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:09:00 EDT

Microsoft still has work to do before new OS can be released to manufacturing.

On-Demand Pricing For Windows Azure

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:34:00 EDT

Microsoft will sell its cloud-based operating system by the drink.

NASA Hopes For Wednesday Shuttle Launch

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:23:00 EDT

Endeavour hopes to get off the ground after three consecutive scrubs due to weather.

Office 2010 Available For Private Clouds

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:40:00 EDT

Microsoft will let its business customers run Office Web off their own, internal servers.

Windows 7 For Enterprises Available Sept. 1

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:51:00 EDT

Microsoft's new operating system is less than three months away for enterprise customers.

Office 2010: Plenty Of Bells And Whistles

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:56:00 EDT

The latest version of Microsoft's venerable productivity suite adds several features that should appeal to the social networking set.

Windows 7 A No-Go For Business, Survey Says

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:33:00 EDT

Almost 60% of IT managers surveyed said their companies have no plans to adopt Microsoft's latest OS.

Weather Threatens Shuttle Launch (Again)

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:41:00 EDT

Thunderstorms near Kennedy Space Center could keep Endeavour on grounded for third straight day.

Microsoft Plans Free Version Of Office 2010

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:25:01 EDT

Office Web will be accessible at no cost through the software maker's Windows Live portal.

NASA Hopes To Launch Shuttle Monday

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:33:00 EDT

Sunday's weather foils Endeavour liftoff for second straight day.

40% Chance For NASA's Saturday Shuttle Launch

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:07:00 EDT

Precipitation could scrub NASA's scheduled liftoff of shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station.

IBM To Patent Data Mask

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:33:00 EDT

Big Blue's MAGEN system uses optical character recognition to selectively scramble sensitive onscreen information such as healthcare or financial records.

Microsoft Promotes Windows 7 Chief

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:58:00 EDT

Stephen Sinofsky is named president of Redmond's Windows division.

Windows 7 Deployment Toolkit Released

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:52:00 EDT

Microsoft utility is designed to ease upgrades to the company's next operating system.

Former IBM Exec Seeks Fraud Dismissal

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 09:41:00 EDT

Unisys' Sam Khanna has asked a court to toss suit filed by Big Blue.

Goldman's Alleged Code Thief Makes Bail

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:43:00 EDT

Programmer Sergey Aleynikov is under travel and computer use restrictions while awaiting trial.

American Express Outsources To HP-EDS

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:36:00 EDT

Five-year deal covers a wide range of IT management services.

Yahoo Search Pad Promises Faster Searches

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EDT

Web portal's new online tool is designed to automatically detect research and save results.

Windows 7 Pre-Sales Remain Strong

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:52:00 EDT

Microsoft's 50% discount draws strong response from shoppers.

Microsoft Readies Major Launch Wave

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:40:00 EDT

Windows 7's October release will mark the first of a number of new offerings from Redmond.

ACS Claims Union Vote Rigged

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:08:00 EDT

Company disputes election result that would see some workers join CWA.

Marc Andreessen Launches VC Firm

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:17:00 EDT

$300 Million Andreessen Horowitz fund will focus on "best new entrepreneurs," says Netscape pioneer.

Bing Adds Twitter Searches

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:42:00 EDT

Microsoft's new search engine looks to capture the real-time Web.

Windows 7 Beta Kill Switch Activated

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:12:00 EDT

The trial version of Microsoft's next operating system has entered its expiration phase.

IBM Wins Round Against Dell Exec

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:49:00 EDT

David Johnson cannot assume full duties in Round Rock until lawsuit is resolved.

Microsoft Defends Windows 7 Upgrade Limit

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:22:00 EDT

Redmond notes that cap for free upgrades is five times higher than Vista limit.

The Pirate Bay Goes Legit

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:14:00 EDT

Buyer Global Gaming Factory X plans to introduce commercial business model to infamous file-swapping site.

Windows 7: Free Upgrades End With SP1

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:38:00 EDT

Microsoft will charge businesses for XP-to-Win7 upgrades once first service pack is released.

NASA Mints Nine New Astronauts

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:37:00 EDT

Space agency's class of 2009 features diverse group of experts.

Judge OKs Former IBM Exec's Dell Move

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:37:00 EDT

David Johnson can begin work in Round Rock while breach of contract case is heard.

Microsoft Limits Free Windows 7 Upgrades

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:35:00 EDT

Software maker's numerical cap on program is meant to push pricey subscription licenses, analyst claims.

Windows 7 Pre-Sales Strong

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:19:00 EDT

Online shoppers are rushing to take advantage of Microsoft's 50% discount program.

Windows 7 Half-Price Sale Starts Friday

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:11:00 EDT

Microsoft is offering deep discounts on its next operating system in effort to boost sales.

IBM Builds 3D World For Business Meetings

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:54:00 EDT

Virtual Collaboration for Lotus Sametime lets colleagues and partners get together—in avatar form.

Microsoft Discloses Windows 7 Pricing

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:45:00 EDT

Microsoft has disclosed what you'll have to pay to get hold of its next operating system.

Quake Meets Fallout As Bethesda Buys Id

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:17:00 EDT

Bethesda parent ZeniMax says it's bought out Doom and Quake creator Id Software.

Microsoft Hohm Cuts Power Bills

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:58:00 EDT

The software maker's new Web tool helps users reduce their electricity use.

Windows 7 Beta Shuts Down Next Week

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:52:00 EDT

Microsoft wants those using the trial version of its next OS to switch to the Release Candidate.

CSC In $29 Million Navy IT Deal

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:37:00 EDT

The outsourcer will support the fleet's naval enterprise network under a one-year task order.

NASA Probe Orbits Moon

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:34:00 EDT

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will spend the next year mapping Earth's satellite.

Paul Allen Seeks Brighter Outlook

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:35:00 EDT

Microsoft co-founder's Xiant Filer tool aims to clean up users' in-boxes.

Wimbledon Goes Mobile

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:49:00 EDT

IBM introduces phone applications that make it easier to follow all the action from the tournament.

Windows 7 Upgrade Tool Released

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:44:00 EDT

Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 will let enterprises know if they're ready for Redmond's next OS.

Virginia Probes Outsourcing Deal, CIO Fired

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:01:00 EDT

The state's $2.3 billion contract with Northrop Grumman is under fire from legislators.

Ballmer: Bing Will Succeed

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:29:00 EDT

Microsoft chief says it's not too late for his company to catch Google in search.

IBM To Spend $100 Million On Mobile Research

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:44:00 EDT

The company is developing technologies that will allow users to conduct advanced business transactions from mobile devices.

Bing Gains In Search Share

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:37:00 EDT

Microsoft's "decision engine" is helping the company increase its presence in the search market.

EDS Wins $34 Million DoD Contract

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:37:00 EDT

HP's outsourcing arm will provide the Defense Information Systems Agency with engineering and technical support.

IBM Mulling Divestitures, Document Shows

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:45:00 EDT

Records indicate Big Blue may be looking to pare down underperforming units.

Bing Adds Porn Domain

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:19:00 EDT

Microsoft hopes the move will make it easier to block adult images and videos.

Windows 7 Needs Browsers, EU Says

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:45:00 EDT

European trustbusters reject Microsoft plan for shipping Windows 7 without Web software.

Windows 7 Won't Include Explorer In EU

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is stripping the browser from the OS in an attempt to satisfy market regulators.

Microsoft To Launch Morro Antivirus 'Soon'

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:24:00 EDT

The free offering will replace subscription Windows Live OneCare service.

Bing Includes Anti-Porn Tools

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:08:00 EDT

Microsoft's new search engine offers features to counter "porn theater" mode.

Vista-To-Windows 7 Free Upgrades Start June 26

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:13:00 EDT

Consumers who buy a Vista PC prior to Oct. 22 get Windows 7 gratis, internal memo states.

Bing Porn Draws Flak

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:22:00 EDT

Microsoft is drawing heat for search engine tool that displays full-motion adult content.

Microsoft Rolls Out Bing Travel

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:57:00 EDT

"Decision engine" features direct links to online booking and purchasing tools.

Microsoft Ad Portrays Bing As Economy's Savior

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:17:00 EDT

Spot evokes controversial Willie Horton campaign to link Google with recession.

CSC To Integrate Public-Private Clouds

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:48:00 EDT

Service offerings will target government and private sector organizations.

Vista-To-Windows 7 Upgrades Coming Soon

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:59:00 EDT

"Part of the deal" for consumers who buy a Vista PC prior to Oct. 22, Microsoft says.

Windows 7 To Ship Oct. 22, Microsoft Confirms

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:05:00 EDT

The software maker says its new OS will hit stores in time for the 2009 holiday shopping season.

Xbox Motion Controller: Not Your Father's Wii

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:21:00 EDT

Microsoft's Project Natal hands-free control system for Xbox 360 could be a game changer.

Xbox Gets Motion Controller, Facebook, 1080p Movies

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 16:30:00 EDT

Microsoft unveils a slew of upgrades for its Xbox 360 entertainment console at E3.

Microsoft In Acquisition Deal With Merck

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:38:00 EDT

Software maker has reached agreement to acquire Rosetta Biosoftware unit.

Windows 7 Starter Edition: Unlimited Apps On Tap

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:44:00 EDT

Policy change means Microsoft's netbook OS won't max out at three applications.

Microsoft Bing Goes Live

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:03:00 EDT

Software maker's revamped Live Search program is now online.

Microsoft Formally Launches Bing Search Engine

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:18:00 EDT

Software maker seeks to challenge Google's dominance with introduction of functional search tools.

Anti-U.S. Hackers Infiltrate Army Servers

Thu, 28 May 2009 11:14:00 EDT

Exclusive: Defense Department investigators subpoena records from Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo in connection with ongoing probe.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 7 Touch Pack

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:05:00 EDT

Spinning globes, schooling fish, and virtual erector sets add pizzazz to software maker's new OS.

Dell Poaches IBM's Top M&A Exec

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:52:00 EDT

Plans to anoint David Johnson as Dell's top acquisition planner likely signals a shift in strategy. Johnson has overseen IBM's frenetic merger activity for the past nine years.

Microsoft Unveils Zune HD

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:52:00 EDT

Revamped music player features high-definition touch screen and built-in Wi-Fi.

Psystar Carries On Cloning Despite Bankruptcy

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:46:00 EDT

Imitation Mac maker continues to take orders after Chapter 11 filing.

Windows 7 Beta Shuts Down July 1

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:19:00 EDT

Users who run the trial version of Microsoft's new OS beyond its expiration date will suffer endless reboots.

Psystar Must Disclose Financial Records Monday

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:16:00 EDT

A judge rules that the Mac cloner must provide Apple with detailed P&L documents.

Windows 7 Expected To Kill Vista

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:06:00 EDT

Researchers at Gartner urge clients to skip Vista altogether if they haven't already deployed the OS.

Windows 7 Boosts Hyper-Threading Support

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:33:00 EDT

Microsoft says its new OS is designed to take full advantage of multicore processors.

Expansionist Oracle To Acquire Virtual Iron

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:33:00 EDT

Proposed buyout of virtualization vendor is Larry Ellison's latest move in campaign to challenge IT's heavyweights.

Beyond The Cloud: IBM Unveils 'Stream Computing'

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:37:00 EDT

Big Blue's System S can analyze and execute a stock trade in less time than it takes a hummingbird to flap its wings.

Microsoft Promises 10,000 Windows 7-Friendly Products

Wed, 13 May 2009 09:49:00 EDT

The software maker says its new OS won't suffer from the compatibility glitches that haunted Vista.

Oracle Wanted Sun's Software Unit Only, Records Show

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:51:00 EDT

Larry Ellison's protestations to the contrary notwithstanding, Oracle may have been forced to buy the whole company to close deal.

Microsoft: iPod Could Set You Back $30,000

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:52:00 EDT

In jab at Apple, the software maker claims its subscription Zune Pass is the cheapest way to listen to MP3 files.

Microsoft Hopes To Complete Windows 7 By August

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:20:00 EDT

Officials at the software maker say release to manufacturing could be just three months away.

Microsoft Builds $3.75 Billion War Chest

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:28:00 EDT

The software maker's first-ever public debt offering could mean acquisitions are on tap.

Interop Preview: Cloud Computing, ROI In Spotlight

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:35:00 EDT

Attendees of the Las Vegas conference, May 17-21, will learn how cloud computing and social networking can give a lift to return on investment.

Microsoft Shoots Blanks At Windows 7 Users

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:32:00 EDT

Redmond this week plans to send a batch of test files to Release Candidate users to validate auto-update systems.

Windows 7 Ready? Microsoft Tool Provides Answer

Fri, 8 May 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor lets a user know whether a computer can run the company's new operating system.

Star Trek: The Last Generation?

Fri, 8 May 2009 11:07:00 EDT

President Obama has ordered a full review of NASA's manned space exploration programs.

ACS Wants 50% Of Workforce Offshore, Eyes Acquisitions

Thu, 7 May 2009 11:47:00 EDT

The outsourcer seeks larger overseas presence and M&A-fueled growth.

CSC Lands Army Contracts, Names Federal Liaison

Thu, 7 May 2009 10:22:00 EDT

The outsourcer will provide tech support and maintenance services for Iraq-bound helicopters.

Windows 7 Eases PC-To-PC File Transfers

Wed, 6 May 2009 15:12:00 EDT

Microsoft's new OS makes it simpler to move apps and settings from one system to another.

Tech Mahindra Receives 31% Of Satyam Shares

Wed, 6 May 2009 08:13:00 EDT

Transaction brings Tech Mahindra a step closer to completing buyout of scandal-scarred outsourcer.

IBM Acquires Database Specialist Exeros

Tue, 5 May 2009 15:13:00 EDT

The move furthers Big Blue's push into the information management market.

Lockheed Martin Vies For Navy's Secure IT Contract

Tue, 5 May 2009 13:50:00 EDT

The defense contractor teams up with several partners to pursue the fleet's CANES project.

Microsoft Cuts 3,000 Jobs, Mulls Additional Layoffs

Tue, 5 May 2009 12:10:00 EDT

The software maker is facing reduced demand for Windows and new competition on several fronts.

Windows 7 RC Available For Public Download

Tue, 5 May 2009 08:24:00 EDT

A nearly final version of Microsoft's next operating system is available from the company's Web site starting today.

Obama's Offshore Tax Plan Costly For Tech Industry

Mon, 4 May 2009 14:39:00 EDT

Vendors with significant overseas operations could be hit with a higher tax bill if deferrals are eliminated.

Microsoft To Answer EU Antitrust Charges In June

Mon, 4 May 2009 13:51:00 EDT

Software maker needs to demonstrate that Windows-Explorer tie doesn't harm competition.

Windows 7 RC Free Download Starts Tuesday

Mon, 4 May 2009 13:01:00 EDT

A nearly final version of Microsoft's next OS will be available from the company's Web site beginning May 5.

IBM Pays Customers To Ditch Sun Servers

Mon, 4 May 2009 10:39:00 EDT

Big Blue is doubling a rewards program under which businesses can get thousands of dollars worth of software and services for free -- if they unplug their Sun boxes.

Microsoft Xbox Exec Defects To Apple

Mon, 4 May 2009 08:32:00 EDT

Richard Teversham's exit is the latest in a series of high-level departures from Redmond.

Satyam Perps May Have Looted Additional $100 Million

Fri, 1 May 2009 10:59:00 EDT

Indian investigators say funds from American share receipts are missing.

Windows 7 In October? Acer Says Yes

Fri, 1 May 2009 10:06:00 EDT

System builders are expecting Microsoft to release its next OS in the fall.

Microsoft Completes Work On Windows Vista SP2

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:01:00 EDT

The service pack has officially been released to manufacturing and should be ready to ship soon.

U.K. Imposes Deadline To Fix Sick E-Health Program

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:40:00 EDT

The CIO of Britain's Department of Health says outsourcers working on the long-delayed project have seven months to get it right -- or they may have to get out.

Windows 7 Gets Its Own Web Site

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:39:00 EDT

Microsoft has created an online resource for IT pros looking to deploy the new OS.

Microsoft In $3 Billion Cloud Deal With HP-EDS

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:59:00 EDT

Redmond is using partners to push hosted offerings deeper into the corporate market.

Windows 7 RC To Ship April 30

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:35:00 EDT

Microsoft is moving a step closer to releasing a final version of its new operating system.

Satyam Used Computers To Create 7,500 Fake Invoices

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:40:00 EDT

Company officials employed an elaborate network of applications to facilitate accounting fraud.

IBM Computer Plays 'Jeopardy'

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:43:00 EDT

Big Blue has developed a machine that's designed to play the popular game show.

Tech Mahindra-Satyam Deal Clears Regulatory Hurdle

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:34:00 EDT

Competition watchdogs in Germany have signed off on the proposed merger.

Windows 7 App Testing Starts In May

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:27:00 EDT

Microsoft's Tech Ed conference will feature a production environment where users can test business software on the new OS.

Windows Sales Off 16% As Microsoft's Reports Sharp Profit Decline

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:16:00 EDT

Revenue and earnings fall as the software maker deals with recession and vigorous competition.

Judge Extends Fed Scrutiny Of Microsoft 18 Months

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:06:00 EDT

The Department of Justice claims the software maker is not fully complying with an antitrust agreement.

Steve Ballmer Has 'No Idea' Why Oracle Is Buying Sun

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:19:00 EDT

Microsoft chief questions rival's $7.4 billion bid for "hardware company."

Need Lindsay Lohan News? Try MSN

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:04:00 EDT

Redmond is looking for a larger share of the entertainment news and gossip market.

Satyam Leader Claims Heart Not Up To Polygraph

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:32:00 EDT

Attorneys for outsourcer's disgraced chairman say he's not healthy enough for a lie detector test.

Northrop Grumman To Compete For $50 Billion In Federal IT Work

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:29:00 EDT

Outsourcer will bid for jobs funded by the GSA's Alliant program.

Windows 7 Offers Smarter Security For Road Warriors

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:17:00 EDT

Microsoft's new operating system boasts flexible firewalls and other new features for on-the-go security.

Tech Mahindra To Operate Satyam As Independent Unit

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:15:00 EDT

Key issues remain on the table as Tech Mahindra looks to move forward with the acquisition.

Oracle To Acquire Sun Microsystems For $7.4 Billion

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:14:00 EDT

Larry Ellison swoops in to buy out the server and software maker in the wake of Sun's failed talks with IBM.

Tech Mahindra Takes On Troubled Company

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EDT

The Indian telecom outsourcer will acquire a 51% stake in Satyam, but this stands to be a difficult turnaround effort.

Satyam Could Lose Half Its Customers Under Tech Mahindra

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:20:00 EDT

Gartner analysts predict outsourcer's client base could shrink by 50% or more despite acquisition.

Feds Want Eyes On Microsoft For Another 18 Months

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:49:00 EDT

The Department of Justice claims the software maker isn't fully complying with an antitrust agreement.

India OKs Tech Mahindra-Satyam Deal

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:42:00 EDT

Authorities give node to $422 million rescue attempt of troubled outsourcer.

Xbox 360's Mysterious 'E74' Error Now Under Warranty

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:36:00 EDT

Microsoft is extending its "red ring of death" program to cover the console's latest glitch.

Windows XP Support No Longer Free

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:44:00 EDT

Most XP users who encounter trouble will have to pay Microsoft for help.

Tech Mahindra Pledges To Restore Confidence In Satyam

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:36:00 EDT

Executives at Satyam's white knight promise changes, but the challenges are many.

IBM Wins 10-Year Deal From Indian Bank

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:42:00 EDT

Big Blue will help Kurmanchal Bank cut costs and roll out new services, such as Internet banking.

Microsoft-Yahoo Combo Would Still Be Search Laggard

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:31:00 EDT

Google's share of the Internet search market is more than double that of its two closest competitors -- and growing.

Windows 7: 83% Of Businesses Won't Deploy Next Year

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:01:00 EDT

New data shows that the vast majority of corporate IT departments won't touch Microsoft's next OS until at least 2011.

Microsoft, Yahoo Rekindle Partnership Talks

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:45:00 EDT

The software maker and the Web portal are reportedly discussing a display ad alliance.

Microsoft Must Pay $388 Million To Settle Patent Claim

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:36:00 EDT

Jury finds that anti-piracy tools in Windows and Office infringe on technology owned by Uniloc.

Outsourced IBM Workers Denied Federal Aid

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:51:00 EDT

Department of Labor turns down bid for Trade Adjustment Assistance.

SAIC To Help Hawaii Use Less Energy

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:21:00 EDT

Outsourcer will work with authorities to reduce power consumption in the Aloha State.

IBM Completes Deal With Sun (Life, That Is)

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:05:00 EDT

Big Blue will provide a range of tech services to the Toronto-based insurer.

Former Microsoft Exec Returns From Space

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:07:00 EDT

Charles Simonyi had left Earth aboard a Russian spacecraft for his second trip into the cosmos.

UK Taps U.S. Outsourcers For $960 Million National ID Project

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:42:00 EDT

IBM and CSC will create biometric identification systems under a pair of 10-year deals.

Satyam Chairman Hit With 300 Page Criminal Complaint

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:43:00 EDT

Formal charges against Ramalinga Raju range from fraud to destruction of evidence.

Windows 7 Promises Faster Desktop Search

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:53:00 EDT

Microsoft's new operating system could fix a longstanding source of frustration.

Three More Satyam Officials Arrested

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:18:00 EDT

List of employees connected to outsourcer's accounting scandal is growing.

Feds Tap Sun For Healthcare IT Despite Uncertain Future

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 15:56:00 EDT

Health and Human Services will use Sun software to help fulfill Obama's e-health promise.

Microsoft: 96% Of Netbooks Run Windows

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 12:10:00 EDT

Gains in PC market's hottest category come at the expense of Linux, Redmond says.

Sun Shares Plunge As IBM Talks Stall

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 10:53:00 EDT

The tech vendor's future is in question following collapse of negotiations with Big Blue.

Sun's Future In Question As IBM Talks Collapse

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:35:00 EDT

Big Blue has reportedly backed off a plan to acquire its smaller rival for $7 billion.

Microsoft Plans Major Windows 7 Announcement

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 13:16:00 EDT

The software maker is preparing to disclose significant news about its next operating system.

IBM-Sun Deal 'In Final Stages'

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:45:00 EDT

Big Blue reportedly is closing in on an acquisition of its smaller rival.

CSC Wins $56 Million Homeland Security Contract

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 13:39:00 EDT

Outsourcer will support DHS's emergency communications networks.

IBM Snags A Pair Of Outsourcing Deals

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:24:00 EDT

Health-claims processor Nasco and Campbell's Soup tap Big Blue for tech services.

IBM Cuts Internet Reimbursement For Home Workers

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:07:00 EDT

Big Blue employees based out of home offices must now pay for their own broadband connections.

Microsoft: We Need More Foreign Workers

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:16:00 EDT

Redmond says its reliance on H1-B employees is due to a shortage of capable U.S. tech pros.

IBM Seeks Patent On 'Outsourcing Machine'

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:25:00 EDT

Big Blue has invented a computerized system that automates the process of sending jobs overseas.

Microsoft Encarta Is Web 2.0's Latest Victim

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:30:00 EDT

The online encyclopedia falls in the face of competition from the likes of Wikipedia.

Netflix To Charge 300% More For Blu-ray Discs

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:12:00 EDT

Many customers who currently pay $1 extra per month for HD discs will soon have to shell out $4 per month.

Microsoft Gaffe Hints At Windows 7 Release Date

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:56:00 EDT

Online leak points to a Release Candidate in May and the possibility of a final version by autumn.

Microsoft Ad Takes Swipe At Pricey Macs

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:04:00 EDT

Software maker looks to connect with consumers in an economy where frugality is the new cool.

IBM Layoffs Include Wide Ranging U.S. Job Cuts

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:03:00 EDT

Internal documents show Big Blue is eliminating more than a thousand positions in its Global Business Services unit alone.

Microsoft Word Developer Blasts Into Space

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:16:00 EDT

Charles Simonyi has left Earth aboard a Russian spacecraft for his second trip into the cosmos.

IBM Poised For Major U.S. Job Cuts, Workers Say

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:20:00 EDT

Published reports suggest Big Blue may ax up to 5,000 services employees.

Lawsuits Could Derail Satyam Sale

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:52:00 EDT

Company says it can't predict financial impact of investors' class-action claims.

Microsoft Nixes Private Azure Clouds

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:43:00 EDT

Customers that want to tap the new cloud computing OS will have to buy hosting services from Redmond.

UN Bars Satyam From Outsourcing Work

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:46:00 EDT

World body says it plans to terminate existing deals with troubled outsourcer.

Satyam Created Thousands Of Fake Invoices, Report Says

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:02:00 EDT

Investigators eye documents as part of probe into "India's Enron."

IE8 Users Downgrade To Explorer 7

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EDT

The latest data shows that Microsoft's new browser lost market share over the weekend.

Explorer 8: Bugs, Crashes, Glitches, Oh My!

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:19:00 EDT

Microsoft's new browser is causing big problems for some computer users.

Microsoft's Ballmer Signals Renewed Interest In Yahoo

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:49:00 EDT

CEO says there is "a good opportunity" for the two companies to complete a search deal.

IBM-Sun Merger Called Anticompetitive

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:26:00 EDT

Rivals claim a Big Blue takeover of Sun would result in fewer choices and higher prices in the IT market.

IBM-Sun Deal Would Create Business Software Monolith

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:58:00 EDT

Official sources won't rule out reports of a pending $6.5 billion deal, while observers say acquisition would make sense.

Reader's Digest Outsources Tech Ops To Indian Firm

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:32:00 EDT

HCL Technologies will provide a range of IT services to the publishing company under a seven-year agreement.

Indian PM Candidate Promises $200 'Microsoft-Free' Laptop

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:05:00 EDT

To secure votes, BJP leader LK Advani is pledging open source computers for 10 million students in his country.

Kaiser Permanente Outsources, Cuts 860 IT Jobs

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:41:00 EDT

IBM will manage the health care network's data centers under seven-year deal.

iGate May Bid For Satyam

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:35:00 EDT

Rival outsourcer wants updated financial records before proceeding with offer.

Windows 7 Gets Another Makeover

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:46:00 EDT

Microsoft's changes include a fix designed to end mysterious task bar migrations.

IBM Builds A Better Water Filter

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:41:00 EDT

Big Blue is developing technologies services that could help increase the earth's water supply.

Shuttle To Deliver Crucial Parts (And Toy Duck) To Space Station

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:24:00 EDT

Discovery is poised to bring final backbone piece and solar wings, along with a plush souvenir.

Microsoft Must Answer EU 'Bundling' Charges By April 21

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:29:00 EDT

Software maker needs to demonstrate that Windows-Explorer tie does not harm competition.

Marines Eye $75 Million 'Web 2.0 In A Box'

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:23:00 EDT

James Bond-style briefcase would allow troops to collaborate with commanders from hostile locations.

Satyam Customers Mull Exit Strategies

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:50:00 EDT

U.S. property and casualty firm Selective Insurance Group is latest to eye possible contract termination.

Satyam Chairman In Hands Of India's 'FBI'

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:37:00 EDT

Scandal-scarred outsourcer's CFO and managing director also taken into custody.

Noted Canadian Joins Microsoft's Board

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:57:00 EDT

Maria Klawe is president of Harvey Mudd College and formerly headed the Association of Computing Machinery.

With Apple Looming, Microsoft Embraces Netbooks

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Redmond is building products, from Windows 7 to peripherals, with the PC industry's next big growth market in mind.

Bidding Starts For Satyam

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:22:00 EDT

Troubled outsourcer is now officially on the block.

European Trustbuster Welcomes IE8 'Off Button'

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:14:00 EDT

Official says Microsoft's inclusion of the feature in Windows 7 will promote software competition.

Red Hat's JBoss Software Draws Patent Suit

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 10:15:00 EST

Legal action against the open source middleware also targets partners Dell, HP, and Genuitec

Microsoft's Kumo Trial Points To Live Search Revamp

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:40:00 EST

The software maker is asking employees to test a new service that produces contextual search results.

Aviva Taps HP-EDS For $1 Billion Outsourcing Deal

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:49:00 EST

The outsourcer will help the insurance giant modernize two of its global data centers.

IBM Server Bug Could Cause Data Loss

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:06:00 EST

Big Blue said a firmware bug could cause disk drives in some models of business servers to become unresponsive.

Help Wanted: Windows 7 Antitrust Lawyer

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:30:00 EST

Microsoft seeks legal eagle to vet new operating system for regulatory flags.

Windows 7 Gets Pre-Release Makeover

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:17:00 EST

Microsoft has tweaked three dozen features in the beta version of its new operating system.

Windows 7 Gets Pre-Release Makeover

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:17:00 EST

Microsoft has tweaked three dozen features in the beta version of its new operating system.

Microsoft Issues Patch For IE8 On Windows 7

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:24:00 EST

The update includes fixes that boost the browser's reliability on the new OS.

Windows 7 Includes Three New Games

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:09:00 EST

Internet-based versions of popular parlor games are built in to Microsoft's new OS.

IBM Tops India's Outsourcing Market

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:55:00 EST

Big Blue is outpacing domestic competition on the subcontinent.

'Windows 7 Capable' PCs Slated For June

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:22:00 EST

Microsoft intends to offer free upgrades from Vista to Windows 7, documents show.

Microsoft Fails To Win 'Vista Capable' Dismissal

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:51:00 EST

Judge rules consumer fraud lawsuit against the company can proceed, but not as class action.

Windows 7 File Sharing Tool Released

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:26:00 EST

Microsoft ships a trial version of software designed to let PC users securely share personal files.

Microsoft Shrugs At Vista-To-XP Downgrade Suit

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:02:00 EST

Software maker says it doesn't get a cut of fees charged for converting Vista PCs to Windows XP.

Microsoft Sued Over Vista-To-XP Downgrade Fees

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:28:00 EST

Suit claims the software maker is profiting from a program that allegedly violates antitrust laws.

Microsoft Plans Global Retail Chain

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:29:00 EST

The software maker will open stores worldwide, from which it will hawk Windows 7 and other products.

IBM To Deliver Software Via Amazon's Cloud

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:32:00 EST

Big Blue has partnered with the e-commerce giant to launch a next-generation Internet service.

California Agency Skips Vista, Goes Directly To Windows 7

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:39:00 EST

Department of Managed Health Care has put Vista on permanent sick leave.

CSC Third Quarter Results Beat Estimates

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:55:00 EST

Outsourcer posts earnings gain, but revenue and net income decline.

Microsoft Kills Windows 7 Beta

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:01:00 EST

The software maker ends trial availability of its next operating system.

SEC To Electronically Monitor Hedge Funds

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:43:00 EST

The agency turns to IT to keep closer tabs on the scandal-scarred alternative investment industry.

IBM Eyes $122 Billion In Stimulus-Backed Tech Spending

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:47:00 EST

Big Blue hopes government-funded projects will spur construction of physical assets that rely heavily on smart technologies and software.

Microsoft To Launch Windows Mobile App Store

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:43:00 EST

The software maker will roll out an Apple-style offering along with Web-based storage.

Microsoft Launches Wonderwall Celeb Site

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:42:00 EST

The Web site will offer news, features, and gossip about celebrities and other notables.

Bill Gates Unleashes Mosquitoes On Tech's Elite

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:18:00 EST

Microsoft chairman's stunt highlights malaria's continuing threat to the developing world.

IBM, Google Team Up On Health Records

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 09:47:00 EST

The tech giants have partnered to create a service that lets users stream medical data to online services.

Windows 7 To Ship In Six Flavors

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:28:00 EST

Microsoft plans to release six different versions of its new operating system.

IBM Helps Indian Firm Go Green

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:06:00 EST

Big Blue is implementing energy-saving technologies for Religare Enterprise.

IBM Offers To Move Laid Off Workers To India

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:36:00 EST

Big Blue wants to help redundant U.S. employees relocate to developing markets, according to an internal document.

Microsoft To Kill Vista, XP Upgrade Blockers

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:32:00 EST

The software maker is warning customers that tools designed to prevent automatic installation of service packs are nearing expiration.

Remaking Microsoft: Get Out Of Web Search

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:01:50 EST

Microsoft continues to pour good money into search -- a market where it can't compete.

Sales Up, Profits Down At ACS

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:30:00 EST

Dallas-based outsourcer reports mixed results for second quarter.

Windows 7 Beta Flunks Out Of Georgetown

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:26:00 EST

University's IT department nixes downloads of Microsoft's new operating system.

SAP Weathers The Downturn

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:11:00 EST

Fourth-quarter sales jump 8% on strength of services revenue.

Satyam Taps Goldman To Explore Sale

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:04:00 EST

Outsourcer looks for a buyer in an effort to emerge from cooked-books scandal.

Microsoft: Explorer 8 'Complete And Done'

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:27:00 EST

The software maker says its latest browser is close to final form, but users would like some improvements.

Whirlpool Outsources Global Tech Ops To IBM

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:50:00 EST

Big Blue will handle IT operations for the appliance maker in 40 countries.

Papermaster Settlement: Apple Innovations May Require IBM's OK

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:07:00 EST

The chip expert must check in with his former employer if he believes he's using Big Blue technology at Cupertino.

IBM Cuts More Than 3,000 Jobs, Workers Claim

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:58:00 EST

Big Blue is shedding positions in software, sales, research, and other departments, an employee group says.

Microsoft To Kill Windows 7 Beta On Feb. 10

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:18:00 EST

The software maker plans to end trial availability of its next OS in two weeks.

Feds Eye Windows 7 For Antitrust Violations

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:58:00 EST

Government experts seek to ensure that new OS meets the terms of the 2001 Microsoft settlement.

Microsoft Paid $3.1 Billion To Settle Tax Debt

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:15:00 EST

Software maker's quarterly report reveals payment made to satisfy IRS audit.

Microsoft To Cut 5,000 Jobs As Profits Fall 11%

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:46:00 EST

Software maker will also curtail spending on travel and marketing and eliminate raises.

Windows 7 Offers 21 New Hotkey Combos

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:55:00 EST

Microsoft's next OS offers numerous commands to simplify use, but they could take awhile to learn.

NHL's Alex Ovechkin To Tweet From All-Star Game

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:46:00 EST

Washington Capitals star will microblog on Twitter from Sunday's event in Montreal.

Microsoft Sells Off Comcast Stake

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:08:00 EST

The software maker may be looking to raise cash in advance of an acquisition.

IBM Fourth Quarter Profits Up, Sales Down

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:19:00 EST

Big Blue is weathering the slump better than most, but revenue was off more than 6%.

EU May Force Microsoft To Split Explorer, Windows

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:55:00 EST

Antitrust regulators on the Continent say the browser is too closely tied to the operating system.

Satyam Denies Layoffs, Cash Crunch

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:34:00 EST

A spokesman for the outsourcer rejects analyst's allegations.

Windows 7 Beta Antivirus Packs Now Available

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:24:00 EST

Three third-party vendors have released security software for Microsoft's new operating system.

IBM Worker Survives US Airways River Crash

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:36:00 EST

"We're going to have to get her a new laptop; hers is waterlogged," says company spokesman.

Satyam Firing Workers 'Onsite,' Analyst Says

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:16:00 EST

The scandal-plagued outsourcer is also virtually broke, a new report states.

Windows 7 'Incredibly Stable,' Intel Expert Says

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:06:00 EST

A programmer at the chipmaker says the OS is almost ready for prime time.

Deloitte Sues To Block IBM's $193 Million HUD Contract

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:47:00 EST

The consulting firm has filed a complaint against the federal government that claims bidding was unfair.

Psystar Claims It's An Apple Customer

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:34:00 EST

The Mac cloner says it purchases its copies of OS X directly from Cupertino.

Korean Air Outsources Tech Ops To IBM

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:01:00 EST

The airline is handing off data center operations to Big Blue under a ten-year deal.

Windows 7 Beta Destroys MP3 Files

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:36:00 EST

Microsoft is urging users of the new OS to download a patch that resolves the issue.

IBM Develops MRI With 100 Million Times More Detail

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:33:00 EST

The technique allows physicians to see below tissue surfaces without disrupting sensitive organs.

Windows 7 Beta Bonus: IE8 Included

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST

The trial version of Microsoft's next operating system provides a first look at several new Internet Explorer features.

Satyam Could Go Bust, Gartner Warns

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:01:00 EST

The Indian outsourcer may be unable to retain business in wake of accounting scandal.

Microsoft Offers Unlimited Windows 7 Downloads

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:33:00 EST

The software maker has lifted restrictions on the number of copies available to beta users.

10 Urgent Tasks For Microsoft In 2009

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST

Steve Ballmer and company are under pressure to get Windows 7 out the door, stop the executive exodus, and revive Microsoft's advertising. And that's just for starters.

Windows 7: Home Networking In Three Steps

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:16:00 EST

The next version of Microsoft's operating system promises easier content sharing between devices.

Halo Wars Shipping In February, Microsoft Says

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:22:00 EST

The RTS version of the company's futuristic shooter is set to debut next month.

Ballmer's Promise: Windows 7 'Best Version Ever'

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:59:00 EST

Microsoft's next operating system will be lighter, simpler, and faster, Steve Ballmer said at CES.

Windows 7 Beta Release Imminent

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:44:00 EST

A trial version of Microsoft's next operating system could be available next week.

'Vista Capable' A $1.5 Billion Windfall For Microsoft, Expert Says

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:41:00 EST

Consumers suing Microsoft claim the program misled them into buying underpowered PCs.

Windows 7 Reviews Mixed On Pirate Bay

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:09:00 EST

Torrent users weigh in on beta version of Microsoft's next operating system.

Zune Leap Year Bug Fixed, Microsoft Says

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:39:00 EST

The software maker says affected users need to drain their batteries and restart the device.

Citi Inks Sale Of Offshore Services Unit

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:02:00 EST

Citigroup Global Services is sold to TCS for $512 million.

Windows 7 Leaked To The Internet

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:34:00 EST

Microsoft's next operating system is available from torrent sites.

NORAD Tracking Santa Claus With Google Maps

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:11:00 EST

The aerospace command is using the Internet to follow Kris Kringle's Christmas Eve progress.

Microsoft Confirms New SQL Server Threat

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:03:00 EST

The vulnerability could leave numerous versions of the database software vulnerable to cyberattack.

Windows XP Extensions Reflect Vista's Woes

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:31:00 EST

Microsoft needs to keep its older operating system on the market in order to appease business customers.

Troubled Citigroup Sells IT Services Arm To India's Wipro

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:09:00 EST

The $127 million deal includes a six-year outsourcing contract under which Wipro will provide tech support to the bank.

Space Station Crew Completes Overnight Spacewalk

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:21:00 EST

An astronaut and a cosmonaut successfully performed a series of tasks outside the station.

Apple Failed To Copyright Mac OS X, Psystar Claims

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:46:00 EST

The charge is the latest in a series of allegations in the ongoing legal spat between the clone maker and Apple.

Microsoft Extends Windows XP Cutoff Date

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:16:00 EST

The software maker gives system builders an additional four months to get their hands on XP.

'Wayne Gretzky' Twitter Page A Fake, NHL Says

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:38:00 EST

League spokesman says posts on the microblogging service not really from The Great One.

Apple Fans To Protest Jobs' Macworld Absence

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EST

Mad Mac user wants attendees to greet the CEO's stand-in with "utter silence."

Yahoo Rivals Urged To Limit Personal Data Retention

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:38:00 EST

House Internet chairman says Microsoft and Google should follow Yahoo's lead on privacy.

Macworld Will Go On Without Apple And Steve Jobs

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:36:00 EST

Host IDG has no plans to discontinue the show despite the loss of its star attraction.

Steve Jobs' Health Not Behind Apple's Macworld Exit

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:39:00 EST

A top tech analyst said the company's CEO is cancer free and that Apple is pulling out for other reasons.

New York Governor Wants 'iTunes Tax'

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:53:00 EST

David Paterson seeks 4% cut of digital music and movie downloads for his beleaguered state.

Mac OS X 10.5.6 Users Report Crashes, Blue Screens

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:45:00 EST

Support forums indicate that Apple's Leopard update is wreaking havoc on users' systems.

Intel Releases Windows 7 Graphics Driver

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:32:00 EST

Hardware vendors are getting an early jump on Microsoft's next OS to avoid Vista-style compatibility headaches.

Apple's Mac OS X 10.5.6 Release Offers 36 New Fixes

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:20:00 EST

The Leopard update is designed to improve Mac performance across the board.

Microsoft's iPhone App: Death To Windows Mobile?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:27:00 EST

Redmond appears to have concluded that it must support the iPhone if it wants to be a serious mobile player.

Microsoft Releases 'Seadragon' iPhone App

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:20:00 EST

The move would appear to indicate that Redmond has finally acknowledged the iPhone's market dominance.

BBC iPlayer Headed For Television Sets

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:22:00 EST

The British Broadcasting Corp. has struck partnerships to bring Internet video to the small screen.

Scientist Builds Female Android

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:08:00 EST

Anatomically correct robot girl can predict the weather while buttering your toast.

Nintendo Wii Outsells Xbox 360 More Than Two-To-One

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:50:00 EST

Xbox's strong Thanksgiving sales didn't help Microsoft outpace Nintendo in November.

Free Software Group Sues Cisco For Open Source Violations

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST

FSF claims the company failed to make source code for its routers available to customers.

Apple Secretly Bricks Non-Intel PCs, Psystar Claims

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:05:00 EST

Mac cloner says OS X 10.5 includes code designed to shut down unauthorized machines.

Microsoft Search Pledge Meaningless Without Google

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:27:00 EST

Redmond's offer to limit data retention to six months in Europe needs rival's cooperation.

Ballmer Wants Yahoo Search Deal Soon

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 07:57:00 EST

Microsoft's CEO said quick integration of the Internet giant's operations would be better for both companies.

Vista SP2 Beta Available For Public Download

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:03:00 EST

The service pack is designed to improve support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Blu-ray devices.

CNN.com, Facebook, MySpace Not Ready For IE8

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 12:27:00 EST

A number of major Web sites won't display properly in Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft has revealed.

IBM Launches Microsoft-Free Linux PCs

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:35:00 EST

Big Blue's virtual desktop includes open source system and application software.

Windows 7, Vista SP2 Hit Beta Milestones

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:05:00 EST

Trial software is almost ready for current and future versions of Microsoft's operating system.

Good OS Unveils Linux-Based Cloud Browser

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

The Vista challenger is designed to fully integrate desktop and Web-based apps.

Media And Tech Mogul Ted Rogers Dead At 75

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:21:00 EST

Rogers' company operates a vast network of Internet, cable, and telecommunications services.

Xbox 360 Outsells PlayStation 3 On Black Friday

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

Hot video games like Gears Of War 2 and Fable II helped boost console sales.

Yahoo Shares Fall On Conflicting Microsoft Reports

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:16:00 EST

Reports disagree over whether a new search deal is in the works.

Psystar Holds Cyber Monday Sale On Mac Clones

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:34:00 EST

The upstart reseller is offering a fully configured Leopard system for $554.

India's Outsourcers Undaunted By Mumbai Terror Attacks

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:52:00 EST

Nasscom said the country's software and services companies remain fully operational.

Piece Of Cake: Sara Lee Outsources To HP

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:14:00 EST

The confectioner is turning to Hewlett-Packard for help with infrastructure management.

Mac Office 2008: 70% Off On Black Friday

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:43:00 EST

Microsoft is offering a deep, one-day-only price cut on the desktop software.

Visual Studio Users Face Patent Threat

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:27:00 EST

A California company has filed infringement suits against Microsoft customers that use the app development software.

IBM Launches Cloud Computing Services

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:23:00 EST

Big Blue is introducing new products aimed at helping customers move apps to the Web.

Apple First Rejected IBM's Papermaster For Top iPhone Job

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:18:00 EST

The chip engineer apparently didn't succeed in his first effort to land the position in Cupertino.

Steve Ballmer Must Testify In 'Vista Capable' Suit

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:31:00 EST

E-mails show that Microsoft's CEO knew of decision to lower specs for Vista PCs.

Harrah's Bets Big On Salesforce.com Cloud

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:05:00 EST

The casino operator is moving revenue generating apps, like room reservations, to the Internet.

Internet Explorer 8 Will Ship In 2009

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:40:00 EST

Microsoft has put to rest speculation that its next browser will drop before year's end.

Ballmer: Windows 7 Microsoft's 'Best Ever' OS

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:46:00 EST

New operating system is building market momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista, CEO says.

IBM Eyes Computers That Mimic The Brain

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:09:00 EST

Big Blue hopes to use silicon and transistors to re-create neurons and synapses. -

Microsoft Throws Switch On New Xbox Experience

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:28:00 EST

The service will offer streaming movies from Netflix and other digital goodies.

Microsoft To Offer Free Security Software

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:00 EST

Morro will replace the subscription Windows Live OneCare service starting next year.

Judge Dismisses Psystar Antitrust Suit Against Apple

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:36:00 EST

The clone manufacturer failed to prove that the Mac OS is a market unto itself.

IBM To Acquire Virtualization Specialist Transitive

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:24:00 EST

Transitive's tools can be used to migrate apps from proprietary platforms to open source environments.

Microsoft Co-Prez Warned Colleagues 'Vista Capable' Was Misleading

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Senior executives inside the software maker questioned a decision to lower hardware specs for Vista PCs, e-mails show.

Yahoo Shares Surge On Hope Yang Exit Restarts Microsoft Talks

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:29:00 EST

The Web portal's stock climbed in pre-market trading as investors eyed takeover possibilities.

Vista Capable Fiasco 'Destroyed' Microsoft's Credibility, Insider E-Mails Say

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:05:00 EST

The software maker's decision to ease hardware requirements also angered some partners, including HP.

SEC Charges Tech Mogul Mark Cuban With Insider Trading

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:44:00 EST

The federal government claims Cuban used nonpublic knowledge of a stock sale to avoid big losses.

HP Launches Cost-Cutting Virtualization Products

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:38:00 EST

The networking gear is designed to add flexibility to highly virtualized server environments.

MPC/Gateway Suspended From Georgia Contracts

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:45:00 EST

State officials are worried about the finances of the company, which filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.

Wrath Of The Lich King Players Report Crashes, Bugs

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:54:00 EST

Blizzard's hot new expansion pack for World of Warcraft is experiencing some growing pains.

Revenge Of The Papermaster: Apple Exec Countersues IBM

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:21:00 EST

Newly appointed iPhone chief claims a noncompete agreement he signed with former employer Big Blue is invalid.

IBM Tapped For $873 Million Georgia IT Contract

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:04:00 EST

Big Blue will work alongside AT&T to help modernize the state's computing and communications infrastructure.

Windows Vista, Office 2007 Planned For 30,000 U.S. Military PCs

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST

Defense personnel need to upgrade their computer systems for security reasons.

Windows Live Gets Web 2.0 Makeover

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:17:00 EST

Microsoft is adding a range of new social networking tools and services to its cloud-based software suite.

Apple Had Concerns About Hiring IBM's Papermaster, E-Mails Show

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:15:00 EST

Search committee members believed the engineer might not adapt to Apple's quick product cycles and consumer orientation.

American Apparel CEO Held Nude Staff Meetings, IT Worker Charges

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:07:00 EST

A former tech staffer at the clothing retailer claims Dov Charney conducted business while naked and tried to cook the books.

IBM Plans Broadband Over Power Lines For Rural America

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:31:00 EST

The technology allows residents of areas underserved by traditional ISPs to receive high-speed Internet access.

New Yankee Stadium Will Have HD TVs, Touch-Screen Phones

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:13:00 EST

The team is working with Cisco to bring StadiumVision and other new technologies to the ballpark.

IBM Fears Papermaster Could Design Rival Apple Chips

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Big Blue is worried that its former engineer could take Power processor expertise to Cupertino.

Feds Sued Over $900 Million Nuke Support Contract

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:35:00 EST

Software Engineering Services wants a court to overturn the StratCom award.

Circuit City Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:21:00 EST

The electronics chain plans store closings and layoffs as it looks to preserve cash.

Microsoft In Web Search Deal With Sun

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:46:00 EST

The software maker is looking beyond Yahoo as it seeks to boost its presence in the key Internet search market.

Xbox Gamer Brandon Crisp Died From Fall

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:01:00 EST

Authorities say the runaway likely suffered fatal plunge from a tree.

Apple's Mark Papermaster Ordered To Stop Work

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 14:55:00 EST

The company's new iPhone engineering chief may be in violation of a noncompete deal he signed with IBM.

Yahoo Shares Plunge On Ballmer Comments

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:31:00 EST

Microsoft's CEO said a merger with Yahoo no longer makes sense for his company.

Apple iPhone Chief Claims He Didn't Violate IBM Contract

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:27:00 EST

Mark Papermaster says in court papers that the two tech vendors are not direct competitors.

Xbox Gamer Brandon Crisp Likely Froze To Death

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:24:00 EST

Crisp's body was found undisturbed in a wooded area near his Canadian home.

Windows 7 Features Include Touch Screens, Better Device Support

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:11:00 EST

Microsoft says the successor to Windows Vista will offer improved performance in a number of key areas.

Xbox 'Addict' Brandon Crisp Found Dead

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 09:06:00 EST

Microsoft had contributed to a reward fund and turned over account data to aid in the search for the missing gamer.

Microsoft BizSpark: Free Software For Startups

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:59:00 EST

Redmond hopes the program will seed Silicon Valley with lots of future customers.

Apple, IBM Dispute Reveals New iPhone Chips

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:45:00 EST

Mark Papermaster appears to be heading up a team that will design processors for Apple gadgets.

Apple Poaches IBM Chip Expert For iPod Unit

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:27:00 EST

The move comes even though Big Blue says Mark Papermaster's bolt to Cupertino violates a noncompete agreement.

Presidential Election Voting Machines Violate Copyrights, Suit Claims

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:09:00 EST

Election systems made by a Diebold subsidiary infringe on a widely used printing software tool, according to the court action.

Circuit City To Close 155 Stores, Lay Off Thousands

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:07:00 EST

The gadget seller blames retrenchment on the economy and tight credit markets.

Apple, Psystar Seek Trial On Nov. 9, 2009

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 10:26:00 EST

Court filings indicate that the copyright dispute over Mac OS X could drag out for more than a year.

Microsoft: Malware Threats Up 43%

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:24:00 EST

The software maker says that the spread of unwanted software is growing faster than ever.

Phillies Parade Live Online

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:26:00 EDT

Major League Baseball on Friday scheduled an all-day Phillies Webfest.

IBM Sues Apple-Bound Microchip Expert

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:23:00 EDT

Big Blue says Mark Papermaster's bolt to Cupertino violates a noncompete agreement.

Windows 7 Upgrade Chaos Looms

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:01:00 EDT

Businesses that plan on skipping Vista to move directly from XP to Windows 7 could face application-compatibility headaches.

CSC Plans China Centers

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:43:00 EDT

The new facilities will help the outsourcer expand its presence in Asia.

Windows 7 Could Debut In 2009

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:22:00 EDT

Numerous signs point to the possibility of an early arrival for Microsoft's next operating system.

Windows 7-Powered Coffee Makers On The Way

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:52:00 EDT

Microsoft says its newest operating system will be used to control embedded systems.

Texas Halts Work On IBM Outsourcing Contract

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:41:00 EDT

Gov. Rick Perry tells state IT officials that the vendor has failed to maintain adequate backups.

Microsoft Office 14 To Include Web Apps

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:59:00 EDT

The software maker has yet to set a release date, but industry watchers say the online suite could be available next year.

Windows 7 A Good Fit For Netbooks

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:05:00 EDT

Microsoft's next operating system appears slim enough to board ultraportable PCs, which are gaining in popularity.

Microsoft Office Headed To The Web

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:50:00 EDT

Microsoft plans to introduce online versions of its most popular desktop applications.

Windows 7 Beta Due In Early 2009

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:50:00 EDT

Microsoft says the next version of its franchise OS will feature improved compatibility and will be more user friendly than Vista.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Azure Cloud OS

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:17:00 EDT

The effort is an early salvo in Microsoft's campaign to lessen its dependence on desktop software.

$50,000 Reward For Missing Xbox Addict

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:54:00 EDT

Microsoft has contributed to a reward fund and turned over account data to aid in the search for missing gamer Brandon Crisp.

Microsoft Joins Open Source Messaging Group

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:53:00 EDT

The software developer's participation in AMQP is the latest sign that Redmond is opening up.

Microsoft Cuts Outlook, Blames Economy

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:35:00 EDT

In its first-quarter report, the software maker said it believes continued economic weakness is likely.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Offers $299 Linux PC

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:43:00 EDT

The Miami reseller remains fully operational despite its ongoing legal tussle with Apple.

India Launches Its First Rocket To The Moon

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:25:00 EDT

The subcontinental nation's launch of a lunar probe puts it in an exclusive club that includes only four other countries.

Microsoft Stealthware Angers Chinese PC Users

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:42:00 EDT

Bloggers in the People's Republic say the software maker's anti-piracy tool violates local privacy laws.

IBM Launches Mainframe For Emerging Markets

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:48:00 EDT

With U.S. sales cooling, Big Blue is increasingly looking abroad for revenue growth.

Windows 7 Touch-Screen PCs In 2009, Says ASUS

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:13:00 EDT

The Taiwanese computer maker's plans indicate Microsoft's next OS may arrive sooner than expected.

Psystar To Court: Antitrust Claims Against Apple Should Stand

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:51:00 EDT

The Mac clone manufacturer says Apple's dismissal motion is based on faulty logic.

Handicapping The Credit Crunch: Outsourcers Yeah, Startups Nay

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:55:00 EDT

An inability to finance tech gear could see more businesses turning to outsourcing, while startups may have a tough time getting off the ground.

SEC Values Microsoft's Greenfield Acquisition At $524 Million

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:17:00 EDT

The software maker in August said it would pay $486 million for the operator of Ciao.com.

Microsoft's 'New Xbox Experience' To Launch Nov. 19

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The interface behind the company's popular Xbox 360 gaming console is set for a major face-lift.

Microsoft To Help Study Lifestyle Impact Of Genetic Testing

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:15:00 EDT

The software maker will team with genetic researchers to determine whether individuals will alter their behavior if predisposed to disease.

IBM Third-Quarter Profits Beat Estimates

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:18:00 EDT

Big Blue's preliminary results show a healthy bottom line in spite of sales that were virtually flat compared with the previous year.

Windows XP Gets Reprieve, Yet Again

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:29:00 EDT

With Vista struggling, Microsoft has extended the period in which it will make XP available for PC makers' downgrade programs.

Contentonomics: E-Commerce Best Way To Make Money Online

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:16:00 EDT

The advertising pie is finite, and consumers don't want to pay for Web subscriptions, says a former broadcaster turned Internet entrepreneur.

Contentonomics: Network Neutrality Foes Should Target 'Joe Six-Byte'

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:04:00 EDT

Everyday computer users may not fully understand that the rules allow bandwidth hogs to clog up the Internet at their expense, experts said.

Contentonomics: Ad Dollars Scarce For Web Video

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:47:00 EDT

Technical and commercial challenges mean that even the biggest viral hits aren't generating much in the way of advertising revenue—so far.

Contentonomics: Charlie Rose To Relaunch Web Site

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:51:00 EDT

Fully indexed interview clips will be available for viewing on PCs and mobile platforms as Rose looks to extend his presence in the digital realm.

Contentonomics: Digital Content Is No Cash Cow

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 15:38:00 EDT

Millions of viewers do not necessarily translate into millions of dollars for online sites.

Microsoft Partners With Portugal On Affordable Computing

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 15:14:00 EDT

The software maker will offer a bundle of educational software and services for use on Portugal's low-cost Magellan laptop for students.

Maine To Skip Vista, Go Directly To Windows 7

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 11:44:00 EDT

A document obtained by InformationWeek reveals that the state is the latest organization to shun the most current version of Microsoft's flagship operating system.

Apple Asks Court To Dismiss Psystar Antitrust Claim

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 13:07:00 EDT

Steve Jobs' attorneys scoff at Psystar's contention that the Mac OS represents a market that is separate and apart from the rest of the PC industry.

Microsoft Plans European Search Technology Center

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:21:00 EDT

The center, with facilities in London, Paris, and Munich, is the latest sign that the software vendor is making Internet search a top priority.

Microsoft: Internet Search Battle Far From Over

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:55:00 EDT

A Redmond official insists it's early days in the race for market share and that Microsoft is just a killer app, or two, from catching Google.

GM Set To Relaunch Social Media Site

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:08:00 EDT

The automaker is hoping Web 2.0 tools will help build a loyal fan base that will see it through the auto industry's tough times.

Microsoft Wants Your 'I'm A PC' Story

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:35:00 EDT

Windows users can upload their stories to Microsoft's Web site and possibly see them displayed on the giant video board in New York City's Times Square.

Interop: Lenovo Unveils Earth-Friendly Monitors

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The company says the displays will cut energy costs by 30% to 60% over its previous monitors.

Microsoft Drops Seinfeld For Its Own PC Guy

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:37:00 EDT

The latest ad in Microsoft's $300 million Windows campaign features PC users from all walks of life, including a Microsoft engineer who mimics Apple pitchman John Hodgeman.

Interop: Novell Chief Uses Linux Desktop

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EDT

CEO Ronald Hovsepian said the company is saving big by using open source products internally.

Interop: IBM Opens Social Software Research Center

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:46:00 EDT

Big Blue is developing new technologies to support better workplace collaboration and communication.

InformationWeek 500: PC Connection Invests In The Future

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:45 EDT

The tech reseller overhauls its fulfillment system using Web services and EDI.

InformationWeek 500: Banks Are Big Spenders On New IT-Led Services

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:21 EDT

Financial services companies spend more on IT than other industries, and security is their top concern.

InformationWeek 500: Service Providers Use IT To Stand Out In The Crowd

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:17 EDT

Consulting and business services companies spend a larger percentage of sales on business technology projects than do most other industries in the InformationWeek 500.

Best Buy Inks $121 Million Deal To Acquire Napster

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:13:00 EDT

The electronics retailer will pay $2.65 per share to acquire all of Napster's outstanding stock.

Microsoft Partners With SWIFT Payments Network

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:20:00 EDT

The software developer said it plans to work more closely with the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Transactions.

Bill Gates Does The Robot In Latest Windows Ad

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:57:00 EDT

Microsoft's chairman gets funky, '80s-style, in the latest spot from Crispin Porter + Bogusky.

Canonical Wants Ubuntu On Par With Mac OS In Two Years

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:05:00 EDT

CEO Mark Shuttleworth said the Linux distributor is hiring designers and interactivity experts to help make its distribution more consistent and user-friendly.

Microsoft, Novell Team Up On Virtualization

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:48:00 EDT

Novell has optimized its SUSE Linux server OS to run in Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization environment.

Microsoft To Unleash Wireless SideWinder Mouse

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:54:00 EDT

The device features numerous high-end features designed to appeal to power gamers.

Standards Deviant No More? Microsoft Embracing Protocols And Partnerships

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:20:00 EDT

The software developer's participation in OMG and Web services alliance with IBM and EMC, announced Wednesday, are the latest signs Redmond is opening up.

Microsoft Zune Offers Direct-From-FM Downloads

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:43:00 EDT

The Buy From FM service will allow users to purchase and download songs they hear on the radio through a wireless Internet connection.

Microsoft Ships Update For Dynamics CRM Online

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 13:54:00 EDT

The service pack gives users new tools for measuring ROI on Web marketing campaigns and key word purchases.

Microsoft Virtualization Products Due In 30 Days

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:16:00 EDT

The software maker said it plans to release Hyper-V Server 2008 and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 by Oct. 8.

Interop New York: The Ultimate A-To- Z Guide

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT

Interop New York, the East Coast's largest business technology conference and exhibition, runs September 15 through 19th at the Jacob K Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. Here's an alphabetical guide to key events, activities and entertainment inside and outside the show.

Xbox 360 Price Cuts Take Effect Friday

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:47:00 EDT

Microsoft is reducing the price of its hot-selling gaming console as competition with Sony and Nintendo heats up.

Psystar: Apple Illegally 'Destroys' Competition, Bricks Mac Clones

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:13:00 EDT

The upstart Mac cloner claims in an antitrust suit that Steve Jobs and company employ a mix of hype, dubious licensing schemes and technology to dominate the Mac computing environment.

Microsoft To Acquire Ciao Shopping Portals For $486 Million

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:33:00 EDT

Ciao operates in seven European languages and countries, and recently launched a beta site aimed at the U.S. market.

Immersion To Pay Microsoft $20.75 Million To Settle 'Force Feedback' Suit

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:11:00 EDT

The agreement stems from a complex arrangement under which Immersion agreed to pay the software maker a portion of moneys obtained from a similar settlement with Sony.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Plans Antitrust Suit Against Apple

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:45:00 EDT

Psystar claims Apple's restrictions on third-party hardware makers violate U.S. antitrust laws.

Adobe Launches Photoshop Elements 7, Photoshop.com Storage

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:59:00 EDT

New features in Elements 7 include a tool that lets users brush away unwanted images, such as passers-by in a photo's background.

Internet Explorer 8 To Include 'Stealth' Privacy Mode

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:13:00 EDT

Microsoft's forthcoming Web browser will feature four tools that let users surf the Web anonymously.

HP Closes $13.9 Billion EDS Acquisition

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:15:00 EDT

The deal creates the world's second largest IT services and outsourcing vendor, trailing only IBM.

IBM Wins International Services Deals

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:42:00 EDT

Contract wins in India and Russia boost the company's global outsourcing unit.

Microsoft Photosynth Buckles Under Demand

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:30:00 EDT

The 3-D photo-stitching service slowed to a crawl after receiving more than 286,000 image uploads on its first day.

Microsoft Readies 'InPrivate' And 'Cleartracks' Internet Privacy Tools

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:37:00 EDT

Trademark applications show that the features are designed to let users conceal their movements on the Web.

Health Net Outsources Tech Operations To IBM

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:47:00 EDT

The $300 million deal covers data center management, security services, and help desk support.

Microsoft To Build $500 Million Iowa Data Center

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:33:00 EDT

The facility will house about 75 workers employed at an average annual salary of $70,000.

Windows Vista Gripes Drive 86% Adoption Rate For SP1

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:20:00 EDT

Complaints about the OS's speed, stability and security features have prompted the vast majority of users to upgrade to the service pack, research group says.

Microsoft Taps Jerry Seinfeld As Vista Pitchman, WSJ Says

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:41:00 EDT

The comedian will be part of a campaign designed to give the struggling OS an image makeover, according to the paper.

Microsoft To Invest Up To $100 Million In Novell Linux

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:57:00 EDT

The software maker and Novell are also developing new tools and services to help users run Windows and open source systems side-by-side.

IBM Invests $300 Million In Backup Centers

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:19:00 EDT

Big Blue aims to keep its customers safe by employing cloud computing standards.

Bigfoot Hoax Called A 'Scheme To Defraud'

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:59:00 EDT

A Bigfoot hunting group says it was scammed by two men -- one of whom is a former police officer.

Microsoft Drops Virtualization Fees For SQL Server 2008, Other Apps

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT

The fee-elimination program applies to 41 Microsoft server applications, including certain editions of SQL Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, Dynamics CRM 4.0, and SharePoint Server 2007.

Microsoft's Manhattan Office Ruined By Flood, Suit Claims

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:18:00 EDT

The software company says in the lawsuit the flood caused more than $1.2 million in damage, and claims that Plaza Construction is to blame.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Blows Court Deadline (Again)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:58:00 EDT

Psystar was granted an extension until Aug. 28 to file a response to an Apple suit that says Psystar's Mac clones violate Apple copyrights.

Microsoft Windows To Support Blu-ray HD Content

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:05:00 EDT

In the HD wars, Microsoft initially placed itself in the HD DVD camp by introducing an external disc player for its Xbox 360 console capable of playing the Toshiba format.

OOXML Gets Final Nod After Standards Body Rejects Appeals

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:23:00 EDT

Office Open XML is the basis of the format that lies behind Microsoft's Office 2007 and Office for Mac 2008 desktop application suites.

Bigfoot Press Conference Promises 'DNA Evidence'

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:41:00 EDT

The rush to view purported pictures of Bigfoot on Thursday was so intense that the Web site SearchingForBigfoot.com went offline.

Windows 7 Details In October, Microsoft Says

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:18:00 EDT

Microsoft also has launched a blog called Engineering Windows 7 to keep developers informed on progress on its forthcoming operating system.

Open Source Copyrights Legally Enforceable, Appeals Court Rules

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:21:00 EDT

The federal appeals court said open source users that do not comply with the software's strict licensing terms can be sued for copyright infringement -- even if the software is free.

Bigfoot Caught? Hunters' Site Crashes As Thousands Attempt To View Pix

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:55:00 EDT

Queries to SearchingForBigfoot.com were returned with an error message that said "Bandwidth Limit Exceeded."

Psystar 'Definitely Still Shipping' Mac Clones

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:04:00 EDT

In further defiance of Apple, Psystar also this week said it is making Leopard OS restore disks available to its customers.

IBM Plans Virtual Green Data Center In Second Life

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:44:00 EDT

IBM plans a rich-media Webcast on Friday to promote the center, which sits behind a private firewall in IBM's "green spot" in Second Life.

Star Trek Online Game Footage Unveiled

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:19:00 EDT

The footage, introduced at a Star Trek convention by actor Leonard Nimoy, showed Federation Starships battling Borg vessels and other hostile races.

JDA Software To Pay $346 Million For i2 Technologies

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:34:00 EDT

The combination will create a supply chain management software company with revenue of more than $600 million that can better compete with SAP and Oracle.

IBM Unveils Biz Apps For iPhone, Blackberry

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:34:00 EDT

About 67% of all workers use mobile devices and wireless computers, IBM said, and the number of mobile Internet users in the world will approach 1 billion this year.

IT And Media Cut 13,000 Jobs In July

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:15:00 EDT

It was the biggest one-month decline in more than year, as publishing houses and tech firms implemented cutbacks driven by declining ad revenues, industry consolidation, and offshoring.

Lenovo Confirms It's Looking At IBM's 'Microsoft-Free' Client

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:57:00 EDT

Though nothing is final, Lenovo's participation in the project could vastly increase its reach and pose a significant threat to Microsoft's dominance of the desktop PC market.

Favre Jets Jersey Blitz Crashes Team's Web Store

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:11:00 EDT

The Jets aren't the first organization to be caught napping by a sudden spike in Web traffic and likely won't be the last.

SQL Server 2008 Available For Free Public Trial

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 12:06:00 EDT

Users looking to try out Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 can download a fully functional copy free of charge and run it for up to 180 days.

Lenovo In Talks To Join IBM's 'Microsoft-Free' Program, Sources Say

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:04:00 EDT

The Microsoft-free software package features IBM's Lotus Notes and Lotus Symphony e-mail and desktop productivity suites, running on versions of Linux.

CSC Reports Strong First Quarter But Outlook Disappoints

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:56:00 EDT

For its fiscal first quarter, CSC reported record revenue of $4.44 billion, up 16% from the previous year, on the strength of a 39% increase in sales of business services and a 12.3% gain in technology outsourcing sales.

Microsoft To Counter Open Source With 'Basic' Software Line

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:36:00 EDT

The software vendor plans to develop versions of its products with "basic functionality" to be sold at lower prices than its standard offerings.

Apple Cheats Tech Workers On Overtime Pay, Lawsuit Claims

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:18:00 EDT

The attorneys pressing the suit are seeking to include all of Apple's California IT workers, including those who are dispatched to Apple retail stores.

Everyone Really Is Just Six Degrees From Kevin Bacon, Microsoft Says

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:21:00 EDT

A study of Microsoft's instant messaging network supports the popular idea that everyone on the planet can be connected through fewer than seven links in a chain of contacts.

Linux Mobile Adds Products, Members In Bid To Match Symbian

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:14:00 EDT

The group announced Monday that it has signed 11 new member companies in recent weeks and said that the number of mobile devices running the LiMo OS now totals 21.

SpaceX Falcon Sputters On Third Launch Attempt

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:47:00 EDT

Saturday's launch failed when the two-stage Falcon 1 did not separate properly after taking off from an island in the central Pacific.

Mercedes May Cancel Hybrid SUV Plan Due To Chevron Dispute

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:10:00 EDT

A legal dispute between Mercedes and Cobasys has halted the production of nickel-metal hydride batteries, which the carmaker needs for its ML-450 SUV.

Microsoft Seeks Beta Testers For Internet Explorer 8

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:54:00 EDT

The software company is asking for testers to put the forthcoming IE 8 through it paces.

EDS Denies Layoff Report, Shareholders Approve HP Deal

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:40:00 EDT

The transaction, which valued EDS at $25 per share, is expected to close in the second half of 2008.

Microsoft Sues Mouse Maker Primax

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:01:00 EDT

Microsoft accuses Primax of using several patented technologies developed for keyboards and mice.

Mac Cloner Psystar Hires Apple-Busting Law Firm

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:18:00 EDT

Defending Psystar will be Carr & Ferrell, a law firm that specializes in tech industry issues such as copyright and intellectual property law.

Microsoft Prepares For Post-Windows Era With 'Midori'

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:36:00 EDT

The operating system is being designed from the ground up to support Internet-based computing and multicore architectures.

Free Software Group Seeks To Disrupt Apple Genius Bars

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:18:00 EDT

The Free Software Foundation, unhappy with Apple's restrictions on the iPhone, is urging members to overload the appointment schedule at the Genius Bars.

Microsoft Dupes Windows Vista Haters With 'Mojave Experiment'

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:31:00 EDT

Microsoft's opinion that Vista's troubles are all in users' heads -- and not in the OS's performance -- was supported by a company experiment.

Adobe Ships Photoshop Lightroom 2 For Windows Vista, Mac

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:58:00 EDT

The update features dual-monitor support, streamlined search capabilities and localized image correction.

Most Vista Business Buyers Downgrade To Windows XP, HP Says

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:03:00 EDT

PCs downgraded from Windows Vista to XP represent "the majority of business computers we are selling today," says an HP marketing manager.

Cryptic Announces Star Trek Online, Posts Screenshots

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:55:00 EDT

Online games developer Cryptic Studios plans to unveil video footage of the game at the upcoming Star Trek convention in Las Vegas on Aug. 10.

IBM To Acquire Software Maker ILOG For $340 Million

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:43:00 EDT

IBM said the acquisition will strengthen its portfolio of business process management software.

Microsoft Calls Forrester's Windows Vista Report 'Schizophrenic'

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:10:00 EDT

A Forrester report telling large businesses to hold off on deploying Windows Vista contradicts earlier reports on the operating system, Microsoft says.

Microsoft Becomes Official Apache Sponsor

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:21:00 EDT

Microsoft said it's putting a wide range of protocols that were formerly in the Communications Protocol Program under the Open Specification Promise.

Microsoft Adds Windows Live Search To Facebook

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:25:00 EDT

Facebook users' Web queries will produce search results and paid search ads generated by Microsoft's search engine.

Senators Threaten Ban On 'Net Data Disclosures To Foreign Governments

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:19:00 EDT

Sens. Dick Durbin and Tom Coburn ask Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang, and Google chief Eric Schmidt not to help censor or repress Internet users.

Microsoft 'Done' With Yahoo, Ballmer Says

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:17:00 EDT

The Microsoft CEO dismissed Yahoo as a major player in the Internet business, despite previously offering more than $40 billion for the company.

Microsoft Windows Exec Kevin Johnson Jumps To Juniper

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:56:00 EDT

Microsoft won't replace Johnson but will split Platforms and Services into two groups that will report directly to CEO Steve Ballmer.

Apple, Psystar Reps To Meet In Court

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:29:00 EDT

Apple filed its copyright infringement suit against Psystar earlier this month, charging that Psystar has been selling Macintosh clones in violation of Apple's software license.

Microsoft Drops Player Fees On Games For Windows Live

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:36:00 EDT

The service is cross-compatible with Microsoft's Xbox Live network, which lets Xbox 360 owners play games against each other online.

Microsoft Lets Xbox Live Users Build And Sell Their Own Games

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:53:00 EDT

If it passes a peer review, the creator will receive up to 70% of the total revenue generated by the game.

Microsoft Releases Windows Home Server, Power Pack 1

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:03:00 EDT

The bug can corrupt files, such as applications, music tracks or digital photos, if they're transferred to a Windows Home Server unit equipped with two or more hard drives.

Esquire First Publication To Use Electronic Ink

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:14:00 EDT

Owner Hearst said the 75th anniversary issue will feature a cover across which various words and images will scroll, news-ticker style.

Jail-Bound Microsoft Exec Blames '24x7' Job Stress

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Carolyn Gudmundson was sentenced Friday to nearly two years in prison for embezzling almost $1 million from the company.

Bank Back On Hook For Data Theft At BJ's Wholesale

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:53:00 EDT

An appeals court reversed a lower court ruling absolving Fifth Third Bancorp from paying damages associated with replacing credit cards.

Yahoo In Proxy Settlement With Carl Icahn

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:47:00 EDT

The billionaire investor grabs a seat as eight of Yahoo's current board members, including chairman Roy Bostock and CEO Jerry Yang, will run for re-election next month.

Mac Cloner Psystar's Headquarters Listed For Sale

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:04:00 EDT

Internet real estate sites show that the building that houses Psystar is on the market for $4.6 million.

IBM Posts 16% Gain In Outsourcing Sales

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:40:00 EDT

Going forward, IBM's global services unit will face stiff competition from HP, which plans to acquire EDS, and fast-growing Indian outsourcers like Wipro.

Microsoft Shares Sink On Mixed Earnings Report, Disappointing Forecast

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:12:00 EDT

For the fiscal fourth quarter, Microsoft said sales increased 18% over the prior year to $15.8 billion. Net income rose 41% to $4.3 billion.

Mac Cloner Psystar Resumes Operations Despite Apple Suit

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:59:00 EDT

Both Psystar's e-commerce site and telephone ordering system appeared functional as of Thursday afternoon.

U.S. To Offer 'Green Cards' To Up To 25,000 Iraqi Contractors

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:36:00 EDT

The Iraqi nationals will have to show they provided "faithful and invaluable service to the U.S. government" to gain permanent resident status.

Judge Orders SCO To Pay Novell $2.5 Million

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:01:00 EDT

SCO, which is in bankruptcy protection, may have gotten off lightly. Novell believed it was entitled to more than $20 million in compensation.

iPhone 3G Complaints Include Weak Batteries, Safari Crashes, Dead Pixels

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:37:00 EDT

Obsessed users are sure to spot even minor imperfections, but the wide spectrum of problems suggests Apple may have quality control issues with its newest gadget.

Apple Demands Recall Of Psystar Mac Clones

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:23:00 EDT

Apple is asking a court to stop Psystar from selling unauthorized Mac clones and to recall all of the systems it has sold to customers.

Microsoft Says Yahoo-Google Deal Threatens Internet Privacy

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:55:00 EDT

The company's complaints may have as much to do with privacy and competition as they do with its own strategic interests in Yahoo's search business.

Apple Files Copyright Suit Against Mac Cloner Psystar

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:01:00 EDT

Psystar has said in the past it will challenge Apple's ban on Mac clones and that it believes the ban won't stand up in court.

Netflix To Stream Movies Over Microsoft's Xbox Live Service

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:32:00 EDT

The service will feature more than 10,000 movies and TV shows available for immediate viewing.

Icahn Would Sell Yahoo's Search Business To Microsoft For $1 Billion

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:00 EDT

Under Icahn's plan, Microsoft also would pay billions of dollars to become the exclusive search provider on all Yahoo sites for a term of five years.

Microsoft Unveils 60 GB Xbox 360, Axes 20 GB Model

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:58:00 EDT

The 60 GB version of the Xbox 360 will hit stores in the U.S. and Canada starting in early August.

iPhone 3G Incompatible With Many iPod Accessories

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:13:00 EDT

Buyers of the iPhone 3G are complaining that the device can't be used with many of the pricey charging stations, sound docks, and other accessories they bought for their iPods.

iPhone 3G's Outlook Compatibility A Boon For Road Warriors

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:04:00 EDT

Microsoft's Mac Business Unit, which produces applications for the Mac platform, currently isn't planning to release any iPhone-specific applications.

Xbox 360 Price Cut Coming, Report Says

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is looking to maintain Xbox sales momentum in the face of stiff competition from Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii.

iPhone 3G Launch Fails To Rally Tech Sector As Dow Slips Below 11,000

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:55:00 EDT

In midday trading, Apple shares were off 1.3% to $174.74 on relatively light action, well off its 52-week high of $202.96.

ZoneAlarm Issues Fix For Problems Caused By Microsoft DNS Patch

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:01:00 EDT

The fix applies to the ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite, Pro, Antivirus, Anti-Spyware and Basic Firewall editions of the product.

Windows XP SP3 Hits Microsoft's Automatic Update Service

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:46:00 EDT

The final service pack for the retired Windows XP operating system was pushed out to users who haven't yet downloaded the update, first released in May.

Apple Fan Hires iPhone 3G Line Stand-In For $1,200

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:23:00 EDT

Adding in the iPhone 3G's $199 price tag, the Apple smartphone will end up costing its owner $1,399.

No Windows Vista For Would-Be Air Traffic Controllers

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:55:00 EDT

The FAA plans to bar contractors who administer the air traffic controllers exam from using Windows Vista-based PCs, as well as those using Apple OS, Linux, and Unix.

Microsoft DNS Security Fix Knocks ZoneAlarm Users Offline

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:29:00 EDT

The vulnerability is widespread and affects products made by numerous networking and software vendors beyond Microsoft.

Microsoft's Vista Compatibility Center Is Offline

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:55:00 EDT

As of Wednesday, visitors were greeted with the following message: "The Windows Vista Compatibility Center will be launching soon, please check back!"

Microsoft May Ship Next Mac Office By 2010

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:35:00 EDT

Support for Visual Basic for Applications also will be restored in the next version of Office for Mac, Microsoft says.

Microsoft Adds Online Services For Partners

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:55:00 EDT

Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration and Connected Services Framework will be offered to private label software distributors.

Microsoft Tool Blocks Windows XP SP3 Update

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:43:00 EDT

Users can download and deploy the Windows Service Pack Blocker Kit if they don't want to install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

Microsoft Asks EU To Annul $1.35 Billion Antitrust Fine

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:17:00 EDT

The commission imposed the fine after determining that Microsoft was not living up to the terms of an antitrust settlement that followed a 2004 ruling.

Microsoft To Launch Windows Small Business Server 2008 On Nov. 12

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:30:00 EDT

An early release version of Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Microsoft's mid-sized business product, will also be released in November.

Microsoft To Take Control Of MSN Israel

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:41:00 EDT

Internet Gold said it was ceding control of MSN Israel to Microsoft due to a change in business strategy; MSN Israel accounted for less than 3% of Internet Gold's revenues in 2007.

Adobe's PDF Format Now An International Standard

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:21:00 EDT

The International Organization for Standardization will assume responsibility for publishing specs for the current version, and for updating and developing future versions.

Microsoft Hopes Office Subscription Plan Will Counter Free Software

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:43:00 EDT

Microsoft is counting on Equipt's convenience factor to help it fend off threats from Google, IBM, and others that are offering free desktop productivity suites.

Avocent Restructures, Announces Acquisitions

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:53:00 EDT

The acquisitions will bring Avocent into closer competition with full-spectrum IT infrastructure management vendors, such as IBM and HP.

IBM Settles Mainframe Lawsuit By Acquiring Clone Manufacturer

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:50:00 EDT

Platform Solutions Inc. was bought out by IBM for an undisclosed sum. IBM said it will integrate PSI's mainframe technology into its own offerings.

Microsoft Launches Office Subscription Service

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is working with Circuit City to offer a consumer software subscription service that includes its Office, Windows Live OneCare, Messenger, and Photo Gallery applications and services.

Powerset Deal Latest Example Of Microsoft's 'Not Invented Here' Strategy

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:29:00 EDT

Microsoft is increasingly bypassing the work of its own R&D labs and turning to acquisitions to buy its way into the tech industry's hottest growth markets.

Xbox 360 Price Cut Coming, Report Says

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:32:00 EDT

Microsoft is looking to maintain recent Xbox sales' momentum in the face of stiff competition from Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii unit.

Dell's 'Vista Bonus': It's Windows XP

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:50:00 EDT

Many computer users -- especially businesses -- have decided to forgo upgrading to Vista, citing its cost, resource requirements, and incompatibilities with older software.

How To Install Ubuntu Linux In 12 Easy Steps

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT

Ubuntu's consumer-friendly features have made it the Linux distribution of choice for a growing number of IT vendors. Here's a quick-start visual tutorial.

Diablo III Formally Announced By Blizzard, Mac And PC Versions Planned

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:08:00 EDT

The follow-up to 2001's Diablo II features a 3-D graphics engine that renders environments that are interactive and destructible, allowing players to create traps and obstacles.

Windows XP Officially Retired By Microsoft

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:28:00 EDT

Microsoft will no longer make Windows XP available to large computer makers, such as Dell, Lenovo, or Hewlett-Packard, or to software retailers.

Microsoft's Ballmer In Firing Line As Gates Departs

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:28:00 EDT

The question is whether Ballmer, as a solo act, is up to leading Microsoft through its next set of hurdles.

Nokia's Symbian Deal Rewrites The Smartphone Rules

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:01:10 EDT

Nokia's plan to make the mobile OS open source is sure to affect businesses that want to push more apps onto smartphones, and it could influence the role of open source software in general.

IBM Teams With Mars To Sweeten Cocoa Research

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:57:00 EDT

The computing giant plans to sequence and analyze the cocoa genome, which lies at the heart of all the world's chocolaty goodness.

Yahoo Says Google Deal Doesn't Rule Out Microsoft Sale

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:46:00 EDT

Emphasizing that the agreement does not rule out a Microsoft takeover will likely add to speculation that talks between the two companies are quietly ongoing.

Windows Vista Won't Be Inside Intel

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:47:00 EDT

Intel will not be deploying the Windows Vista operating system internally for its 80,000 workers.

Mac Office 2008 Update Includes More Than A Dozen Fixes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:07:00 EDT

Fixes included in the update cover all major components of the suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage.

Nokia Plans Mobile Software Surge With Open-Source Symbian

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:59:00 EDT

The cell phone maker is buying the remaining shares of Symbian for $410 million and plans to open source the mobile operating system.

Microsoft Pledges Windows XP Support Through 2014

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:56:00 EDT

Microsoft may have little choice but to support XP for an extended period since most of its business customers have not upgraded to Windows Vista.

Dell Extends Windows XP Sales 'By Popular Demand'

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:50:00 EDT

The computer maker will accept orders for PCs with the older Microsoft operating system until June 26.

Bill Gates Waxes Philanthropic At Microsoft 'Exit Interview'

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:23:00 EDT

The Microsoft chairman will retire from full-time duties this week, but expects to remain busy with his foundation's work.

Microsoft Deleted Windows Interoperability Documents, Feds Say

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:21:00 EDT

The court-mandated committee overseeing Microsoft's compliance with a federal antitrust settlement said the software company broke a pact when it removed some information.

Acrobat 9 Pro Extended Costs More Than $1,400 In U.K.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:30:00 EDT

A British tech magazine loves the software but won't recommend it because the version on sale in the United Kingdom costs much more than the U.S. version.

Enterprise 2.0 Attendees Talk Strategy

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Leaders share ideas on how to get employees to embrace social networking.

Microsoft Loses Creative Force Behind Halo 3 Launch

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:25:00 EDT

Jeff Bell's departure has sparked a shakeup in the company's Xbox-related business groups.

Google Deal Void If Icahn Wins Control Of Yahoo

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:25:00 EDT

Google can kill the deal if Yahoo's board is replaced by Microsoft, Time Warner, News Corp., or others.

Yahoo Says Microsoft Talks Over, Google Deal Looms

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:50:00 EDT

The breakdown of talks between Microsoft and Yahoo has cleared the way for Yahoo to pursue a search alliance with Google.

Congressman Wants Foreign Models Off Tech Visas

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:57:00 EDT

Currently, foreign models who want to work in the United States require H-1B visas, which are normally used by computer programmers and other high-tech workers.

Judge Hearing Obscenity Trial Hosted Porn Site

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:29:00 EDT

Federal appeals court judge Alex Kozinski operated a site that included sexually explicit photos of men and women and farm animals, the LA Times reported.

Enterprise 2.0: Pfizer's Cyberpunks Drive Social Computing At Drug Maker

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:15:00 EDT

Workers at the company now routinely post articles to a wiki called Pfizerpedia that's grown to feature more than 10,000 articles and numerous how-to videos.

Enterprise 2.0: Oracle Plans New Business Apps, With A Social Twist

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:52:00 EDT

The forthcoming apps from Oracle mirror the look and feel of Web 2.0 social networking services -- including MySpace and Facebook.

Enterprise 2.0: Wachovia Turns To Wikis, Blogs To Support Growth

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:25:00 EDT

To connect its 100,000-plus employees, the financial services company is rolling out a slew of new collaboration tools anchored by Microsoft's SharePoint Server.

Enterprise 2.0: FedEx To Deliver E-Services Beyond The Browser

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:46:00 EDT

FedEx business customers want the convenience of accessing online tools and services without having to exit their applications and launch a new browser window.

Enterprise 2.0: Google, Amazon, Salesforce Push 'Cloud' Vision

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:33:00 EDT

Vendors at the Enterprise 2.0 conference tried to convince a group of seasoned IT pros that they should put all their data in the so-called cloud and leave it to outsiders to manage.

Apple iPhone Clone Not In Microsoft's Plans

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 10:13:00 EDT

Microsoft says it has no plans to produce a phone-enabled version of its Zune mobile music player.

Enterprise 2.0 Preview: Collaborative Tools Gird Wachovia's Global Push

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 04:00:00 EDT

Wachovia is embracing Wikis, blogs, instant messaging, social networking sites, Microsoft's Sharepoint, and other collaborative tools to connect staff, cut costs, and retain and attract younger employees.

Windows XP To Windows 7 A Risky Path, Microsoft Warns

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:35:00 EDT

Customers that don't deploy Windows Vista are missing out on proven benefits such as better security, productivity, search, mobility, and manageability, says a Microsoft executive.

Icahn Would Hand Yahoo Search To Google If No Microsoft Deal

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:05:00 EDT

Corporate raider Carl Icahn also plans to replace Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang if he takes control of the company's board.

Microsoft's Ballmer Touts Vista-To-XP Downgrade Program

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:58:00 EDT

The licensing policy for Windows Vista lets customers downgrade it to Windows XP, Ballmer notes.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer To Step Down Within 10 Years

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:06:00 EDT

The head of the world's largest software maker says he will retire in nine or 10 years when his last kid goes away to college.

Windows XP To Live On Aboard Cheap Desktops, Microsoft Says

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:50:00 EDT

The move would allow system vendors to preload the Home edition of Windows XP on nettops through June 2010, or about one year after Windows 7 becomes available.

Internet Explorer 8 Could Break Web Pages, Microsoft Warns

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:29:00 EDT

Among other things, IE8 promises default compatibility with Web standards such as CCS 2.1 and HTML 5.

Windows 7 Testing Must Start ASAP, Microsoft Warns Hardware Makers

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:28:00 EDT

Hardware makers that don't comply with the edict won't qualify for Microsoft's Windows Logo certified compatibility program for Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Microsoft Office Standard Challenged By India, Brazil, South Africa

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:47:00 EDT

Members of a Brazilian technical committee said the process that led to OOXML's ratification was flawed, in part because not all participants were given enough time to make their views heard.

EDS Shareholder Sues To Block HP Merger

Thu, 29 May 2008 16:44:00 EDT

The suit asks a Delaware court to force EDS to auction itself off for a higher price.

Yahoo CEO Yang: Microsoft Not Interested In Merger

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:38:00 EDT

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang says his company and Microsoft are exploring possible partnerships.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Offers 'Virtually Silent' Machines

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:36:00 EDT

The systems integrator continues to defy Apple's no-cloning rule, upgrading its Leopard-based knockoffs and ramping up production capabilities.

Debian Linux Suffers From 'Major Security Flaw,' Gartner Warns

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:04:00 EDT

The open source operating system is said to be vulnerable to hacks that could leave users' personal data exposed to identity thieves.

Global Warming Skeptics Plot 'Carbon Belch Day'

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:12:00 EDT

Conservative grassroots group Grassfire.org wants people to waste as much energy as possible on June 12 to break free from "carbon footprint guilt."

Microsoft To Unveil Social Bookmarking Tool

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:47:00 EDT

A preview version of Social Bookmarks, to be introduced next month, will allow users to bookmark, tag, and share any URL on the Web.

Windows Mobile In Line For 50% Growth, Microsoft Says

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:19:00 EDT

Microsoft cites "increased market demand for phone-enabled devices and Windows Embedded operating systems" for the expected spike.

Windows Home Server Bug Fix Available In Beta

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:21:00 EDT

Microsoft hopes to have a final version of Windows Home Server, Power Pack 1, available in early June, but cautions that testing may delay the launch.

Yahoo Delays Annual Meeting, Urges 'No' Vote On Icahn Slate

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:25:00 EDT

Yahoo delayed its annual meeting to gain more time to develop business alternatives that don't involve Microsoft to present to shareholders.

Legg Mason Urges Microsoft-Yahoo Merger

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Legg Mason funds manager Bill Miller says Microsoft should revive talks to acquire the Internet portal.

Google Extends Search Lead Over Yahoo, Microsoft

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:40:00 EDT

The numbers raise questions about whether Microsoft's failed attempt to acquire Yahoo would have been worth it.

Europe Eyes Microsoft's ODF Pledge

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:58:00 EDT

European trustbusters want to see if Microsoft's vow to support the OpenDocument Format in its Office products will loosen the software maker's stranglehold on the desktop applications market.

Trade Commission Says Alcatel-Lucent Didn't Violate Microsoft Patents

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:38:00 EDT

Microsoft had claimed that Alcatel-Lucent products stepped on its patents for unified communications tools.

Xbox 360's Wii-Style Controller: First Pictures?

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:01:00 EDT

Previous Internet reports have suggested Microsoft is working on a Nintendo Wii-style controller for the Xbox 360 under a project code-named Newton.

No Further Yahoo Bid, Microsoft's Ballmer Reaffirms

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:50:00 EDT

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer also reiterated that the company i's now seeking some form of partnership with Yahoo.

OLPC Reveals XO 2.0, The Sub-$100 Laptop

Wed, 21 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT

The XO 2.0, which could sell for as little as $75, is a highly slimmed-down version of OLPC's current XO model and is designed for students that, in some cases, must walk miles to and from school.

Microsoft Remains Mum On Yahoo Talks

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:58:00 EDT

The betting is that Microsoft is seeking a deal that would combine Yahoo's search operations with its own, while allowing Yahoo's portal and display advertising operations to remain independent.

Windows XP SP3 Chokes On ISP Versions Of Internet Explorer 7

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:09:00 EDT

Specifically, XP3 runs a version of an essential dynamic-link library file called XMLLite.dll that's not compatible with versions of IE7 released prior to October.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Ships First 'Service Pack'

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:47:00 EDT

The fixes address a range of troubles, from glitches in Apple's Time Machine backup feature to quirks in the Keyboard Viewer and Character Palette entries in Leopard's system preferences menu.

Microsoft Eyes Yahoo Search Business?

Mon, 19 May 2008 17:13:00 EDT

Together, Microsoft and Yahoo would control about 31% of the search market, compared with Google's 60%, according to comScore.

Microsoft's Ballmer Escapes Egg Attack

Mon, 19 May 2008 16:11:00 EDT

A man upset with the Hungarian government's decision to sign a software and training deal with Microsoft threw three eggs at CEO Steve Ballmer -- and missed.

Windows Vista Not Popular In Big Corporations, Symantec Says

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Most of Symantec's enterprise customers continue to run their systems on the older Windows XP operating system because "they're not yet comfortable with Vista."

With EDS, HP Buys Its Way Into Outsourcing Big Leagues

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:40 EDT

The $13.9 billion deal creates the second-largest IT and business services company.

Windows XP SP3 Causes 'Blue Screen Of Death' On AMD-Based PCs

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:19:00 EDT

HP says the problem could occur because XP SP3 tries to place on computers a power management driver that's only supposed to run on PCs that use Intel chips.

OLPC Adds Windows XP To XO Laptop

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:50:00 EDT

Microsoft will charge OLPC a highly reduced Windows XP licensing fee of $3 per unit under a program it calls Unlimited Potential.

Yahoo Chairman Tells Icahn To Back Off

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:23:00 EDT

Yahoo's chairman Roy Bostock said corporate raider Carl Icahn misunderstands why Yahoo's merger talks with Microsoft collapsed.

Icahn Amasses Yahoo Shares To Push Microsoft Merger

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:50:00 EDT

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he's been recruited to lead the proxy fight by Yahoo investors unhappy with the company's refusal to accept Microsoft's bid.

HP Outsources Outsourcing To EDS

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:20:00 EDT

HP has been trying to grow its IT services business for years, without a lot of success. Will the acquisition of EDS let it better compete with IBM for big contracts?

HP Says Sales, Profits Increased in Second Quarter

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:57:00 EDT

HP said revenue grew 11% year over year to $28.3 billion, while earnings per share rose 23% to 80 cents.

Brits Want Microsoft Office 2007 Expelled From Classrooms

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:34:00 EDT

Instead of Open XML, BECTA wants the EU to compel Microsoft to support open standards, such as the Open Document Format.

Microsoft Launches WorldWide Telescope For Virtual Stargazing

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:20:00 EDT

With the launch of WorldWide Telescope, Microsoft will extend its battle for Internet dominance with Google to the cosmos.

Hewlett-Packard To Acquire Outsourcer EDS For $13.9 Billion

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:16:00 EDT

In one stroke, the merger would create the world's second largest IT and business services company, next to IBM.

HP Confirms Talks To Buy Electronic Data Systems

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Acquiring EDS, the world's largest pure-play outsourcer, would immediately turn HP into a major services firm capable of rivaling IBM.

HP To Acquire Electronic Data Systems, Report Says

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:02:00 EDT

HP might pay between $12 billion and $13 billion to acquire EDS in a deal that could be announced Tuesday, says The Wall Street Journal.

Microsoft Launches Windows Live Messenger TV In Europe

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Messenger TV lets a user embed content from MSN Video into their IM's for simultaneous viewing with whomever they're chatting with.

Windows XP SP3 Adds 10% Performance Boost, Tests Show

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:54:00 EDT

Researchers said Windows XP Service Pack 3 delivers a measurable performance boost when compared with Windows XP with Service Pack 2.

Google, IBM Join Forces To Offer Cloud Computing Services

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:01:30 EDT

"The cloud has higher value in business," says Google CEO Schmidt.

Virgin Atlantic Outsources Tech Ops To TCS

Fri, 9 May 2008 14:58:00 EDT

Travel and transportation is becoming an increasingly important vertical for TCS, accounting for 4% of the company's $5.7 billion in total revenues last year.

Microsoft Set To Launch WorldWide Telescope, Gates Says

Fri, 9 May 2008 12:39:00 EDT

With the launch of WorldWide Telescope, Microsoft will extend its battle for Internet dominance with Google to the cosmos.

Climate Researchers Tap 4,000-Chip IBM Supercomputer

Thu, 8 May 2008 13:50:00 EDT

Scientists will use the Bluefire computer to model drought patterns, agricultural seasons, global warming, and hurricane development.

Windows XP SP3 Sows Havoc, Users Complain

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:58:00 EDT

The problems with XP SP3 range from spontaneous reboots to outright system crashes.

Microsoft To Move On Without Yahoo, Gates Says

Wed, 7 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Despite firm statements by Microsoft's top two leaders that it's no longer interested in acquiring Yahoo, some investors appear confident that a deal will still happen.

Windows XP SP3 Now Available For Public Download

Wed, 7 May 2008 14:59:00 EDT

The service pack contains all the updates issued since SP2 was released in 2004, as well as new elements, including several borrowed from Vista.

District Of Columbia Tests Google Apps

Tue, 6 May 2008 15:54:00 EDT

Google has "donated" 1,000 user licenses for Google Apps, Premier Edition, to the District's Office of the Chief Technology Officer, according to the city.

'Terrorists' Legal Team' Sues Abu Ghraib Contractors

Tue, 6 May 2008 14:18:00 EDT

The Center for Constitutional Rights alleges tech outsourcers at the Iraqi prison committed torture and other war crimes during a civilian interrogation.

Microsoft's Zune Store Adds South Park, Other TV Shows

Tue, 6 May 2008 12:55:00 EDT

With the new offerings, the Zune online store's inventory now includes 3.5 million song tracks, 4,800 music videos, 3,500 audio and video podcasts, and 800 TV shows.

IBM To Launch Web-Based Application Market

Fri, 2 May 2008 14:13:00 EDT

IBM's Blue Business Platform will feature a mix of business applications and services aimed primarily at small- and mid-sized companies.

IBM CEO Palmisano Says New Trends Will Spur Old Company

Thu, 1 May 2008 19:10:00 EDT

In addition to data centers, IBM expects to capitalize on the 3 billion people joining the middle class in the next 20 years.

Google, IBM Join Forces To Dominate 'Cloud Computing'

Thu, 1 May 2008 18:37:00 EDT

The companies plan to exploit their common technological world view and considerable talent to build a worldwide network of servers for consumer and business use.

Interop: Miercom Launches 'Certified Green' Testing Program

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:19:00 EDT

Cisco switches are the first products to receive the energy- and environment-friendly designation.

Interop: Oracle Looks Beyond ERP

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:48:00 EDT

The company announced at Interop that it will follow the money by emphasizing line-of-business applications embedded with Web 2.0 features.

Interop: Microsoft Sees 200,000 Protocol Downloads

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:29:00 EDT

Senior VP Bob Muglia says Microsoft products will feature "open connections" that will allow outside developers to more easily write programs that interact with its own.

Interop: Prof. Prahalad Says IT Matters More Than Ever

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:40:00 EDT

The business guru told an Interop audience that technology lets companies achieve greater flexibility and customization while lowering unit costs.

Interop: nSolutions Launches NOVA Change And Configuration Management Appliance

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:03:00 EDT

The appliance is designed to help users more easily make modifications to their IT environments without disrupting critical operations.

Interop: Microsoft Goes Green With Efficient Code, Employee Bus Line

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:29:00 EDT

Microsoft plans to work more closely with independent software developers to help them build applications that don't draw CPU cycles unnecessarily.

Microsoft Windows Sales Plunge 24% Amid Rising Competition

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:07:00 EDT

Microsoft posted revenue from all desktop versions of Windows of $4 billion for the three months ended March 31, compared with $5.3 billion during the same period a year earlier.

Lenovo To Make Windows XP Available Until 2009

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:45:00 EDT

Hewlett-Packard will also provide Windows XP to business customers that want to downgrade from Windows Vista after June 30.

Interop Preview: Tech Industry Gets Ready To Rumble

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 EDT

The nation's leading business technology event, Interop, gains added breadth this year as it is co-located with Software 2008, an event aimed at software developers, users, and industry executives.

Windows Vista SP1 Now An Automatic Download

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:35:00 EDT

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 has been released in English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese versions, according to Microsoft.

Microsoft Flexible On Windows XP End Date, Ballmer Says

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:42:00 EDT

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says the company could extend the shelf life for Windows XP based on customer input.

Dell To Ship Windows XP Computers Until 2010

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:14:00 EDT

The nation's second-largest PC maker plans to let business customers skip Vista and go directly to Windows 7.

NHL Scores Record Online Traffic, Extends NBC Deal

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:24:00 EDT

Traffic is up about 75% since the launch and the NHL Network Online drew 7 million page views for the week of April 13 alone.

MSN Music Files Won't Play On New Devices After August

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:01:00 EDT

Microsoft's decision effectively places an expiration date of about three to five years on song libraries that MSN Music customers thought they had purchased for life.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Faces Order Backlog

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:36:00 EDT

The company also announced plans to give its Mac clones built-in wireless capabilities.

Windows XP SP3 Embedded Not Coming In April

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:00:00 EDT

A Microsoft official would only say that Service Pack 3 for the Embedded version of Windows XP will come "at a later date."

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Starts Shipping Computers

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Psystar says its Mac clones cost about one-quarter of the price of Apple-branded systems.

Windows XP SP3 Set For Release, Microsoft Says

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:20:00 EDT

The service pack includes all updates issued since Windows XP Service Pack 2 was released in 2004, and some new elements.

Microsoft, Novell To Sell Linux Licenses In China

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:45:00 EDT

The companies say they are trying to convert more users to supported SUSE Linux Enterprise.

Windows Vista SP1 Flunks Adobe Audition

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:19:00 EDT

The problem is caused by a conflict between Audition and the way Vista SP1 implements a Windows security feature known as Data Execution Prevention.

Apple Ends Stealth Safari Installs Via Software Update For Windows

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:17:00 EDT

The latest version of the Software Update tool for Windows, version 2.1.0.110, now clearly lists software that can be downloaded via the service and groups the updates together.

Microsoft Tests 'Albany' Subscription Software Program

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:55:00 EDT

The service is meant to bolster the company's presence in the booming Web services market while protecting its multibillion-dollar packaged software franchise.

Nintendo Wii Sales Trounce Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:25:00 EDT

Sales were sparked by the recent launch of the hit game Super Smash Bros. Brawl -- a Wii exclusive.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Shuts Online Store Again

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:08:00 EDT

The company said it would honor existing orders from customers who've already paid for their systems.

Red Hat Drops Plans For Consumer Desktop Linux

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:18:00 EDT

Linux commands only about 1.2% of the desktop market in the United States, according to research group Gartner.

ACS Acquires Transportation Management Systems For $42.5 Million

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:09:00 EDT

The unit posted about $50 million in revenues in the 12 months prior to the end of March 2008, according to ACS.

Mac Clone Maker Psystar Closes Online Store

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:19:00 EDT

The Miami-based system integrator blames the closure on an apparent failure of Psystar's e-commerce system.

Yahoo Hit With $1 Million Click Fraud Lawsuit

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:17:00 EDT

Bigreds.com accuses the search engine of participating in one of the multi-billion dollar search marketing industry's dark secrets.

Windows XP SP3 Pegged For Release On April 21

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:54:00 EDT

OEMs and Microsoft's friends will get the pack first followed by the rest of Windows XP users through Microsoft's online Windows Update service a week later.

Psystar's Mac Clone Still Available For Purchase

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:19:00 EDT

Priced at $804.99 and now dubbed Open Computer, a similar, Apple-branded Macintosh would cost more than $2,000.

Microsoft Unveils World's Cheapest Windows Laptop

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:11:00 EDT

The MiLeap H Series will run Windows XP Home and will sell for 17,000 Indian rupees, or about $425.

Psystar Offers $399 Mac Clone

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:11:00 EDT

The OpenMac vendor believes Apple's EULA, which forbids installation of the Leopard OS on third-party hardware, violates monopoly laws.

Google, Salesforce To Jointly Deliver Online Business Software

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:12:00 EDT

The service could pose a formidable challenge to Microsoft's efforts to establish itself in the SMB applications market, which remains widely fragmented.

Mandriva Tailors Linux For Budget PC Market

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:55:00 EDT

The 2008 Spring distribution includes Elisa multimedia center with drag-and-drop tools for storing and managing digital content such as photos, music, and videos.

Microsoft Calls On Net Advertisers To Adopt Privacy Standards

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:40:00 EDT

The company told the FTC that Internet advertising companies should adopt a five-tiered system of standards to protect consumer privacy.

IBM To Acquire Israeli Storage Firm FilesX

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:41:00 EDT

FilesX's software provides continuous data protection for applications and servers as well as supporting business users in remote offices.

Yahoo Shareholder Doubles Up As AOL, Newscorp Enter Fray

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Possibly betting that Microsoft is ready to increase its offer for Yahoo, Capital World Investors disclosed that it now owns 10.1% of outstanding stock in the Internet portal.

Flying Blind: Unions Say FAA Radars Could Fail

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:43:00 EDT

The $2.4 billion FTI network relays radar data and other information to air traffic control centers and other vital operational centers around the country.

Microsoft Releases 'Critical' Security Updates For Windows, Explorer

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:34:00 EDT

One of the key vulnerabilities involves a weakness in Microsoft's VBScript and JScript scripting engines.

Adobe Joins Content Fray With Media Player 1.0 And Adobe TV

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:35:00 EDT

Adobe believes it has an edge over rivals Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, and iTunes by not constraining users by platform or proprietary software.

Software Lets Robot Fans Build Their Own R2-D2

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:56:00 EDT

Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 can also be used by academics and commercial developers to create robots for industrial or scientific uses.

Ovechkin, Crosby Will Star On NHL's Broadband Network

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:42:00 EDT

NHL Network Online is expected to feature channels that include archived game highlights from the Stanley Cup playoffs, as well as podcasts, live coverage of league events.

Windows Vista SP1 Installation Bug Fixed, Microsoft Says

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:23:00 EDT

The fix applies to Microsoft's Servicing Stack Update for Vista SP1, which users need to install before downloading SP1.

Wii-Style Remote For Xbox 360: Truth Or April Fools'?

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:33:00 EDT

MTV's Web site first reported Microsoft's supposed plans, including pictures, to develop a Wii-style controller.

Yahoo Blames Microsoft For Stalled Merger Talks

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 15:47:00 EDT

Microsoft recently said it would seek to replace Yahoo's board through a hostile proxy contest if the deal isn't accepted within three weeks.

Windows 7 In 2010, Microsoft Says

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:43:00 EDT

The expected release date contradicts earlier statements by Bill Gates that his company might ship a new version of its Windows operating system as soon as 2009.

Microsoft Says OOXML Vote Was Fair

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:26:00 EDT

The Office Open XML file format derived from Microsoft Office 2007 was ratified as an ISO standard by 61 countries, including the U.S., the UK, Germany and Japan.

Windows 7, Successor To Vista, May Ship Next Year

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:36:00 EDT

It was generally believed that the OS would ship in the 2010 time frame.

IBM Reinstated As Federal Contractor

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:09:00 EDT

IBM said it has reached an agreement with the EPA to terminate a suspension order that would have made it ineligible to bid on government contracts.

U.S. Health Agency Forbids Sensitive Data On Apple MacBooks

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:38:00 EDT

Employees who store medical records on laptops must use systems that run either on Microsoft's Windows operating system or Linux.

Microsoft Gives Windows XP A Limited Reprieve

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:07:00 EDT

Trying to avoid an exodus to Linux on ultra low-cost PCs, Microsoft will allow discount computer makers to sell XP for an extended time.

Microsoft Plans Five 'Critical' Security Updates For Windows, Explorer

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 15:27:00 EDT

The fixes apply to Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008.

World's Hottest Tech Markets Voted Against Microsoft OOXML

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:44:00 EDT

Brazil, India, and China, which together count for more than a third of the world's population, all voted against Office Open XML last week.

Sun Slaps Network Appliance With New Patent Suit

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Sun claims NetApp's storage management software violates its patents for device discovery, remote monitoring, event filtering, and remote rebuilding of computer states.

Microsoft Releases Desktop Optimization Pack

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:08:00 EDT

The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2008 includes tools designed to make it easier for IT managers to manage large, corporate PC environments.

Microsoft Office Format Wins ISO Nod Despite Protests

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:46:00 EDT

ISO's approval of OOXML as an open standard comes amid widespread allegations that Microsoft improperly tried to influence voting.

Microsoft's Vista Blogger Quits As Redmond Exodus Builds

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:52:00 EDT

Nick White, Microsoft's in-house blogger who wrote about Windows Vista, is leaving to join the blog-centric marketing and public relations firm BuzzCorps.

Microsoft Promises 'Desktop Grade' Web Browsing On Windows Mobile

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:40:00 EDT

In beefing up the mobile version of Explorer, Microsoft is looking to fend off Apple and Symbian in the lucrative mobile device and software markets.

Norway Official Protests Country's OOXML Vote

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:32:00 EDT

The chairman of a Norwegian technology committee says there were "serious irregularities" behind Norway's main standards body's decision to approve the Microsoft Office Open XML format as a standard.

Windows Search 4.0 Preview Available For Download

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:37:00 EDT

Windows Search 4.0 is designed to let users quickly find documents, e-mails, photos, and other files archived on their hard drives.

Bill Gates May Have to Testify In Xbox Fire Case

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:16:00 EDT

The lawyer in the case says he will proceed with efforts to depose Gates unless Microsoft settles for at least $25 million.

British Airways Cancels Heathrow Flights Amid Computer Chaos

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:25:00 EDT

British Airways said it planned to operate 80% of scheduled flights, including all long-haul routes, from Terminal 5 on Friday, after canceling dozens of flights Thursday.

Xbox Live Cheaters Hit With Penalties

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:17:00 EDT

Microsoft reset cheaters' "gamerscore" accounts to zero and eliminated all past achievements. There is no appeal.

Safari 3.1 For Windows Vulnerable To Hackers

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:01:00 EDT

Security firm Secunia says it has found two "highly critical" vulnerabilities in Apple's Safari 3.1 For Windows browser.

Windows XP SP3 Inches Closer To Release

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:00 EDT

Microsoft said it expects to roll out a final version of Windows XP SP3 in the first half of 2008.

Microsoft Eyes Open Source Components For Office 2007

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:27:00 EDT

Microsoft is teaming up with European systems integrator Sourcesense to develop a new version of a Java API for accessing and managing Office's binary formats.

Windows Vista SP1 Deployment Toolkit Released

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:36:00 EDT

The kit features tools that can automate much of the installation process of Vista SP1 and reduce the per-PC cost from $300 to $35.

Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack Now A Free Download

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:21:00 EDT

The add-on maps let online players add new battle zones to the Xbox 360 title.

Windows Vista SP1 Complaints Draw Free Support From Microsoft

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:48:00 EDT

Microsoft is offering no-charge Vista SP1 help for all users via e-mail and online chat.

Safari 3.1 Crashes On Windows XP, Users Complain

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:25:00 EDT

There were also reports that the latest version of Apple's Web browser doesn't function properly on Windows Vista.

Microsoft Buys Anti-Rootkit Vendor Komoku

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:32:00 EDT

Microsoft said it plans to add the software offerings to its Forefront line of enterprise security products, and to its Windows Live OneCare service for home users.

Library Sued For Restricting Internet Time

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:45:00 EDT

The Tampa, Fla., library recently restricted use of public Internet terminals at its branches to two-and-a-half hours per day and began asking patrons for ID before they could log on.

Windows Vista SP1 Flunks Out At Penn

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:53:00 EDT

University of Pennsylvania tech staffers are advising faculty and students not to upgrade to the new service pack for Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system.

Vista SP1 Chokes On Widely Used Intel Chipset Drivers

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:57:00 EDT

The problem affects PCs from Hewlett-Packard, Gateway, Lenovo, and other major computer makers.

Excel 2003 Patch Causes Calculation Errors

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:15:00 EDT

The error shows up if a patched version of Excel is linked to a real-time data source through macros built with Visual Basic for Applications.

IBM Opens 'Cloud Computing' Center In Dublin

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The central data center will provide on-tap computing services to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Windows Vista SP1 Wreaks Havoc On Some PCs, Users Complain

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:38:00 EDT

Troubles range from a simple inability to download the software from Microsoft's Windows Update site to sudden spikes in memory usage.

Microsoft Building Searched By Feds Investigating High-Priced Hookers

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:43:00 EDT

An IRS agent got the Microsoft Hotmail account records of a woman accused of involvement in a pricey escort service operating out of Denver.

Vista SP1 Available For Public Download

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:42:00 EDT

Computer users with Vista already installed on their systems can now download Vista Service Pack 1 for free from Microsoft's Windows Update site.

Congressman Says IBM Aided Holocaust Planning, Slams Google For 'Net Censorship

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:13:00 EDT

Congressman Chris Smith called out Google, Yahoo, Cisco, and Microsoft for censoring politically sensitive content in China and other countries.

Supreme Court Won't Block Novell's Microsoft Lawsuit

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:55:00 EDT

The Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal means the case will go trial unless the two companies reach a settlement.

Vista SP1 For Sale On Amazon.com Starting Wednesday

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:49:00 EDT

It's expected that a number of retailers in addition to Amazon will start offering Vista SP1 this week.

Microsoft Adds Adobe's Flash Lite To Windows Mobile

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:08:00 EDT

Silverlight 1.0 for Windows Mobile 6 won't be available until the second quarter, Microsoft has said.

Verizon Settles Open Source Software Lawsuit

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:50:00 EDT

The issue centered on claims that a subcontractor used an open source program called BusyBox in Verizon's wireless routers.

BMC Software To Acquire BladeLogic For $800 Million

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:32:00 EDT

BladeLogic offers software that automates the management, control, and enforcement of configuration changes to servers and other hardware typically found in corporate IT environments.

Internet Explorer 8 Could Break Applications, Gartner Warns

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:12:00 EDT

Microsoft's support for Web standards in IE 8 could hurt apps built to work with the company's own protocols, the research firm says.

Microsoft Buys Advertising Software Maker Rapt

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:56:00 EDT

Rapt's products are designed to help online publishers improve the pricing and provisioning of online ads.

MSN Ad Exec Joanne Bradford Leaves Microsoft

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:52:00 EDT

Bradford, chief media officer for the company's MSN Media Network, resigned to join advertising startup Spot Runner.

Windows Vista Gets Its Own Matching Keyboard

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:43:00 EDT

The wireless peripheral features a curved design and translucent borders that complement Vista's glassy Aero interface.

Windows Home Server Bug Won't Be Fixed Until June

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:06:00 EDT

The bug can corrupt files, such as applications, music tracks, or digital photos, if they're transferred to a Windows Home Server unit equipped with two or more hard drives.

Microsoft Adding Sony Blu-ray Support To Windows

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:29:00 EDT

CEO Steve Ballmer said his company is working on Windows device driver support for the Blu-ray high definition movie format.

Gov. Spitzer-Linked Madam Also Provided Web Design Services

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:11:00 EDT

A defendant in the case also operates a business services firm called QAT Consulting Group that offers outsourced Web design and online marketing services.

Microsoft Cuts Xbox 360 Price Up To 20% In Europe

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:21:00 EDT

The basic version of the Xbox 360, which includes a 20-GB hard drive and one wireless controller, will drop from about $500 to $400.

IBM Hit With $6 Million Software Fraud Suit

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:04:00 EDT

Internet retailer Harry & David claims IBM knowingly sold it e-commerce software that violated patents held by NCR and Charles Hill & Associates.

Windows 7 Eyed For Antitrust Violations

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:56:00 EDT

The so-called Technical Committee recently received a build of Windows 7 from Microsoft and is checking it for any features that might violate the federal antitrust agreement.

Microsoft, Sony In Blu-ray-For-Xbox Talks

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EST

Microsoft found itself without a high-definition video partner last month after HD DVD developer Toshiba said it would drop the format.

Vista And XP Users May Need Daylight-Saving Time Patch

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:12:00 EST

To ensure Windows users aren't hit with a daylight time bug, Microsoft has launched an automated diagnostic and update service that installs patches on systems that need them.

Microsoft Strives For 'The Singularity' With New Operating System

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:16:00 EST

The company is developing the OS for research and academic environments using a number of innovative coding techniques and practices.

IBM To Offer 'Microsoft-Free' PCs In Europe And Russia

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:01:00 EST

IBM will work with VDEL of Austria and LX Polska of Poland to package and distribute a line of PCs called Open Referent throughout Eastern Europe and Russia.

Bill Gates Drops To Third On List Of World's Richest

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:11:00 EST

Forbes blames Gates' decline on Microsoft's $41 billion bid for Yahoo.

Yahoo Delays Board Vote To Thwart Microsoft

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:39:00 EST

The company's management wants time to pursue alternatives to Microsoft's $41 billion takeover offer.

Oprah Apologizes For Webcast Crash

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:25:00 EST

More than 500,000 viewers attempted to watch the event, but most could only see the first few minutes because many of the servers powering the Webcast crashed.

Microsoft Won't Consider A Breakup, CFO Says

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 09:15:00 EST

Microsoft isn't considering spinning off any of its units or converting itself to a Berkshire Hathaway-style holding company.

Microsoft Office On-The-Web Available For Public Trial

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:42:00 EST

Users can access an English language beta version of Microsoft Office Live Workspace from the company's Web site at no charge.

Exchange Server 2007 Bitten By Leap Year Bug

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:34:00 EST

The problem prevented administrators from installing the program, setting up new mailboxes in existing Exchange instances, or making other configuration changes.

Microsoft SharePoint Sales To Hit $1 Billion In 2008

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:27:00 EST

SharePoint is a collection of server-side tools and applications that lets businesses make documents and other key data available through a single online portal.

Windows Vista Hack Circulating

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:21:00 EST

Software pirates have reportedly hacked Windows Vista so that a stolen copy can run as though it were a fully licensed and activated version.

IBM Network Prototype Promises 1-Second Movie Downloads

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:24:00 EST

The technology uses photons of light, instead of electrons, to transmit information at 8 trillion bits per second.

Consumer Spending Fails To Outpace Inflation

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:53:00 EST

Overall consumer spending in January increased 0.4% compared with December, but a widely used measure of inflation increased by about the same amount in that period.

Microsoft To Cut Vista Prices By Up To 50%

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:40:00 EST

Price cuts for standalone packages of Windows Vista range from 20% to 50%, depending on the country and version of the software, Microsoft said.

Microsoft Eased 'Vista Capable' Specs So Intel Could Meet Quarterly Numbers

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:23:00 EST

A Microsoft exec says in an e-mail that the company lowered the standards for what qualified as "Vista Capable" to help Intel sell graphics chips.

Yahoo Fears Microsoft Bid Will Spark Brain Drain

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST

Yahoo says the Microsoft takeover bid may harm its ability to hire and retain employees.

Microsoft Restores Downed Hotmail Service

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:17:00 EST

The bug affected Hotmail, Windows Live, Xbox Live, Windows Messenger, and other Web sites and services that rely on users' Windows Live IDs for logins.

Microsoft's 'Openness' Pledge A Potential Patent Trap, Gartner Warns

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:27:00 EST

Open source developers who want to use Microsoft's documentation still require a patent license from Redmond if the work is for commercial distribution.

EU Hits Microsoft With Record $1.35 Billion Antitrust Fine

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:16:00 EST

The European Commission imposed the fine after determining that Microsoft isn't living up to the terms of a 2004 antitrust settlement.

Microsoft Readies Internet Explorer 8 Beta

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:40:00 EST

Microsoft says enhancements planned for IE 8 include improved support for Ajax programming and better security.

IBM Boosts Outlook With $15 Billion Stock Buyback

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:26:00 EST

As a result of the buyback, IBM said it expects to post earnings per share in 2008 of between $8.25 and $8.30.

More Than 500 Apps Pledged For Windows Server 2008

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:19:00 EST

Microsoft's Metro Early Adoption program helped provide more than 1,000 independent software vendors access to training, documentation and technical resources for the new OS.

Judge Grants 'Vista Capable' Lawsuit Class Action Status

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:48:00 EST

A federal judge expanded a lawsuit filed by two consumers to potentially include all customers who purchased a Windows XP PC advertised as "Vista Capable."

Microsoft Kills Xbox 360's HD DVD Drive

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:01:00 EST

Microsoft said it will discontinue selling an external Xbox 360 drive that supports the HD DVD high-definition movie format.

Microsoft Launches SkyDrive Online Storage Service

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:56:00 EST

Windows Live SkyDrive offers users up to 5 GB of free storage in password-protected servers.

Atom Needs 2 Billion Times Less Force To Move Than A Penny, IBM Discovers

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:23:00 EST

Understanding the amount of energy required to move an atom is crucial if scientists are to continue to make advances in atomic scale computing and other nanotechnology applications.

Microsoft Lets Xbox 360 Users Build And Share Games

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:23:00 EST

At the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft said it hopes the effort will lead to an explosion in the number of titles available for its game console.

Windows Vista SP1 Blocks Antivirus Programs

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:34:00 EST

The list of security products includes Zone Alarm Security Suite 7.1, Trend Micro Internet Security 2008, and BitDefender 10.

Microsoft Rivals Skeptical Of Software Maker's Openness Pledge

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:49:00 EST

The European Committee for Interoperable Systems said it will take a wait-and-see approach in determining whether the changes will alleviate its concerns.

Microsoft Pledges Broad Support For Interoperability, Open Standards

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:57:00 EST

The company is trying to bridge the gap between its commercial products and those built by open source developers and other third parties.

Yahoo Beefs Up Employee Severance Plan As Microsoft Takeover Looms

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:14:00 EST

Yahoo employees axed within two years of "a change in control" will be entitled to enhanced benefits, such as more severance pay, outplacement services, and extended medical benefits.

Microsoft SEC Filing Signals Proxy Fight For Yahoo

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:15:00 EST

Microsoft warned investors that it's prepared to wrest control of Internet rival Yahoo through a proxy fight if necessary.

Microsoft Pulls Buggy Windows Vista SP1 Files

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:02:00 EST

Windows Vista users report that the files cause their computers to crash or enter an endless cycle of boots and reboots.

Microsoft Strikes Patent Deal With Alpine Electronics

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:19:00 EST

Alpine already offers a number of products, including global positioning systems, that run atop a version of Microsoft's Windows operating system designed for vehicular use.

Microsoft Mum On Xbox 360 HD DVD Support

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:18:00 EST

Microsoft said it doesn't know whether it will continue to support the HD DVD format on its Xbox 360 video game console, even though the format is all but dead.

Gates Calls Microsoft's Yahoo Bid 'A Fair Offer'

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:16:00 EST

Gates thinks Microsoft can make progress in the online market "with or without Yahoo."

Fomer Applix CEO Found Not Guilty Of Accounting Fraud

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:31:00 EST

The SEC had charged that Alan Goldsworthy masterminded two schemes to falsely inflate software maker Applix's revenue in 2001 and 2002.

SCO Buyout Plan Calls For CEO McBride's Departure

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:09:00 EST

To replace McBride, the board of the reorganized SCO will seek "an outside executive with suitable industry experience," according to court documents.

With Cognos In Its Fold, IBM Gets On With BI Integration

Sat, 9 Feb 2008 00:01:00 EST

Big Blue introduces business intelligence products and services for banking, retail, health care, and other industries.

TrueSpace Maker Caligari Acquired By Microsoft, CEO Says

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:58:00 EST

The company's 3-D imaging technology is expected to be used to bolster Microsoft's Virtual Earth project.

NEC Software Tool Downgrades Vista PCs To Windows XP

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:11:00 EST

NEC's FlexLoad lets you downgrade from the Business edition of Windows Vista to Windows XP Professional and later restore Vista.

Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive Price Slashed By 50%

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:26:00 EST

Microsoft's price cut suggests the company is unlikely to ever introduce a version of the Xbox with an integrated HD DVD player.

Vista SP1 Turns Up On File Sharing Sites

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 12:54:00 EST

Numerous P2P sites now boast that the update is available for immediate download.

With Cognos Deal Complete, IBM Readies Assault On BI Market

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:18:00 EST

IBM rolls out 10 integrated Cognos-IBM business intelligence packages specifically configured for industries like banking, retail, healthcare, life sciences and others.

Windows Vista SP1 Release Delayed By Driver Troubles

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:29:00 EST

Microsoft has yet to finish ensuring that Windows Vista SP1 will work properly with keyboards, printers, mice, and other peripheral devices.

Mac Office 2008 Now Available For Volume Licensing

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:44:00 EST

A version of the program called Open License allows companies with as few as five computers to participate.

Microsoft To Build Consumer Version Of Surface PC

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:54:00 EST

Mass-market interest prompts about-face from original plan to keep touch-screen, tabletop computer commercial.

Microsoft Would Borrow To Fund Yahoo Acquisition, CFO Says

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:46:00 EST

Microsoft had previously said it would use a mix of stock and cash to purchase Yahoo.

Windows Vista SP1 Set For Launch, Microsoft Says

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:55:00 EST

The operating system update includes more than 300 hot fixes for everything from data protection to video performance.

Congress To Hold Antitrust Hearing On Microsoft's Yahoo Bid

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:28:00 EST

House Judiciary chairman says proposed deal raises 'competitive' issues.

IBM Completes $5 Billion Buyout Of Cognos

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:05:00 EST

IBM will work to integrate its Websphere middleware stack, DB2 database, and Cognos' business intelligence products.

Microsoft Rolls Out Dynamics CRM 4.0 Worldwide

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:32:00 EST

The business software was built as a Web-based application, though it can also be used in a traditional client-server architecture.

Microsoft To Provide Automaker Renault With Novell Linux

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:50:00 EST

The deal includes the controversial "IP Assurance" clause under which Microsoft pledges not to sue open source users.

Holy Halftones! Microsoft Launches Comic Featuring Superhero Techies

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:59:00 EST

The Heroes Happen Here comic strips are being created by Jordan Gorfinkel, a former DC Comics editor who helped revitalize the Batman series.

MacBook Air's Leopard Installer Incompatible With Other Macs, Apple Warns

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:56:00 EST

It's the latest example of how Apple stretched engineering boundaries to produce the new, lightweight laptop.

Visual Studio 2008 Now Available For Purchase

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:03:00 EST

Microsoft's software development package was released a month ahead of a high-profile event in Los Angeles meant to serve as the product's official launch.

Microsoft To Provide Paid Search Listings For Wall Street Journal

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:15:00 EST

The deal also covers other sites in the Wall Street Journal Digital Network -- including Barrons.com, MarketWatch.com, AllThingsD.com, and other online properties.

Humans Can Only Think About Four Things At Once, Study Says

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:03:00 EST

Work-obsessed multitaskers who try to defy the limit are probably doing a lousy job.

Rogue Trader Stole Passwords To Dodge Risk Controls, French Bank Says

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:18:00 EST

Jerome Kerviel hacked IT systems to carry out fake arbitrage scheme.

CME Group Confirms $11 Billion Offer For NYMEX Futures Exchange

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:27:00 EST

Officials report discussions are in the "early stages" but the exchanges share common trading technology, which could ease integration.

IBM Workers Launch Petition To Stop Pay Cuts

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:22:00 EST

Employee group seeks to prevent a 15% salary reduction for IT specialists and support workers.

Software Tool Strips Windows Vista To Bare Bones

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:31:00 EST

vLite is a free download that can cut the operating system's size by half or more.

IBM Turns To Linux In Desktop Campaign Against Microsoft

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:54:00 EST

The company plans to ship Ubuntu and Red Hat versions of its "Open Collaboration Client," a combination of Lotus Notes 8 and Symphony.

Microsoft Raises Estimate For Worldwide PC Sales In 2008

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:49:00 EST

The software maker expects PC sales to increase between 11% and 13%, up over earlier estimates.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Sales Fall 2.3% As 'Halo Effect' Fizzles

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:15:00 EST

Microsoft shipped 4.3 million Xbox 360 systems in the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with 4.4 million systems during the same period in 2006.

Societe Generale's 'Hacker' Trader Had Only Limited Computer Skills

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:58:00 EST

The French banker accused of operating a multibillion-dollar fraudulent trading scheme apparently knew Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, and little else.

Staples Exec Hired To Lead Windows Mobile Marketing

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:53:00 EST

The move is the latest turn of what has become a revolving door executive suite at Microsoft.

IBM Responds To Overtime Lawsuits With 15% Salary Cuts

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:39:00 EST

Company will make affected workers eligible for overtime, but employees say they'll earn less.

IBM Acquires Business Intelligence Software Maker AptSoft

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:35:00 EST

IBM claims AptSoft's software can analyze tens of thousands of disparate events per second on a network to spot a trend.

Tech Stocks Subject To Economic Mood Swings

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:39:00 EST

IT vendors now have a stake in consumer products ranging from MP3 players to digital TVs, so they are more vulnerable to the ups and downs of the market.

IBM Unveils Lotus Notes, Domino Roadmap

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:25:00 EST

An upcoming refresh to the e-mail and messaging software includes support for Google Gadgets.

IBM, SAP To Jointly Develop Business Software

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:59:00 EST

The two companies will develop middleware designed to place complex data from SAP's business apps directly into IBM's more user-friendly Lotus Notes environment.

SCO Damages Trial Set For April

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:03:00 EST

Novell has expressed concerns that SCO is attempting to sell off assets that could be used to help satisfy its possible financial obligations to Novell.

IBM Acquires Small Biz-In-A-Box Vendor

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST

Net Integration Technologies sells an all-in-one business server aimed at small- and mid-sized companies.

Microsoft Names CIO As Redmond's Revolving Door Turns Again

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:55:00 EST

Tony Scott was most recently CIO at The Walt Disney Co., and has held high-level posts at General Motors and Bristol-Meyers Squibb.

IBM Wins Series Of Bank Technology Deals

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:20:00 EST

The firms are using various IBM products, including System Z mainframes, intrusion-prevention technology, Proventia network protection, storage equipment, and Web hosting.

Lotus Notes For iPhone Signals Closer Ties Between IBM, Apple

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:13:00 EST

Working more closely with Apple, including porting the Cheetah database to Leopard, would give IBM another platform partner in its campaign against Microsoft.

BEA Deal Makes Oracle A Middleware Powerhouse

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:16:00 EST

The addition of BEA technology will help Oracle get its Fusion middleware project back on track, analysts say.

Microsoft Patent Deal With JVC May Cover Linux Use

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:27:00 EST

Previously, Microsoft has reached Linux accords with Samsung, Novell, LG Electronics, and Linux distributor Xandros.

Microsoft Launches Web Site For Mac Office 2008 Users

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:12:00 EST

Mac users can purchase Office 2008 for Mac on the updated site, participate in community forums, and access a range of product help and information.

Microsoft Unveils Red, 80-Gbyte Zune For Valentine's Day

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:39:00 EST

Wi-Fi capabilities and a bright, 3.2-inch screen mean the device can do more than play silly love songs, Microsoft says.

Microsoft Exodus Continues As Key Windows VP Departs

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:59:00 EST

Rob Short, a 19-year Microsoft veteran, led the team responsible for designing, developing, and testing core components of the Windows operating system.

IBM Earnings Benefit From Weak U.S. Dollar

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:54:00 EST

Some analysts worry that IBM's unexpectedly strong fourth-quarter results mask weaknesses in the computing giant's business.

Microsoft Hit With European Antitrust Probes

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:55:00 EST

The European Commission's investigation was prompted by complaints from Microsoft rivals in the European Committee for Interoperable Systems.

Dell, HP Computers Sparked Catastrophic Fires, Lawsuits Claim

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:05:00 EST

Dell and HP are facing unrelated lawsuits in which it's alleged that faulty computers sparked fires that gutted two buildings and disfigured a girl.

Linux PC Models Multiply As Vista Struggles

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:26:00 EST

Demand for Linux systems is such that some retailers are selling out. Last year, for instance, Wal-Mart for a time couldn't fulfill orders for Everex's $199 gPC.

Microsoft Learns Enterprise Search Can Be Pricey

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Microsoft is paying a 42% premium for Fast Search & Transfer, but the technology could be a gold mine for the first big vendor to get it right.

Windows Vista, Office 2007 Expelled From British Schools

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:03:00 EST

A British educational report suggests the upgrade would increase costs and create software compatibility problems while providing little benefit.

Windows Server 2008 Behind 'Slow' Microsoft.com

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:17:00 EST

The company is stress testing "Longhorn" but Web research firm Alexa said Microsoft's main page lags behind 75% of sites on the Internet in terms of page load times.

Microsoft M&A Chief Bruce Jaffe To Step Down

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:11:00 EST

During the past two years, Jaffe has helped oversee more than 40 acquisitions.

5 Things Microsoft Must Do To Reclaim Its Mojo In 2008

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 04:00:00 EST

Our Redmond-watcher's recommendations include putting Windows on a diet, forging a more coherent Web strategy, and embracing quality as Job 1, and cutting way back on the number of product SKUs.

Microsoft's Fast Search Bid Puts Heat On Google, IBM

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:11:00 EST

Microsoft's move is likely to put the spotlight on other specialized search vendors, such as Autonomy and Endeca Technologies.

Apple Ships Bento Database For Mac OS X Leopard

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:45:00 EST

Bento is designed to give Apple Leopard users an easy way to create, store, and organize contact lists, calendars, project schedules, and other organizational aids.

Majority Of New PCs Ship Without Windows Vista, Gates (Unintentionally) Reveals

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:23:00 EST

Windows XP captured about 67% of the new PC market during its first year; Vista captured just 39%.

Microsoft Looks To Sidestep Format Wars With HD Downloads

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:04:00 EST

Deals announced at CES with ABC, Disney and MGM add more to High-Def content to Xbox Live service.

Microsoft, Broadcom Partner On Internet TV Services

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:25:00 EST

Microsoft will adapt its Mediaroom Internet television client software for use on set-top boxes powered by Broadcom's system-on-a-chip technology.

Gates, Simonyi Give $30 Million To Build Giant Telescope

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 13:55:00 EST

The viewing equipment will include a 3,200-megapixel digital camera that will capture and download up to 30 Tbytes of image data per night.

Microsoft Gives Free Game To Frustrated Xbox Live Users

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:03:00 EST

The company is compensating for poor online service it says came as a result of a massive increase in usage in December.

Corel Slams Microsoft's Office 2003 Update For Zapping Files

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:52:00 EST

Microsoft has said it designed Office 2003 Service Pack 3 to block CorelDraw .CDR files, as well as some other formats, because they're vulnerable to hackers.

Microsoft Expected To Post 77% Earnings Gain In Second Quarter

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:23:00 EST

Analysts believe Microsoft will blow past last year's numbers on the strength of sales of Windows Vista, Office 2007, and Halo 3.

McAfee Issues Warning Over 'Ambiguous' Open Source Licenses

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:51:00 EST

McAfee warned that license terms governing open source software "may result in unanticipated obligations regarding our products."

Microsoft Relaxes Windows XP Activation Rules

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:42:00 EST

Under Windows XP Service Pack 3, customers won't need to enter product keys for each copy of the OS during setup.

OLPC Group Facing $20 Million Patent Suit

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:22:00 EST

Lagos Analysis Corp. is contending in Nigerian court that OLPC's XO laptop violates a patent it says it holds on "multilingual keyboards."

Office 2003 Update Quietly Zaps Older File Formats

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:10:00 EST

While the updates may seem minor, unanticipated system changes can wreak havoc with complex business computing environments.

IBM Buys Israeli Storage Startup XIV Ltd.

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:01:00 EST

XIV's Nextra offering is a storage area networking technology that combines software and off-the-shelf hardware into a high-performance storage grid.

IBM Acquires Developer Of High-Speed Databases

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:14:00 EST

Solid Information Technology develops databases that are stored in a computer's high-speed RAM, bypassing the hard drive.

EDS Loses CIO To United Airlines

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:40:00 EST

Keith Halbert most recently was a senior VP and CIO at EDS, which provides tech services to a number of airlines -- including United.

BusinessWeek Not Responsible For Ruining Microsoft Exec, Jury Rules

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:24:00 EST

The jury rejected a claim by former Microsoft director of IT audits Peter Tilton that he had been promised anonymity in exchange for an interview.

Microsoft, Viacom Announce Broad Digital Partnership

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:22:00 EST

The two companies will partner on the creation and distribution of digital advertising and content and work jointly to promote each other's products and services.

Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate Now Available To Public

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:55:00 EST

One feature should prove popular with corporate IT managers, who often need to oversee hundreds, or even thousands, of operating system installations.

Turn In A Software Pirate, Collect $500

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:54:00 EST

Anyone who unwittingly buys fake software from an online fraudster can receive up to $500 if they report the scam to the Software & Information Industry Association.

Open Source Developers Settle GPL Lawsuit

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:05:00 EST

Networking device manufacturer Xterasys agreed to pay developers an undisclosed sum and comply with the terms of the GNU General Public License.

OpenOffice Online Now Available For Beta Testing

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:41:00 EST

The trial version of the software can be launched from within Ulteo's Online Desktop package, which is itself currently in beta testing.

StarTrek.Com Future In Question After Staff Laid Off

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:16:00 EST

StarTrek.com houses news, features, images and video related to the original Star Trek series and the numerous movies, sequels and prequels it generated.

IBM Offers Free MP3 Player With Used PC Purchase

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:58:00 EST

Bargains abound among the refurbished and older computers on sale, some of them returns from corporate leases. Used servers can be had, too.

Rap CEO J Prince Sues Apple, BET, And Viacom For Defamation

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:32:00 EST

The suit charges that Apple made available over its iTunes download service an episode of American Gangster that falsely portrays two men as murderers.

Opera Hits Microsoft With European Antitrust Complaint

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:41:00 EST

The requests aren't without precedent, as the EC last year forced Microsoft to detach its Windows Media Player software from Windows Vista.

Halo 3 Map Packs Now Available For Download

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:25:00 EST

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is available through the Xbox Live marketplace and will cost users 800 "Microsoft points" or about $10.00.

Windows Vista SP1 Includes More Than 300 Hot Fixes

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:51:00 EST

Microsoft has made available a 47-page document that describes the fixes and says more may be added.

Microsoft On Global Hunt For Software Pirates

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:50:00 EST

Microsoft has filed 52 lawsuits and referred 22 additional cases to local law enforcement involving illegitimate versions of its Windows, Office and other products.

Microsoft Says Vista SP1 Won't Resolve Compatibility Issues

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:03:00 EST

Microsoft says businesses needn't bother waiting for SP1's final release to test new applications on Vista, because the results won't change much.

Software Vendors Accuse Prestigious Law Firm Of Piracy

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:44:00 EST

The SIIA charged in a lawsuit that law firm Fox Rothschild is stealing software made by Adobe, Corel, Sonic Solutions, and Symantec.

Open Source Software Developers Sue Verizon, Claim FiOS Violates GPL

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:58:00 EST

The Software Freedom Law Center says the offending software code can be found in Verizon's Actiontech MI424WR wireless router.

Microsoft Releases HD Photo Plug-In For Photoshop

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:25:00 EST

The software is intended for use with Photoshop CS2 or CS3 running on Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Macrovision To Buy Gemstar-TV Guide In $2.8 Billion DRM Play

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:03:00 EST

The company sees consumers with a personalized TV listing guide, accessing movie reviews before downloading a film or tap into their MP3 collection from any device.

Apple Leopard Users Hit With 'Green Screen Of Death'

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:23:00 EST

The glitch may be caused by graphics card drivers not optimized for Mac OS X 10.5.

Microsoft Wants One Laptop Per Child System To Run Windows XP

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:06:00 EST

The software maker wants OLPC to redesign its XO low-cost PC for children in developing nations.

Leopard Update Puts Windows And Linux Side-By-Side On A Mac

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:41:00 EST

A Parallels add-on improves virtualization on Intel-based Macs running OS X 10.5.

Microsoft Releases A Nearly Final Windows Vista SP1

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:48:00 EST

The Release Candidate will provide one of the final chances for users to offer feedback to Microsoft on which features in the operating system still need to be improved.

Windows Server 2008 RC1 Available For Download

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:46:00 EST

Microsoft will launch the final version of the server OS at a February 27th event in Los Angeles.

Microsoft Turns To Inkblots For Password Generation

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:56:00 EST

The image associations are not only unique to the user, they're also "hard to forget," the researchers said.

Windows Vista Users Hit With 'Purple Screen Of Death'

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:32:00 EST

The lockup occurs when there's a conflict between certain system drivers and Windows Vista's Desktop Window Manager.

Photographer Drops Copyright Complaint Against Apple

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:24:00 EST

Colorado photographer's lawsuit dismissed 'with prejudice,' indicating a settlement may have been reached.

Windows XP SP3 To Include Vista Elements, Researchers Say

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:46:00 EST

A forthcoming update to the Windows XP operating system will include patches that add pieces of Vista, according to a research group that says it has seen the code.

IBM Hopes To Boost EPS With $1 Billion Stock Buy Back

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:05:00 EST

The company said it accelerated the program to take advantage of the stock market's current dip.

Microsoft Unveils Tools For Advertisers, Webmasters

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:12:00 EST

AdCenter Add-in for Excel 2007 and Webmaster Center are being offered through Microsoft's Advertiser & Publisher Solutions unit.

Russia's SUP Acquires LiveJournal Blogging Service

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:48:00 EST

The hosted blogging service, which has 14 million users worldwide, was purchased from San Francisco's Six Apart.

Microsoft's Xbox 360 Fall Update Set For Release

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:49:00 EST

The changes include new parental controls that let parents set limits on the amount of time their children can spend playing Xbox games during a given period.

Microsoft Drops Details On Silverlight 2.0

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:16:00 EST

The Web presentation technology takes better advantage of the .NET development environment and should make it easier for programmers to create rich media applications.

Z4 Sues Microsoft Over Windows Vista, Office

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:54:00 EST

Fresh off its $142 million court victory, z4 Technologies claims Microsoft still violates patents it holds for technology that blocks attempts to use a single password.

Microsoft Releases Final Version Of Exchange Server 2007 SP1

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:48:00 EST

SP1 features improved support for Windows Server 2008, tighter integration with Office Communications Server 2007, and better mobile device security management.

Judge Says SCO, Novell Trial Can Proceed

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:15:00 EST

The trial was originally scheduled to begin in September in Utah federal court -- but was postponed pending the outcome of SCO's bankruptcy petition.

California Looks At Google Or Microsoft As Its Hosted Software Supplier

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST

A move to hosted e-mail and other services would affect a quarter of a million state workers and create a multimillion-dollar revenue windfall for either company.

IBM Says E-Tailer's Laptop Batteries Are Flammable Fakes

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:10:00 EST

IBM says in a lawsuit that Shentech.com is "offering counterfeit IBM products which pose a substantial threat to the safety of the consuming public."

Microsoft Sued Over Halo 3's 'Consistent' Crashes

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:39:00 EST

A San Diego man says Halo 3 is a faulty product that frequently crashes when played on the Xbox 360.

Apple's Tiger Upgrade Causing 'Catastrophic Failure', Users Report

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:41:00 EST

The culprit, according to some posters on the forum and published reports, may be Boot Camp.

Windows XP Significantly Outperforms Vista, Tests Show

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:49:00 EST

Windows XP trounced Windows Vista in all tests, regardless of the versions used or the amount of memory running on the computer, says Devil Mountain Software.

Microsoft Loses Bid To Overturn $142 Million Patent Judgment

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:43:00 EST

The court said there was no reason to overturn the jury's finding that Microsoft's Windows XP and Office products breached patents held by Michigan-based z4 Technologies.

Apple's Leopard Gobbles Up Batteries, Users Complain

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:22:00 EST

Users that have upgraded to Leopard say they are only getting two hours of battery life per charge instead of three.

SCO Drops Plan To Sell Unix Business

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:35:00 EST

The company withdrew a request to sell assets related to its Unix software and mobile technology businesses to York Capital Management for $36 million.

Lack Of Black Tech Professionals Hurts U.S., Bill Gates Says

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:29:00 EST

Microsoft is working with the National Society of Black Engineers and hiring and promoting African-American programmers and engineers.

Microsoft's 'Mass Effect' Aims To Be Next Xbox 360 Hit

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:46:00 EST

The game, developed by BioWare, features an advanced dialog system that allows players to interact with characters.

Wal-Mart's $199 Linux PC Back In Stock

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:16:00 EST

The gPC is one of the first Linux-based desktop machines to be offered for sale by a major retailer.

Report: Internet Outages Could Occur By 2010 As Capacity Stalls

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:12:00 EST

The next Google, YouTube, or Amazon might not arise if the situation isn't fixed, researchers with Nemertes report.

Nissan Sues Software AG Over 'Extraordinary' License Demands

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:23:00 EST

Nissan filed suit after Software AG tried to charge the Japanese automaker more than $3 million for the right to hand its applications over to an outsourcer.

Apple Warns 'Boot Camp' Could Lead To Fewer Mac Apps

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:46:00 EST

Apple fears some developers will count on Boot Camp to give them access to the Mac market and won't rewrite their Windows apps for the Mac OS.

IBM Slips Further Into Apps Market With $5B Cognos Deal

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Tighter integration with IBM's WebSphere middleware and DB2 database means Cognos will be better able to help users sniff out significant business events.

Canadian Court Clears ACS Of Bribery Charges

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:30:00 EST

ACS had been charged in 2005 with offering hockey tickets and other incentives to win a $90 million contract.

Washington's $50 Billion Tech Plan Derailed By Lawsuit

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:35:00 EST

A group of technology service providers are claiming that the U.S. government broke its own laws when it picked contractors for the Alliant program.

Apple Leopard Update Fixes More Than Two Dozen Bugs

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:50:00 EST

Mac OS X 10.5.1 addresses issues affecting passwords, alerts, and partitioning, among other things.

IBM Unveils 'Blue Cloud' Distributed Computing Plan

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:41:00 EST

IBM plans to offer businesses the tools and services to create large scale, distributed computing environments that transcend geographic bounds.

Wal-Mart Plans To Restock Hot-Selling Linux PC

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:27:00 EST

The retailer says the gPC has been one of the best selling desktop computers on walmart.com over the last few weeks.

Microsoft Sues Dentist For Cybersquatting

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:13:00 EST

The domains registered by Dr. Saed Said are "identical or confusingly similar" to Microsoft's trademarks, the company claims in court papers.

EDS Buys Saber Corp. For $420 Million

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:24:00 EST

Saber's CEO and COO will retain a 7% stake in the company and will continue to manage it as a unit of EDS after the deal closes.

$199 Linux PC Sells Out At Wal-Mart

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:30:00 EST

Not only is the gPC sold out online, it's listed as "out of stock" in Wal-Mart stores from New York to Chicago to San Francisco.

Microsoft Hit With Class Action Suit Over Xbox Live Fees

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:14:00 EST

A Georgia man claims Microsoft improperly allowed his underage son to use his debit card to subscribe to the company's Xbox Live gaming service.

Microsoft Adds Zunes With Colorful Tats, Custom Text

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:10:00 EST

The new line of Zunes sports a range of colors and is bedecked with tattoos, custom engravings, and other artwork.

Microsoft In Talks To Buy Mobile Music Vendor Musiwave

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:30:00 EST

Musiwave offers software that lets mobile operators offer a number of paid products, including ringtones, music-on-demand, and customized playlists.

IBM's $5 Billion Cognos Offer Signals Shift Beyond Middleware

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:30:00 EST

IBM says the goal is to create so-called business intelligence tools that outperform the competition in terms of speed, broad compatibility, and completeness.

ACS Directors Resign, Company Says It's 'Pleased'

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 15:39:00 EDT

Founder and chairman Darwin Deason and Cerberus Capital Management had offered to buy ACS for $62 per share, but the board turned thumbs down on the offer.

Apple Allows Virtualization On 'Leopard' Server

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 15:22:00 EDT

Macintosh OS now lets users partition their Apple servers into multiple, virtual machines allowing for "other copies of Mac OS X Server software."

IBM, Novell Move To Block SCO's Unix Sell Off

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:07:00 EDT

SCO is hoping to sell its UnixWare line of business software and some of its mobile technology to investment group York Capital Management for $36 million.

Linux PC Hits Shelves At Wal-Mart For $199

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 15:51:00 EDT

The gPC comes preloaded with the gOS operating system -- a Linux variant -- and a 1.5-GHz processor manufactured by Intel clone maker Via Technologies.

IBM, Manpower Accused Of Employee Poaching

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:44:00 EDT

A lawsuit accuses Manpower of recruiting AcctKnowledge temps who were on their way in to work at an IBM office in Tulsa.

Microsoft Antitrust Oversight Extended Through January

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:25:00 EDT

Attorneys in 17 states are trying to extend the antitrust settlement out to 2012, citing the continuing ubiquity of Microsoft products.

Court Blocks Patent Office From Instituting Controversial Rules

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:32:00 EDT

The USPTO says the rules are intended to speed reviews, but critics say they would limit patent protection.

Microsoft Files Counterfeiting Claims Against 20 Software Dealers

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:20:00 EDT

The independent dealers are accused of selling bootleg CDs containing Microsoft software or shipping computers with illegitimate copies of Windows installed.

IBM Launches Virtualization Tools For Small Business

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:24:00 EDT

The company's revised Consolidation Discovery and Analysis Tool is designed for businesses with less than 50 servers.

Apple 'Leopard' Sales Top 2 Million In First Weekend

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:23:00 EDT

Leopard's sprint out of the gate could slow if Apple is unable to solve some major installation problems encountered by early adopters.

IBM Turning Silicon Waste Into Solar Panels

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:46:00 EDT

By using reclaimed silicon, solar cell manufacturers can save between 30% and 90% of the energy they would have expended using new silicon materials, IBM said.

BEA: We'll Sell 'Immediately' If Oracle Offers $21 Per Share

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The business software maker's board still resists Oracle's $17-per-share offer, despite pressure from a major shareholder to sell.

Microsoft Says Sorry (Again) For Unauthorized Installs

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:27:00 EDT

The glitch occurred when Microsoft updated the Windows Desktop Search tool for Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 SP 1+.

Microsoft Acquires Hospital IT Software From GCS

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:50:00 EDT

GCS offers several health-care IT products that run on Windows, including software that automates patient record keeping, billing, regulatory compliance, and clinical workflows.

Apple Posts Fix For Leopard 'Blue Screen Of Death'

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:40:00 EDT

Apple says software on users' machines that may not be Leopard-compatible is to blame for the computers freezing up.

Apple Stores Gird For Friday Leopard Launch

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:50:00 EDT

Apple is confident that the slick new interface that Leopard brings to its desktops and laptops will help it cut into Microsoft's dominance of the PC operating system market.

Microsoft's Halo 3 Sparks 100% Jump In Xbox 360 Sales

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:30:00 EDT

But Microsoft's cost of revenue for its gaming division increased 99%, or $584 million, in part because of a jump in warranty-related expenses.

Continental Airlines Outsources Tech Ops To EDS

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:01:00 EDT

The deal, worth about $550 million, broadens an existing relationship between the two companies.

Microsoft Pledges Not To Sue Turbolinux Users

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:42:00 EDT

The collaboration agreement protects users of Turbolinux's open source server software.

Microsoft Says It Won't Appeal $1 Billion Antitrust Fine

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:53:00 EDT

The move is seen as an effort to smooth relations with European regulatory authorities.

Judge Tosses IBM Overtime Lawsuit

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:24:00 EDT

A former IBM sales rep's class-action suit is invalid, said a federal court judge, because of a previous pledge not to take legal action against the company.

IBM Chipset Promises HD Downloads In Milliseconds

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:31:00 EDT

Dubbed mmWave, the computer component will use so-called millimeter wave radio technology to transmit the data.

EU Win Over Microsoft Gives Ball To Linux -- Can It Run With It?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:44:00 EDT

European businesses that have thus far shied away from Linux might not be more inclined to go open source as a result of the restrictions imposed by the commission.

Microsoft Says Its Software 'Ecosystem' Employs 15 Million

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:38:00 EDT

IDC research, paid for by Microsoft, also found that the company's partners earn $7.79 for every dollar earned by Microsoft.

Microsoft Wants Smaller Software Footprints Starting With Windows 7

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:52:00 EDT

Microsoft will use a bare-bones version of the Windows kernel, called MinWin, as the starting point for the development of future products, including Windows 7 and Windows Server.

Apple Woos Business With Unix-Friendly Mac OS X Leopard

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:25:00 EDT

Beyond its Unix credentials, Leopard comes with a preinstalled version of Bootcamp -- software that allows users to run Windows applications on a Macintosh.

Interop Keynoters Are Industry Standard Bearers

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:38:00 EDT

The line-up of speakers will offer looks at Google's enterprise strategy, virtualization in data centers, document file formats, and interoperable disk storage technologies.

Apple's Leopard Ready To Steal Windows Vista's Thunder

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:39:00 EDT

Apple hopes new productivity enhancements and security tools will push Mac OS X deeper into the business computing world, where it's largely been shut out by Microsoft.

IBM Posts 16% Jump In Third Quarter Earnings

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EDT

IBM reported increased sales for outsourcing services and software, but a decline in the sale of hardware.

Oracle Tax Probe Bolstered By 'Smoking Gun' Bank Letter

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:35:00 EDT

Document supports IRS claim that the software maker may have improperly written off quarter-billion in losses.

Microsoft Enters Local Search Market With 'Live Search 411'

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:30:00 EDT

The combined voice and Web offering lets users locate local businesses or other points of interest through the telephone, PC, or mobile Web browser.

Apple iPhone Contains 'Hazardous' Chemicals, Greenpeace Charges

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:40:00 EDT

The group said the iPhone contains chlorinated plastic polyvinyl chloride and "brominated flame retardants" that can be harmful to the environment.

Microsoft Set To Launch Unified Communications Software

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:30:00 EDT

The products are designed to help companies add voice, video, and instant messaging to their communications networks with minimal disruption.

Airbus A380 Super Jumbo Ready To Fly, Finally

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Singapore Airlines will begin flying the double-decker airplane between Singapore and Australia later this month.

IRS Investigates Whether Oracle Improperly Claimed Millions In Tax Refunds

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The IRS is looking into whether Oracle actually sold shares in three companies and lost money on the transactions.

Microsoft Windows Live Gets Event Planning Tool

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The service lets users add graphical templates and maps to slickly formatted event invitations they can e-mail to friends and associates.

Red Hat, Novell Sued Over Linux Patents

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Acacia Research, whose subsidiary filed the suit, recently hired Brad Brunell, who previously was Microsoft's general manager for intellectual-property licensing.

IBM Teams With Second Life To Build Portable Avatars

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The companies will work together to develop standards that would allow online Web users to move their digital personas seamlessly across virtual environments like Second Life and other 3-D worlds.

Linus Torvalds Releases New Linux Kernel Update

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Linux 2.6.23 includes a number of technical enhancements that will be of most interest to developers, including better support for Sun Microsystems' 64-bit Sparc chips and Analog Devices' embedded Blackfin processors.

Google Closes Jaiku To New Users Following Buyout

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The Jaiku acquisition is part of Google's campaign to become a one-stop shop for so-called digital lifestyle products and services and present a serious market challenge to Microsoft.

Microsoft Patches Excel 2007 Multiplication Bug

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Microsoft officials say they have fixed a problem that causes the latest version of the company's Excel spreadsheet program to produce multiplication errors.

U.S. Soldiers To Get Their Halo 3 Fix On Xbox

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EDT

In addition to playing games, soldiers also will be able to chat with loved ones back home using headsets linked to the Xbox Live online service.

Microsoft Wants Red Hat Linux Users To Pay Up

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 12:17:00 EDT

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said his company expects payment from computer users who run Red Hat Linux because the open source operating system violates Microsoft's intellectual property rights.

Microsoft Releases Windows XP SP3 For Testing

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:16:00 EDT

Enhancements include a network access protection module that borrows from technology used in Windows Vista and improved support for cryptographic algorithms.

SAP's Business Objects Buy Could Trigger More Software Mergers

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:30:00 EDT

One analyst said that the list of independent business software vendors that might now be considered acquisition targets includes BEA, Cognos, and Informatica.

Microsoft's Explorer Update Ditches Windows Genuine Advantage

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Microsoft's IE 7 developers said they dropped the security feature to promote the browser to a wider audience.

Microsoft To Spin Off Halo 3 Developer Bungie

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:30:00 EDT

The company said it plans to jettison its Bungie Studios group, but keep an equity stake, in response to senior Bungie staffers' request that the group become a standalone entity.

IBM Targets SMBs With 'Express' Versions Of Rational, Tivoli Tools

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

IBM launches its Rational Build Forge Express Edition as a software development tool companies that lack a large programming staff.

Microsoft Forms 'Interactivity' Alliance With Toshiba, Hollywood Studios

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 14:30:00 EDT

Advanced Interactivity Consortium will focus on enhancing interactivity and interoperability in a broad range of online and offline home products and services.

Halo 3 Sales Top $300 Million In First Week

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

With more than $300 million in sales in its first week on the market, "Halo 3 is truly a cultural phenomenon," says Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.

Microsoft Offers Licenses For Fake Windows XP Copies

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EDT

To qualify, users of illegitimate versions of Windows XP Pro must pledge to use only genuine Microsoft software going forward and agree to have their software infrastructure audited.

Microsoft Ready To Launch Digital Phone Systems

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:30:00 EDT

Response Point is designed to let companies of up to 50 employees easily set up and maintain a digital telephone network without the cost or complexity of a PBX system.

Nokia Siemens Networks R&D Outsourced To IBM

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EDT

As part of the deal, about 235 employees will transfer to IBM to work on next-generation voice and multimedia services, mobile Internet products, and VoIP products.

IT Survival Guide: Outsourcing's Advantages

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:05 EDT

Offshoring can cut costs dramatically, extend support and capabilities, and provide hard-to-find expertise, but careful management is the only way to ensure success.

Microsoft To Extend Windows XP Sales As Vista Concerns Mount

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:20:00 EDT

The software company said it will make the full version of Windows XP available to PC manufacturers and retailers through June 30, 2008.

Microsoft Hopes Add Ons Will Boost Windows Vista

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The Extras pack includes a number of tools and utilities designed to make the operating system more secure and user friendly.

Halo 3 Sales Smash Game Industry Records

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:20:00 EDT

Halo 3 broke records for first day sales, for preorders, and for the number of gamers who played the game online over Microsoft's Xbox Live system on launch day.

Open Source Developers Shun GPLv3, Survey Says

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EDT

More than 40% of those surveyed by Evans Data said they won't ever publish their work under Version 3 of the General Public License.

Microsoft Says Excel 2007 Produces Math Errors

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:20:00 EDT

Microsoft says it is working on a fix for the bug, but has yet to release it.

IBM Sees 100,000 Lotus Symphony Downloads In First Week

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:40:00 EDT

IBM says 100,000 downloads in a week represents a record for software downloaded from its Web site.

Microsoft Concedes Scratch Problems On Halo 3 Discs

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:50:00 EDT

Microsoft said the problem affects the Halo 3 Limited Edition game disc and accompanying Essentials disc, but insists the problem is cosmetic and doesn't affect the discs' functionality.

DVR Maker Hopes To Settle First GPL Lawsuit

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:19:00 EDT

The head of Monsoon Multimedia says his company wants to comply with the open source General Public License and hopes to settle the matter out of court.

Facebook Slice Could Boost Microsoft's aQuantive Unit

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:27:00 EDT

The social networking site could help boost Microsoft's recent $2.47 billion in revenue in online services, according to one financial analyst firm.

Microsoft Reveals Dates, Prices For Mac Office 2008

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:08:00 EDT

Microsoft is releasing Mac Office 2008 at a time when its lock on the desktop market is under pressure from some well-heeled challengers such as IBM and Google.

Microsoft Vs. Europe: EU Pundits Want Windows-less PCs

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:30:00 EDT

The Globalisation Institute has the ear of many of Europe's top policymakers, so its call for Windows-less PCs on store shelves could gain some traction.

MIT Computer Whiz Arrested With Fake Bomb At Logan Airport

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:50:00 EDT

MIT student Star Simpson was arrested after she allegedly walked into Logan International Airport with a fake bomb made of lights, wires, and putty strapped to her chest.

Bill Gates Is Still America's Richest Man

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The Forbes list of the richest Americans is dominated by computer industry players.

Halo 3 Leaked Onto The Web; Blame The Covenant?

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Purloined versions of Halo 3 are all over the Internet, available for play to Xbox 360 users who have modified their systems to defeat Microsoft's copy protection software.

IBM To Upgrade Software At Transportation Security Administration

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:35:00 EDT

The contract, worth up to $98.5 million, will create a software infrastructure to improve emergency communications among law enforcement agencies.

SCO Group Faces Nasdaq Delisting

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:00:00 EDT

SCO said it's been notified by the Nasdaq that its shares will be delisted on Sept. 27. SCO plans to ask for a stay of the delisting order.

OpenOffice 2.3 The Latest Threat To Desktop King Microsoft

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Fresh with support from IBM, the latest version adds capabilities to the suite's core word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.

Halo 3 Release Date Blown As U.K. Merchant Ships Copies

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EDT

A copy of Halo 3 has already turned up on eBay's UK Web site -- selling for about $500 U.S.

Microsoft Releases SP1 For .Net Micro

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The software features a number of enhancements to help users build secure and compatible applications for resource constrained environments.

IBM To Offer Free Office Software In Challenge To Microsoft

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Because it's free, Lotus Symphony could present a significant challenge to Microsoft's new Office 2007 suite in the market for office productivity software.

InformationWeek 500: Insurers Ahead Of The Pack In Use Of Web Technology

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:01:00 EDT

Developing Web mashups, creating new products and services for customers, upgrading desktop productivity software, and deploying Web services are some areas where insurance companies are out in front.

InformationWeek 500: Service Providers Among Top Investors In New Tech

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:01:00 EDT

Business services providers led all industries in terms of expectations for increased tech spending in 2007, with 78% of those surveyed saying they'll spend more on IT this year than last.

Microsoft Faces New Antitrust Class Action In Arizona

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT

A political subdivision near Phoenix said it wants to recover overpayments because the existing settlements do not apply to government agencies.

SCO Blames Linux For Bankruptcy Filing

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT

SCO Group CEO Darl McBride says sales of Unix-based products have been declining over the past several years, mainly because of Linux.

Microsoft Antitrust Penalties Upheld By European Court

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:00:00 EDT

At least one analyst expects Microsoft to appeal the decision, which it must decide to do within two months.

SCO Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:27:00 EDT

The filing came just days before the scheduled start of a trial that could see the company hit with legal penalties worth more than its total assets.

IBM Completes Princeton Softech Buy

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:34:00 EDT

IBM has acquired more than 20 middleware vendors under chief executive Sam Palmisano.

Chinese Student Claims Windows Genuine Advantage Invades Privacy

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:41:00 EDT

In the suit, Lu Feng claims that Windows Genuine Advantage collects information about his computer use and personal data without his authorization.

IBM Creates Signing Avatars For The Deaf

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:15:00 EDT

Among its many uses, the Say it Sign it software could eliminate the need for human sign language interpreters at meetings and conferences, says IBM.

EPA Taps Microsoft Virtual Earth For Map Making

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:25:00 EDT

The deal represents a victory of sorts for Microsoft over Google, which offers similar technology through its Google Earth product.

Google's Capgemini Deal Will Boost Software As A Service, Gartner Says

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:34:00 EDT

Large professional services firms could play an important role in further SaaS development, Gartner analyst Ben Pring wrote in a research report.

Microsoft Outsources Its Back Office, Boosts Dividend

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:32:00 EDT

The software maker has been quietly outsourcing its back office operations to service provider Accenture over the past several months, Accenture disclosed Thursday.

Halo 3's Master Chief Invades Tussauds' Vegas Museum

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The installation of the "life-sized" wax figure in the famed Las Vegas Strip museum is the latest indication that the Xbox 360 game will smash game disc sales records.

Firefox AdBlock Foe Calls For Mozilla Boycott

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:45:00 EDT

A Web designer says Internet surfers who use Firefox's AdBlock Plus utility are, in effect, stealing content from Web sites.

Microsoft Offers New Wireless Mice To Go

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:13:00 EDT

The Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 and the Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 offer wireless connections so travelers won't have to rely on clumsy touchpads while on the road.

Microsoft Gets Patent For Automated Privacy Updates

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:42:00 EDT

Online privacy is expected to become a bigger issue for computer users as more and more applications migrate from the desktop to the Web.

Internet Thief Claims Venus Williams Wants To Eat His Head

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:50:00 EDT

Serial plaintiff and convicted online ID thief Jonathan Lee Riches has launched a claim against the U.S. Open and tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams.

Microsoft, Novell Win Key Linux Customers

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Siemens and BMW will purchase certificates from Microsoft that entitle them to three years of service and support for SUSE Enterprise Linux from Novell.

IBM Adds Lotus Notes Code To OpenOffice Project

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:40:00 EDT

IBM's participation could make OpenOffice.org a more serious threat to Microsoft's stranglehold on the productivity software market.

IBM Gets Okay To Process Federal Housing Loans

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:00:00 EDT

IBM said it expects to have approval by year's end to offer mortgage origination services for federally backed mortgages in all states.

EDS To Overhaul Kentucky Tax System

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:40:00 EDT

The new system will allow state residents to manage their personal information and pay taxes online.

Microsoft And Siemens To Partner On Vehicle Systems

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 10:40:00 EDT

Microsoft and Siemens VDO Automotive will work jointly to develop in-vehicle information, communications, navigational, and entertainment systems.

Microsoft Live Search Reveals U.S. Submarine Secrets

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDT

U.S. Navy officials are less than pleased that an image available through Microsoft's Virtual Earth tool clearly shows the propeller on an Ohio class submarine.

Microsoft Might Pay $53 Billion For Yahoo, Analyst Says

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Such a move could help Microsoft gain ground against Google in the burgeoning markets for paid search results and Internet advertising.

International Standards Group Rejects Microsoft Office Open XML

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Many of the countries that voted against the format did so with qualifications, meaning that Microsoft will have a chance to address their concerns before a final vote is taken in March.

Microsoft Settles Web Patent Dispute With Eolas

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Shareholders of the closely held company will receive a per-share dividend of between $60 and $72 as a result of the deal with Microsoft, although terms of the settlement are confidential.

Apple Store 'Humiliates' The Disabled, Lawsuit Claims

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The lawsuit charges that the San Francisco Apple Store's "entrance, path of travel, teaching theater seating, elevator, and restroom facilities" are not wheelchair accessible.

SCO CEO McBride Speaks Out On Novell, Finances, And Groklaw

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:46:00 EDT

Darl McBride says his company has strong products and a growing number of customers, so it will survive regardless of the outcome of legal battles.

IBM Says It's Blameless For Server-Wrecking Forklift Mishap

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:18:00 EDT

The company says in a court filing that its customer's own clumsiness, and not its packaging, is responsible for the $1.4 million computer's destruction.

Microsoft Developing A Double-Sided Touch Screen Device

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:47:00 EDT

LucidTouch includes pseudo-transparency technology that creates an on-screen silhouette of fingers wrapped around the back to ease navigation.

SCO Likely To Appeal Novell Ruling, CEO Darl McBride Says

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

McBride says he was caught off guard by the judge's decision because SCO's position was backed by nine witnesses.

U.S. Open Fans Can Track Federer, Williams On Beefed Up Site

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:15:00 EDT

IBM has enhanced USOpen.org with real-time results, video-on-demand, and tools that allow fans to track their favorite players throughout the tennis tournament.

Free Software Foundation Says Microsoft Bound By GPLv3

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The Free Software Foundation says Microsoft's deal to resell Novell's open source software stack makes it a party to the GPLv3, and extends patent protection automatically to all open source users.

IBM In $17 Million Outsourcing Deal With Danish Government

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The pact extends an existing contract that IBM inked with the Danish government in 2003 to support its Agricultural Advisory Service.

IBM Server Worth $1.4 Million Falls Off Forklift

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:30:00 EDT

Federal contractor T.R. Systems says its workers were moving the server from a freight truck into its warehouse in Alexandria, Va., when the mishap occurred.

Microsoft Adds Ubisoft To 'Games For Windows' Campaign

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Ubisoft's products will carry the Games for Windows seal, an indication to consumers that a game will run properly on Windows Vista and other Microsoft operating systems.

India Deals Blow To Microsoft Office 2007 Standard

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Country officials say they will not recommend that the OOXML file format be adopted when the issue comes to a vote next month.

Microsoft Axes Controversial 'Get The Facts' Site

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is replacing the site with a new Web campaign called Windows Server/Compare that it says is "designed to help enterprises with their server purchasing decisions."

Vendors Chase Growing Web Conferencing Market

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

IBM's buyout of WebDialogs comes as rival Microsoft is beefing up its own voice and video conferencing products.

SCO Could Face Cash Crunch After Novell Trial

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:38:00 EDT

SCO could be facing a serious cash and asset shortage if it does not receive a favorable decision in its 3-1/2-year-old legal battle with Novell over the Unix operating system.

Microsoft Recalls Smoky Xbox 360 Racing Wheel

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The company is releasing a free retrofit that's designed to fix the problem. Until gamers receive it, Microsoft is advising them to use the wheel on battery power only.

Internet's Killing The TV Star, Survey Says

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:40:00 EDT

The Internet's emergence as a primary home entertainment source is having a major impact on the advertising industry, says poll sponsor IBM.

Microsoft Sets Launch Date For Voice And Video Software

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Bill Gates and Jeff Raikes will help introduce Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Office Communicator 2007, and Microsoft Live Meeting.

IBM Wins $330 Million Outsourcing Deal From Allianz

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:10:00 EDT

Allianz said the agreement will help it reduce IT infrastructure expenses by 20% annually and achieve operational savings of more than $150 million within the next three years.

SCO Mulls Options After Court Strikes Company’s Unix Claims

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Linux community breathes a sigh of relief, while SCO considers an appeal.

Reuters In $1 Billion Outsourcing Deal With Fujitsu

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Under the ten-year agreement, Fujitsu will provide a range of IT services to Reuters locations worldwide in more than 100 countries.

IBM Ships Lotus Notes And Domino 8

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:32:37 EDT

The package contains a host of modules that are designed to help users create a Web 2.0-style communications environment.

IBM To Offer Sun Solaris On Intel-Based Servers

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The deal also calls for joint marketing efforts around Solaris-on-IBM products.

Oracle Ships 11g Database For Linux

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:30:00 EDT

The first major upgrade to the database in two years offers many significant features, but Windows users will have to wait.

SCO CEO McBride 'Disappointed' By Novell Ruling

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:50:00 EDT

He says the federal court's decision doesn't change his belief that SCO has full ownership of Unix.

Xandros Licenses Microsoft Exchange Protocols

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The agreement means the Scalix mail server will be able to synchronize data better with platforms that use Exchange Server.

Microsoft Gives Windows Live Hotmail A Storage Boost

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Other enhancements include boosting the e-mail service's speed and making it easier to view images and links in messages.

Microsoft Seeks Bigger Presence In Online Ad Market

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The company's new Advertiser and Publisher Solutions Group is charged with creating software and services for online publishers and advertisers.

Microsoft Business Customers Get Peek At Exchange Server SP1

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The SP1 gives users access to new, preconfigured Exchange ActiveSync policies to automate synchronization, authentication, and encryption.

SCO Shares Plummet In Novell Ruling Aftermath

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The business software distributor is considering its options in light of a judge's ruling denying its ownership claims on the Unix operating system.

Microsoft's aQuantive Buy Gets Shareholder Nod

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The deal is widely seen as an attempt to improve Microsoft's ability to compete against Google as a provider of search advertising.

Microsoft Unveils 'Money Plus'

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The software allows for third party financial services including identity theft monitoring, tax preparation and investment education.

Halo 3 Presales On Record Pace

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:13:00 EDT

More than 1 million orders have been taken for the Xbox 360 game, scheduled to ship Sept. 25.

Porn Publisher Sues Microsoft Over Search Images

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 14:20:00 EDT

The man behind Perfect 10 claims that MSN violates his copyrights by linking to third party sites that show unauthorized copies of his images.

Microsoft Poaches Key EA Executive

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT

John Schappert will head up key parts of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, which includes Xbox LIVE.

Microsoft Software Pirate Slapped With Prison Sentence

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Prosecutors alleged that a Georgia man made unauthorized duplicates of the Windows operating system and pocketed more than $226,000.

Judge Says 'Windows Vista Capable' Lawsuit Can Proceed

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Two customers charged that Microsoft used deceptive marketing tactics to promote its new Windows Vista operating system.

Microsoft Calls Army Contract Partner A Deadbeat

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Microsoft says in a lawsuit that it worked with Washington Technology Group on government contracts but was never compensated, even though WTG had been paid by the government for the work.

Microsoft's Court Battles With Alcatel-Lucent Far From Over

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EDT

Alcatel-Lucent initially filed six related actions against Microsoft in federal court in San Diego alleging that Microsoft products infringe on patents it holds.

Microsoft Discloses Price Cuts On Xbox 360

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

The 20-Gbyte version of the Xbox 360 will carry a $349.99 price tag, and the high-end, 120-Gbyte Xbox 360 Elite system will retail for $449.99.

U.S. Firm Says Outsourcer Holding Its Data Hostage Offshore

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 09:40:00 EDT

In a lawsuit, The Buying Triangle says Infosys is holding its data hostage at an offshore location, exposed its customer data online, and stole its business plans. Infosys has countersued.

Microsoft Avoids Paying $1.5 Billion To Alcatel-Lucent, For Now

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 06:00:00 EDT

A U.S. judge calls the jury's decision "against the clear weight of the evidence" in a case over two MP3 digital music patents.

Microsoft Teams Up With NASA To Offer 3-D Shuttle Views

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The Photosynth technology stitches together thousands of individual photos to create a seamless, 3-D image that mimics virtual reality.

Microsoft Adds Nokia As PlayReady DRM Partner

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:05:00 EDT

Nokia is the first mobile operator to publicly announce it will use Microsoft's multi-format DRM technology.

Apple Hit With iPhone Patent Suit From Disgraced Doc

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

A Des Moines, Iowa, surgeon charges that the touch keyboard on the computer maker's iPhone PDA violates a patent he holds through a company called SP Technologies.

Dell Beats Services Drum With $340M ASAP Deal

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

With the acquisition, along with two others in less than a year, the company aims to help customers with desktop and server management without bringing in an army of consultants.

Red Hat Officials Confirm Desktop OS Delay

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 13:09:00 EDT

Red Hat is positioning its Global Desktop Linux as a low-cost alternative to Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system.

In Reversal, Massachusetts OKs Microsoft Office 2007 Format

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Massachusetts' reversal on whether to allow use of OOXML is sure to provoke controversy.

Microsoft, Apple Strike Font Agreement

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Such cross-licensing agreements allow developers and online publishers to specify certain fonts with the knowledge that they will display correctly regardless of the type of system used.

IBM Chips Poised For Mars Invasion

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander carries a radiation hardened RAD6000 computer from BAE Systems based on IBM's Power Architecture microprocessors.

Dell Acquires Tech Service Provider ASAP Software

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT

ASAP Software, a subsidiary of Corporate Express, offers services and tools to help businesses manage their computing infrastructures and software assets.

Microsoft Pushes Back Launch Date For Office 2008 For Mac Software

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The company said it won't be able to release the software to manufacturers until at least December, meaning that Office 2008 for Mac will debut in mid-January at the earliest.

Microsoft Releases Mac-Friendly Tools For Vista, Office 2007

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The file converter software lets users of the Mac version of Microsoft Office open files created in Microsoft's new Office Open XML format.

Salesforce.com CEO Selling Off 20,000 Shares Per Day

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:30:00 EDT

Marc Benioff now holds roughly 14% of Salesforce.com's outstanding stock, compared with about 25% when he began selling.

Microsoft Says Xbox 'Abuse' Led To Fire That Killed Baby

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an Illinois family that claims their infant died in blaze sparked by a faulty Xbox video game system.

Poll: Internet Explorer, iPod, Windows 95 Among Most Influential Tech Products

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Microsoft products captured four of the top five spots in the poll, which asked techies to name what they think are their industry's most influential products of all time.

Microsoft Windows Vista Fixes Leaked. Are They SP1?

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The fixes were offered over the weekend to participants in Microsoft's beta test program for Windows Server 2008, but quickly leaked onto the Internet.

Court Ruling Supports Claims That Microsoft's First OS Was Stolen

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:30:00 EDT

A book that calls DOS a "rip off" of CP/M is legally protected opinion under the First Amendment, in part because it's based on some facts not generally in dispute, a judge rules.

Apple iPhone Out, BlackBerry 8800 In At NASA

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:20:00 EDT

The minutes of a meeting of NASA tech officials show that the space agency has determined the iPhone "not to be enterprise ready."

IBM Cuts 450 Chip Manufacturing Jobs

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The layoffs were the result of redundancies created when IBM recently merged the technology and manufacturing parts of its chip making business.

Gartner: Windows XP A Shaky Bridge To Windows 7

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Gartner warns that businesses that decide to stick with Windows XP -- Windows Vista's predecessor -- until Windows 7 is available may be pushing their luck.

IBM Hit With Second Employee Overtime Lawsuit

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EDT

Three IBM salesmen claim they regularly worked more than 40 hours per week, but were never paid overtime and also did not receive mandatory rest and meal breaks.

HP-Opsware Deal Shows IT Automation Kicking Into High Gear

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:01:00 EDT

Automation has been an elusive goal in the data center. Acquisitions and better tools are changing the outlook.

IBM Issues Employee Conduct Rules For Second Life

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The guidelines are the latest sign that corporate America is serious about virtual reality as a place to conduct business.

Microsoft Acquires Digital Ad Exchange AdECN

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:00:00 EDT

AdECN conducts real-time Web auctions for Internet ad space that begin and end -- and display ads -- within 12 milliseconds.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Hit With More 'Disc Scratch' Lawsuits

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:20:00 EDT

Some bloggers have suggested that the scratches occur only when the Xbox 360 is moved from the horizontal to the vertical position while in use.

Windows Vista Sales Show Slow, But Steady Growth

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:33:00 EDT

Market watcher Net Applications says 4.52% of all computers connected to the Internet were running Windows Vista in June, up from 3.74% in May.

Microsoft Readies Beta Program For Web Analytics Software

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:40:00 EDT

Microsoft is designing Gatineau to compete with software that allows businesses to create detailed traffic reports for their Web sites.

Microsoft And Chinese Authorities Bust $2 Billion Fake Software Ring

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Microsoft said the investigation was the largest of its kind in the world, and it was led by China's Public Security Bureau and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.

IBM May Owe California Workers Millions In Unpaid Overtime

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:45:00 EDT

A class action lawsuit claiming that IBM failed to pay overtime and other benefits could leave the computer maker on the hook for more than $5 million in back wages.

Microsoft Set To Show Off Hosting Tools, Apps

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:44:00 EDT

Microsoft said it will provide users with a look at several new technologies that it plans to include or support in its forthcoming Windows Server 2008 server operating system.

HP Hopes To Give IT Pros 'The Simple Life' With Software Acquisitions

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:01:00 EDT

HP bought Opsware and Neoware, which offer products and services designed to simplify the operation and maintenance of corporate computing networks by centralizing and automating key tasks.

HP To Acquire Opsware For $1.6 Billion

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:20:00 EDT

HP said it plans to integrate the data center automation specialist into its commercial software unit, and that Opsware CEO Ben Horowitz will remain with the company.

Xandros Acquires Linux Messaging Specialist Scalix

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Linux distributor Xandros said the deal will not affect Scalix's existing support relationships with rival Linux operating system distributors, including Red Hat and Novell.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Sales Plunge 60% As Problems Mount

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Microsoft said it shipped 700,000 Xbox 360 units in its latest fiscal quarter, compared to 1.8 million in the same quarter in 2006.

Oracle Adds Google Maps To Field Service Software

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Integrating precise geographical information is one of the enhancements Oracle has built into Field Service Release 12.

Microsoft Hit With A Second Xbox 360 Class Action Suit

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The suit alleges that the Xbox 360 console scratches expensive game discs, making them impossible to use.

Microsoft Faces Petition To Defeat Office 2007 Standard

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The Foundation For Free Infrastructure Information claims more than 20,000 individuals have signed its petition.

IBM Reports 19% Increase In Second Quarter Earnings

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:00:00 EDT

IBM said revenue increased 9% year-over-year to $23.8 billion, while per-share earnings rose 19% to $1.55.

Microsoft Calls Windows Vista SP1 Reports 'Inaccurate'

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Company officials say Tuesday's reports were a result of a typo in an e-mail to developers.

IBM Research Head Steps Down

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The new leader of the computing industry's largest research arm is John Kelly, most recently IBM's senior VP for technology and intellectual property.

Microsoft Strikes GPLv3 Software From Linspire Patent Deal

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Microsoft says software that's licensed under GPLv3 isn't covered by the patent protection deal it recently signed with desktop Linux distributor Linspire.

Microsoft Teams Up With Ask.Com To Bolster Paid Search

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Small businesses that buy ads from Microsoft Office Live will see their search listings appear on Web sites operated by Ask.com and its partners, in addition to Microsoft's Windows Live and MSN.com sites.

Apple Sued Over iPhone Ads

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:22:00 EDT

Louis Psihoyos claims that Apple used "images nearly identical or substantially similar to the plaintiff's copyrighted image" to promote the iPhone and Apple TV.

IBM Wins $1.4 Billion Outsourcing Deal From AstraZeneca

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:23:00 EDT

IBM will provide IT infrastructure management services to AstraZeneca locations in 60 countries. The services will include server and storage hosting, desktop management, network maintenance and management, and help desk support.

IBM To Acquire DataMirror For $161 Million

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:00:00 EDT

DataMirror's technology will help IBM build products that allow for real time data integration, such as point-of-sale systems that instantaneously transmit sales information to databases at a retailer's corporate headquarters.

Williams-Sonoma Nixes IBM Outsourcing Deal, Brings IT In House

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:33:00 EDT

Williams-Sonoma is canceling the bulk of a five-year, multi-million dollar technology outsourcing contract with IBM less than three years into the deal.

Apple Reports iPhone-To-Outlook Sync Glitch

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:23:00 EDT

Contacts created with iPhone's "Custom" labeled phone numbers feature will show up in Outlook's "Other" files because of software incompatibilities, among other items.

IBM Grants Free Access To Patents For 150 Software Standards

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:32:00 EDT

But there's a catch. IBM said the grant is only valid for developers that aren't suing any party -- not just IBM -- over patented technology necessary to implement software standards.

2008 Versions Of Windows Server, SQL Server, Visual Studio To Launch In February

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:33:00 EDT

Windows Server 2008 -- also known by the development name of Longhorn -- will be released on February 27th, along with Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008.

Microsoft Holds Firm On Xbox Pricing

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:05:00 EDT

Analysts had predicted that Microsoft would use E3 in Los Angeles to announce a price reduction.

Novell To Press On With Microsoft Alliance, With Or Without Microsoft

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:20:00 EDT

Novell will distribute portions of its SUSE Linux enterprise suite that fall under the GPLv3 license directly to customers who purchased certificates that would have entitled them to receive the software from Microsoft.

Microsoft Customers Balk At Software Assurance, Study Claims

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:52:00 EDT

More than half of the IT professionals surveyed by Forrester said they would not renew their upgrade plan agreements after their existing contracts expire.

Linux Kernel Update Includes Small Fixes, No Sign Of GPLv3

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 15:58:00 EDT

Linux version 2.6.22 includes several fixes for driver and networking issues, as well as small architectural changes.

Live Earth Sets Internet Record With 10 Million Viewers

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 08:57:00 EDT

As of 3 p.m. Saturday, MSN had delivered more than 10 million video streams, the company said.

ACS To Pay $2.6 Million To Settle Federal Fraud Charges

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 14:20:00 EDT

Under contract with a local government agency in Dallas, ACS was tasked with enrolling individuals in benefits programs funded by the federal agencies.

Microsoft Puts Limits On Novell Linux Deal, Cites GPLv3 Legal Concerns

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:54:00 EDT

Customers that buy Linux through Microsoft's Novell alliance program will receive products and services only for open source software covered by GPLv2.

Microsoft To Take $1-Billion Charge Over Xbox 360

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:27:00 EDT

Microsoft will take a financial charge against pre-tax earnings of between $1.05 billion and $1.15 billion in the quarter ending June 30 to account for the cost of the program.

IBM Secures European Outsourcing Wins

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:07:00 EDT

IBM won two contracts from a major Spanish energy company and a contract extension from an Italian banking group.

Microsoft Looks To Dodge Visa Limits With Canadian Software Center

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:47:00 EDT

The company says the new center will allow it to "recruit and retain highly skilled people affected by immigration issues in the U.S." and station them near its Washington headquarters.

Bill Gates Passed By Mexican Telecom Tycoon As World's Richest Man

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:14:00 EDT

Carlos Slim's total worth reportedly now stands at about $62.9 billion; Bill Gates is only worth about $59.2 billion.

IBM Beefs Up Free Enterprise Search Tool

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:34:00 EDT

A number of third-party enhancements are now available for the free, downloadable search tool IBM offers in partnership with Yahoo.

FCC Documents Reveal iPhone Innards, Test Results

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:09:00 EDT

A series of high quality, cutaway photos on the government's site clearly show various parts of the iPhone's innards in full detail -- including its three wireless antennas.

Microsoft And Amazon Team Up On High-Def DVDs

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:40:00 EDT

The partnership is part of Amazon's plans to bring as many as 1,000 feature-length indie films to customers using its CustomFlix DVD On Demand technology.

iPhone Won't Sync With PCs Running 64-Bit Windows Vista

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:43:00 EDT

Even though all the versions of Vista listed by Apple are available in 64-bit editions, no mention is made of 64-bit incompatibility.

iPhone Incompatibility Could Hurt Sales, Napster Warns

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:26:00 EDT

Napster said Apple products could come to dominate the handheld PDA market to the point where vendors that don't offer compatible offerings could suffer financially.

Long Island Gets IBM Supercomputer

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:11:00 EDT

It would take a person with a calculator 83 million years to perform the number of calculations that New York Blue can handle in a single second, according to IBM.

Microsoft Researcher Receives Technology Award

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:01:00 EDT

Charles P. Thacker played a "central role in the creation of the personal computer and the development of networked computer systems."

AT&T Taps EDS As Networx Subcontractor

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:17:00 EDT

Under the deal, EDS wins the right to bid for specific projects on the federal Networx Enterprise initiative. EDS did not state the amount of revenue it expects the work to generate.

Ukraine Shows Strong Growth In Outsourcing

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:32:00 EDT

Research group GoalEurope reported a 47% increase in sales of Ukrainian IT services last year.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Home Server Release Candidate

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Users who sign up to beta test the new software, which will support up to 10 PCs, gaming consoles, or other digital devices, can also enter a contest to develop add-ons to the product.

Microsoft Releases Software To Help Fight AIDS

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The applications can help researchers sift through mountains of data around complex immune and viral genetic information gathered from populations of infected individuals.

SCO Avoids Nasdaq Delisting, But Problems Remain

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Last week, SCO reported a second-quarter loss of $1.1 million on revenue of $6 million.

IBM Unleashes 'Cheetah' Database

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The company said its Informix Data Server 11, code-named "Cheetah," offers hands-free administration along with a range of advanced features.

Linux Creator Torvalds Questions New Open Source License

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Linus Torvalds prefers the current license to GPLv3, which could be good news for Microsoft and Tivo.

U.S. Navy Clarifies Stance On Open Source Software

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Engineers have been bypassing open source software -- such as the Linux operating system -- due to confusion over its classification.

Microsoft Strikes Linux Patent Deal With LG Electronics

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Under a deal with LG Electronics, Microsoft will forgo any Linux-related patent claims and in return gain access to certain intellectual property produced by LG.

Adobe Revs Acrobat For Windows Vista And Office 2007

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Adobe has said its upgrade decisions have more to do with having finite developer resources and that it has no anti-Microsoft agenda.

Microsoft Releases SDK For Analog Devices' Blackfin Platform

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Developers will be able to use the .Net Micro Framework to create applications for the Blackfin processor using familiar tools such as Visual Studio.

IBM Settles SEC Securities Probe

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The move settles a dispute over statements IBM made about its first-quarter earnings in 2005 that the SEC claimed were misleading.

Continental To Deploy Up To 10,000 Windows Vista Copies

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The airline believes new features found in Vista -- such as an improved internal search function -- will make its workers more efficient and productive.

Xandros CEO Defends Microsoft Deal

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Xandros CEO Andreas Typaldos says his company's deal with Microsoft will help increase Linux adoption rates.

Microsoft Acquires Application Integrator Engyro

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Cincinnati-based Engyro's products include components that allow users to connect applications built by a range of developers.

Microsoft Goes Back To The Future As Web 2.0 Looms

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EDT

At Tech Ed, the company invoked an iconic 80s movie to help show that the software maker needs to focus on building good products instead of vaguely defined "visions."

Microsoft Inks Novell-Like Patent Deal With Xandros, Despite GPLv3

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Under the deal, Microsoft and Xandros will collaborate on several commercial and technological fronts with an eye to improving interoperability.

Oracle Adds New Claims To SAP Lawsuit

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The new claims, contained in an amended compliant filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, are in addition to Oracle's original allegations against its German rival.

Microsoft Sued Over Ultimate TV DVR System

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 15:00:00 EDT

A group of inventors maintain that Microsoft misled them during negotiations to purchase intellectual property related to interactive television.

TiVo Warns Investors New Open Source License Could Hurt Business

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Under Linux's GPLv3, expected this summer, TiVo would no longer be able to implement measures it says are essential to protecting copyrighted material.

Microsoft Would Lose Patent Rights Under New Linux License Terms

Thu, 31 May 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The final draft of GPLv3 states that companies that distribute open-source software cannot at the same time pursue patent claims against users of that software.

IBM Cuts 1,500 More U.S. Jobs As Monthly Total Nears 3,000

Wed, 30 May 2007 16:30:00 EDT

IBM attempts to shore up profits in its outsourcing business, which saw a 19% drop-off in pre-tax income in the first quarter.

NASA Puts Microsoft Office 2007 In Suspended Animation

Wed, 30 May 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The space agency is one of several federal bureaus that are holding off on Microsoft's latest desktop offerings.

Microsoft Gets Novell Linux Code Ahead Of Open Source Community

Wed, 30 May 2007 15:00:00 EDT

SEC document shows that Microsoft is entitled to receive key technical documentation from the Linux distributor -- even if that documentation is not generally available to open source software developers.

BearingPoint Employee Abducted In Iraq

Tue, 29 May 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The BearingPoint worker was abducted along with four British security guards employed by Montreal-based GardaWorld.

Novell Says Open Source License Changes Could Kill Microsoft Deal

Tue, 29 May 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Novell said that proposed revisions to the General Public License could force the company to modify its relationship with Microsoft or find alternatives to the deal.

CSC Delays Financial Results, Names New CEO

Fri, 25 May 2007 13:30:00 EDT

Longtime company leader Van Honeycutt is stepping down as CEO but will retain his post as chairman; he will be replaced as chief executive by current president and chief operating officer Michael Laphen.

Microsoft Announces Ship Date For Forza Motorsport 2

Fri, 25 May 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The video game for Xbox coincides with this weekend's running of the 91st Indianapolis 500.

Business Objects Acquires Inxight Software

Fri, 25 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Inxight applications for text analytics, federated search, and visualization will become part of the Business Objects XI platform.

Panda Unveils New Web-Based Malware Detector

Thu, 24 May 2007 17:00:00 EDT

To spot malicious code, antivirus programs compare the characteristics of virus signatures stored in their data files to code that's stored on a network or a PC.

Lawsuit Claims Microsoft Xbox Sparked Fire That Killed Baby

Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The suit was filed by Wade Kline's estate and seeks unspecified damages in excess of $50,000.

HP and Internet2 Build Enhanced Net 'Observatory'

Wed, 23 May 2007 18:49:00 EDT

The goal is to provide real time data analysis on the Internet2 optical- and IP-based network.

Microsoft Effort Aims To Bolster Online ID Management

Wed, 23 May 2007 13:58:00 EDT

The announcements at Interop are part of a broader effort to develop software that makes computers and applications from various manufacturers interoperable with each other.

InfoVista Tackles Virtualization Challenges

Tue, 22 May 2007 18:26:00 EDT

VistaInsight for Servers 3.0 features embedded support for the Windows Messaging Interface, Solaris DTrace, and VMware APIs.

IBM Targets Threats Against Web 2.0 Systems

Tue, 22 May 2007 14:02:00 EDT

The company rolls out a new network intrusion prevention system to coincide with Interop in Las Vegas.

Microsoft Would Have To Pay $500 Million To Escape aQuantive Deal

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:10:00 EDT

If aQuantive exits the deal early, it will have to pay Microsoft $175 million.

Microsoft Says 'EU Version' Of Windows Vista A Dud

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Company officials say no PC manufacturers have chosen to license the special editions of its operating systems, which are available only in Europe, that lack the Windows Media Player media playback software.

Tech Workers Fund Drive To Block H-1B Increase

Fri, 18 May 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The group is critical of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates in particular for his request that Congress increase the number of so-called H-1B visas available to foreign tech workers.

Microsoft And Clinton Foundation Tackle Global Warming

Fri, 18 May 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Microsoft will create new online tools that local government officials can use to monitor, compare, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

IBM Offers App Dev Tool For The Technically Challenged

Thu, 17 May 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The tool is designed to let non-technical business people develop their own corporate Web applications with little or no programming knowledge.

Blackstone Group To Buy Alliance Data For $7.8 Billion

Thu, 17 May 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The deal is the latest in a series of transactions that have seen private equity firms buy out or attempt to buy out tech companies.

IBM Top Outsourcer, But Indian Rivals Gaining

Thu, 17 May 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Modest revenue growth and market share slippage shown by Western outsourcers stand in marked contrast to Indian firms.

Bill Gates Sees End Of 'Device Categories' As PCs, Phones Merge

Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Microsoft's chairman predicts phones will lead the way toward a common platform on which users will talk, text, work and play games.

Interop Preview: Microsoft Vs. Linux, Security To Share Vegas Spotlight

Thu, 17 May 2007 07:00:00 EDT

Interoperability, Vista compatability, security, municipal wireless, Linux, patent infringement.... The list of Interop topics attendees at the May 20-25 conference can explore continues.

Sun CEO Warns Microsoft Not To Press Patent Claims

Wed, 16 May 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz posted a scathing blog in which he warned that "no amount of fear can stop the rise of free media or free software."

All Hail Master Chief: Microsoft To Ship Halo 3 In September

Wed, 16 May 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Microsoft plans to release Halo 3 for Xbox 360 on Sept. 25 and launch a public beta test for the science-fiction shooter on Wednesday.

Senators Charge Indian Outsourcers With Visa Abuse

Tue, 15 May 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Two senators claim that Indian outsourcers are skirting H-1B rules and using the visas to stock their U.S. operations with low-paid Indian nationals.

IBM Employee Group Plans Work Stoppage Today

Tue, 15 May 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Alliance@IBM officials, who called for the protest, say they believe IBM is looking to replace thousands of U.S. workers with lower paid employees in offshore locations such as India.

Microsoft Won't Sue Linux Users, Company Exec Says

Mon, 14 May 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Instead, Microsoft said it wants to create more arrangements that mirror the company's deal with Linux distributor Novell.

Adobe To Release PostScript Driver For Windows Vista -- Finally

Mon, 14 May 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Adobe has taken some heat from users for what they claim is its lukewarm support for Windows Vista.

Microsoft Claims Linux Infringes 42 Patents

Mon, 14 May 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith won't cite specific Microsoft patents, but maintains that open-source software violates a total of 235 of the company's patents.

Microsoft, SanDisk Venture Promises Apps On A Thumb Drive

Fri, 11 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The technologies will be designed to let mobile computer users carry a complete image of their desktops in their pockets.

IBM To Spend $1 Billion Per Year On Green Technologies

Fri, 11 May 2007 10:00:00 EDT

The plan, dubbed Project Big Green, could help the typical enterprise realize IT energy savings of 42%, IBM said.

Oracle Suit Against SAP Set Back As Judge Resigns From Case

Wed, 9 May 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Judge Maxine Chesney abruptly dropped out of the corporate theft and spying lawsuit, asking that the case be reassigned.

ACS Wins Texas Call Center Deal

Wed, 9 May 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The contract renewal comes at a time when Darwin Deason is trying to take ACS private.

FAA Memo Reveals Concern Over Windows Vista Hardware Specs

Wed, 9 May 2007 14:05:00 EDT

The internal memo notes that Vista requires double the amount of memory the agency usually uses on desktops and warns staffers to watch out for Microsoft sales pitches.

Microsoft, TCS Team Up On RFID Technology

Tue, 8 May 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The Indian outsourcer said it is planning new applications based on Microsoft's BizTalk RFID server software.

Amazon To Pay Cash And License Fees To Settle IBM Patent Dispute

Tue, 8 May 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Amazon's decision to settle the case could have ominous implications for other Web businesses, depending on how IBM chooses to enforce its patents.

EDS Wins $1 Billion Outsourcing Deal With German Retailer

Mon, 7 May 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Outsourcing company takes over retailer's corporate and department store tech operations for eight years.

Dell Joins Microsoft And Novell In Linux Alliance

Mon, 7 May 2007 10:00:00 EDT

The plan calls for Dell to market and provide migration support for Novell's SUSE Linux software.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Live Hotmail, Says Goodbye To MSN Hotmail

Mon, 7 May 2007 01:30:00 EDT

It has more Web 2.0 features, including messaging, chat, and mobile access, along with 2 Gbytes of storage. And with the upcoming Outlook Connector, users can view and manage their Windows Live Hotmail account from within Outlook for free.

EDS First Quarter Profits Soar, But Outlook Disappoints

Fri, 4 May 2007 16:00:00 EDT

EDS said the fivefold increase in profits was due in part to its receiving payments from some outsourcing contracts earlier than planned.

India Looks To Produce World's First $10 Laptop

Fri, 4 May 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The efforts thus far have yielded designs for a laptop that would cost about $47; a $10 system remains the ultimate goal.

IBM Expects Big Growth From Small Businesses

Thu, 3 May 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The company hopes to tap into a global SMB market worth about $487 billion annually and growing at 6.5% per year with new servers, software, and services.

Microsoft Acquires Mobile Software Maker

Thu, 3 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Screen Tonic SA's software could help Microsoft connect advertisers with mobile device users.

Judge Approves $1.53 Billion Verdict Against Microsoft

Thu, 3 May 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Microsoft said it plans to challenge the ruling, which found its Media Player software violated digital speech patents.

Microsoft Unveils New Management And Security Tools

Wed, 2 May 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Microsoft also introduced System Center Essentials 2007, a unified management solution to help IT pros in midsize organizations more efficiently manage their technology environments.

IBM Introduces Recovery Software For Microsoft SharePoint

Wed, 2 May 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The Tivoli Storage Manager for Microsoft SharePoint features modules that provide backup and recovery of SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 environments.

IBM Cuts Jobs At U.S. Facilities

Tue, 1 May 2007 16:39:00 EDT

A small number of workers are being let go this week as part of IBM's 2-year-old plan to cut 10,000 to 13,000 jobs worldwide.

IBM CEO Palmisano: Client-Server Computing Is Dead

Tue, 1 May 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Palmisano said businesses need to migrate to more efficient computing models where applications are stored centrally and can be tapped from a broad range of computing devices.

Outsourcing To Indiana: IBM To Open Hoosier Call Center

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The town of Daleville and Delaware County provided a package of incentives to IBM worth $419,000 to entice the company to locate the $2.9 million call center in the town.

IBM's Hardware Rollout Targets Small Businesses Abroad

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

An IBM survey of 1,200 midmarket businesses around the world found that nearly 66% planned to change their business model within the next two years to compete internationally.

IBM Adds Business 2.0 Tools For Partners

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The new social networking services will let IBM's business partners communicate using the type of online tools more commonly found on teen-centric Web sites like MySpace and Facebook.

Vista's Compatibility Challenge

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Adobe, IBM, and Symantec are among the software vendors still struggling with the complexities of making their apps work with Microsoft's new operating system.

Brief: 10,000 Jobs To Move Offshore Under Barclays' Merger Plan

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Barclays said it would also cut outright 12,800 staff positions if its plan is approved by ABN Amro shareholders.

Deferred Revenue From Vista Upgrades Boosts Microsoft's Earnings

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Concerns continue to be raised about application compatibility and hardware requirements

ACS Acquires Welfare Enrollment Software

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

ACS gains control of Albion's Vantage product line -- software that helps state officials determine citizen eligibility for health care and welfare programs.

Laptop Recovers Lost Data In 60 Seconds

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Non Stop Leaptop made by India's HCL Infosystems aims to eliminate problems caused by crashes or missing data.

Microsoft: Windows XP Sales Will Fade In 2008 as Vista Takes Hold

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Officials at the software maker said they expect that Windows Vista will account for 85% of OS sales in fiscal 2008 compared to 15% for Windows XP.

Microsoft Posts Record Third Quarter Profits, Credits Windows Vista

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The company said it achieved record third quarter profits partly on the strength of sales of the new Windows Vista operating system.

Covansys Buy Gives CSC A Passage To India

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

CSC's $1.3 billion buyout of Covansys, if approved, would immediately double CSC's Indian headcount to about 14,000.

EMC's VMware Unit Plans IPO

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The move isn't without risk. VMware's prospectus notes that the company may have a more difficult time thriving in the hotly competitive virtualization market as a spin-off.

Microsoft Releases Windows Server Longhorn To Public Beta

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The server software includes more than 130 management tools, an integrated scripting language, and a built-in Web server that brings together numerous online publishing technologies.

Survey: 30% Of Businesses Have No Plans To Upgrade To Windows Vista

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Concerns about compatibility and cost are driving less-than-stellar adoption rates, despite security enhancements in the new operating system.

Microsoft Sued Over Windows, Office, And SQL Products

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Texas inventor James Taylor contends that the Microsoft products infringe on a patent titled 'Post compile optimizer for linkable object code.'

IBM Boosts Dividend, Adds $15 Billion To Buyback Fund

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EDT

As a result of the buyback program, IBM increased its forecast for 2007 earnings per share growth to between 12% and 14% -- one to three percentage points higher than its previous estimate.

Microsoft To Vista Beta Users: Upgrade Soon Or Lose Data

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Microsoft said the testers can upgrade to any version of Windows Vista they like, as long as it's in the same language as their trial version.

Oracle To Buy Utilities Software Maker Lodestar

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The acquisition represents the latest gulp in what has become an ongoing buying binge that began with PeopleSoft in 2005.

Nvidia Hit With New Class Action Threat Over Windows Vista Glitches

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EDT

A New Yorker is seeking support for a class action suit against the video card manufacturer because he says drivers for the company's high-end 8800 card have caused him problems.

ACS Chairman Increases Buyout Offer For The Company

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The original offer valued the company at $5.9 billion; the revised bid now values it at $6.1 billion.

Microsoft Seeks More Talks With EU To Settle Licensing Dispute

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Microsoft avoids $4 million-a-day fines with an eleventh hour response to allegations that it continues to overcharge rivals for compatibility tools.

Microsoft Sued Over .Net Technology

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Vertical Computer Systems claims Microsoft is violating a patent it owns and uses in its SiteFlash product.

10,000 Jobs To Move Offshore Under Barclays' Merger Plan

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Barclays said it would also cut outright 12,800 staff positions if its plan is approved by ABN Amro shareholders.

Hillary Clinton Says She Would Cut 500,000 Federal Contractors

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:00:00 EDT

Sen. Clinton says such a move would save the federal government between $10 billion and $18 billion per year.

Brief: Intuit TurboTax Users Get Filing Extension

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Intuit's servers were overwhelmed by the number of filers attempting to submit their taxes at the last minute last week.

Outsourcer Wipro Posts Double-Digit Quarterly Gains

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:44:00 EDT

Annual earnings also show big returns on strength of Western companies' continuing demand for low-cost labor.

IBM Wins Swiss Bank Deal Worth $460 Million

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

As part of the deal, IBM will take management control of the bank's in-house IT services provider; about 300 employees will transfer to IBM under the arrangement.

Windows XP Redux: Dell Revives Predecessor To Vista

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Dell said it would add Windows XP as an option for its Inspiron 1405, 1705, 1505, and 1501 notebook PCs and its Dimension E520 and E521 desktops.

Royal & SunAlliance Outsources Tech To IBM For 10 Years

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

IBM will operate and support Royal & SunAlliance's entire IT infrastructure, including its mainframe and midrange servers, desktop PCs, and e-business systems.

Microsoft To Pay $180 Million To Settle Iowa Class Action

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Iowans who purchased an operating system will be reimbursed $16 while application buyers will receive up to $29 for each product purchased.

IBM Adds Google Gadgets To WebSphere

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The applets allow for customized Web applications like a map-based sales tracker or a clock that shows the local time at branch locations.

Mind The Vista Gap: Why Some Key Windows Apps Still Aren't Compatible

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:38:00 EDT

The big stumbling block: Updating applications for Vista is a more complex task for software developers than was revising programs for the move from Windows NT and ME to Windows XP in 2001.

Intuit TurboTax Users Have Until Midnight Thursday To Pay Taxes

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:20:00 EDT

Intuit's servers were overwhelmed by the number of filers attempting to submit their taxes at the last minute on Tuesday.

Microsoft, Lenovo Disclose Joint Research Effort

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Research center in Beijing will focus on developing mobile technologies and customized versions of Microsoft products for Lenovo's PC platforms.

WAKKA, WAKKA, WAKKA, Microsoft To Host Pac-Man World Championship

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The champ will receive a bunch of prizes, including a one-of-a-kind Pac-Man embossed version of the Xbox 360.

IBM, Yahoo Search Tool Goes International

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The new version of OmniFind Yahoo Edition enterprise search software supports searches in Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, Italian, and several other languages.

IBM First-Quarter Earnings Up 12%

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:55:00 EDT

Revenue climbed 7% to $22 billion, while net income increased 8% to $1.8 billion for the quarter.

Microsoft Can't Use Own Software To Pay Washington State Taxes

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Windows Vista is incompatible with the state's electronic filing system, according to a bulletin published by the State of Washington Employment Security Department.

Oracle, SAP, Others Sued Over Disc-To-Web Hyperlink Technology

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Disc Link claims companies are in violation of a patent that describes an 'information distribution system.'

Lockheed Martin Acquires Aussie Defense IT Firm

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The transaction will add more than 100 employees to the defense contractor's Australian operations, which will do business as Lockheed Martin Australia Information Systems and Global Services.

Citigroup Cost Cutting Puts A Bull's-Eye On IT

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:05:00 EDT

It'll bear much of the cost-cutting brunt. But it'll also be part of creating platforms for greater efficiency

Former CA Boss Kumar To Pay Millions To Fraud Victims

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

After paying $52 million, Kumar must contribute 20% of any income he earns until he makes full restitution for up to $800 million in losses suffered by investors.

Infosys Profits Up 70% On Outsourcing Boom

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Company president S. Gopalakrishnan will step up to become CEO as Nandan Nilekani transitions to co-chairman of the board.

Microsoft Delays Beta Test For Key Virtualization Product

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT

But the company still plans on shipping the final version within 180 days of the release of its next major server operating system.

Apple: New Boot Camp Software May Choke On Windows Vista

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:40:00 EDT

Apple has had difficulty updating its products to work properly on the new Microsoft operating system, which was released to consumers at the end of January.

Capgemini Opens Outsourcing Center In Poland

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Services to be offered include help-desk support, infrastructure management, and IT systems monitoring.

Bill Gates Headed For Space, Says Cosmonaut

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Rumor revealed during live interview on Russian TV, based on a comment from a former Microsoft engineer aboard the International Space Station.

Tech Overhaul Key To Citigroup Restructuring

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Executives point to replacing high-end data storage systems with commodity gear as well as relocating jobs to lower cost locations outside the United States.

IBM Wins Pearson Outsourcing Contract; Inks New Zealand Deal

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The agreement covers Pearson operations in 30 locations across 11 states and extends an existing contract signed in 2002.

Microsoft: 'Windows Vista Capable' Definition Hasn't Changed

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

A writer for the Seattle Times, Microsoft's hometown paper, says the software company has changed the definition of "Windows Vista Capable."

ACS Wins New Jersey Blue Cross Outsourcing Deal

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The contract renewal comes at a time when Darwin Deason is trying to take ACS private.

Electronic Tax Filing On Record Pace As Deadline Looms

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Younger taxpayers are well ahead of their older counterparts in terms of getting this year's returns to the IRS online, a Microsoft and Zogby survey reports.

Lost Disc Puts 2.9 Million Georgia Residents At Risk For ID Theft

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The disc, which had been in the possession of contractor ACS, held names, addresses, birth dates, and Medicaid numbers, in addition to Social Security numbers.

Software AG To Buy webMethods For $546 Million In Challenge To IBM, Microsoft

Sat, 7 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Software AG has no plans to eliminate any products at either company, but some analysts say there is significant overlap among the two product lines.

Only 12% Of Computer Users Plan Windows Vista Upgrade In '07: Poll

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

A lack of consumer faith in Microsoft's promises that Windows Vista will significantly improve their computing experience is what's behind the low numbers, said Milton Ellis, VP of Harris' Technology Group.

SCO Seeks Court's Help In Quest For Blogger's Deposition

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

SCO asked a federal judge to allow any testimony it does manage to extract from Pamela Jones for a case against Novell to be used in a similar case it has filed against IBM.

Software AG To Buy webMethods For $546 Million In Challenge To IBM, Microsoft

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Software AG has no plans to eliminate any products at either company, but some analysts say there is significant overlap among the two product lines.

While Granting An Extension, Creditors Seek Audit Of BearingPoint

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

BearingPoint says it will continue negotiations with creditors with the aim of ultimately moving the deadline for the filing of its 2006 form 10-K to June.

EU Clears Sale Of IBM Printer Unit To Ricoh

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The two companies are forming a joint venture company to manage the operation, called InfoPrint Solutions.

Agere Systems Sues Microsoft Over Internet Phone Technology

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Agere claims Microsoft stole its stereophonic acoustic echo cancellation technology, which helps improve the sound of telephone calls made over the Internet and via conference calling systems.

Microsoft Sued Over 'Windows Vista Ready' Sales Campaign

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The lawsuit claims some computers sold as Vista-ready were capable of only running a basic version of the operating system.

Microsoft Sues To Block Gray Market Software Trade

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Microsoft said it also has sent 50 cease-and-desist letters to other retailers in the United States that it suspects of selling gray market copies of Windows, Office, and other products.

Oracle Ships New Software For Manufacturers

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:00:00 EDT

E-Business Suite Release 12 updates the software's approach to supply chains, operations, and customer accounts.

Microsoft's Windows Vista In At Department Of Interior

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:00:00 EDT

In contrast with other federal agencies, technology officials at the U.S. Department of the Interior appear set on migrating their 70,000-plus PC users to Microsoft's latest operating system.

Microsoft Offers Windows Vista License For Thin Clients

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop license is available for a subscription fee that varies based on hardware configurations and the number of users at a customer site.

North Carolina To Pay ACS $10.5 Million

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The agreement was reached following two days of mediation and negates a lawsuit that ACS filed against the state.

In A Reversal, India Is Outsourcing To IBM

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The $29 million deal's value could increase if India's largest real estate company maintains current growth rates.

Microsoft Nixes 'Big Bang' Service Pack For Windows Vista

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

One reason is that new tools like Windows Update allow Microsoft to dribble out smaller fixes to its new OS whenever necessary.

IBM Steps Up Campaign Against Red Hat's JBoss Server

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

IBM introduces a free tool to help businesses replace Red Hat's open source JBoss application server with IBM's WebSphere Community Edition application server.

GlaxoSmithKline Outsources Data Management To TCS

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

TCS's Mumbai center will house teams of pharmacologists and life sciences researchers that will focus on helping to support GSK's drug development efforts.

Microsoft's Got The Fix For Apple iPod Glitch On Windows Vista

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Apple continues to caution iPod and iTunes users about other Windows Vista-related problems.

Key SAP Exec Shai Agassi Resigns

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The departure of SAP's NetWeaver architect shakes up the company's management roster.

Microsoft Says Longhorn Virtualization Technology On Schedule

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Microsoft

Circuit City To Cut 3,400 Workers, Outsource Tech To IBM

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

A new seven-year contract includes a range of information technology services.

IBM Expands Software Labs In Ireland

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

IBM said the $32 million investment will be used to help build out its portfolio of Tivoli infrastructure management software and will create 130 new programming jobs.

Microsoft-Backed Startup Offers A Zoom Lens For Mobile Apps

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The company, ZenZui, has developed a software interface that lets mobile users easily zoom in on and enlarge content on their favorite Web sites.

Hundreds Of Gmail, Yahoo, MSN Passwords Exposed By Entertainment Web Site

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The victims are all members of sites operated by Splash Magazines Worldwide, which publishes local versions of its magazines under URLs like NYCSplash.com and LASplash.com.

While Mulling Its Future, ACS Wins $75 Million Federal Contract

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:47:00 EDT

ACS will provide bill processing services to the Labor Dept.'s Office of Worker's Compensation Programs and several other federally operated workers compensation plans.

Microsoft Windows Vista Sales Top 20 Million In First Month

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:18:00 EDT

The number includes consumer shrink-wrap, online upgrades, and preinstalled versions of the operating system.

Oracle Cries 'Thief'

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:05:00 EDT

SAP is accused of stealing support data from an Oracle Web site by pretending to be customers. It's a nasty turn in a hard-fought rivalry.

Brief: Private Equity Casts An Eye On Tech

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

ACS and Kronos deals add up to more than $7 billion in buyout bids.

IBM To Help Computer Students Develop Software For The Disabled

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The plan is to build a collection of repeatable learning materials to teach computer science students ways in which software can be rendered that makes it easier to use by individuals with disabilities.

HR Software Maker Kronos In $1.8 Billion Buyout

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:41:00 EDT

Kronos, a Nasdaq-traded maker of human-resource management software, joins a number of other tech companies that in recent months have been the target of private equity funds.

Report: Apple Will Delay Leopard Launch To Ensure Windows Vista Compatibility

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:50:00 EDT

A Taiwanese electronics publication reports that Apple will push back the launch of Mac OS X 10.5 to September.

Oracle Lawsuit: SAP Committed 'Theft On A Grand Scale'

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Oracle alleged that workers at an SAP subsidiary "copied and swept thousands of Oracle products and other proprietary and confidential materials into its own servers."

Shareholders Sue To Block ACS Buyout

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Two lawsuits claim the tech and business services outsourcer hasn't made sufficient effort to find more attractive alternatives.

Microsoft Still Acting Like A Monopoly, EU Complains

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The focus shifts from Microsoft's influence on the desktop to its dominance of the workgroup server market.

Microsoft Updates Hosting Tools For Service Providers

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The tools let providers offer SMB customers hosted e-mail, calendaring, and unified messaging services.

Microsoft's Bill Gates Loses Xbox Soccer Match

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

To his credit, Gates forced Mexican national player Rafael Marquez to a nail-biting overtime before succumbing 2-1 on penalty kicks.

IBM Wins Indian Services Deal Worth Up To $800 Million

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Many of the services will be provided through IBM facilities located in India, which should help validate the company's decision to invest more than $6 billion in the country.

IBM Helps Fund Web Hosting For Anti-SCO Site Groklaw

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The University of North Carolina's ibiblio project provides free Web hosting services to Groklaw, and ibiblio is funded in part by grants from IBM as well as several other tech companies.

Controversial Darwin Deason Wants To Take ACS Private

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Darwin Deason is teaming up with Cerberus Capital Management in an effort to acquire all outstanding shares of ACS.

Microsoft Announces Health Care Win

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The platform was created by a team of doctors and developers at a Washington, D.C., hospital operated by MedStar Health.

Microsoft Unveils Digital Phone System For Small Business

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The company developed Response Point to work alongside traditional phone systems or voice-over-IP systems.

Accenture Wins Navy Logistics Contract

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The contract was awarded by the Navy's Fleet & Industrial Supply Center to facilitate a number of unspecified "business transformation initiatives" in supply and logistics.

Adobe Has No Plans To Make Current Products Windows Vista Compatible

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Adobe says it has no plans to issue updates to the current versions of its products to ensure Windows Vista compatibility.

Accenture And Texas Terminate Troubled Outsourcing Contract

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The outsourcer said it will work to ensure that the hand off of the state's welfare enrollment system back into the hands of state technology workers goes smoothly.

Utility Lets Microsoft Windows Vista Users Forgo Registration Indefinitely

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

SkipRearm can help IT managers reset the activation clock, and Microsoft doesn't seem concerned about software pirates taking advantage of it.

Want To Test Drive IBM Lotus Notes 8 For Free? Here's The URL

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Users can sign up for a free open beta program for Lotus and Domino 8, the completed versions of which are expected to be launched in mid-summer.

Boston Globe Staffers Run Ad Condemning Outsourcing

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The ad was placed by the Boston Newspaper Guild and called the Globe's decision to outsource advertising and circulation back office jobs "an egregious mistake."

Offshore Outsourcing Cost Advantages To Disappear By 2027, Study Says

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Despite increasing wages, for now India is still an offshore hot spot for U.S. technology companies.

NIST Likely To Lift Windows Vista Ban If Microsoft's New OS Passes Muster

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The agency is likely to begin full testing of Windows Vista in a month or two after it finishes a project to encrypt all of its laptop computers in order to comply with new government security policies.

Oracle Releases SOA Upgrade For Enterprise Manager 10g

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The upgrade helps monitor and control enterprise-wide collections of online utilities.

GSA Taps Disabled Vets For IT Work

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Computer Sciences Corp. will act as a subcontractor on the project led by Randy Slager's Catapult company.

BearingPoint Wins Afghanistan Rebuilding Contract

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The five-year outsourcing deal is valued at $218.6 million.

Microsoft Takes Aim At Cybersquatters

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The company is stepping up efforts against those who illegally profit from Microsoft trademarks by registering domains with slightly altered spellings.

Microsoft Calls Tellme Acquisition Reports 'Speculation'

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

According to published reports, Microsoft is in talks to acquire the voice recognition software provider.

CEO Sam Palmisano Is IBM's $18 Million Man

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Palmisano's compensation package is comprised of salary and bonuses worth $6.8 million, $7.8 million in performance share grants, and $3.3 million in stock options, according to an SEC filing.

Microsoft Suffers Latest Blow As NIST Bans Windows Vista

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Tech staffers at the NIST, a part of the Department of Commerce charged with promulgating technology standards, are scheduled to meet next month to discuss their concerns about the new operating system.

If You're Going To Steal Software, Steal From Us: Microsoft Exec

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Microsoft business group president Jeff Raikes estimates that between 20% and 25% of all software used in the United States is pirated, but said some pirates end up becoming paying customers.

EDS Acquires India-Based Software Tester

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The move follows last year's majority stake purchase in Indian outsourcer Mphasis.

IBM Looks Beyond India To Vietnam And China

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EDT

IBM also is enlisting industry partners in its globalization campaign and said Monday that it would work with Cisco Systems to provide a range of internationally consistent infrastructure support offerings.

Judge Dismisses Most Counts In E-Mail Suit Against Morgan Stanley

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

Former IT manager's case undermined by company whistle-blower policy with no teeth.

ACS Exec Resigns Following Company Options Problems

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EST

Charles McDonald departs the business process outsourcing firm after a connection to 9/11 market meltdown is suggested.

Check Your Local Listings: TiVo Recorders Could Be Flummoxed By Daylight-Saving Switch

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EST

Users who have set their boxes to manually record shows on a certain time and date need to roll back the recording time by one hour between March 11 and April 1, when daylight-saving time would ordinarily have kicked in.

NHL E-Mail Scandal Turned Over To Prosecutors

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EST

Toronto police claim their evidence shows the Players Association may have spied on its membership amid challenges to the union's leadership.

Microsoft Inks First Licensing Deal Under EU Settlement Terms

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EST

Microsoft will license to Quest Software protocols for integrating Microsoft's Active Directory technology with Unix-, Linux-, and Java-based systems.

Outsourcing To Win: 4 Steps To An Effective Strategy

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 08:20:00 EST

Here's what experts say CIOs and managers need to know to effectively manage a team of outsourcers and get the biggest bang for their IT dollars.

Cisco Claims It's Owed $20 Million From Delta Air Lines

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST

Delta is disputing Cisco's claim, arguing that it has been charged twice for the same item.

Microsoft's New HD Photo Format Could Be JPEG Killer

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EST

The format is supported on various Microsoft products as well as Apple's Mac OS X operating system.

Judge Tosses Porn-Loving Gun Convict's Suit Against Microsoft

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

The convict argued that security features advertised by Microsoft should have kept federal agents from accessing files on his PC.

IBM To Release New Version Of DB2 Viper Software For Mainframes

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EST

IBM also introduced a number new tools for DB2, including Optimization Expert and DB2 Utilities Suite.

Judge Tosses Morgan Stanley Suit That Featured Embarrassing E-Mails

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST

Morgan Stanley house rules forbidding retaliation against whistleblowers are not legally binding.

Insurer Says It Won't Pay If Amazon.com Loses IBM Lawsuit

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EST

Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company is asking a judge to free it from any responsibility to indemnify Amazon.com for losses should Amazon be found guilty of violating IBM's patents.

Microsoft Threatened To Kill Mac Office To Gain Infamous 1997 Apple Deal, E-Mails Reveal

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EST

The coercion was revealed in court records as part of an Iowa antitrust case.

Image Gallery: Sun's Data Center On Wheels Rolls Into Manhattan

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:35:00 EST

Once in full production, customers will be able to order directly from Sun their own shipping container and select from a mix of servers, storage devices, networking, and communications gear.

Apple's New iTunes Update Fails To Fix Windows Vista Problems

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

Apple said the new iTunes 7.1 software fixes a number of unspecified Windows Vista-compatibility issues but leaves several potentially major problems unresolved.

FAA May Ditch Microsoft's Windows Vista And Office For Google And Linux Combo

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EST

FAA chief information officer David Bowen said he's taking a close look at the Premier Edition of Google Apps as he mulls replacements for the agency's Windows XP-based desktop computers and laptops.

American Airlines Outsources HR To IBM

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EST

The agreement worth $217 million covers the airline's U.S. and Canadian employees.

Microsoft Wins A Round In Alcatel-Lucent Patent Dispute

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EST

A judge tosses one of five claims pertaining to speech recognition, but the fight isn't over.

DOT Bans Vista Upgrades

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

CIO cites cost and compatibility issues.

The Next Offshoring Surge 'Basic Necessity'

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

Banks worldwide will dramatically increase the portion of their IT budgets devoted to offshore services from low-wage countries in the next three years, one study predicts.

U.K. Outsources Visa Processing To U.S., Indian Firms

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EST

The two contracts are expected to improve processing of foreign visa applications to the tune of more than $500 million.

'Embarrassed' Gun Suspect Sues Microsoft After FBI Finds Sex Videos On His PC

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST

Despite efforts to keep the data private, FBI lab agents were able to access the files by making a mirror image of the hard drive.

Microsoft Hit By U.S. DOT Ban On Windows Vista, Explorer 7, and Office 2007

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

Tens of thousands of federal workers are prohibited from upgrading to the latest versions, according to memos seen by InformationWeek.

Microsoft Hits Back At EU In Face Of $4 Million In Daily Fines

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST

Under a 2004 antitrust settlement, Microsoft is required to provide competitors with access to its file and print server protocols and other documentation on a 'reasonable and non-discriminatory basis.'

PG&E Says Patching Meters For An Early Daylight-Saving Time Will Cost $38 Million

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EST

PG&E's reprogramming fiasco is the latest impact caused by the switch to early daylight-saving time.

Big Surge Expected In Offshore Outsourcing By Banks, Study Says

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

Offshore tech spending by banks will increase from the present 6% of the banking industry's $44 billion total annual IT budget to 30% by 2010, according to Deloitte.

IBM Heiress' Ex-Partner Sues For Stake In Family Fortune

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:00:00 EST

Patricia Spado was Olive Watson's domestic partner for more than 10 years until 1992.

Oracle on HP and Intel Claims New Database Record

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST

For those keeping score, the Oracle/Intel/HP system is 1.5% faster than an IBM system, which was bumped down to second place.

Windows Vista's Color-Coded Security Messages Can Be Spoofed, Symantec Warns

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

A Symantec security researcher says malicious code can "trick" Windows Vista into generating a green light when it should be holding up the stop sign.

States From Maine To Oregon Brace For Daylight-Saving Time Computer Bug

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

State IT leaders have been bombarding subordinates and end-users with memos and bulletins outlining their concerns and detailing courses of action to deal with what's been called a mini-Y2K.

Brits Petition Tony Blair For Relief From High Windows Vista Prices

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:54:00 EST

The U.K. version costs as much as 65% more than in the United States after currency conversion.

SAIC Wins Defense Department Contract Worth Up To $930 Million

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST

SAIC will provide the Defense Department with a range of technical services, including integration of IT systems, performance monitoring, and validation of testing methods.

Microsoft, GM, Schwab, Halliburton Sued Over Network Security Technology

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

In the suit, a former IBM scientist claims that Halliburton's use of Microsoft's Active Directory technology to create its ID management system violates his patent.

Los Alamos Warns Employees About Daylight-Saving Impact On Coffee Makers

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:00:00 EST

The weapons laboratory joins tech vendors like Microsoft, IBM and Novell in preparations for the March 11 spring forward.

Microsoft Sued Over Office Live Brand

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

Office Live LLC, a Los Angeles-based provider of online professional services, is suing Microsoft for trademark infringement over its Office Live suite of business applications.

Google Business Apps Shows The Changing Battle For Workers' Desktops

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:02:00 EST

Google, Microsoft, and IBM all want to be the point of entry to people's business lives

GM Taps AT&T For Global Network Management

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Billion-dollar deal extends AT&T's involvement in GM's global application thrust.

IBM Issues Patch For DB2 'Viper' Security Flaw

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:00:00 EST

The flaw in one of the latest releases could allow local users to write to, or alter, any file on a company's system.

Microsoft's List Of 800 Windows Vista-Compatible Apps Excludes IBM, Adobe

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:00:00 EST

The list doesn't include several companies that are becoming increasingly competitive with Microsoft in the desktop applications market.

Google Targets Microsoft With Launch Of Business Applications

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:01:00 EST

The search engine company adopts a subscription model with its corporate bundle to counter Microsoft Office and Windows Live.

$1 Billion Contract Gives AT&T Key Role In GM's Globalization Effort

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

GM is counting on AT&T's telephony expertise to ease its expansion into emerging geographies where telecom standards may differ from those used in the U.S. and Europe.

Microsoft Releases Service Pack 2 For SQL Server 2005

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:00:00 EST

The company also has eased its licensing policy to let owners of the Enterprise Edition run unlimited, virtual instances of the software on a single server.

Post-Turnaround EDS Hunts For Acquisitions

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

EDS acquisitions

Microsoft Delivers Tool For Anonymous Windows Vista Upgrades

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:00:00 EST

Microsoft's Key Management Service for Windows Server 2003 lets businesses host internally the software needed to activate Vista once a valid key number has been supplied.

Mini-Y2K, Major Hassle

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:01:00 EST

Haven't plugged your daylight-saving time bug yet, the one being described as a mini-Y2K? You're not alone, though the deadline's less than a month away.

Microsoft, Novell Detail Their Linux-Windows Road Map

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:55 EST

Look for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 applications to run as a virtualized guest on Longhorn, for starters.

Workplace Redux: IBM Chases The Corporate Desktop

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

The company's Open Client Solution takes another swipe at the desktop dominance of Microsoft's Office suite.

Outsourcer Keane Confirms It Will Be Bought By Caritor

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

Keane told the SEC that it has reached an agreement with Caritor, also an outsourcing vendor, to be acquired for about $854 million in cash.

Novell Issues Daylight-Saving Time Warning And Update Utility

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:00:00 EST

ZenWorks patch management tool will automatically flag computers on a network that are vulnerable to the March 11 clock change.

Russian Judge Dismisses Closely Watched Windows Piracy Case

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:00:00 EST

A school principal is spared five years in jail after $9,700 worth of pirated Microsoft software is found in his school computers.

Sun Plans Open XML-To-ODF Converter As Standards Battle Heats Up

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST

'We've done what Microsoft could and should have done in the first place instead of FUD-ing and fighting,' a Sun executive wrote in a blog posting.

Red Hat Joins Microsoft Interoperability Group

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:00:00 EST

Most of the Linux distributor's work within the group will focus on making its middleware more compatible with Microsoft's.

SCO Can't Find Groklaw Blogger, Blames IBM

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:29:00 EST

SCO believes that Jones doesn't exist and is actually a composite character invented by IBM's legal department, according to an insider at SCO.

Microsoft Issues Warning On Daylight-Saving Time Software Flaw

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST

Microsoft says the Y2K-like implications of the change in the start of daylight-saving time means computer users need to parry like it's 1999.

Microsoft, Novell Detail Their Linux-Windows Roadmap

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:00:00 EST

Look for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 applications to run as a virtualized guest on Longhorn, for starters.

Credit Suisse Outsources To BT In Deal Worth $1.1 Billion

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:00:00 EST

The bank says the deal will let it access state-of-the-art telecom technologies faster and more cost effectively than it could through its in-house IT organization.

Workplace Redux: IBM Chases The Corporate Desktop

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:00:00 EST

The company's Open Client Solution takes another swipe at the desktop dominance of Microsoft's Office suite.

Beyond Windows Vista: Microsoft To Launch 'Vienna' In 2009

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

Microsoft may need to add features to Vienna or another future operating system that go beyond more efficient pointing and clicking -- features such as standard support for touch-screen and voice-activated computing.

CSC Delays Quarter Filings Due To Options Probe

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 13:00:00 EST

CSC is the latest of several tech companies to be hit by accounting woes related to stock options grants.

Microsoft's Hotmail Brand Will Live On

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 12:00:00 EST

Product manager Richard Sim explains why Microsoft ditched plans to adopt the name Windows Live Mail for the service.

Windows Vista Gooses U.S. PC Sales

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:00:00 EST

The sales spike was driven more by tech savvy early adopters than everyday consumers.

Anna Nicole Smith: Web Site Now A Tribute Page

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:00:00 EST

The Playboy centerfold's home page transformed within moments of her death.

EDS Profits Up 94% In Fourth Quarter

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:00:00 EST

EDS Profits Up 94% In Fourth Quarter

Windows Vista Flunks At MIT

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:00:00 EST

The reason? The software isn't yet ready for 'productive and safe computing.'

NASA Employees Warned About Windows Vista Security Loophole

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

Vista Ultimate and Enterprise editions are the greatest risk unless administrators take preventive steps, the agency says.

Open Source Mobile Phone On The Way

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:00:00 EST

Orange/France Telecom's research and development lab in Beijing is supporting efforts behind the GPE Palmtop Environment.

IBM Offers Free Sales Help For Open Source Developers

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 15:00:00 EST

If you are building applications based on DB2 Express-C or WAS CE, Big Blue wants to talk to you.

Apple: None Of Our Products Is Windows Vista Compatible

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

Even cross-platform programs such as QuickTime are crashing intermittently, the Macintosh maker says.

Alleged Software Pirate Disappears From eBay

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

By Wednesday afternoon, there were no products of any kind offered for sale on eBay by ChicagoComputerBroker, though his 'power seller' account appeared to be active.

Safety-Kleen Outsources To ACS

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST

The three-year deal includes application management, monitoring, and help desk services.

Microsoft Claims Popular eBay Merchant Is A Software Pirate

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 13:00:00 EST

In the lawsuit, Microsoft accuses a Mount Prospect, Ill., resident, whose eBay name is ChicagoComputerBroker, of counterfeiting and auctioning off a range of Microsoft applications.

Microsoft Hikes Support Prices For Windows XP, Office XP

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST

The per-incident cost for getting help with Windows XP and Office XP problems was boosted by 40% to 51%.

Outsourcer Cognizant Says 4Q Revenue Rose 65%

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:00:00 EST

The company is hiring by the thousands in India to meet the growing demand for offshore IT services.

Novell: 'No One Can Stop Us From Selling Linux'

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:00:00 EST

The company comes out swinging after the Free Software Foundation expresses concerns over the Novell-Microsoft partnership.

Apple Releases Vista Compatibility Patch For iTunes, But Problems Remain

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST

Apple's iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0, posted to the computer maker's Web site, is designed to repair problems in playing songs downloaded from the iTunes Store.

Home Editions Of Windows Vista Won't Run On Mac Or Linux Virtual Machines

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 13:15:00 EST

The end-user license agreements specifically forbid users from booting the software 'within a virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware system,' Microsoft says.

Windows Vista May Corrupt iPod Music Players, Apple Says

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:14:00 EST

Upgrading to Vista may result in the inability to play songs purchased from the online iTunes store; other problems 'may corrupt your iPod,' Apple warns.

Bad Activation Keys Plague Windows Vista Family Discounts

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:19:00 EST

Users attempting to install copies of the Home Premium edition purchased through the discount program got error messages indicating that the registration keys they received from Microsoft are invalid.

Oracle Beefs Up Developer Services To Help Push New Software Offerings

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 15:00:00 EST

Oracle needs such programs to entice more developers to write software that runs on its Fusion middleware.

IBM Head Count In India Tops 50,000

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:00:00 EST

If the current growth rate continues, IBM will have more than 70,000 workers in India this year.

Playing iTunes On Windows Vista Requires Tricky Workaround

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 11:00:00 EST

Until Apple comes out with its update, users have to right click on the iTunes.exe program, select Properties, click on the Compatibility tab and then on 'Run This Program As An Administrator.'

Defense Tech Agency Picks Vendors For $12.2 Billion Systems Upgrade

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST

EDS, Lockheed Martin, CACI, Booz Allen Hamilton, Science Applications International and SRA International will share a slice of improving the Encore II program.

Microsoft Altered Windows Vista To Quell EU Watchdogs

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:00:00 EST

Based on advice from the European Commissioner for Competition, Microsoft made changes to several parts of Windows Vista to resolve concerns that competitors would be disadvantaged.

Linux Community Takes On Vista With Free Driver Development Service

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST

Under the plan, a manufacturer of, say, video cards could submit specs to the Linux kernel community and its members will create a driver for the device that the manufacturer can ship with the product or users can download.

Organized Malware Factories Threaten Internet Users, Study Says

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

The industrialization of malware production will make it tougher for corporate IT security departments to stay ahead of hackers.

Ballmer: Vista Is Not Microsoft's Last Big Operating System

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

More than 2,500 products bearing the Certified for Windows Vista seal will be available when the product officially launches at midnight.

Accenture Head Count In India Will Surpass U.S. Levels By August

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:00:00 EST

Accenture CEO William Green said the consulting and outsourcing company will add 8,000 workers in India this year, bringing its total head count in the country to 35,000.

IBM To Acquire Storage Management Vendor Softek

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

IBM will add Softek to its Global Technology Services unit, which suggests the company plans to offer Softek's storage management technology through managed services deals.

Brief: Novell-Microsoft Partnership Bears Fruit At Wal-Mart

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:10 EST

Two months after controversial arrangement, one-time foes collaborate on interoperability

Brief: IBM Sells Its Printer Business To Ricoh

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:10 EST

A five-year services contract sweetens the $725 million deal.

Brief: Microsoft Tries To Influence Wikipedia Entry

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

It offers to pay a blogger to comment on the ODF/OOXML discussion

Brandi Carlile To Play Sony's Vista Launch Event In New York

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

The folky popstress will perform January 30th to mark the retail debut of Sony's Vista-equipped VAIO PCs

IBM Releases Software Development Kit For Java 6

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

Support for the programming language includes Linux and AIX for computers running on x86 chips as well as 32- and 64-bit PowerPC.

New IBM Software Lets Consumers Shop Online Anonymously

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

IBM's Identity Mixer software lets consumers use a "token" to make purchases online without revealing personal information.

Microsoft Rivals Claim Vista Violates European Antitrust Rules

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

Elements of Vista violate a 2004 European Commission finding that Microsoft's bundling of applications and operating systems is anticompetitive, the group charges.

Microsoft Posts Record Quarterly Sales, But Profits Fall 28% On Vista Delay

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST

Company says it pushed $1.13 billion in net income into the next quarter to account for a program that lets buyers of Windows XP PCs get a low-cost upgrade to Windows Vista.

IBM Gets $920 Million Outsourcing Windfall From Ricoh Deal

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

InfoPrint Solutions will pay IBM $130 million per quarter during the first year of the deal, then $100 million per year for the remaining four years.

First Vista Service Pack Due In Second Half of 2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

Microsoft's download for the new Windows operating system will include security updates, hotfixes, and additional quality changes.

IBM Agrees To Sell Printer Unit To Ricoh For $725 Million

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Ricoh will initially take a 51% stake in the company and will acquire the remaining interest over the next three years.

Wal-Mart Taps Microsoft, Novell For Linux Deployment

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST

Wal-Mart said the Linux deployment will allow it to reduce IT costs by paving the way for a move to lower-cost, commodity servers without sacrificing performance.

The Hartford Cuts More Than 100 Tech Workers, Outsources To IBM

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

The Hartford Cuts More Than 100 Tech Workers, Outsources To IBM

Microsoft's Ajax Framework Ready For Download

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

ASP.Net Ajax 1.0 is available, but will Web developers bite?

Push 2.0: Big Brands Line Up To Deliver Content Directly To Windows Vista Desktops

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Microsoft and its partners are poised to release dozens of new information services designed to be pushed directly to the Windows Vista desktop.

Keane Replaces CEO Tarred By Sex Scandal

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

Kirk Arnold takes the reins of the outsourcing firm after the son of the company's founder resigned.

Microsoft Pays Blogger To 'Correct' Wikipedia Entry

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

Topologi's Rick Jelliffe will offer Redmond's spin on public articles pertaining to the ODF/OOXML standard.

Microsoft To Offer 'Simpler' Antivirus Service For Windows Vista, And Discounts For Testers

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Consumers who participated in the beta program for the new OneCare release will receive 60% off the annual $49.95 fee if they enroll between Jan. 23 and Feb. 12.

Windows Vista Release Will Create 5,000 New Tech Jobs in Massachusetts, Says Study

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

The study, commissioned by Microsoft, estimates that more than 6,500 companies in Massachusetts will be involved in the production, sales, or distribution of Vista-related products.

Wikis, Web 2.0 Tools Reinvigorate IBM's Once Flagging Lotus Franchise

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

IBM unveils a host of new products designed to allow businesses to create the kind of loosely organized, ad hoc communication networks and knowledge repositories found on community-driven Web sites like MySpace and Wikipedia.

CSC Wins $378 Million Outsourcing Deal From Aussie Steelmaker

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

Under the four-year deal, which includes a pair of two-year extension options, CSC will maintain and support BlueScope's software applications and disaster recovery systems.

Attack Of The Clone: Mainframe Maker Countersues IBM

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Platform Solutions charges that IBM is engaged in anti-competitive and deceptive acts intended to eliminate competition in the worldwide market for mainframe computers.

Brief: J.Crew To Bring Outsourced Tech Operations Back In-House

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:12 EST

The retailer will opt instead to upgrade its information systems, according to SEC documents.

Private Equity Still Hot For Tech Sector Buyouts

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

The buyout of Vertex is an indication that the private equity boom of 2006 is poised to continue through this year.

EDS Wins $91 Million Contract Extension From Kansas Medicaid

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:00:00 EST

Under the extension, EDS will supply services to the Kansas Health Policy Authority through June, 2011.

Outsourcer Satyam Posts Strong Third Quarter, Denies Takeover Talks

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

Third quarter revenues increased 33% year-over-year and the company added 2,746 employees during the quarter.

IBM Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST

For the full year, IBM said revenue in 2006 was $91.4 billion, a 4% year-over-year increase.

Computer Sciences To Test Chemical Weapons Vaccine

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

Clinical trials could produce vaccines against nerve agents such as Sarin, Soman and VX.

Accenture Wins $100 Million Outsourcing Contract From AIG

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:00:00 EST

In addition to technology help, Accenture also will provide AIG with so-called business process outsourcing services, which cover a range of back office functions.

Earnings Preview: IBM Unlikely To Report Big Gains For 2006

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

The bright spot for IBM could be the company's enterprise software business with offerings like Websphere and Tivoli, along with security and SOA products.

J.Crew To Bring Outsourced Tech Operations Back In-House

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

The retailer will opt instead to upgrade its information systems, according to SEC documents.

IBM Wins $12 Million Contract From ECCO Shoes

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

Five-year deal lets Big Blue's Global Services maintain and control its European rival's legacy ERP systems.

Wipro Posts Double-Digit Sales Gains As Indian Outsourcers Continue Hot Streak

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

By contrast, top U.S. outsourcers IBM and Electronic Data Systems have posted only modest, single-digit sales gains in recent quarters.

Supreme Court Lets Stand Key IBM Legal Victories

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

The lawsuits, if they had been reinstated, could have cost the computing company a total of more than $1 billion in damages and penalties.

SCO Group Launches Company To Deliver Wireless Services In India

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

The company will sell technology that Indian companies can use to connect enterprise applications to mobile devices.

Indian Outsourcer Breaks $1 Billion Quarterly Sales Barrier

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST

Having booked $3 billion in revenue through its first three fiscal quarters, TCS is now on pace to become India's first $4 billion outsourcer.

Kimberly-Clark Outsources To India, Again

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:00:00 EST

Kimberly-Clark will outsource maintenance, development and operation of its SAP business software environment and several other applications to Cognizant, which operates primarily from India.

HP Lands Rockwell

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Hewlett-Packard secured a $175 million contract to provide technology services to Rockwell Collins, the latest indication that HP's once-stagnant outsourcing business is slowly picking up.

IBM's Idea Factory

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

For the 14th year in a row, IBM is the top patent holder in the United States. But is that a good thing?

MSN India Names Marketing Head

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST

Raghavan will be responsible for marketing Microsoft's online products, including MSN and Windows Live, within the country.

ACS To Open Second Outsourcing Center In Jamaica

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

About 600 local employees will staff the facility, which will provide near-shore business process outsourcing services to U.S. customers.

IBM Wins $48 Million Norwegian Military Contract

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

IBM will provide development and integration services for The Economy Project, which will provide the Norwegian Armed Forces with integrated accounting, management, and logistics capabilities based on SAP software.

ACS To Pay Delta Air Lines More Than $7.5 Million To Settle Contract Dispute

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:00:00 EST

A document filed in bankruptcy court states that ACS has agreed to make two cash payments to Delta in the amounts of $6,570,000 and $1,103,211.

Indian Outsourcer Infosys Posts Big Third Quarter Gains

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

For the period ended Dec. 31, revenue was $821 million while per share earnings rose to 39 cents.

John Hancock Puts Its John Hancock On CSC Contract Extension

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

Under the extension, CSC will continue to provide software application development and maintenance services to John Hancock through May, 2011.

Northrop Grumman B-2 Support Deal Features New Contracting Model Favored By DoD

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

What's unique about the contract is that it employs a relatively new DoD contracting model known as performance based logistics.

IBM Tops List Of Patent Recipients In 2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:00:00 EST

IBM received 3,651 patents in 2006, easily surpassing second-place finisher Samsung Electronics, which received 2,453.

Troubled BearingPoint Replaces COO

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

Accenture veteran Ed Harbach assumes the post of COO and the newly created role of president.

Merrill Lynch: Tech Spending Will Increase 4.2% In 2007

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

CIOs are likely to take a conservative approach with their IT budgets at the start of the year. in 2006, 20% of CIOs surveyed spent below their initial budget, while only 6% went over budget.

HP Wins $175 Million Deal From Rockwell Collins As Outsourcing Business Picks Up

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

HP has been posting a compound quarterly growth rate of 4.7% in managed services revenues over the past four quarters.

Survey: Middle Managers Lead Lives Of Quiet Desperation

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST

Survey finds middle managers are frustrated; their pet peeves include being overworked and underpaid. Companies must engage those managers to beat the competition, Accenture says.

Defense Department Outsources Tire Supply Management To Lockheed Martin

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

Lockheed Martin will implement a range of IT systems -- including demand forecasting and inventory management applications -- to help the military keep track of tires used on their aircraft.

ADP Opens Second Offshore Facility In India

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

The center will house research and development functions as well as business process outsourcing support to ADP's global business divisions and clients.

IBM Denies Amazon Patent Claims, Says '80s Online Service Prodigy Blazed Trail For E-Commerce

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

IBM also asserted that Amazon never once mentioned its patents in the four years of talks between the two companies that preceded the lawsuits.

Kimberly-Clark Outsources Accounting Positions To India's Genpact

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

The move is part of a major cost reduction initiative that the papermaker outlined in 2005.

Infosys To Offer Outsourcing Services To Hospitality Industry

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

The services will come from an alliance between Infosys and HVS International, a consultancy offering valuation and other services to the hotel, restaurant, gaming, and leisure industries.

Records Show ACS Chairman, CEO Benefited From Questionable Options Practice Known As 'Springloading'

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

In a SEC filing, ACS said its compensation committee improperly backdated options for several corporate officers during a period from 2000 to 2005.

IBM Objects To Amazon's Motion To Consolidate Patent Infringement Suits

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

The two cases involve patents that have different origins, different inventors, different claims, different uses and cover different infringing activity by Amazon, IBM says.

Reports: Indian Authorities Thwart Terror Attack On Outsourcers

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

Outsourcing giants Infosys and Wipro were the apparent targets of suspected Kashmiri separatist

Unisys Demands Cash For Helping Delta Air Lines Ship Dead Bodies

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

Computer giant asks bankruptcy court to order payment for a system that tracks corpses transported on Delta's aircraft

IBM Worker Says He Was Fired For Being A Muslim

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 11:00:00 EST

A Muslim electronics engineer claims the computer maker fired him because of his religion and that managers at the company mocked him.

India Will Train Police To Catch Cybercriminals

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

Training will include teaching police officers how the Internet, e-mail, and other computer-based tools can be used by criminals to illegally obtain information stored in databases operated by India's outsourcers.

EDS To Handle $1.3 Billion PC Upgrade For U.K. Defense Agency

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST

EDS is undertaking the work as lead contractor in the so-called ATLAS consortium, which also includes Fujitsu, General Dynamics, EADS Defence and Security Systems, and LogicaCMG.

Amazon Files Motion To Consolidate IBM Patent Suits

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Amazon wants the cases to be combined into a single action to be heard in a single federal court, not two.

Subcontractor On Troubled Texas Welfare Contract Files Claim Against Accenture

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

Maximus claims that Accenture unilaterally redefined the scope of the work on a contract and that it's no longer profitable for Maximus to continue working on the deal.

EDS Completes Acquisition Of SAP Integrator

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

As part of the deal, about 150 GEMS employees will join EDS, giving the outsourcer an immediate boost in SAP-qualified programmers.

CSC Wins Waivers On Penalties For Bond Default

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

In exchange for waiving default action, CSC offered bondholders $1.25 for each $1,000 held in principal on the notes. It will pay an additional $1.25 per $1,000 held if it fails to file its quarterly report by Jan. 5.

Scotiabank Mexico Outsources To IBM

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

IBM will provide mainframe computer and midrange server support, help desk services, and large-scale printing services.

Largest Indian Outsourcing Deal Ever: Tech Mahindra Wins $1 Billion Pact From BT

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST

The deal is the latest indication that Western businesses now view India's low-cost outsourcers as viable alternatives to global giants like IBM and EDS for comprehensive services engagements.

Accenture Posts Strong Quarterly Growth, Raises 2007 Outlook

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Based on the strong quarter, Accenture raised its earnings outlook for 2007 by 3 cents, to between $1.80 and $1.85 per share. The company said it expects revenue for the year to increase by 9% to 12%.

IBM Breakthrough Paves Way For Optical Computers

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

IBM is using micro-ring resonators to force the light to briefly circle in the same spot, delaying its travel and allowing storage of up to 10 bits of optical information.

Musician Turned Programmer Wins Rights To '60s Classic 'Whiter Shade Of Pale'

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:25:00 EST

A London High Court judge awarded Matthew Fisher a 40% cut of the royalties generated by the song, which is generally credited to bandmates Gary Brooker and Keith Reid.

India's HCL Secures $200 Million Services Pact From Skandia

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

HCL president Vineet Nayar said his company outbid several global outsourcers for the contract, but declined to name them.

EDS To Support E-Mortgage Service Provider

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

The contract extends for another 10 years an existing deal between EDS and Merscorp that was signed in 1996.

Danish Retailer Outsources SAP Environment To IBM

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

IBM Global Services will provide a range of IT infrastructure services -- including support for a new SAP system -- to Dansk stores in Denmark, as well as outlets owned by the retailer in Germany, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Techie Exodus At Bankrupt Delta Caused Flight Delays, Broader Chaos

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:58:53 EST

In October 2005, the system used to set daily pricing on major flight segments went down for more than 12 hours, costing the company more than $4 million in lost revenue. IT outages also led to numerous flight delays, which cost the airline about $38 per minute.

SCO Again Asks Court To Reconsider Dismissal Of Claims Against IBM, Cites New Evidence

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

The company has filed a new motion asserting that the court's November decision was procedurally and substantially flawed.

SAP Agrees To A 27% Reduction In Software Fees Charged To Bankrupt Delta Air Lines

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:00:09 EST

Documents filed in bankruptcy court reveal what most companies will never tell--what they pay for pricey business software.

GAO Says Electronic Border Control System Is Problem Plagued

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

A multi-billion dollar system of electronic entry and exit checkpoints at U.S. border crossings is suffering from lax controls and inadequate management oversight, according to a GAO report.

Amazon Dispute Could Put IBM Software Customers In Legal Jeopardy

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

Amazon's lead attorney in the case says that the Web merchant is, for now at least, not likely interested in pursuing WebSphere users.

IBM, Intel Roll Out Virtualization Tools

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:00:00 EST

Customers can predict the effects of running multiple instances of consolidated database, mail, Web, and Java workloads in multiple, virtual CPU partitions on IBM's Intel-based System x servers before moving into production.

Amazon Countersues IBM As Patent Infringement Case Heats Up

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:00:00 EST

Amazon accuses IBM of using its intellectual property in its WebSphere middleware, and of acting like a fly-by-night patent troll.

ACS To Restate Earnings For Past 11 Years

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

The company said that previously unrecorded expenses stemming from improper options backdating total approximately $51 million.

Under Emerging Patent Strategy, IBM To Open Source Research From University Collaborations

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST

IBM and academic researchers will develop analytical techniques and tools to ensure better software quality, methodologies for more effective security and privacy programs, mathematical optimization software for use in various industries, and clinical decision support systems for the health-care field.

New IBM Software Will Help The Blind Use Computers

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

The software will let applications such as Web browsers and document programs communicate with other programs that convert text to speech.

CSC Seeks Waivers Following Bond Default

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

CSC is seeking a waiver from holders of the $200 million outstanding on its 6.25% notes due 2009. In return, CSC is offering to pay bondholders $1.25 for each $1,000 held in principal on the notes.

Indian Outsourcer Plans Facility In Egypt

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:00:00 EST

Plans for the Egyptian center are the latest sign that Satyam is looking beyond India in its efforts to grow.

Navy Chooses Struggling BearingPoint For Network Transition

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

Under the one-year, $5.9 million deal, BearingPoint will move the Navy's Network Warfare Command and U.S. Fleet Forces Command on to the Navy Marine Corp Intranet.

IBM Throws Open Its Doors In Second Life

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

IBM will allow non-IBMers to traipse through the 3D replicas of its real-world premises that are located in the virtual world of Second Life.

SAP Agrees To A 27% Reduction In Software Fees Charged To Bankrupt Delta Air Lines

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

Documents filed in bankruptcy court reveal that SAP has agreed to lower annual maintenance fees charged to Delta from $3,740,000 to $2,732,000 through the year 2009.

China To Challenge India As Top Outsourcing Destination

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

China wants to convince 100 multinationals to outsource to the country and encourage the development of 1,000 large and midsize indigenous outsourcers.

IBM And AMD Unveil Breakthroughs In 45-Nanometer Chip Production

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

The companies say they've successfully combined cutting edge techniques like immersion lithography and ultra-low-k interconnect dielectrics.

Beyond India: Indian Outsourcer Turns To Malaysia

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:02:00 EST

Satyam's new 2,000-seat center will be located in Cyberjaya, about 50 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, and will provide services to customers in the United States, the Middle East, and Asia.

IBM Scrutinized In Moscow

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:50 EST

An armed special forces team from Russia's Interior Ministry swept through IBM's offices in central Moscow last week, seizing documents and gathering other evidence. No arrests were made, and IBM says its operations in the city "are continuing uninterrupted."

IBM Goes After Mainframe Maker With Patent Suit

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Lawsuit alleges that Platform Solutions' emulator systems violate IBM patents on two operating systems

Innovators & Influencers: IBM Master Inventor Takes Cell Chip Beyond Games

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Gschwind helped develop the Cell chip. Now he's working to popularize parallel processing beyond games and supercomputers.

CSC Acquires ID Management Specialist

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

The acquisition of Datatrac Information Services will help the company bolster its presence in the market for identify management products and services related to homeland security, which has been a growth industry since 9/11.

Oracle Bids For Larger Stake In Indian Software Vendor i-Flex

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

Oracle already owns 55% of i-flex and is looking to own more of an offshore vendor that has been one of the bigger beneficiaries of the outsourcing boom.

Tennis Association Hands Off Web Support To The Active Network

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

The Active Network will enhance USTA's TennisLink infrastructure, an online platform through which more than 690,000 amateur USTA players can register for tournaments, track scores, and view rankings.

Bank In India Offers To Finance Xbox 360 Purchases

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

Customers can buy an Xbox 360 Core system for an upfront payment of the rupee equivalent of about $20.00 and six monthly installments of about $73.00. The Xbox 360 Core system ordinarily sells in India for about $518.00.

Bank Of America Outsources Benefits Administration

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST

Under a five-year deal, ExcellerateHRO will provide Bank of America operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada with benefits plan services for a total of about 10,000 employees.

Russia Claims IBM Employees Sought To Defraud Country's Pension Fund

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

Russia's Ministry of the Interior says it's investigating a $4 million computer equipment kickback scheme involving IBM employees and employees of Russia's national pension fund, as well as staffers at IBM local partners R-Style and Lanit.

Beyond India: Indian Outsourcer Turns To Malaysia

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

Satyam's new 2,000-seat center will be located in Cyberjaya, about 50 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, and provide services to customers in the United States, the Middle East, and Asia.

Mainframe Clone Maker To Continue Sales Program Despite IBM Patent Suit

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

Platform Solutions is in the midst of an early ship program with trial customers and plans full commercial availability of its Intel-based IBM mainframe clones in early 2007.

Chat Room Addicted IBM Worker Drops Age Discrimination Claim

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

The rest of Pacenza's lawsuit against IBM remains active. He claims he was wrongfully terminated by the computer maker for having an addiction to Internet chat rooms.

Armed Russian Authorities Raid IBM's Moscow Office

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST

The motive for the raid was not immediately clear. A spokesman for IBM said the company is "cooperating with the authorities" but declined further comment.

EDS Taps Offshoring Advocate As New President

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 11:00:00 EST

Ron Rittenmeyer, a strong proponent of hiring tech workers in low-cost countries like India and China, was promoted to president; he retains his current role as chief operating officer.

IBM In Search Of Universe's Origin

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

IBM and a Netherlands-based astronomical research foundation will design chips that will be used in thousands of antennas to look for evolving galaxies, dark matter, and possibly the origins of the universe.

EDS Wins Purchase Agreement From Veterans Affairs

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

EDS is one of eight outsourcers selected by the VA to perform work under its Vista Contractor Services Program, through which the VA plans to modernize its IT systems.

IBM Acquires Dutch Security Software Vendor

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EST

Consul's software lineup includes a range of modules that help companies monitor system access, automate compliance reporting, secure mainframe computers, and catch unauthorized database usage.

IBM Sues Maker Of Intel-Based Mainframe Clones

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:00:00 EST

In a lawsuit, IBM alleges that the mainframe "emulator systems" offered by Platform Solutions violate IBM patents on its z/OS operating system and its previous mainframe operating system, known as OS/390.

Amazon Turns To HP For Books-On-Demand Printing

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

The technology allows Amazon to offer out-of-print or special-interest books for sale without maintaining large inventories that might go unsold.

Analyst: IBM To Employ 100,000 Workers In India By 2010

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST

An AMR Research analyst reports IBM India aims to add 1,000 new employees each month to meet growth projections.

State Of Texas Awards Contract Extension To Scandal-Plagued ACS

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

Under a two-year extension to a deal originally signed in 2004, ACS will handle Medicaid claims processing, operations support, and primary care case management through August 2009.

UBS Analyst Expects Strong Fourth Quarter From IBM

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

More services bookings, pent-up hardware demand driven by new products, and additional revenue from software acquisitions will combine to give the company a strong end to its fiscal year, analyst says.

IRS Deep-Sixes Outsourcing Plans As Tax Season Approaches

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 00:00:20 EST

It's not because it's been burned on past outsourcing projects, though

Patent Test Under Supreme Court Scrutiny

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 00:00:05 EST

Tech vendors would like to see the test of whether an invention is obvious done away with.

Outsourcer Offers Windows Vista Upgrades -- From Offshore

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

HCL Technologies says its Zero Touch desktop deployment service for Microsoft Windows Vista is completely automated and will allow businesses to cut Vista installation costs by 40%.

New Zealand Dairy Company Extends EDS Deal

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST

The contract covers Fonterra operations in 40 countries and encompasses a range of IT functions, including support and maintenance for midrange servers, laptops, and desktops.

IBM's Power Architecture Attracting More Linux Developers

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST

IBM says 372 new Linux-on-Power applications have been released in 2006. The latest was developed by Sybase and extends corporate applications to mobile devices.

Accenture Opens New Software Lab In India

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

The center will employ about 80 developers and coordinate work with three existing Accenture software labs in India.

IRS Deep-Sixes Outsourcing Plans As Tax Season Approaches

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

The halting of the plan is unrelated to the fact that the IRS has a poor track record when it comes to managing large outsourcing projects, a spokesman insists.

Survey: Brits Wary of Outsourcing

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST

Around 82% of Brits believe no more of the country's jobs should be sent offshore, and 32% say companies should be forced to repatriate some of the functions they've already shipped out.

Indiana May Turn Over Welfare System To IBM Under $1.6 Billion Outsourcing Deal

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST

IBM would provide Indiana with intake processing services and set up an automated welfare eligibility application system that will be accessible online 24 hours a day.

IBM Uses Video Games To Spur Student Interest In Math, Science

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

IBM volunteers show students what's under the hood of popular games like World of Warcraft and Doom -- and how that technology can be applied to loftier environments like health care research and space exploration.

Supreme Court Appears To Favor Abolition Of Key Patent Standard

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST

Some justices appear to be taking a skeptical view of lower court decisions that have worked to safeguard patented products from claims that their invention was obvious and not worthy of legal protection.

IBM To Acquire Wireless Software Provider

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

Vallent specializes in developing software that operators of wireless telecommunications networks use to monitor network traffic, identify bottlenecks, and guard against service interruptions.

Lehman Bros. Upgrades EDS To Overweight

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

EDS gets credit for signing new contracts and cost cutting.

IBM Set For Further Expansion In China

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST

IBM is opening the facility in cooperation with the Chengdu High-Tech Zone, a local authority charged with promoting foreign investment in the region.

TCS To Raise Outsourcing Prices

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST

The company will hike prices on new contracts from 5% to 10%, and will push for an increase of 3% to 5% on existing contracts that are up for renewal, a spokesman said.

Struggling BearingPoint Faces NYSE Delisting, Other Problems

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

BearingPoint failed to file its annual reports for fiscal 2004 and 2005 on time; it also has failed to file quarterly reports for the past six quarters.

Options Probe Claims ACS Chief Executive And CFO

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

ACS said CEO Mark King and CFO Warren Edwards have tendered their resignations, but will stay on until the close of ACS's current fiscal year in June 2007.

Brief: Supreme Court To Decide Standard For 'Obvious' In Patent Filings

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:55 EST

The decision could affect thousands of IT-related patents, so Microsoft and Cisco are among those weighing in

US Airways, Delta Merger Could Cost IBM Millions In Lost Outsourcing Revenue

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:02 EST

The proposed merger between US Airways and Delta Air Lines could result in the termination of a major IT outsourcing deal that Delta recently signed with IBM.

Lufthansa Turns To SOA

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:02 EST

Lufthansa has tapped tech outsourcer EDS to build a service-oriented architecture that will let the German airline create faster and cheaper connections between its business systems and those of its partners.

Brief: IBM Worker Says He Was Fired For Chat-Room Addiction

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:02 EST

He says IBM should have offered him counseling instead of firing him.

Supreme Court To Decide What's 'Obvious' In Key Patent Case

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:55:00 EST

The court's decision could have a profound effect on thousands of technology patents.

Former EDS Employee Sentenced To Prison In Fraud Scheme

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:44:00 EST

A federal jury found two men guility of helping to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from EDS by stealing checks sent to the company and laundering the funds.

Defense Agency Aims For Supercomputers That Can Predict Climate Change

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:01:00 EST

IBM and Cray won contracts worth $244 million and $250 million, respectively, to build the next generation of supercomputers for Darpa.

IBM Unveils Flurry of New Service Products

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:22:00 EST

IBM is launching new services to measure a company's IT processes and skills, service management strategies, and IT infrastructure.

Indian Outsourcer Infosys Floats ADR Issue

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST

The company has floated 30 million of the receipts, worth a total of roughly $1.5 billion.

Lufthansa IT Chief Looks To Cut Costs With SOA Software

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

About 30 developers from EDS are working on the project, piecing together technology from BEA Systems, Microsoft, Oracle, and Tibco Software, among others.

Tech Industry Urges Congress To Pass Immigration, Other Reforms Before Adjournment

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST

The Information Technology Association of America says lawmakers in the 109th Congress need to act on a number of issues the group says are critical to the United States' global competitiveness.

IBM Unveils ID Management Software For Small Businesses

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

The company unveiled a scaled-down version of its federated security software that's designed to let authorized users securely access the e-commerce systems used by their vendors and suppliers with a single sign-on name and password.

US Airways, Delta Merger Could Cost IBM Millions In Lost Outsourcing Revenue

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST

The proposed merger between US Airways and Delta Air Lines could result in the termination of a major IT outsourcing deal that Delta recently signed with IBM.

IBM Worker Says He Was Fired For Chat Room Addiction

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:00:00 EST

In the lawsuit, the former employee admits that he spent time in chat rooms during work hours, but claims his behavior is the result of an addiction and that IBM should have offered him counseling instead of firing him.

Avatar Or Not, Palmisano's Plan Sounds Interesting

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:06 EST

IBM commits to spending on average $10 million each on 10 projects it spawned from 'innovation jams'.

Drug Company Eli Lilly Outsources Clinical Data To India

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Tata Consultancy Services will provide Lilly with a range of services, including data management, statistical analysis, and medical writing.

Spanish Bank Outsources E-Mail to IBM

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

Under the deal, worth approximately $9 million, IBM will manage the hardware and software that supports e-mail services for 10,000 of the bank's employees.

Tenet Healthcare Hands Perot 10-Year Outsourcing Deal

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:00:00 EST

Perot will manage information systems at all of Tenet's 66 hospitals throughout the country; about 400 Tenet IT staffers will transfer to Perot with comparable benefits and salaries.

Morningstar: EDS, CSC, Accenture Are Best IT Services Investments

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:00:00 EST

But don't sink your dollars into ACS, BearingPoint, or Perot Systems, the firm warns in a report released Friday.

IBM Boosts Spain's Tech Reign

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:00:00 EST

IBM experts will help entrepreneurial-driven software companies use a combination of IBM and open-source software to build, test, and optimize business applications.

Tech Industry to Congress: Give Us More H-1Bs Or We'll Outsource

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST

Compete America sent a letter to members of Congress urging lawmakers to raise limits on skilled worker visas before the adjournment of the current session.

Drug Giant Eli Lilly Outsources Clinical Data to India

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST

Tata Consultancy Services will provide Lilly with a range of services, including data management, statistical analysis, and medical writing from a new site near New Delhi dedicated to providing services for Lilly.

IBM To Help Educate China's Outsourcing Pros

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST

IBM will work with China's Ministry of Education to introduce a curriculum that will focus on case studies of real businesses and scientific programs and draw on computer science, operations research, industrial engineering, management sciences, and other disciplines.

CSC Wins $180 Million Outsourcing Deal

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

CSC will manage IT operations for all of Newmont's global shared services operations and regional gold mining facilities, including locations in Denver, Nevada, Ghana, Peru, and Australia.

IBM Unveils $100 Million Innovation Agenda

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:00:00 EST

CEO Sam Palmisano says the company has opened its labs, its 'crown jewels,' to help create 10 new offerings that will support advanced consumer and business products and services.

CSC: We've Blown $80 Million At Sears And Want Our Money Back

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST

CSC says it has sunk $80 million into building and operating a computing backbone for Sears, but that Sears now wants out of the 10-year outsourcing agreement.

IBM Calls China Bank Reports "Speculation"

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST

Media reports indicating IBM is pursuing a stake in a Chinese investment bank in partnership with Citigroup are rumor, spokesman says.

EDS Acquires SAP Specialist

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

About 150 GEMS employees will join EDS, giving the outsourcer an immediate boost in SAP-qualified programmers, which are in hot demand in the tech industry.

Brief: EDS Gets $200 Million Asian Bank Deal

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

The 10-year deal calls for EDS to provide application development and infrastructure management services.

Giant Sucking Sound: Perot Systems Outsources To Mexico

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

Perot Systems is opening a center in Guadalajara to provide outsourced tech services like desktop support, infrastructure management, and engineering services to companies in the U.S.

IBM Gets A Second Life

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:00:00 EST

IBM is set to invest $10 million to increase its presence in the market for technologies that enable so-called virtual worlds such as Second Life.

CSC Czechs In To Prague

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 15:00:00 EST

Computer Sciences Corp., the nation's third-largest outsourcer, is opening a new service center in the Czech Republic to provide services primarily to customers in Western Europe.

HP's New Outsourcing Chief: We Need To Boost Offshore Sales

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

The new head of HP's technology and business services group plans to create a sales team that will focus exclusively on selling U.S. customers on the benefits of outsourcing work to HP's technology centers in India.

New York City Tests Surveillance Cameras On Buses

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:00:00 EST

Under a $5.2 million pilot program, six New York City buses have been equipped with interior cameras that capture views of drivers, passengers, and external traffic.

IBM Unveils Controversial Video Surveillance Technology

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:00:00 EST

The S3 system can be programmed to spot suspicious behavior, such as prolonged lingering at an airport security fence. It could also nab an employee who's spending too much time in the lunchroom.

Outsourcers Hit With Options Woes

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:49:00 EST

CSC and ACS are delaying filing full quarterly financial reports because of internal investigations into the backdating of executive stock options.

AT&T Targets Outsourcers With India Long Distance Service

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 13:10:00 EST

AT&T will target U.S. and foreign multinationals that have farmed out business functions to low-cost subsidiaries in India.

Brief: Wipro's CEO Shares His View On H-1B Needs

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Salaries for H-1B holders in the United States are going up, he contends

IBM Expands India And China Operations In Quest For Growth

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

The company plans two new software development centers and launches a venture capital fund in China

IBM Launches Software Development Centers In China And India

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:00:00 EST

The centers each will be staffed by 500 developers focused on creating service-oriented architectures for customers around the world, including those located in the United States.

IBM, Lehman Bros. Launch China Investment Fund

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:00:00 EST

The China Investment Fund will start with $180 million and target companies in technology, financial services, biotech, and communications.

How To Avoid The Patent Trap

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:05:00 EST

IBM's lawsuit against Amazon highlights the need for patent reform and raises a question: Are big tech vendors using their massive patent portfolios to stifle innovation?

IBM Sues Amazon Over Web Commerce Patents

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT

IBM claims the patents are core to Amazon's business, including functions such as its product recommendation engine.

Brief: IBM, Citrix Partner On Disaster Recovery Service

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:00:00 EDT

The turnkey system features a business continuity plan that distributes memory sticks to employees for access to remote versions of their desktops and data, and also keeps them posted on the emergency situation.

Boy Controls Video Game Via Direct Brain Link

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:01:00 EDT

An epilepsy patient at Washington University masters Space Invaders on mind power alone.

IBM Reports Growth In Third Quarter Sales, Profits

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:00:00 EDT

The company's closely watched Global Services business, which accounts for about half of its revenue, increased sales by 3% to $12 billion.

Indian Prime Minister OKs New Data Security Laws

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:00:00 EDT

One proposed amendment would make companies doing business in India responsible for computer crimes committed by their employees if they're found to have lax security procedures.

8 Expensive IT Blunders

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:02:00 EDT

Our hall of shame of tech failures includes McDonald's $170 million ERP fiasco, an electric-company software bug that wiped out power to much of the northeastern U.S. and Canada, and more. Get the sordid details and find out how you can avoid a disaster of your own.

Blogs, Web Sites Rile IBM Workers Over Layoffs

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Cutbacks target blade servers group, sources say.

IBM Cuts 400 Engineering Jobs At U.S. Development Centers

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 09:00:00 EDT

The affected engineers are developing components for IBM's line of BladeCenter servers--one of the company's best-selling hardware products.

Brief: India Survived The Bangalore Strike, Will Face More Tests

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 00:00:50 EDT

Last week also brought TV documentary about data losses and a court case over stolen intellectual property

India Weighs Tougher Cybersecurity Laws After TV Expose

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT

Following a U.K. documentary claiming India's outsourcing industry is infested with hackers and identity thieves, Indian authorities are feeling the heat to push through proposals that would toughen security.

IBM Wins Outsourcing Deals From Cigna, Vodafone

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:00:00 EDT

The Cigna deal is worth $724 million over seven years and calls for IBM to manage voice and data networks, contact center applications, and enterprise content management software, as well as help plot IT strategy.

Strike Halts Work At India's Outsourcing Tech Hub

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 13:00:00 EDT

Software companies and outsourcers implemented business continuity plans as the city ground to a halt amid a general strike called by government employees.

Brief: AT&T Offshoring Some Jobs

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 00:00:30 EDT

Move comes as it also brings some customer-facing support jobs back to the U.S.

A Computer Display You Can Put In Your Pocket

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 00:00:20 EDT

Brits work on thin, flexible display that can be rolled and folded.

AT&T To Cut Hundreds Of U.S. Tech Jobs, Sources Say

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EDT

Company insiders claim AT&T is set to dramatically increase its use of India-based labor.

India, IBM Set Out To Build Billion-Person Web Portal

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:01:35 EDT

India central government has enlisted IBM to help it build a Web portal that citizens can use to access thousands of services, ranging from business permits to housing subsidies and tax advice.

AT&T Hangs Up On Customer Service Outsourcing

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:00:00 EDT

An agreement with its union will create 2,000 new unionized jobs at its U.S. operations and eliminate the use of low-wage foreign call centers to provide customer support for its home broadband business.

Sun, IBM Offer Technology To Protect Customer Data

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Building encryption technology into tape drives will make data impossible to read if it's stolen or lost.

New IBM Technology Designed To Combat Consumer Data Theft

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:00:00 EDT

The technology encrypts Social Security numbers, credit card information, and other customer data archived on magnetic tape.

Consulting & Business Services: Service-Oriented Architecture Helps Service Providers Meet Customer Demand

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:01:17 EDT

This industry is the third-biggest spender on technology in the InformationWeek 500.

Maryland Outsources HR Technology Operations To ACS

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EDT

ACS, IBM, Syscom, and a group of minority-owned vendors will handle mainframe management, Web hosting, disaster recovery, application services, and help desk functions under the $110 million, three-year deal.

IBM Adds Security To Its IT Services Menu With ISS Buy

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:01:40 EDT

The deal lets IBM offer security services as part of a more complete outsourcing package.

IBM Bolsters Services Automation With $1.3 Billion Buyout Of Internet Security Systems

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:04:00 EDT

The operations of ISS, which is IBM's fifth largest acquisition ever, will be folded into its Global Technology Services outsourcing arm to expand offerings in the fast-growing security services market.

Delta Air Lines Outsources Technology Operations To IBM

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EDT

IBM will assume operation of the computers and software that support Delta's customer reservations, business record-keeping, flight management, and maintenance tracking systems.

Businesses Struggle Under Growing Weight Of E-Mail

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:05:00 EDT

From in-box overload to lawsuits, e-mail can deliver a nasty bite. Get control of it before you're a victim.

FileNet Buy Makes It Clear Where IBM Is Headed With Applications

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

A string of recent acquisitions point to an SOA strategy

IBM Looks To Dominate Content Management Market With FileNet Buy

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:56:00 EDT

IBM will continue to develop both platforms, an executive promises, and the FileNet name will live on.

CSC To Cut 1,800 Domestic Jobs, Add 2,000 Offshore Workers

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 11:50:00 EDT

CSC also says it may close some facilities, according to a Wednesday regulatory filing by the company.

TCS Leads India's IT Push Toward China

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

It's opening a joint venture there with three Chinese companies, and Microsoft

IBM Changes Its Server Software Pricing For The Dual-Core Era

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:00:00 EDT

Per-processor pricing isn't going to cut it as companies adopt multicore systems and virtualization.

TCS Set To Launch Chinese Operations, Counts Microsoft As Investor And Customer

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:00:00 EDT

The Chinese operations will employ about 5,000 workers by 2010 and focus on providing offshore services for companies in banking, financial services, and other specialized industries.

SCO Claims IBM Tampered With Crucial Trial Evidence

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:00:00 EDT

IBM directed programmers to delete source code that could have been used as evidence against the company, SCO claims in a new court filing.

IBM Second-Quarter Sales Flat, But Profits Jump

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:00:00 EDT

The company's biggest challenge is finding a way to kick-start its services business, which accounts for about one-half of its total sales.

Health Care Providers The Latest To Ship IT Work To India

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

"We cannot increase our rates, yet health care costs are rising," one CIO says. "So if you're dealing with those two things, you are constantly battling your administrative costs to find better ways to do business."

D.C. Law Firm Claims IBM Worker Hacked Its Computers

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EDT

The firm says its servers were hit by the assailant's code more than 40,000 times throughout 2005.

Mumbai Blogger Wonders, 'Will The Rains Wash Away The Blood?'

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:00:00 EDT

Following a series of bombs that killed at least 200, bloggers in India expressed emotions ranging from disbelief and shock to anger and sorrow.

Despite Bomb Blast, Infosys Shares Rise On Big Quarterly Gains

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:00:00 EDT

Revenues for the three months ended June 30 jumped 39%, net income climbed 43%, and the company added 38 new customers.

Researchers Teach Robots To Evolve Their Own Language

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:40 EDT

Researchers from Sony and elsewhere are working to give robots linguistic and cognitive skills that grow and develop spontaneously over time, without communication rules from humans.

ING Group Latest To Tap An Outsourcing Tag Team

Wed, 5 Jul 2006 11:00:00 EDT

ING has hired a group of outsourcers in deals worth about $1 billion.

SCO's Legal Setback Should Help Linux Users Breathe Easier

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:00:00 EDT

A judge's decision to dismiss 182 of the company's 294 claims against IBM reduces the chance that SCO will prevail, one analyst says.

Major ISPs Commit Money And Expertise To Fight Child Porn

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

They'll work with the National Center for Missing And Exploited Children to stop the transmission of child porn across the Internet.

CSC: We're Not For Sale (Anymore)

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:00:00 EDT

Instead, the outsourcer will spend up to $2 billion to repurchase outstanding stock.

Keane Settles Sexual Harassment Claim For $1.14M

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:00:00 EDT

Georgina Fisk, Keane's VP of marketing, has agreed to step down from her post, effective June 30, as part of the settlement of her claims that she was harassed by former CEO Brian Keane. He resigned in May.

In Depth: When Outsourcing Goes Bad

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:02:00 EDT

Companies have been burned by outsourcing. That has taught some hard lessons.

In Depth: Customers Analyze Outsourcing Vendors And Strategies

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:01:00 EDT

An InformationWeek Research survey reveals that saving money has regained the top spot as the prime motivator for outsourcing.

Customers Rate Their Outsourcers

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:50 EDT

Outsourcing is often compared to marriage: It's a long-term relationship, and picking the wrong partner can mean some rough years ahead. To gain a better understanding of how outsourcing engagements are working, InformationWeek Research surveyed 420 business technology professionals via the Web in May.

IBM's India Plan Includes A Hefty Dose Of Automation

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:50 EDT

It's doing research to turn many manual IT tasks over to machines in order to push down the operating costs of its services group.

IBM To Invest $6 Billion In India To Increase Offshore IT Services Offerings

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:39:00 EDT

IBM currently employs 43,000 workers in India, up from 23,000 just one year ago.

IBM Has The Tools For Digging Deeper Into Data

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 18:43:00 EDT

With a portfolio of companies and technologies, the vendor helps government agencies analyze all the raw information they collect.

Scientists Borrow From Einstein With Emerging Encryption Technology

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:00:50 EDT

Quantum encryption makes it impossible for packet sniffers to capture data.

U.K. Health System IT Upgrade Called A 'Disaster'

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:00:05 EDT

The program has been plagued with delays and is running $26 billion over budget.

Employers Brace As World Cup Goes Live On The Internet

Fri, 2 Jun 2006 09:00:00 EDT

Workers with broadband connections may spend more time watching the games than doing their jobs.

CSC Reports Big Gains In Sales To Feds, DOD

Wed, 24 May 2006 10:00:00 EDT

Sales to the federal government and the Defense Department increased by double digits, but fourth quarter net income plunged 52% year-over-year to $199.4 million.

Brief: IBM Leads Data-Sharing Initiative To Fight Pandemic

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Group takes aim at dangerously weak data-sharing network.

Outsourced IBM Workers To Get Unemployment Benefits

Wed, 17 May 2006 17:00:00 EDT

The Department of Labor has ruled that former IBM staffers can seek benefits under the Trade Adjustment Act. In the past, IT workers were shut out from claiming TAA benefits.

IBM Hopes Tech Will Unite Global Authorities In Battle Against Bird Flu

Mon, 15 May 2006 13:36:00 EDT

IBM and several health organizations are allying to develop technology tools to combat bird flu and other diseases.

Brief: TCS CEO Worries About Rising Salaries In India

Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:20 EDT

Ramadorai says talent is one of the company's key challenges, and it's searching top schools worldwide.

ACS Has Won Key Deals Amid SEC Investigation Cloud

Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:10 EDT

It's facing investigation of its stock options pricing for executives.

Steve Jobs Beats Beatles In Battle Over Apple Trademark

Mon, 8 May 2006 08:00:00 EDT

A U.K. judge rules that the computer maker's iTunes online store doesn't infringe on trademarks held by the music label.

Feds Relent, Give Benefits To Programmers Who Lose Jobs To Offshoring

Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The Labor Department had ruled that downloaded software wasn't a product, so workers didn't qualify for the program.

In A Reversal, Feds Say Outsourced Programmers Are Eligible For Assistance

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:50:00 EDT

Outsourced computer programmers now can collect the same benefits routinely extended to factory workers who have seen their jobs disappear amid a flood of cheap manufactured imports.

Indian Services Firms Post Strong Growth While U.S. Rivals Struggle

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Financial results show that more businesses are looking overseas for IT services

Satyam Reports Strong Gains In Sales, Profits, But Sees Wages Increasing

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:00:00 EDT

Satyam plans to increase salaries 18% to 19% in fiscal 2007 to retain and attract staff.

Wipro Posts Big Gains, But Outsourcer's Growth May Finally Be Cooling

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:00:00 EDT

Wipro's revenues increased 30% year-over-year to $2.4 billion, while net income jumped 28% to $456 million.

IBM's First Quarter Reveals Slow Growth In Crucial Services Business

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:00:00 EDT

While earnings posted a 21% gain over a year ago, sales of business and technology services fell 1.2% to $11.6 billion.

Outsourcing Contracts Don't Provide A Big Return

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:06 EDT

One review finds that after expenses, outsourcing reduces the cost of some functions by only 15%.

Outsourcing Contracts Up, But Savings Questioned

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:00:00 EDT

The total value of all large contracts signed in the first quarter of 2006 increased 173% year-over-year to $22.7 billion, but companies aren't saving as much as expected.

Deals Hint At Consolidation Of IT Services Industry

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

EDS wants to buy Indian outsourcer, while CSC puts itself up for sale. Are more deals on the way?

EDS Plans Tenfold Increase In India Staff Size By 2008

Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EDT

EDS, which now has 3,000 workers in India, plans to increase its workforce there through both acquisitions and individual hirings.

Who Will Buy CSC? IT Services Vendor Puts Itself On The Block, Plans To Cut 5,000 Jobs

Tue, 4 Apr 2006 09:00:00 EDT

The subject of rumors for months, Computer Sciences Corp. is exploring "strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including a potential sale of the company."

EDS To Acquire Majority Stake In Indian Outsourcer

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:00:00 EDT

EDS says it's offering $380 million to acquire a 52% stake in Indian business process and software development outsourcer Mphasis BFL Ltd.

E-Mail Overload Or Avoidance?

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

One of the twists in the lawsuit brought against Morgan Stanley is that two top executives at the firm had their E-mail cordoned off from the company's rank and file.

Money, Power, And Principle

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

A lawsuit against Morgan Stanley provides a rare look into high-stakes IT deals and begs the question: Are you crossing the line?

Blog Software That Stands Apart

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Six Apart makes big inroads in the market for blogging and other social networking tools

Internal E-Mails Detail More Questionable Behavior At Morgan Stanley

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:18:00 EST

New E-mails filed as evidence in a wrongful dismissal suit apparently show IT executives receiving hard-to-find sports tickets and other favors from vendors, trying to use IT spending to lure customers for the Morgan Stanley's banking business, and trying to electronically wall off top executives from being contacted by whistleblowers. Morgan Stanley says the allegations are rubbish.

Morgan Stanley Muddles Through An E-Mail Mess

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:01:50 EST

New evidence is expected to be filed any day now in a lawsuit filed in January by former Morgan Stanley IT manager Arthur Riel. The messy suit has cast Morgan Stanley in an unflattering light, and is considered a prime example of why Wall Street is in urgent need of overhauling it's Email management practices.

Vendors And Politicians Create More Tech Jobs For Foreign Workers

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:01:25 EST

Tech companies expand overseas while Congress considers allowing more foreign workers into the country.

EDS Latest Tech Giant To Increase Offshore Hiring

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:00:00 EST

The Dallas-based provider of IT and BPO services plans to double its staff in Hungary, where it currently employs about 1,100 workers.

Now Hiring In India: Dell To Add 10,000 Workers, Capgemini To More Than Double

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:00:00 EST

With heavy demand for its workers, will India be able to maintain its sizeable cost advantage over the U.S. in coming years?

The High Cost Of Data Loss

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:03:00 EST

Sensitive personal data has been misplaced, lost, printed on mailing labels, posted online, and just left around for anyone to see. The situation has become untenable. Here's the ugly truth about how it keeps happening, who's been affected, and what's being done about it.

IBM Asks: What's In A Name?

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

IBM last week acquired a maker of linguistics software used by law enforcement to spot aliases assumed by international terrorists and other criminals. Health care providers and businesses also use Language Analysis Systems' software to better manage customer lists and avoid costly duplications.

IBM Acquires Software That Helps Cops Catch Terrorists, Scammers

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:00:00 EST

Software developed by Language Analysis Systems compares a name in a database to known variations of the name, aliases frequently associated with the name, alternate spellings, and other attributes.

Ross Perot's Outsourcing Company Hires Controversial Ex-CIA Agent

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:00:00 EST

Perot Systems hires David Szady, a former CIA official and FBI agent, to sell more services to defense and intelligence markets.

IBM Eyes 50,000-Plus Indian Employees

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:03:00 EST

And they're doing high-level work. Look at last week's decision to consolidate SOA work in Bangalore.

India Calls Its Talent Home

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

IBM's massive expansion plans in India run head-first into the biggest problem facing the country's IT industry: people.

IBM, Nissan Outsourcing Deal Spans The Globe

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:00:00 EST

IBM will manage desktop systems, network services, help desks, dealer systems, and other key infrastructure elements for Nissan North America.

IBM To Move All Solutions Development Operations To India

Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:00:00 EST

IBM will spend $200 million to launch the center, which will handle the bulk of solutions development work for IBM worldwide.

ACS Adds SEC Investigation To Bribery Charges, Other Woes

Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:00:00 EST

The commission is investigating stock option grants the company made from October 1998 through March 2005. ACS says it intends to cooperate with SEC investigators.

Accenture Acquires Outsourcing Vendor

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:00:00 EST

Savista specializes in providing business-process outsourcing services for midmarket companies in the hospitality and restaurant industries.

Help For Job Losers

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:00:30 EST

Legislation would give people hurt by offshore outsourcing longer unemployment benefits, access to training, and other assistance.

Army Tries Fingerprint Matching To Catch Iraqi Insurgents

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

A long with their M-16 assault rifles and ration packs, some U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq carry equipment that's more likely to be found on a police officer or FBI agent. In an effort to catch insurgents, terrorists, and other enemy combatants, the Army is equipping soldiers with field kits they can use to collect digital fingerprints and other physical evidence from battle sites.

ACS to Cut 1,700 Jobs, Former CEO Gets $4 Million Payout

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST

Cutbacks will focus on service company's operations in Mexico, according to an SEC filing.

IBM Acquires Supply Chain Vendor

Wed, 8 Feb 2006 15:00:00 EST

Buyout of supply chain software and service supplier Viacore is IBM's latest in the business process outsourcing area.

Defense Spending Helps Boost CSC's Third Quarter

Wed, 8 Feb 2006 07:00:00 EST

The nation's third largest outsourcer, said revenues rose 2.5% while net income jumped 29%.

Credibility Of Analysts

Mon, 6 Feb 2006 00:05:00 EST

Do tech vendors wield influence over IT research? You bet--but how much of it is a matter of perspective?

Sprint Rethinks Outsourcing, Pulls Some Work Back

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:05 EST

Wireless and long-distance services provider Sprint Nextel is quietly pulling back some of the IT work it outsourced to IBM two years ago under a $400 million deal and also is reviewing a multibillion-dollar customer-service support contract it holds with the company.

IBM's Message: Speed Is Good, But Security's Better

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

IBM last week revealed a slew of tools designed to let its E-mail and collaboration applications connect with popular instant-messaging products and allow users of its software to make Internet phone calls.

Sprint Scraps Major IT Outsourcing Deal With IBM

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:00:00 EST

Sprint is bringing back work and employees it gave to IBM under a $400 million outsourcing pact and redoing its multibillion-dollar call center deal with the IT services firm.

Indian Outsourcer Wipro Outpaces U.S. Rivals with 33% Quarterly Growth

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:09:00 EST

Wipro Technologies also said net income jumped 25% for the quarter while earnings per share increased 24%.

IBM Messaging Tools To Enable VoIP Calls And Connect With Major IM Offerings

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:00:00 EST

Users of Lotus and Domino products will be able to connect with IM tools from Yahoo, AOL, and Google, and make Internet voice calls using technology from Siemens.

Megadeals Live On

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:10:00 EST

The trend in outsourcing may be toward smaller, shorter contracts, but no one told the CIOs at Gap Inc. and United Airlines. Both companies have signed sizable contracts with big services vendors, in a sign that the megadeal isn't dead yet.

IBM Posts Sales Decline--But Increased Profits--In 2005

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:00:00 EST

Overall, revenue in 2005 was off 5.4% to $91.1 billion, with sales of software up 4.4% while sales of services rose just 2.5.%.

IBM Inks $1.1 Billion Outsourcing Deal With Gap

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EST

The ten-year pact calls for IBM to support and manage mainframes, servers, networks, and data centers, as well as provide help-desk and disaster-recovery services.

Outsource More, Spend Less

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:20 EST

American workers hate it and campaigning politicians attack the practice. Despite all that, U.S. businesses are outsourcing work at record levels.

U.K. Government To Sell Legendary Spy Shop That Inspired James Bond's Q

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EST

High-tech R&D firm is credited with inventing or co-inventing the jet engine, radar, and the liquid crystal display.

Report: 2005 A Record Year For Outsourcing

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 13:03:00 EST

The number of outsurcing contracts increased 9% last year, but the majority of that work is still performed within the U.S.

Push Cars, Not Paper

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 00:03:00 EST

GM thinks its dealers need to spend more time hawking cars and less time filling out purchase orders, processing warranty claims, and scouring the Internet for deals on plaid jackets. And who can blame it? Sales dropped 10% in December. So General Motors has tapped two vendors--Reynolds and Reynolds and Quorum Information Technologies--to roll out enhanced dealer-management systems designed to reduce back-office work for its U.S. and Canadian sales force.

Old Dog, Old Tricks

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 00:00:20 EST

CA is up to its old tricks. The company formerly known as Computer Associates is buying another software company and its customer base, this time paying $375 million for Wily Technology Inc.

IT Confidential: ITAA's Miller Wants To Go To Washington

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 00:00:03 EST

Harris Miller, aka the Antichrist if you're an unemployed IT worker, is gearing up for a Senate run as--a Democrat? "I think businesspeople can be good Democrats," Miller told me last week. "I'm proud to be a businessman; my father was a small businessman."

Tools To Tune Supply Chains

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

As supply chains stretch across the world and are revamped more frequently, Web-based tools help companies stay connected.

Outsourcing Boosts Accenture's First Quarter Sales And Profits

Fri, 6 Jan 2006 11:00:00 EST

Sales of application development, infrastructure management, and other IT and business services rose 18%, while consulting sales increased 8%.

If You Can, You Must

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 00:00:10 EST

IT managers face intense pressure to push more IT to lower-cost locales. Infrastructure management could be the next to go.

Flurry Of New Deals Could Make CSC A More Attractive Takeover Target

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:00:00 EST

Contractor strikes IT services deals with the IRS and DuPont and closes in on contract with aerospace giant BAE Systems

Murder And Fear In India

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:02:00 EST

An increasing number of women are working in India's IT sector.

Ford's Fix Could Send Help Desk Offshore

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:01:40 EST

General Motors Corp. isn't the only troubled automaker looking to run a more-efficient IT shop. Under a new outsourcing deal, Ford Motor Co. is driving toward a more-simplified IT operation by centralizing key technology operations and aggressively adopting standards.

Grab Your Partner, Do-Si-Do

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:00:10 EST

Defense contractors want a bigger piece of the IT-services market.

Murder Of HP Worker Puts Spotlight On India's Growing Female Workforce--And The Risks They Face

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST

A growing number of Indian women are joining India's booming IT industry and working the night shift, which is forcing tech companies and Indian society in general to make changes.

General Dynamics Buys Anteon International For $2.2 Billion

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:01:00 EST

With its acquisition of Anteon, General Dynamics is the latest defense contractor to bolster its IT services business.

Peace And Software

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:01:20 EST

In Belfast, Northern Ireland, concrete still divides much of this city into Protestant and Catholic zones, and many walls bear graphic murals of The Troubles. But in old stone pubs and new office parks, many voice a belief that the long history of sectarian violence may be at an end.

Vendors Chase The Big Prize

Mon, 5 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

The contenders for General Motors' IT outsourcing business have invested millions of dollars preparing bids and changing their organizations to land part of the $15-billion prize.

Virginia Is For Outsourcing

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:02:00 EST

The state hopes an outsourcing deal will modernize its IT infrastructure, save jobs, and spur development. All this, and the work stays local.

CSC Loses Another Executive Amid Buyout Talk

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:00:00 EST

CSC corporate human resources VP Frederick Vollrath is retiring and will be replaced by company veteran Nathan Siekierka, who had been overseeing HR at several of CSC's commercial outsourcing units.

Virginia Taps Northrop Grumman for $2 Billion IT Overhaul

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:12:00 EST

The state of Virginia is outsourcing IT work to Northrop Grumman in what's believed to be the largest by a state government. It will move more than 900 jobs to Northrop.

Grocery Chain Hires EDS For $500 Million Outsourcing Deal

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:38:00 EST

EDS will manage the grocer's mainframe and midrange servers, support its local area networks and its voice systems, manage around 10,000 desktops and notebooks, and provide a host of application development services.

EDS Ekes Out A Profit On $5B

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 15:44:00 EST

EDS is making money again, and that's good news for any company that's handed its IT operations to the United States' second-biggest IT-outsourcing company

EDS Revenue Stalls, But It Swings To A Profit

Wed, 2 Nov 2005 17:26:00 EST

EDS quarterly revenue is flat, but the outsourcers swings to a profit.

Cognizant Is Latest Offshore Outsourcer To Report Big Growth

Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:54:00 EST

The company said third-quarter revenue jumped 52% to $235.5 million from the year earlier, while net income rose 56% to $40.6 million.

Accenture Loses Deal

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EST

U.K. supermarket chain J Sainsbury plc is terminating its problem-plagued $3.2 billion outsourcing agreement with Accenture

U.K. Grocery Chain Terminates Big Outsourcing Deal with Accenture

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:43:00 EDT

J Sainsbury plc ends its troubled $3.2 billion outsourcing agreement and says it will rebuild its in-house IT expertise.

Abbey Denies Reports It's Closing Indian Call Center

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:41:00 EDT

The bank says it isn't bringing 1,000 call center jobs back to Britain from a center in Bangalore.

CSC Sale Would Draw Close Scrutiny From DOD, Commercial Customers

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:04:00 EDT

A Pentagon review would involve security checks on key investors, an analysis of the impact of a management change on existing contracts, and a check on the deal's antitrust implications.

U.K.'s Health-Care Modernization Program Limps Along

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:30 EDT

The United Kingdom's ambitious, billion program to use IT to modernize the nation's health-care system is running into trouble

Offshoring Makes Gains

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:10 EDT

It appears that more U.S. and Western European businesses are taking advantage of low-cost outsourcing to India, and Indian tech vendors are reaping the benefits.

Indian Outsourcing Firms Outpace Western Rivals; Wipro Latest To Report Double-Digit Sales Growth

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 10:03:00 EDT

India's Wipro Technologies said revenues for its second quarter grew 26% to $568 million, joining fellow Indian firms TCS and Infosys, which reported dougle-digit gains last week.

IBM Posts Modest Third Quarter Growth

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:08:00 EDT

Global Services sales increased by 3%, hardware sales increased by 7%, and software sales increased by 5%.

Staffing Up In India

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:03:00 EDT

Demand for offshore IT services isn't slowing, and that trend is showing up in Indian companies' hiring.

Bird-Flu Crisis Spotlights Weak Monitoring System

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:02:00 EDT

The threat of avian flu reveals there isn't a global infrastructure--or even a single U.S. system-- to track an outbreak quickly

Migration Patterns Can Help Track Disease

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Data on migrations may help predict where a disease strikes next

India's Tata Enjoys Strong Second Quarter

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:17:00 EDT

Tata Consultancy Services says revenue increased 10% and net profit jumped 20%, and that it added 5,600 employees.

Infosys Posts Robust Increase In Second Quarter Sales, Profits

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:00:00 EDT

The company's sales topped the $1 billion mark in the first six months of 2005, a mark it took all of 2004 to achieve.

India, Canada, And China Are Top Outsourcing Destinations: Study

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 12:20:00 EDT

India's skilled labor pool and mature level of services helped the country provide $12 billion in outsourced IT services last year.

Siemens Discloses Cuts In IT Services Unit

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 11:08:00 EDT

Company will eliminate 2,400 jobs in Germany as part of its effort to cut operating costs by $1.82 billion by fiscal 2007.

A Government CIO Requests Katrina Aid

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:26:00 EDT

Freddie Manint, a CIO within the Louisiana court system, is hoping to mobilize the IT community with this request for Katrina aid.

IBM Launches Slew Of SOA Products And Services

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:00:00 EDT

Most large companies are expected to adopt service-oriented architectures by 2007.

Siebel Will Be 'Centerpiece' Of Oracle CRM Strategy After $5.85 Billion Deal

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:23:00 EDT

Oracle's acquisition of Siebel is likely to send ripples through the application market, affecting competitors from Salesforce.com to IBM.

Division Of Labor

Mon, 5 Sep 2005 00:02:00 EDT

ABN Amro's move to tap five outsourcers to handle its IT needs may lead to lower costs and reduced risk, since it won't depend on a single vendor. Just add good managers.

ABN Amro Taps Five Vendors In Massive Outsourcing Initiative

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 08:02:00 EDT

Dutch bank expects to save more than $250 million annually; the deals represent largest contracts to date for offshore vendors.

ABN Amro Set To Unveil Largest IT Offshore Outsourcing Deal

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 13:47:00 EDT

Value of contract involving Tata Consultancy Services and other vendors could exceed $2 billion.

Atos Origin Officials Mum On Possible T-Systems Merger

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 12:49:00 EDT

Combined companies could better compete for global IT services deals.

Tech Workers Still Trying To Solve Heathrow Computer Outage

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:17:00 EDT

The Flight Data Processing System failed for 20 minutes earlier this week, causing delays and cancellations.

British Airways Strike Highlights Potential Dangers Of Outsourcing

Thu, 18 Aug 2005 13:15:00 EDT

Hiring spin-off company to handle catering services a case of outsourcing gone awry.

India's Next Step

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 00:02:00 EDT

First it became a hub for IT services. Now, India stands to become a major force in the software industry, too.

Up-And-Comers: Companies With Bright Futures

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 00:01:00 EDT

A few Indian software companies soon may make it into the big leagues on the strength of innovative applications.

Indian Financial And Tech Hub Inundated By Record Rainfall

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:59:00 EDT

Major IT service and development companies shutter operations.

Small-Scale Offshoring

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:01:55 EDT

Smaller companies have shied away from offshore outsourcing because of the risks. Here's how some are making it work.

Do Your Homework: Know Your Offshore Options

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:01:45 EDT

One of the biggest challenges for small and midsize businesses that want to place IT work offshore is finding a reputable provider. While large companies typically have entire departments dedicated to identifying and vetting contractors, most smaller companies don't have such in-house expertise. -- Sidebar to: Small-Scale Offshoring

IBM Sharpens Its Focus On Services Business

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:01:15 EDT

Global Services unit is getting a makeover with chief's departure

IBM Shakes Up Global Services Unit

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 18:09:00 EDT

The company names three executives to lead the $46 billion business unit after the current head leaves to join a private equity firm.

IBM Readies Its Next Mainframe

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:53:00 EDT

IBM will announce a new version of its mainframe next week, after disappointing sales for its mainframes this quarter.

Slimmer IBM Shows Moderate Second Quarter Growth

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 17:14:00 EDT

Sales increased for global services, hardware and software.

Former GE BPO Arm Gecis Makes Acquisition, Gears Up for Relaunch

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:00:00 EDT

Buyout of Creditek will add order-to-cash and receivables management services to Gecis' BPO offerings.

Microsoft, Via India, Expands China Bid

Mon, 4 Jul 2005 00:00:10 EDT

Venture with Tata Consultancy will provide software-development services

DuPont Set To Hand CSC $1.9 Billion Outsourcing Extension

Fri, 1 Jul 2005 10:00:00 EDT

Proposed seven-year contract runs counter to the current trend of shorter-duration outsourcing deals.

Microsoft And TCS To Open Outsourcing Center In China

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 12:00:00 EDT

The joint venture, the latest step in Microsoft's expansion into China, will offer software-development services to Chinese and Western companies.

IBM Faces Two SEC Investigations

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 02:00:00 EDT

IBM's Dollar General relationship and its disclosure of plans for expensing stock options in the first quarter are under scrutiny.

Middleware Inc.

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:40 EDT

Don't be thrown by IBM's embrace of open source. Steve Mills' money is still on middleware.

Outsourcing Deals Signal Tech Changes At Disney

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:01 EDT

Former General Motors corp. chief technology officer Tony Scott came from one of the most outsourced IT operations around

Front-End Focus: It's Key To Strategy

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Communication and workgroup technology is a valuable cash cow for IBM. For instance, there are 120 million Lotus Domino licenses in the market worldwide.

Carlson Cos. Close To Seven-Year Outsourcing Deal With IBM

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 14:00:00 EDT

Plan will eliminate up to 525 jobs and move some IT and finance work to IBM facilities in the United States, Canada, and India.

Deloitte Sells BPO Unit After Questioning Value Of Such Services In Own Study

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 12:00:00 EDT

Convergys will acquire Deloitte's finance and accounting outsourcing unit for an undisclosed sum.

IBM Acquiring Isogon To Bolster Mainframe Apps-Management Lineup

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:00:00 EDT

The software, used by more than 200 companies, will be added to IBM's Tivoli product line.

CSC In $62 Million IT Services Deal With U.K. Water Company

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:00:00 EDT

CSC will help adapt SAP's ERP software for utility Anglian Water.

A Web-Services Boom?

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:01:50 EDT

BEA's new middleware targets companies using the standards to link applications.

BEA Unveils AquaLogic Middleware

Thu, 9 Jun 2005 18:00:00 EDT

New service-oriented architecture platform will help businesses integrate applications internally and link those systems with business partners.

IBM Unveils Tools, Services To Help Businesses Fight Internal Cybercrime

Tue, 7 Jun 2005 16:00:00 EDT

New release of Tivoli Identity Manager aids network managers when updating network security policies.

Vietnam May Be Cheapest, But India Is Still A Bargain

Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:00:30 EDT

If the search for cheap I.T. labor is what drives offshore outsourcing, then Vietnam could become the next hot spot for far-flung software development.

Offshore Salaries: Vietnam Is Cheapest, But India Is Still A Bargain

Wed, 1 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EDT

IT professionals are scarce in Vietnam, a report says, while India continues to meet growing demands for competent IT labor.

CSC Increases Sales Nearly 8% In Fourth Quarter

Tue, 24 May 2005 17:00:00 EDT

Sales for the entire fiscal year at the third-largest provider of IT and business-process-outsourcing services increased 5% to $14.06 billion.

Top Universities Offer Tech-Management Courses Developed By IBM

Tue, 24 May 2005 16:00:00 EDT

IBM has developed an extensive IT and business-services curriculum based on its own internal knowledge and experience and is making it available to the schools free of charge.

The Importance Of An Outsourcing Prenup

Mon, 23 May 2005 00:01:20 EDT

Rift between Sears and CSC shows the need to plan an exit strategy

CSC May Take Earnings Hit From Broken Sears Contract

Tue, 17 May 2005 16:45:00 EDT

CSC charges that Sears' reasons for ending the $1.6 billion outsourcing deal are related to its merger with Kmart.

Sears Exits $1.6 Billion Outsourcing Deal With CSC

Mon, 16 May 2005 14:09:00 EDT

In an SEC filing, Sears says CSC failed to perform as required under the 10-year contract.

Onshore Outsourcing: Made In America

Mon, 9 May 2005 00:02:00 EDT

Startup Rural Sourcing has an alternative to offshoring: outsource IT work to smaller U.S. cities. The pitch? It's still cheap and helps American workers.

Services And Consulting: Not A Match Made In Heaven

Mon, 9 May 2005 00:00:40 EDT

If breaking up is hard to do, getting together might be even tougher for IT services and consulting businesses. Last week, three services vendors that previously acquired consulting firms provided evidence that such marriages can be rocky.

Onshoring: Keeping Jobs In Rural America

Mon, 9 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

'I never said offshoring is bad,' Rural Sourcing's White says. 'I just feel there's also a place for onshoring at a low cost. I believe in a global economy that includes U.S. workers.'

IBM To Cut Up To 13,000 Jobs

Wed, 4 May 2005 17:20:00 EDT

Most job cuts are expected in IBM's European operations.

Capgemini Reports Solid Revenue Growth But Plans Big Cuts In North America

Wed, 4 May 2005 15:43:00 EDT

Company will cut 200 jobs and close 19 offices in an effort to make its North American operations profitable.

EDS Reports $4 Million Profit In 1Q

Tue, 3 May 2005 15:03:00 EDT

The IT services company says it might sell off its A.T. Kearney consulting group.

IBM Completes Sale Of PC Business To Lenovo

Mon, 2 May 2005 09:56:00 EDT

IBM and Lenovo made minor modifications to the terms of the sale to win U.S. government approval.

IBM Plans Restructuring

Mon, 2 May 2005 00:00:02 EDT

IBM will freeze pay raises for executives this year on the heels of weak first-quarter results

First-Quarter Contracts Blur Health Of BPO Market

Mon, 2 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Recent market research published by Technology Partners International stirred talk that the business-process-outsourcing market may be running out of steam

Cognizant Latest Offshore Outsourcer To Post Double-Digit Growth

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:56:00 EDT

Sales jump 52% in first quarter.

IBM Acquires Health-Care Services Vendor

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:00:00 EDT

IBM buys Healthlink, which provides a range of business and IT services to large health-care organizations.

IBM Workers In Europe May Strike Over Offshoring

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:00:00 EDT

Shareholders at IBM's annual meeting this week will vote on an anti-offshoring resolution.

Offshoring Will Remain Strong For India's Big Four

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:50 EDT

Year-end financial results released this month by India's four biggest IT-services vendors show that, despite some recent setbacks, offshore outsourcing continues to boom.

Strong Outsourcing Sales Drive Wipro Earnings

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:00:00 EDT

The company is the latest Indian IT services provider to report rapid sales growth.

Analysts: Offshoring Will Continue To Boom Despite Setbacks

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:00:00 EDT

Long-term factors driving offshore outsourcing, including cost and lack of in-house IT staff, are still prevalent.

Cognizant Buys Business Systems Consulting Firm

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 11:00:00 EDT

Fathom Solutions, the acquired company, has application-development expertise in a number of vertical industries.

Tech Powerhouse

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:03:00 EDT

An alliance between China and India could change the global IT landscape

IBM's Tepid Quarter Will Bring Restructuring

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:20 EDT

A restructuring at IBM in the wake of the company's disappointing first quarter could include cuts in services employees and organizational changes.

Heinz Chief Joins John Kerry's "Benedict Arnold CEOs" List

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:00:00 EDT

During the 2004 presidential campaign, Democratic candidate John Kerry vilified corporate heads who presided over the outsourcing of jobs overseas.

IBM Restructuring Could Bring Staff Cuts And Management Changes

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 12:07:00 EDT

IBM is promising details in the coming months after reporting slow revenue growth in the first quarter.

India-China Pact Could Make Asia The Next IT Hub

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 12:00:00 EDT

Asia could become a major source of IT innovation if China and India cooperate in developing their computer industries, according to experts speaking at the InformationWeek Spring Conference.

GM China Awaits RFID Standard

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:00:00 EDT

It's a push and pull issue--large companies want to extend their existing IT tools, including RFID technologies, into overseas operations, but the Chinese government has issues about adopting an international standard that would put the royalties into the pockets of Western vendors.

Five Ideas That Can Help IT Pros Be Better Businesspeople

Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:00:00 EDT

Ram Charan, consultant and author, tells IT leaders what they need to focus on to move up in business

Boeing's IT Outsourcing Deals Generate More Savings Than Expected

Wed, 6 Apr 2005 16:00:00 EDT

Boeing executive outlines what works and what doesn't with the aerospace company's IT outsourcing contracts.

GE Mulls Massive ERP Implementation

Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:00:00 EDT

Company could adopt outsourcing model for enterprise applications, executive says.

Northwestern Mutual Looks To Protect Customer Data Outsourced To India

Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:37:00 EDT

Effort allows insurance company to use Indian service provider to test and maintain business applications.

30% Of Tech Jobs At Risk From Offshoring, Gartner Says

Mon, 4 Apr 2005 00:00:40 EDT

The number of I.T. jobs outsourced to low-cost countries such as India and China is a trickle compared with what's coming in the next 10 years, according to a report from research firm Gartner

Wall Street Undervalues Some Service Providers

Mon, 4 Apr 2005 00:00:30 EDT

A planned $11.3 billion buyout of SunGard Data Systems Inc. by a group of private investors shows that the stock market is undervaluing vendors of IT and business-process-outsourcing services that have steady, recurring revenue and strong cash flows, Merrill Lynch said in a report last week.

CSC Gets $546 Million In New Contracts

Fri, 1 Apr 2005 07:00:00 EST

Majority of the deals are with the Defense Department.

Exclusive: Gartner Predicts Huge Increase In Offshore Outsourcing By 2015

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:00:00 EST

Report to be released next week says 30% of IT jobs in developed countries will be "offshored" by 2015.

Merrill Analyst: Tech Investors Should Eye Outsourcing Companies In Light of SunGard Deal

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:00:00 EST

Report says premium paid for SunGard shows that IT outsourcing and business-process outsourcing companies are undervalued.

Outsourcers Could Benefit As Airfare Between U.S. And India Set To Drop

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:00:00 EST

Pact could also mean more flights from more U.S. cities to India.

CSC Wins Contract With Chinese Insurer

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:00:00 EST

CSC will provide insurance-administration software and related services under the $17.6 million contract.

New Jersey Taps Covansys To Build E-Voter System

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:00:00 EST

The $14.8 million project will help the state comply with the Help America Vote Act.

Dell To Open Third Call Center In India

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:00:00 EST

Michael Dell is optimistic that earlier language problems can be overcome.

IBM Sues Texas After Losing Contract To Accenture

Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:00:00 EST

IBM claims CIO of Texas commission, who previously worked for an Accenture subcontractor, was biased.

IBM Strengthens Data-Integration Stance With Ascential Buy

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 10:00:00 EST

Ascential will become part of IBM's information-management software division once the $1.1 billion acquisition is completed in the second quarter.

J.D. Power Comes To I.T.

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:01:30 EST

Known for its auto-quality ratings, it will rate tech vendors' service and support

IBM Offers Pay-As-You-Go Access To Blue Gene Supercomputer

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 14:00:00 EST

The program will make supercomputing capabilities available to even small companies for 50 to 90 cents per megaflop.

Automaker Renault Awards Outsourcing Contracts Worth $789 Million

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 13:00:00 EST

Atos, CSC, and Hewlett-Packard win five-year deals to manage segments of the automaker's IT operations.

Feds OK IBM-Lenovo Deal

Wed, 9 Mar 2005 16:00:00 EST

The $1.25 billion sale gets the green light after national security concerns are cleared.

New Salesforce.com Tool Links Online Apps

Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:00:00 EST

Multiforce technology is key to the company's efforts to expand beyond CRM applications.

Terrorists Reportedly Target Indian Outsourcers

Mon, 7 Mar 2005 16:00:00 EST

Executive at one IT company with operations in Bangalore expresses confidence in security measures.

EDS Back On Course?

Mon, 7 Mar 2005 00:01:45 EST

Company says $4 billion U.K. defense deal will be smoother sailing than its U.S. Navy pact

EDS Says $4 Billion U.K. Contract Won't Bring Same Problems As U.S. Navy Deal

Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:00:00 EST

The company says the U.K. ministry's IT infrastructure is more modern than the Navy's. That deal caused EDS significant losses.

IBM Invests $300 Million In Services Push For Smaller Businesses

Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:00:00 EST

Plan calls for working with regional systems integrators to deliver IT services to small and midsize customers.

IBM Turns To ISVs And Resellers To Charge Up Sales

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:00:00 EST

The company announced several initiatives, such as giving resellers access to industry specialists and providing volume discounts to smaller customers.

EDS Officials Won't Confirm UK Contract Award

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 10:00:00 EST

The 10-year contract to develop and host intranet applications for the U.K. Ministry of Defense is reportedly worth nearly $8 billion.

EDS Aims to Keep Riding Shotgun For GM

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:01:45 EST

Global IT capabilities are part of EDS's pitch to continue relationship with automaker

EDS Looks To Get Early Advantage In GM Services Bid

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:17:00 EST

Supply-chain and IT-network-visualization systems are two pilot projects EDS is working on to increase its GM business.

Help With Human Resources

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 00:02:00 EST

More companies are turning to third-party providers for HR services; tech managers need to pay special attention to privacy and security concerns.

EDS Likely To Open HR Center In China

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 10:00:00 EST

Human-resources service center would probably be operated by the EDS-Towers Perrin joint venture.

Marriott And Delta Latest To Outsource HR Functions

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:00:00 EST

Human-resources business-process-outsourcing market expected to reach $7 billion by 2008.

CSC Posts Third-Quarter Gains In Sales And Profits

Tue, 8 Feb 2005 17:00:00 EST

A decline in sales to the government hasn't hurt CSC's overall revenue.

Gartner: IT Services Sales Inched Forward In 2004

Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:00:00 EST

The weak U.S. dollar helped boost worldwide IT services sales. Excluding that dip, however, means sales grew just 2.2%.

EDS Returns To Profitability

Mon, 7 Feb 2005 17:00:00 EST

But new contract signings in the fourth quarter fall short of target.

Hewitt Posts Strong First Quarter Sales Gain

Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:00:00 EST

Recent acquisition of rival Exult helps boost revenue 34%.

IBM To Acquire Irish Payment-Services Firm Equitant

Wed, 2 Feb 2005 11:00:00 EST

IBM continues to build its IT-centric business-services offerings.

CSC Gets Navy Contract Worth Up To $762 Million

Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:00:00 EST

A CSC unit will operate and support combat and operations-testing facilities for Navy submarines.

ACS To Open Second Operations Center In China

Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:00:00 EST

New center will add finance and accounting services to ACS's business-process-outsourcing offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.

IBM-Corio Deal Makes ASPs Ripe For Picking

Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Other ASPs are expected to look for buyers in the wake of $182 million buyout

Lockheed Posts Outsourcing Gains

Thu, 27 Jan 2005 14:00:00 EST

IT services contractor receives a $400-million contract to provide a range of outsourcing and integration services to HUD.

IBM To Acquire Corio For $182 Million

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:00:00 EST

The move will expand IBM's presence in the market for hosted software.

Dollar Puts Damper On IBM

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Those looking to tech bellwether IBM for evidence of a significant uptick in corporate IT spending likely were disappointed last week when the company reported its financial results

IBM Opens Its Code To Cadre Of Developers

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:01:40 EST

Company's decision to allow free use of 500 patents could lead to more-robust Linux

India's Infosys Posts Strong Third Quarter

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 14:00:00 EST

Growth is driven by sales to U.S. companies in the insurance and health-care industries.

IBM Grants Open-Source Developers Use Of 500 Patents

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 11:00:00 EST

But the company will continue to enforce the many patents it says provide it with a competitive advantage.

The Transformer

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:02:00 EST

IBM's new strategy promises business-process innovation.

Acquisitions With Business Transformation In Mind

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:01:10 EST

To build out its business-performance transformation offerings, and the underlying software that supports them, IBM has been on an acquisition binge. -- Sidebar to: The Transformer

IBM's Future Is In Business-Performance Transformation

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:01:10 EST

IBM Business Consulting managing partner Ginni Rometty talks about how IBM is moving beyond traditional outsourcing to offer companies real transformation.

TechTeam Buys Federal Services Vendor

Tue, 4 Jan 2005 10:00:00 EST

Sytel's customers include the departments of Commerce, Homeland Security, and State.

CSC To Sell DynCorp Unit

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:17:00 EST

The deal comes less than two years after CSC acquired the supplier of specialized military services.

IBM Buying Procurement Service Provider

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 13:28:00 EST

The acquisition of KeyMRO is seen as part of IBM's effort to lead in business-process outsourcing.

IBM Seeks To Minimize Disruption With PC Sale

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:01:20 EST

Lenovo jumps to No. 3 worldwide; IBM moves into China market

Cognizant Opens Toronto Development Center

Thu, 9 Dec 2004 18:32:00 EST

Service provider hopes to attract software-development work from U.S. companies despite the weakening U.S. dollar.

Lenovo May Eye U.S. Consumer PC Market

Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:23:00 EST

The buyer of IBM's PC business could take on HP and Dell in the consumer arena, but some analysts are skeptical.

Ferrari Taps Offshore Firm For Software Engineering

Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:31:00 EST

Tata Consultancy Services will develop software that integrates Formula 1 racer's on-board systems.

Did Ukrainian Unrest Disrupt Offshore Work?

Mon, 6 Dec 2004 00:00:20 EST

One company's experience shows how offshore development can be a gamble

Did Ukrainian Unrest Disrupt Offshore Work?

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:56:00 EST

Execs at Collaborative Learning Systems can't locate the Ukrainian who'd been developing business apps.

Sun To Acquire Outsourcing Vendor SevenSpace

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:00:00 EST

The acquisition will help Sun build up its services capabilities, including hosting enterprise applications.

Honeywell And IBM Join For Defense Design

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:01:50 EST

10-year joint design deal is part of IBM's effort to sell wider range of services

No, Canada! Dollar's Decline Undercuts Near-Shore Option

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

The dollar's decline undercuts Canada's advantage as a near-shore outsourcing alternative

IBM Buys Insurance BPO

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:00:00 EST

The acquisition of Liberty Insurance Services Corp. will provide IBM with a beachhead in the life-insurance claims-processing business.

Honeywell Outsources Chip Design to IBM

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 16:00:00 EST

The 10-year deal is a major win for IBM's young Engineering & Technical Services unit.

Special Report: Outsourcers Lose Luster

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:02:00 EST

Outsourcing continues to grow steadily as companies look to partners for cost savings and operational expertise. But InformationWeek research finds many enterprises are less satisfied with their outsourcing firms than they were two years ago: the average rating is a mediocre 6.4 out of 10.

The Rise Of Business-Process Outsourcing

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:01:50 EST

More than one of four respondents to InformationWeek Research's Analyzing The Outsourcers survey say they have outsourced at least one business process to a third party.

Indian Outsourcers Grow Fast, Gain Prominence

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:01:50 EST

For the first time, offshore providers garnered enough responses to be included in InformationWeek Research's Analyzing The Outsourcers study. While the companies--Infosys Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro Technologies--didn't score particularly high in the overall rankings, their very appearance shows the shifting landscape of the IT-services market.

PC Power United

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:01:35 EST

IBM project lets PC users donate computer power to create grid for researchers

IBM Launches Global Computing Grid To Support Research

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:00:00 EST

The project will tap into the power of home PCs to create a virtual supercomputer.

GE Spins Off Indian Unit

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:00:30 EST

GECIS stands to become a major player in the business-process-outsourcing industry, yet process and intellectual-property issues must be settled

CSC Posts Strong Second Quarter

Tue, 9 Nov 2004 16:00:00 EST

Net income rises 21% on a 9% revenue increase.

GE Spins Off Indian BPO Unit

Mon, 8 Nov 2004 16:00:00 EST

The subsidiary formerly known as GECIS will instantly become a major player in the business-process-outsourcing industry.

Closing The Last Supply Gap

Mon, 8 Nov 2004 00:00:50 EST

Vendors target small-and-midsize businesses with products and services to help them connect more closely to their larger customers

Second Delay In Filing EDS's Earnings Raises Questions

Mon, 8 Nov 2004 00:00:40 EST

I.T.-services company EDS has delayed the release of its third-quarter earnings for the second time. The company was to report its results Oct. 25 but postponed that until Nov 3. EDS missed that date and now says it doesn't know when it can make the numbers public.

CSC Gets $1.1 Billion Textron Deal

Thu, 4 Nov 2004 15:00:00 EST

CSC will help manage and support Textron's global data center, help desk, and network operations.

EDS Delays 3Q Earnings--Again

Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:00:00 EST

It's the second time in a week the IT services company has postponed the release of quarterly results. EDS doesn't know when it can make the numbers public.

HP, Lockheed To Jointly Pursue Government IT Deals

Wed, 3 Nov 2004 13:00:00 EST

The venture will pursue contracts in enterprise logistics, defense systems integration, and intelligence gathering for the United States and foreign governments.

Indian Outsourcer Opens IT Service Center In Hungary

Tue, 2 Nov 2004 13:00:00 EST

The Satyam Hungary Development Center features dedicated high-speed telecom links to customers and to other Satyam locations around the world.

California City Extends Outsourcing Deal

Mon, 1 Nov 2004 13:00:00 EST

ACS will continue to provide Orange with help-desk and application support, data-center and network management, and consulting services.

EDS Delays 3Q Earnings

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:00:00 EDT

The delay is related to a problematic $6.9 billion contract to build an intranet for the Navy and Marine Corp.

Supply-Chain Help

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

IBM wants to help China's small businesses get connected to global players

IBM Takes Aim at Chinese Small, Midsize Business Market

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:49:00 EDT

IBM will work with small and midsize businesses across China to help them build the infrastructures they need to better connect with their much bigger trading partners.

Dun & Bradstreet Hires IBM For Slew Of IT Services

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 17:00:00 EDT

In the $180 million deal, Dun & Bradstreet will turn over operation of its customer-service and financial-processing functions to IBM.

Indian Outsourcer Eyes Overseas Expansion

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 15:29:00 EDT

Satyam Computer Services plans to open operational centers in Hungary and Brazil as it looks to compete on a more-even footing with international rivals such as EDS and IBM.

Keane Reports Strong Third Quarter

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 16:42:00 EDT

Revenue jumps 17% and net income 45% for outsourcer with operations in U.S., U.K., Canada, and India.

EDS Names Alliance Partners

Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:37:00 EDT

Products from Cisco, Dell, EMC, Microsoft, Sun, and Xerox will form the backbone of EDS' Agile Enterprise offering—essentially an outsourced IT infrastructure on which EDS plans to offer advanced technology services such as pay-as-you-go computing and capacity on demand.

Offshore Outsourcing Revenue Soaring At 20%-A-Year Pace

Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:25:00 EDT

The worldwide market for offshore IT services will grow to $17 billion in 2008 from $7 billion in 2003.

Accenture Posts Strong Fourth Quarter, But May Miss 2005 Estimates

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:15:00 EDT

The IT services firm credits increased contracts with financial-services companies and governmental agencies for its strong performance.

Ascension Health Awards Computer Sciences 10-Year IT Support Contract

Mon, 11 Oct 2004 16:14:00 EDT

Under the $1.35 billion deal, CSC will provide help-desk, network, security, and telecommunications services at more than 80 Ascension facilities across the country.

New IBM Unit Formed

Mon, 11 Oct 2004 00:01:55 EDT

Computer maker intends to apply its intellectual property to rapidly changing market.

IBM Boosts Mainframe Offerings

Thu, 7 Oct 2004 14:19:00 EDT

The company is opening a technology center in France to showcase how mainframes can be used for back-office tasks such as account reconciliation and funds tracking.

HP Exec: Small, Midsize Businesses Must Tackle IT Aggressively

Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:51:00 EDT

HP senior VP Kevin Gilroy says small- and medium-size business owners should seek out value-added resellers that offer more than just integration services.

IBM Ratchets Up Attention To Open-Source And Standards-Based Software

Mon, 4 Oct 2004 16:47:00 EDT

Oversight group will ensure that new products support industry standards and open-source architectures

GM Denies Report, Won't Exit EDS Deal Early

Mon, 4 Oct 2004 09:45:00 EDT

General Motors will see its 10-year, master service agreement with EDS through to its June 2006 expiration.

IBM Looks To An Open-Source Future

Mon, 4 Oct 2004 04:16:00 EDT

A new IBM executive group aims to use the company's intellectual property to promote open source and open standards.

In Search Of Agility

Mon, 4 Oct 2004 00:02:00 EDT

EDS wants to again become a lean, mean, fighting machine--and help its customers do the same.

In The Service: EDS Gets Intranet Project Back On Track

Mon, 4 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

sidebar story to "In Search Of Agility"

Schwarzenegger Terminates California Anti-Outsourcing Bills

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:16:00 EDT

The governor vetoed legislation that would have prohibited the offshoring of software development dealing with personal data, such as Social Security and driver's license numbers, and homeland security.

IBM To Provide IT Services To Eckerd Drugstores

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:41:00 EDT

IBM will help Canadian company integrate the drugstore chain it bought from J.C. Penney in April.

Boeing, IBM Team Up On Defense Systems

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:34:00 EDT

They're developing ground- and space-based digital-communications systems.

Bringing It Home

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:01:50 EDT

J.P. Morgan Chase decided it was better off using the business-technology resources and strategies it got from Bank One than handing them over to IBM.

Consulting & Business Services: Services Firms Boost Tech Dollars

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:00:17 EDT

Business-services companies are ahead of other industries in ramping up technology spending.

Chase Cancels IBM Outsourcing Deal, True To Its President's Form

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:33:00 EDT

J.P. Morgan Chase president and chief operating officer Jamie Dimon believes technology is better done in-house.

Xerox's Mulcahy: We're Moving Beyond Documents

Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:47:00 EDT

She sees Xerox becoming more of an information-services firm. Observers are skeptical, but Mulcahy says she'll buy consultancies if necessary.

EDS May Cut Up To 20,000 Jobs

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 12:29:00 EDT

The IT services company may lay off as many as 20,000 from its global workforce of 125,000, in an effort to remain competitive with archrival IBM and low-cost offshore service providers.

Dell Opens Service Center In China

Thu, 9 Sep 2004 17:09:00 EDT

The sophisticated services center reflects China's growing importance in the IT industry and in the world business community.

Big First-Half Loss Roils Management At Capgemini

Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:14:00 EDT

The CFO resigns after the consulting firm loses $165 million during the first half of fiscal '04.

EDS Names Supply Chief

Wed, 8 Sep 2004 15:11:00 EDT

The company has named former Cingular Wireless executive Frank Boyer to the position of chief supply officer.

The Offshore Equation

Mon, 6 Sep 2004 00:02:00 EDT

Is offshoring worth the heat? The financials are compelling, and the benefits may well ripple throughout the economy.

EDS's Jordan: We Need Offshore Labor

Mon, 30 Aug 2004 15:00:00 EDT

The services firm's chairman and CEO says U.S. vendors can't compete with lower-cost regions unless they enhance their own offshore presence.

EDS Extends Deal With Opsware

Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:00:00 EDT

The $50 million deal extends through 2008 a deal that was set to expire next year.

EDS Set To File Counterclaim Against BSkyB

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 14:00:00 EDT

The IT services vendor will seek millions from the British broadcaster, a former customer, for unpaid bills stemming from a CRM implementation.

IBM Buys Two Danish Services Firms

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:00:00 EDT

The acquisitions are part of the company's efforts to expand its reach in Scandinavia.

P&G's Deal With HP Grows

Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:00:10 EDT

The 10-year, $3 billion IT-operations outsourcing deal has expanded to include accounts payables and meeting key business goals

Circuit City To Upgrade Point-Of-Sale Systems

Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EDT

IBM to replace retailer's custom systems with off-the-shelf hardware and software

Government Spending Boosts CSC's Earnings

Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:00:00 EDT

Sales in Europe and to the U.S. government drove double-digit growth in net income.

Feds Tap Unisys For Secure E-Mail System

Wed, 4 Aug 2004 16:00:00 EDT

The deal to build a system for 70,000 Health and Human Services employees could be worth up to $31 million over five years.

Dow Hires IBM To Take VoIP Project Over From EDS

Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:00:00 EDT

Dow Chemical hires IBM under a seven-year, $1.1 billion contract to create a voice, data, and video network for its 50,000 employees.

Tata's $1B Stock Offering Makes It A Tough Competitor

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 00:00:01 EDT

Tata Consultancy Services' public stock sale, which began last week, will give it a major infusion of cash that could make the fast-growing Indian firm an even-tougher competitor

Feds Take Two Routes To Supercomputer Power

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Navy and NASA are doing ocean modeling but building separate supercomputers

Tata Consultancy Looks Formidable With $1 Billion In Cash

Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:00:00 EDT

Tata Consultancy is looking to raise more than $1 billion in an IPO, as the 28,000-employee offshore outsourcer joins other fast-growing, publicly traded Indian IT firms.

IBM Acquires Application-Management Vendor Cyanea Systems

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:00:00 EDT

It will integrate Cyanea's technology into its existing middleware apps, including those in its WebSphere, Tivoli, and Rational product lines.

Government IT Sales Boost Northrop Grumman

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 11:00:00 EDT

The defense contractor posted double-digit gains in sales and net income, largely due to increased sales of IT services to the government.

Onetime Gains Boost Bottom Line For EDS

Wed, 28 Jul 2004 18:00:00 EDT

The IT services firm says 2Q revenue rose 4%, and the sale of its product-life-cycle-management software unit put it into the black for the quarter.

Navy Hires IBM To Build Military's Fastest Computer

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 18:00:00 EDT

IBM has won a contract to build a supercomputer three times faster than anything the Defense Department has today.

Lockheed Martin Sees 18% Jump In IT Outsourcing Sales

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 15:00:00 EDT

An outsourcing contract with the EPA played a signficant role in the increase.

CFO Lowers Profit Estimate As Salesforce.com Parties

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:00:45 EDT

Salesforce.com Inc. executives may be longing for their days as private corporate citizens.

Wipro Posts Strong 1Q Gains

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:00:00 EDT

The Indian IT services provider said revenue for the first quarter was up 51% from a year ago, while profits rose 83%.

AON Signs $600 Million Outsourcing Deal With CSC

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 18:00:00 EDT

Aon is turning much of its U.S. IT operations over to Computer Sciences Corp. in a seven-year outsourcing deal.

Salesforce.com Unveils Enhancements To Enterprise CRM Software

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 16:00:00 EDT

Enterprise 2.0 is designed to have more appeal to big businesses.

Big IT Outsourcing Deals On The Rise

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:00:00 EDT

A survey by Technology Partners International says the number of deals valued at more than $1 billion is projected to grow this year as companies seek to hand off routine computer work to third parties.

Bank Of America Chooses EDS To Integrate FleetBoston's Networks

Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:00:00 EDT

Under terms of a 10-year, $1.1 billion deal, EDS will help to integrate and manage the networks of FleetBoston, which Bank of America acquired in April.

Corio Mirrors ASP Market Woes

Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:10 EDT

Hosted applications gain in popularity, but buyers might look to app makers, not independent ASPs, to host them.

IBM Touts Newest Unix Boxes' Virtual Options

Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:08 EDT

Chip technology lets users divide each processor into as many as 10 virtual servers

Mainframes And Services Bolster IBM

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:00:00 EDT

The company posted solid second-quarter increases in revenue and net income thanks to gains in mainframe sales and several new services deals.

HP Lands Three Outsourcing Contracts

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:00:00 EDT

Under the deals, worth more than $480 million, it will provide services to TD Bank Financial Group, MCI, and document-management company Standard Register.

India's Wipro Wants Piece of RFID Market

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:00:00 EDT

Wipro is launching a radio-frequency ID concept store at its corporate campus in Bangalore to try to cash in on the hot supply-chain technology.

IBM Unveils New Power5 Unix Servers

Tue, 13 Jul 2004 13:00:00 EDT

IBM's debuting four systems incorporating its Power5 microprocessor that mark a major refresh of its Unix server lineup.

ASP Corio Still Standing Despite Continued Losses

Fri, 9 Jul 2004 15:00:00 EDT

The ASP had its share of casualties, but Corio is still kicking, despite losing almost $13 million last year.

Accenture Rides Outsourcing Growth To 21% Revenue Jump

Wed, 7 Jul 2004 16:00:00 EDT

Gains in its outsourcing and consulting businesses helped Accenture achieve strong revenue growth in its fiscal third quarter.

FAA Taps CSC To Ease Air Traffic Congestion

Fri, 2 Jul 2004 14:00:00 EDT

CSC will build an enhanced Traffic Flow Management system to let the airlines and the FAA collaborate to avoid air traffic bottlenecks.

Delta Turns To RFID To Cut Costs

Thu, 1 Jul 2004 15:00:00 EDT

It plans to use the technology to automate much of its baggage tracking by 2007.

IT Vendors Push For Quick Extension Of Expiring R&D Tax Credit

Wed, 30 Jun 2004 13:00:00 EDT

Both houses of Congress have OK'd legislation to extend the credit, but a conference committee has yet to iron out the differences in the bills.

Historic Hospital Aims To Go Paperless

Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:00:00 EDT

Touro Infirmary, a 152-year-old teaching hospital in New Orleans, is adding an IBM z890 server to store and process clinical data and business records.

Services Market Nears $570B

Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:00:02 EDT

Fueled in part by the increasing availability of low-cost offshore-outsourcing services, worldwide sales of IT services grew 6.2% last year to $569 billion

Bush Official Says Laws Aren't The Answer To Offshoring Concerns

Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:00:00 EDT

A Bush administration official says the U.S. can best protect IT jobs by investing in training and education and not by enacting legislation to prohibit offshore outsourcing.

EDS Wins Extension From Safety-Kleen

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:00:00 EDT

The extended agreement through 2013 brings the value of the deal originally signed in 2002 to $256 million.

After The Handover

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:02:00 EDT

As the transfer of power in Iraq nears, the U.S.-led authority prepares to turn over tools to manage the assets being rebuilt.

House Clears Way For Visitor-Tracking Contract For Accenture

Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EDT

The mostly party-line vote means language disallowing the contract is likely to be removed from a $32 billion bill financing the Department of Homeland Security.

Hewitt Associates Snaps Up Exult

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 17:00:00 EDT

The $690 million deal will give Hewitt a broader range of offerings, including recruiting and training.

Analyst: IBM On Track For Strong Quarter

Tue, 15 Jun 2004 14:00:00 EDT

John Jones of Schwab Soundview Capital Markets is raising his revenue projections by $100 million due to robust sales of servers and notebook PCs.

IBM Takes Aim At Brazil

Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:00:00 EDT

It's targeting the country's enterprise IT market with services and PCs based on open-source software.

Accenture Names New Chief Operating Officer

Mon, 14 Jun 2004 10:00:00 EDT

Stephen Rohleder, now CEO of the IT services firm's government operating group, will assume his new job on Sept. 1.

U.S. Funds For U.S. Firms

Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Only U.S. companies should get government contracts, House committee says.

Accenture: We Pay Taxes, Don't Take Away Our Contract

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:00:00 EDT

The IT services firm contends it should be allowed to keep its deal to build the US-Visit virtual border system even though it's not based in the United States.

IBM Releases Test Version Of Corporate Search Tool

Mon, 7 Jun 2004 15:00:00 EDT

The upgrade to DB2 Information Integrator, code-named Masala, is designed to make it easier for users to wade through business data.

Accenture's 'Virtual Border' Project

Mon, 7 Jun 2004 00:02:00 EDT

Accenture's $10 billion contract for a border-control system hinges on emerging technology and difficult integration.

IBM Won't Comment On German Acquisition Report

Fri, 4 Jun 2004 13:00:00 EDT

The company isn't saying anything about published reports that it's in the market to buy German IT outsourcing firms.

Nasdaq Gives Covansys Delisting Reprieve

Wed, 2 Jun 2004 08:00:00 EDT

The offshore software developer is appealing Nasdaq's delisting decision. A late first-quarter earnings report prompted the delisting notice.

Defense Department Picks ERP Implementation Vendors

Tue, 1 Jun 2004 15:00:00 EDT

BearingPoint, IBM, Accenture, CSC, and Deloitte Consulting won the right to compete for what could be up to $5 billion in implementation contracts.

Navy Seeks Secure Software

Mon, 31 May 2004 00:00:10 EDT

An official who helps oversee I.T. operations for the U.S. Navy's telecommunications systems says his branch needs to do a better job of ensuring that the software it obtains from outsourcing contractors is secure.

Navy Seeks To Lessen Possible Threats Posed By Software Outsourcing

Thu, 27 May 2004 17:00:00 EDT

The director of technology innovation at the Navy's Network and Space Operations Command says he plans to bolster and standardize security requirements in software outsourcing pacts.

Aon Outsourcing IT For Savings And Enhanced Security

Tue, 25 May 2004 16:00:00 EDT

Aon Corp. is close to turning over the operation of its U.S. IT infrastructure to Computer Sciences Corp. for better management and information security.

There's No Stopping The Offshore-Outsourcing Train

Mon, 24 May 2004 00:00:10 EDT

Although the upcoming presidential election has aroused a wave of sentiment against offshore outsourcing, new research indicates the promise of low-cost labor will result in 40% more U.S. white-collar jobs moving offshore by 2005 than previously expected

Cross The T's And Dot The I's

Mon, 24 May 2004 00:00:10 EDT

Services contracts should detail desired gains, liability for security breaches, and how much processes can be changed

Bad Press Apparently Can't Dent Offshore Outsourcing

Tue, 18 May 2004 16:00:00 EDT

An informal survey at a conference indicates that execs are prepared to weather bad press to cash in on offshore-outsourcing savings.

GE Expects To Send More Work Offshore

Mon, 17 May 2004 16:00:00 EDT

GE expects to surpass former CEO Jack Welch's goal of putting 70% of outsourced work in low-cost countries..

IBM Puts New Spin On Client Computing

Mon, 17 May 2004 00:00:10 EDT

Technology is a hybrid between thin-client computing and local-processing power

Brave New World

Mon, 10 May 2004 00:02:00 EDT

Outsourcers answer customers' demands for change by offering new service and pricing models, expanding geographically, and standardizing technology

Shell Inks Huge Services Deal

Mon, 10 May 2004 00:00:09 EDT

European petroleum company Royal Dutch/Shell Group has signed a major IT-services agreement with IBM and India's Wipro Technologies.

Shell Objects To Reported $1B Outsourcing Price Tag

Wed, 5 May 2004 13:00:00 EDT

The oil refiner doesn't dismiss the reports; it just says it's too early to say. It wants to lop off $850 million in IT-ops cut.

HP, British Telecom Create Services Alliance

Tue, 4 May 2004 14:00:00 EDT

The pair will jointly sell information- and communications-technology services to big and small businesses in Europe.

Shell Inks Huge IBM-Wipro Offshore-Outsourcing Deal

Mon, 3 May 2004 10:00:00 EDT

Oil giant Shell inks a far-reaching IT services agreement with IBM and Wipro Technologies

DaimlerChrysler Outsources

Mon, 3 May 2004 00:00:13 EDT

EDS says it has secured a contract to manage the servers and software that power some of automaker DaimlerChrysler Corp.'s key Michigan-based customer and employee operations.

DaimlerChrysler Outsources Corporate Systems To EDS

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 15:00:00 EDT

EDS will help DaimlerChrysler consolidate its server infrastructure to help its IT operations run more efficiently and at less cost.

IBM Unveils More Industry-Specific Software

Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:00:00 EDT

It debuted packages for the consumer-products, energy and utilities, and government markets.

IBM To Buy Service Provider In India

Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:01:35 EDT

Several tech vendors look offshore for business-process-outsourcing partners

Vendors Eye Offshore Deals

Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:00:10 EDT

IBM disclosed plans to acquire Indian business-services firm Daksh eServices.

IBM To Buy Indian Outsourcer

Wed, 7 Apr 2004 10:00:00 EDT

The purchase of Daksh eServices, one of India's biggest call-center firms, is expected to be finalized next month.

Change At The Top At Unisys

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 16:00:00 EDT

Lawrence Weinbach, credited with helping the company become less dependent on its commodity hardware business, is stepping down as president immediately and as CEO in January.

The Place To Be

Mon, 5 Apr 2004 00:02:00 EDT

U.S. companies are using technology to overcome barriers to doing business in the world's hottest market.

Superpower: China's Choices Echo Around The World

Mon, 5 Apr 2004 00:01:00 EDT

When the Chinese government makes technology decisions, it impacts businesses around the world.

Aetna Signs IBM Services

Mon, 5 Apr 2004 00:00:08 EDT

While more and more businesses are turning IT work over to contractors, one CIO says he'd prefer to keep his technology development in-house.

Aetna Rejects Outsourcing, Brings IBM In-House

Thu, 1 Apr 2004 17:00:00 EST

The insurer says IBM will help it build a unified claims-processing center and more self-service systems for customers.

Accenture Reports Solid Second Quarter; CEO To Step Down

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:00:00 EST

The IT-services firm says second-quarter revenue rose 15% from the year-ago quarter, while net income was up 4%.

Laptop Theft Puts Customer Data At Risk

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:01:20 EST

GMAC Insurance tells 200,000 customers they could become victims of identity theft.

VA Taps HP For Services

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:00:04 EST

The Department of Veterans Affairs last week tapped Hewlett-Packard to support information systems at VA hospitals throughout the country and in the Philippines

China Move For Cognizant

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:00:03 EST

Cognizant Technology Solutions, a provider of business-technology services that operates primarily from India, plans to open an office in China

EXCLUSIVE: Laptop Theft Puts GMAC Customers' Data At Risk

Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:00:00 EST

Personal data, including Social Security numbers, for about 200,000 GMAC Financial Services customers may have been compromised due to the theft of two laptop computers from an employee's car.

Cognizant Will Open Outsourcing Offices In China

Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:00:00 EST

IT outsourcer Cognizant Technology Solutions plans to open an office in China in an effort to become more geographically diverse.

VA Hospitals Sign HP To $784 Million IT-Support Deal

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:00:00 EST

The Department of Veterans Affairs hired Hewlett-Packard to a 10-year IT support services contract.

Government Probes ACS On Florida Payments

Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:00:00 EST

The services provider says it's been subpoenaed by the Justice Department concerning possible improper payments relating to a contract with Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation.

Ordering IT

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:01:15 EST

Sears to turn over IT-infrastructure operations to Computer Sciences Corp.

HP And P&G Join Forces

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:00:13 EST

Hewlett-Packard unveiled its first customer win in business-process outsourcing last week.

Hewlett-Packard Wins First Business-Process Outsourcing Deal

Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:00:00 EST

It reached a multiyear deal to provide finance and administration services for Procter & Gamble.

Prove It's Secure

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:02:00 EST

Legislators want CIOs and service providers to show that customer data sent overseas is as safe as it is at home

Offshoring On The Agenda

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:14 EST

As companies begin to embrace business-process outsourcing, legislators are starting to raise red flags over the practice of sending consumers' medical and financial data overseas

To Catch A Cheat

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:02 EST

The State of Texas is hoping to catch Medicaid cheaters by issuing smart cards to the 2.7 million state residents who qualify for the program.

California Legislator Wants To Bar Offshore Outsourcing Of Medical And Financial Records

Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:00:00 EST

The chair of the state Senate's trade commission says she's concerned that a growing number of medical and financial-services firms are shipping information processing to countries that lack strong privacy laws.

Texas Tests Fingerprinting System For Medicaid Recipients

Tue, 9 Mar 2004 16:00:00 EST

The state plans to issue smart cards to catch Medicaid cheaters and has selected several services vendors to implement pilot phases of the project.

Hosted Software Gains More Converts

Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:01:30 EST

Polaroid embraces the model to cut costs as it moves to increase direct sales.

Ford Signs With HP Printing

Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:00:06 EST

Hewlett-Packard said last week it signed its largest-ever printing-services contract--a nine-figure deal to provide a range of imaging and document-management services for Ford Motor Co.

Offshore Presence Could Be Good For U.S. Services Firms

Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:00:01 EST

As offshore outsourcing causes concern about preserving U.S. jobs, it's a trend that's clearly yielding healthy returns for the country's IT services companies

CSC To Support Shuttle "Piggyback" Flights

Thu, 4 Mar 2004 09:00:00 EST

The IT-services firm has signed a five-year deal with NASA that gives it repsonsibility for maintaining the two modified jumbo jets used to carry the space shuttle between launch sites.

HP Inks Print-Services Deal With Ford

Tue, 2 Mar 2004 15:00:00 EST

Under the deal, worth more than $100 million, HP will provide the automaker with networked copiers, printers, and fax machines, as well as support services.

ACS In $30 Million Outsourcing Deal With Texas Town

Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:00:00 EST

Under the seven-year extension, ACS will continue to, among other things, operate the city's data center.

Optimizing Through Outsourcing

Mon, 1 Mar 2004 00:00:10 EST

IT managers demand that their outsourcing vendors help them innovate and make strategic changes, not just run the back office

Salesforce Scores

Mon, 1 Mar 2004 00:00:04 EST

Bank to use Salesforce.com system to improve its sales-management efforts

Salesforce.com Partners With IBM For Customization

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:00:00 EST

Under the agreement, customers who run IBM's WebSphere application-integration server will be able to use WebSphere Studio Application Developer to customize their hosted Salesforce software.

Beyond Low-Cost Service

Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:40 EST

Offshore providers prove they have what it takes to become technology vendors.

EDS Goes On-Demand

Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:06 EST

EDS is forming partnerships with several major hardware and software vendors

EDS Can't Afford To Be Tech Agnostic

Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

It's partnering with key vendors to be more price-competitive with IBM

Beyond Low-Cost Service

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 17:00:00 EST

Offshore providers prove they have what it takes to become technology vendors

EDS Picks Technology Partners To Take On IBM

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 15:00:00 EST

EDS is teaming up with the likes of CA, Dell, and Sun to be more price-competitive with IBM's utility-computing strategy.

Securing U.S. Borders

Mon, 16 Feb 2004 00:01:30 EST

Vendors bid on U.S. Visit program for digital finger scans and pictures of foreign travelers.

EDS Bonds May Be Downgraded

Mon, 16 Feb 2004 00:00:03 EST

A credit analyst at UBS Investment Research said last week that it's "highly likely" EDS will have its credit rating downgraded to junk status by a major credit-rating agency.

Keane Sales Dip As Offshore Rivals Grow

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 13:00:00 EST

IT outsourcer Keane's revenue fell 8% in the fourth quarter, as firms with work primarily in India such as Cognizant see double-digit growth rates.

Offshore Outsourcing Boosts Cognizant

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 16:00:00 EST

The outsourcing firm posted big gains in revenue and profits and plans to open three more service centers in India to meet growing demand.

Perot Systems Posts 19% 4Q Sales Gain

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:00:00 EST

It says sales to government and commercial outsourcing growth are responsible for the increase.

EDS Said Near To Junk-Bond Status

Mon, 9 Feb 2004 17:00:00 EST

A UBS Investment Research analyst says the IT services firm is likely to have its corporate debt downgraded below investment grade by Moody's Investment Service.

EDS Turns To Technology In Effort To Keep Navy Intranet Project Afloat

Fri, 6 Feb 2004 14:00:00 EST

The IT services firm is set to begin deploying new automation technology to bring the costs of a contract with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps under control.

Sprint Taps IBM For Business-Technology Revamp

Wed, 4 Feb 2004 10:00:00 EST

IBM Global Services will take over management of 22 call centers as Sprint aims to improve customer service while cutting costs.

Keep Federal Work Onshore

Mon, 2 Feb 2004 00:00:04 EST

A law that prohibits offshore outsourcing by federal agencies will have little practical impact, say vendors that sell business-technology services to the government

Business Technology For Iraq

Mon, 2 Feb 2004 00:00:03 EST

The United States' governing Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq is set to roll out a $1.9 million enterprise asset-management system

United States Readies Enterprise Asset-Management System In Iraq

Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:00:00 EST

The system will integrate data and coordinate logistics for more than 5,000 major rebuilding projects.

Offshore Outsourcing Projected To Grow

Thu, 29 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

Does offshore outsourcing represent a corporate business decision or a strategy hatched from within IT departments?

New Federal Outsourcing Restrictions Reflect Anti-Offshore Outsourcing Sentiments

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 16:00:00 EST

Service providers say the rule will have little impact, because offshore outsourcing is unusual at the federal level. They're more concerned about laws that would restrict offshore outsourcing at the state level.

IT Drives Customs Reform In Afghanistan

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:00:00 EST

The project is being counted on to generate much-needed revenue for the government, which is operating under a constitution signed Monday.

Automation Takes Toll On Offshore Workers

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 00:00:01 EST

Wireless phone company wants to save even more money on call centers

Offshore Backlash? Not In The Service Firms' Numbers

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

The growing strength of the rupee against the dollar and increasing labor costs in India are chipping away at that country's outsourcers' cost advantage. So, is the offshore outsourcing wave about to crest?

Indian Outsourcer's 3Q Revenue And Profits Soar

Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:00:00 EST

Satyam reported a 22% jump in sales and a 91% increase in net income, with more growth expected in 2004.

Indian Outsourcer Posts Big 3Q Gains

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 14:00:00 EST

Wipro's revenue rose 44% from the year-ago quarter and net income jumped 21% as the company added 24 accounts--19 from the United States.

EDS Hires Veteran CIO

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:00:12 EST

EDS is bringing in another former high-profile CIO to aid its turnaround effort. The company last week hired Charles Feld, former CIO at Delta Air Lines and Burlington Northern

Health-Care Team-Up

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:00:03 EST

Accenture is teaming with the Vanderbilt Center for Better Health in Nashville, Tenn.

Accenture Reports Strong 1Q Sales, Raises Outlook For 2004

Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:00:00 EST

Revenue rose 11% from the year-ago quarter, though operating income fell and gross margins declined.

EDS Hires Former Delta CIO Feld

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:00:00 EST

The IT services firm is also acquiring Feld's consulting firm as it looks to its customer base to fill key slots.

Politician And Vendors Square Off

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:01:40 EST

Democratic presidential candidate attacks offshore outsourcing; CEOs defend it

EDS Contract Questioned

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:00:11 EST

The General Accounting office is urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to pull a $680 million IT-outsourcing contract awarded to EDS last year because of what the investigative arm of Congress calls "errors in the agency's source selection decision."

Offshore Debate Heats Up

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:00:10 EST

The debate about offshore outsourcing is getting hot in the run-up to the November elections.

RFID Services From Afar

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

Indian company tests service and says application support and development work can be done offshore

Report: IT Services Market Strong In 2004

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:00:00 EST

A report by SoundView Technology says the growing demand for business-process outsourcing and application integration should boost services providers this year.

Outsourcing Lands In Political Ring With Both Feet

Wed, 7 Jan 2004 18:00:00 EST

At least one presidential candidate wants to penalize those shipping jobs overseas. A business-lobbying group says outsourcing will save U.S. industries.

GAO Asks Federal Housing Agency To Pull EDS Contract Award

Tue, 6 Jan 2004 13:00:00 EST

The investigative arm of Congress says HUD failed to support its decision to reject a lower bid from Lockheed Martin.

Report: Orders For Computer Hardware Improve In Late 2003

Wed, 24 Dec 2003 14:00:00 EST

Orders for tech hardware rose 23.7% in September compared with the previous year.

U.K. Awards Billions In Health-Care IT Overhaul

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:00:00 EST

Two contracts valued together at $3.3B went to Computer Sciences Corp. and Accenture.

Cognizant, AOL, Perot Beef Up India Presence As Offshore Growth Continues

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 15:00:00 EST

It appears next year will continue to see large companies move technology work offshore.

ING Taps IBM For Services

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 00:01:15 EST

Financial-services firm hands off its infrastructure in a deal worth $600 million.

Airline Outsources To CSC

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 00:00:11 EST

Scandinavian Airline operator SAS Group is turning over operation of its IT infrastructure to Computer Sciences Corp.

Safe Harbor

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 00:00:00 EST

RFID and GPS can help secure cargo across international trade routes

CSC Wins Airline Outsourcing Deal

Thu, 18 Dec 2003 13:00:00 EST

SAS Group will turn over the operation of its IT infrastructure under a deal worth more than $1 billion.

BearingPoint To Help Secure New York, New Jersey Seaports

Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:00:00 EST

The vendor will evaluate how tracking technologies such as RFID and GPS can be used to help secure cargo as it moves through international trade routes.

IBM Wins Michelin Contract

Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:11 EST

IBM says it has won an eight-year, $1.2 billion contract to manage European and North American IT operations for tire-manufacturing company Michelin

U.K. Taps Cap Gemini

Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:10 EST

The British government awarded Cap Gemini Ernst & Young a 10-year, $5.2 billion contract to operate a tax-payment-processing system for its Inland Revenue department

Lost Contract Highlights Bad Week For EDS

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:00:00 EST

EDS had held the contract since the early '90s, but an analyst says the systems it created for the British tax authority performed poorly

Legal Research And Back-Office Work To Go Offshore Next

Tue, 9 Dec 2003 16:00:00 EST

India-based vendors are setting up business-process outsourcing arms to service the legal industry.

Vertical Vision

Mon, 8 Dec 2003 00:02:00 EST

IBM's industry focus reaches beyond software to include all parts of the business, from consulting to sales.

IBM's New Software Agenda

Mon, 8 Dec 2003 00:00:13 EST

IBM said last week it will move away from producing generic business software to tailoring its middleware and sales efforts to meet the needs of users in specific industries.

IBM Shakes Up Its Software Business

Mon, 1 Dec 2003 14:00:00 EST

It plans to move away from producing generic business software and will tailor virtually all of its offerings and sales efforts for users in specific industries.

Perils Of Outsourcing

Mon, 1 Dec 2003 00:00:12 EST

Dell is returning technical support for business users of its Optiplex and Latitude notebook computers to U.S. call centers from its company-owned facilities in India.

Offshore 'Hiccups In An Irreversible Trend'

Mon, 1 Dec 2003 00:00:06 EST

Dell and the state of Indiana change course on initiatives, but not broader strategy

EDS's Business-Process Play

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:00:03 EST

EDS last week combined several of its business-process-outsourcing groups into a new division led by Guillermo Marmol, formerly president of consulting firm Marmol and Associates.

EDS Launches Business-Process-Outsourcing Group

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 17:00:00 EST

It's combining several groups into one division headed by Guillermo Marmol and will try to establish a bigger presence in a growing market.

BearingPoint Posts Loss

Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:01:00 EST

BearingPoint came in with a $39.2 million loss for its first quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with net income of $12.3 million a year ago.

A Match To Make End-To-End Workflows

Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:20 EST

Mega joins forces with Ultimus to let users analyze data and design business processes through one interface.

J.D. Edwards Apps To Be Hosted

Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:05 EST

PeopleSoft Inc. is boosting its hosted offerings

Offshore Helps Help Wanted

Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:03 EST

Some I.T. specialists and consultants applying for jobs at Accenture may have their resumés screened by workers in India, an Accenture official says

HR Outsourcing Ready To Catch A Big Wave

Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

Services to account for more than a third of business-process outsourcing revenue

Restructuring Helps Send BearingPoint To 1Q Loss

Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:00:00 EST

U.S. sales slumped but growth in overseas operations helped revenue increase 1.4% from the year-ago quarter.

Accenture Screening Resumes In India

Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:00:00 EST

An official at the IT services and consulting firm says some recruiting services are being handled at its Bangalore, India, facility.

Hewitt Moving Some Call-Center Ops To India

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 18:00:00 EST

A New Delhi center will handle calls related to workers' flexible-spending health-care accounts and other general inquiries.

Accenture Looks For A Business App As Good As Xbox

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 15:00:00 EST

The IT services and consulting firm looks forward to IT innovation in clunky application software.

Circuit City Outsources HR Administration

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:00:00 EST

Exult will manage the services using a mix of on-shore and offshore facilities.

EDS Appoints New Execs

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:00:08 EST

EDS last week named Michael Boustridge VP for its global sales operations unit and Scot McDonald as VP, controller, and chief accounting officer

Offshore Option

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:00:02 EST

Headstrong and TechSpan merge to provide full range of offshore-outsourcing services

Turnaround Time

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

EDS says it's set to come back, with plans to lower service-delivery costs and offer higher-level services

EDS Names Two Executives

Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:00:00 EST

Michael Boustridge is now VP for global sales operations and Scott McDonald is VP, controller and chief accounting officer.

IBM Creates On-Demand Prices For Desktops

Tue, 4 Nov 2003 16:00:00 EST

A monthly fee covers deployment and ongoing maintenance for PCs, printers, faxes, and other office equipment.

Easier Events Planning

Mon, 3 Nov 2003 00:00:10 EST

Central reservations agents at Marriott International Inc. will soon gain a view of what space is available for events and meetings across virtually all of the hotel chain's properties worldwide.

EDS Records 3Q Loss

Mon, 3 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

EDS, which last week posted a $600,000 loss for the third quarter, has switched from an accounting method in which it records revenue based on how much work it has completed on a contract to one that acknowledges only what a customer has actually paid

Web Invoicing Takes Flight At Airlines

Mon, 3 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

About a dozen carriers will use system to cut procurement costs

U.N. Signs For Software As Service

Mon, 3 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

Early next year, it expects to switch many systems to a hosted PeopleSoft environment

Marriott To Consolidate Group Sales Efforts

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:00:00 EST

The hospitality company is deploying software from Siebel with IBM's WebSphere and DB2 to tie together its event-reservation systems worldwide.

EDS Reports Sales Increase, Says Cash Position Improved

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 17:00:00 EST

New contract signings were up, driven by what EDS said was increased activity in the government and manufacturing sectors.

Web-Based Invoice Management To Help Airlines Cut Costs

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 11:00:00 EST

About a dozen major carriers have signed up to run invoices for consumables through new system.

EDS Takes Earnings Hit From Accounting Change

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 14:00:00 EST

The IT services firm is taking a $2.24 billion charge against earnings, retroactive to the first quarter, because of changes in the way it recognizes revenue.

Workflows Speed Fulfillment

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:00:10 EST

Users can drag icons around an interface to make connections

French Outsourcing Company Bought By Cap Gemini Ernst & Young

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:00:00 EDT

IT consultancy wants to boost its presence in the European professional-services market.

Near Shore: Canada Finds Gold Between India And U.S.

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 00:01:40 EDT

Many companies, particularly those uncomfortable with the distance and potential political uncertainties of Asian countries, find Canada offers the right mix of cost and convenience.

Opportunity On The Line

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 00:01:30 EDT

The promise of business-process outsourcing is tempered by questions of security, technology, and culture that customers will have to examine closely.

IBM Goes Headhunting

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 00:00:20 EDT

Company expects to hire 10,000 business-technology professionals.

IBM's Performance May Indicate Better Times Are Coming

Wed, 15 Oct 2003 17:00:00 EDT

Revenue for its third quarter totaled $21.5 billion, up from $19.82 billion a year ago.

IBM Taps E-Marketplace

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:00:04 EDT

IBM says it's moving its business-to-business Internet sales operations onto an XML-based network powered by electronic marketplace provider E2open LLC

Anti-Outsourcing Legislation

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:00:03 EDT

An Indiana state senator is drafting legislation to restrict public agencies' ability to outsource it work to foreign countries

Bargain Or Bad Idea?

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Indiana lawmaker proposes ban on IT offshore outsourcing by state agencies

Outsourcing Windfall

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Benefiting from the growing trend among businesses to outsource operations such as accounting and customer service, Accenture posted a 12% increase in revenue, to $3.0 billion, in its fiscal fourth quarter, ended Aug. 31.

Delta Cancels Plans For Philippines Call Center

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 13:00:00 EDT

The airline says the decision to call off the project was made because of security concerns.

Indiana Senator Pushes For Anti-Outsourcing Measure

Thu, 9 Oct 2003 17:00:00 EDT

State Sen. Jeff Drozda is working on a bill that would restrict offshore IT outsourcing by state agencies or the use of vendors whose U.S. staff is mostly visa workers.

Accenture Sees Increase In Sales And Income

Thu, 9 Oct 2003 16:00:00 EDT

The IT services and consulting firm reported a 12% revenue gain for the quarter and 2% for the full fiscal year.

Keane Weather Hurricane

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 00:00:07 EDT

Operations have returned to normal at IT outsourcer Keane Inc., where Hurricane Juan last week ripped part of the roof off the building housing the company's Halifax, Nova Scotia, facility

H-1B Cuts Take Effect

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Questions are raised about tracking workers here on those visas

IBM To Shift B-To-B Sales To E-Marketplace

Fri, 3 Oct 2003 11:00:00 EDT

It says the move to an XML-based network powered by software from E2open will let it establish E-commerce links to big-business customers faster and at less cost.

Nordea Opts For IBM Global Services

Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:00:00 EDT

The financial-services company signed a 10-year, $2.57 billion services deal, with the goal of moving toward on-demand computing.

Keane Weathers The Storm

Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:00:00 EDT

Hurricane Juan brought the roof down at Keane's Halifax outsourcing facility, but its business-continuity plan saved the day.

Best Buy Moves IT Support To Canada, Taps EDS

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 12:00:00 EDT

EDS will take over the operation of Best Buy's internal help-desk and problem-management services; to do so, it's adding 50 positions at a services center in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Load 'Em Up

Mon, 29 Sep 2003 00:00:30 EDT

UPS has a plan to make it easier, cheaper, and more efficient to handle deliveries

Sign Of The Times: Job Posting Draws 3,000 Applicants

Mon, 29 Sep 2003 00:00:04 EDT

How gloomy is the tech job market?

IBM Launches Counter-Attack In Linux Cases

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 18:00:00 EDT

Hewlett-Packard has promised to indemnify its Linux customers in the event of legal action by SCO, but an IBM VP says an indemnification policy could prevent users from fully exploiting the operating system.

IBM Confirms 400 Job Cuts

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:00:00 EDT

The vendor says it's part of an overall skills-rebalancing effort.

SAP And Accenture Team On Financial Services

Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:00:00 EDT

The companies will work together to sell existing offerings and will develop a range of new products.

Exec Outlines Perils Of Offshore Outsourcing

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 16:00:00 EDT

Phil Friedman, president of Computer Generated Solutions, says companies are neglecting a moral responsibility to employees and could leave the United States without the skills needed to support its infrastructure.

UPS's $20 Million Investment

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 13:00:00 EDT

The company has a big IT effort under way to streamline the daily process of sorting millions of boxes and letters.

Consulting & Business Services: Coping With Outsourcing Overload

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:00:17 EDT

New tools let businesses track the multiple outsourcers they're using.

Nissan Diesel Turns To IBM

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:00:11 EDT

IBM will provide a variety of hardware to Nissan Diesel Motors, the engine-manufacturing arm of Japanese automaker Nissan

Hospitality & Travel: Room Service Behind The Scenes

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:00:10 EDT

Cutting costs and improving service aren't always mutually exclusive.

IBM Drives Away With Nissan Account

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:00:00 EDT

It will provide the automaker's Diesel Motors division with hardware ranging from servers to storage devices.

Perfect The Processes

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 00:00:30 EDT

Retailers can use software to automate tasks from sourcing to final sale.

IBM To Provide HR To P&G

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 00:00:04 EDT

IBM has won a $400 million deal to provide Procter & Gamble Co. with a range of human-resource services.

Slammer Didn't Cause Outage

Mon, 8 Sep 2003 00:00:05 EDT

Officials at FirstEnergy Corp.said last week that a computer virus like the one that earlier infected computers at its Besse-Davis nuclear power plant wasn't to blame for the power outage.

Future Looks Bright, PeopleSoft Says

Mon, 8 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Revenue expectations trend up, but layoffs are coming

PeopleSoft Sees Big Gains Coming From J.D. Edwards Merger

Thu, 4 Sep 2003 18:00:00 EDT

The vendor raised its revenue estimates from licensing, and CEO Craig Conway says the improved performance will stem from the merger.

BearingPoint CEO: No Big Pricing Jump Likely

Wed, 3 Sep 2003 15:00:00 EDT

Average gross and net rates per hour are down in the last year, and Rand Blazer says there's only a modest upturn--at best--in sight.

USinternetworking Names New Chief Operating Officer

Wed, 3 Sep 2003 14:00:00 EDT

Steve Mucchetti, a veteran of IBM and Scient, will fill the newly created position at one of the few remaining viable ASPs.

CSC Wins Malaysian Bank Deal

Mon, 1 Sep 2003 00:00:02 EDT

Computer Sciences Corp. said last week it won a $342 million deal to provide services to Malaysia's largest banking company.

Hitachi Consulting Spreads Its Wings

Mon, 1 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Aims to get a piece of the North American midmarket services business

Economist: Offshore IT Outsourcing Should Boost U.S. Economy

Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:00:00 EDT

Deloitte Consulting's Carl Steidtmann

IBM Inks Services Deal With Boeing, In Talks With P&G

Fri, 29 Aug 2003 11:00:00 EDT

The vendor says it has won a $160 million contract to handle Boeing's voice networks and is close to a deal to provide HR services to Procter & Gamble.

CSC Wins Malaysian Bank Deal

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:00:00 EDT

Nation's fourth-largest IT outsourcing company will manage computers and provide help-desk support.

Offshore Service Providers Say It's Business As Usual Despite Mumbai Blasts

Mon, 25 Aug 2003 13:00:00 EDT

Many major U.S.-based IT services companies that have operations in Mumbai say they weren't affected, but some Indian-based service providers took a beating in the Indian stock market following the blast.

The Power Of IT

Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:01:00 EDT

Technology to improve power companies' operations could help avert another blackout--but questions remain about the industry's commitment to IT.

Utilities Need Better I.T.

Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:13 EDT

While experts are still looking for the cause of the blackout that hit the Northeast earlier this month, there's no doubt that poor communication among utilities hampered efforts to contain the problem.

Guinness On Tap: Beer Maker Signs Utility-Computing Deal

Fri, 22 Aug 2003 14:00:00 EDT

IBM will provide Diageo with a range of computing services, including the management of its data-center and server operations.

FirstEnergy Confirms IT Layoffs

Thu, 21 Aug 2003 11:00:00 EDT

The Ohio utility, eyed as a possible cause of last week's blackout, plans to lay off as many as 230 IT workers following the completion of a big SAP implementation and to address staff redundancies after a merger.

FirstEnergy Looks To Tech To Prevent Future Blackouts, But Plans IT Staff Cuts

Wed, 20 Aug 2003 16:00:00 EDT

It's rolling out an enterprisewide intranet and an SAP implementation that will simplify the distribution of 1,500 daily operational reports, but sources say more than 100 IT workers will be laid off in the coming weeks.

IBM Pays Millions More For PWC Buy; Lays Off Thousands

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 13:00:00 EDT

The total amount IBM paid for PricewaterhouseCoopers' consulting business stands at just under $4 billion.

HP Boosts .Net Consulting

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 00:00:12 EDT

Hewlett-Packard has acquired Extreme Logic Inc., a privately held consulting firm that specializes in implementing Microsoft .Net technologies for large companies

Consulting Slump Brings BearingPoint Staff Cut

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 00:00:10 EDT

BearingPoint last week reported a sharp drop in fourth-quarter earnings

CSC Weathering Slump With Government Work

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 00:00:00 EDT

IT services provider Computer Sciences Corp. reported strong revenue growth but only modest profit increases

BearingPoint Cuts Jobs, Restates Earnings As Consulting Rates Fall

Thu, 14 Aug 2003 13:00:00 EDT

One bright spot: Revenue from sales of IT services to federal, state, and local authorities increased 10.8%, to $281.7 million.

HP Acquires Consulting Firm to Boost Web-Services Presence

Wed, 13 Aug 2003 13:00:00 EDT

All-cash deal for Extreme Logic brings HP's .Net-related revenue from about $40 million to $85 million.

CSC Posts Jump In Revenue And Profit

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 17:00:00 EDT

March acquisition of federal-services contractor Dyncorp helps services vendor's results.

IBM Wins $400 Million Extension From Equifax

Thu, 7 Aug 2003 15:00:00 EDT

It will manage and support desktops, servers, and mainframes for the financial-services company through 2013.

Iraq Bound

Mon, 4 Aug 2003 00:00:09 EDT

bout 100 BearingPoint consultants head for Iraq this week to help rebuild the country's computing infrastructure after securing a contract last month with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

BearingPoint Gears Up For Iraq Rebuilding

Mon, 4 Aug 2003 00:00:06 EDT

Firm prepares for wiped-out IT infrastructure and safety risks.

IBM's $1.1 Billion Win

Mon, 4 Aug 2003 00:00:02 EDT

IBM has signed a 10-year, $1.1 billion contract to run computer operations for ABB Ltd., a Swiss provider of automation tools and services to the utilities industry.

BearingPoint Consultant Discusses Rebuilding Iraq's IT

Mon, 4 Aug 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Managing partner Tom DeGarmo discusses his firm's plans to rebuild Iraq's IT and communications infrastructure.

Swap Meet: ACS And Lockheed Acquire Each Other's Practices

Fri, 1 Aug 2003 15:00:00 EDT

Lockheed Martin will pay $658 million for ACS's government business, while ACS pays $107 million for Lockheed Martin's commercial business.

IBM Inks 10-Year Services Deal With ABB

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 17:00:00 EDT

Under terms of the $1.1 billion pact, IBM will run servers and PCs in 14 countries for the Swiss company.

Northrop Grumman Posts Strong 2Q IT Sales

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:00:00 EDT

The technology and defense contractor says the division's sales rose 11% and profit went from $41 million to $67 million.

Union Blues

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 00:00:13 EDT

IBM programmers and tech-support workers may be taking a more pro-union stance after a tape was leaked about a potentially big move of such jobs overseas.

IBM Tech Workers Consider Union Option

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Vendor will have to contend with worker unrest if it moves jobs overseas

EDS Takes A Hit

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EDT

Hurt in part by diminishing sales to General Motors Corp. and a sharp decline in its management consulting business, IT-services firm EDS saw earnings plunge 56% in its second quarter

BearingPoint Wins $9 Million Iraq Contract

Fri, 25 Jul 2003 14:00:00 EDT

The consulting firm will help design and implement new governmental institutions and regulations in Iraq.

Staffware To Open Sales Offices In India

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 14:00:00 EDT

The move to sell business-process management software in the country reflects the trend among Indian service providers to offer customers advanced services beyond application development and infrastructure support.

EDS's Profit Plunges In Second Quarter

Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:00:00 EDT

Revenue rose slightly, but net income fell because of lower sales to General Motors and a slump in management consulting.

Unisys Thrives On Government Sales

Thu, 17 Jul 2003 13:00:00 EDT

The hardware and services vendor posted second-quarter gains in revenue and net income, thanks to strong sales to the federal government.

IBM Rings Up Solid Quarter

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:00:00 EDT

A 23% gain in services revenue fueled a 10% revenue gain and a huge jump in profit.

Accenture 3Q Sales Up, May Have Violated U.S. Trade Laws

Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:00:00 EDT

The IT services firm says it may have violated U.S. trade and bribery laws.

EDS Sells Credit Union Services Group

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 10:00:00 EDT

The move is part of company's plan to raise cash by selling units peripheral to its IT outsourcing business.

EDS Exec Retires

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:13 EDT

Troubled I.T. services vendor EDS is losing another executive.

Offshore Outsourcing Moves Into The Back Office

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EDT

More businesses are moving back-office functions, such as payroll processing and human-resource management, overseas to countries that offer cheap labor, according to a pair of recent surveys.

IT Execs Mull Outsourcing

Fri, 11 Jul 2003 16:00:00 EDT

IT execs at two large companies say they're considering farming out some computer operations to service providers.

EDS's Former CFO Departs Company

Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:00:00 EDT

Jim Daley, CFO at the time Procter & Gamble backed away from a multimillion-dollar outsourcing deal, is retiring.

EDS Takes CRM Deployment For Industry Group To Near-Shore Location

Tue, 8 Jul 2003 14:00:00 EDT

Hoping to cut costs, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems also signs up for utility-computing payment plan.

Thinking About Offshore BPO? You're Not Alone

Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:00:00 EDT

More CIOs are looking to outsource back-office work, and, chances are, they'll go with Indian companies, according to a new survey.

Group Acquires Worldspan

Mon, 7 Jul 2003 00:00:04 EDT

A newly formed travel-technology company backed by funding from Citigroup and Teacher's Merchant Bank has acquired Worldspan

Accenture Helps States Get Out The Vote

Mon, 7 Jul 2003 00:00:01 EDT

IT services vendor offers aid in building E-voting systems

Schlumberger Security System For 2004 Olympics

Thu, 3 Jul 2003 13:00:00 EDT

Games Management System will track Olympics' participants' movements, facilitate security checks, and ensure players meet local immigration requirements.

Worldspan Sold To Private Venture Firm

Wed, 2 Jul 2003 11:00:00 EDT

Citigroup and Teacher's Merchant Bank want to make Worldspan a global online travel service.

IBM Inks Services Deal With Avaya

Tue, 1 Jul 2003 17:00:00 EDT

A key element is building a computerized supply-chain network for Avaya suppliers.

MCI Bankruptcy Crimps EDS Cash Flow

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 17:00:00 EDT

A $98 million payment's in limbo. On the other hand, EDS did win a $27 million HR-services contract.

Accenture Launches E-Elections Business

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 16:00:00 EDT

There's money to be made helping local, state and federal governments, as well as foreign governments, modernize electoral processes.

IBM Takes On Microsoft: Smaller Businesses Win

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:05 EDT

Companies gain more choices to help them build adaptive, real-time infrastructures

Service Bridges Teamwork Gap

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:02 EDT

Salesforce.com Adds tools to share documents and invests in reliability and security improvements

EDS Suffers Financial Woes

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 EDT

EDS, the second-largest IT services provider, last week issued $1.7 billion in long-term debt to raise cash.

EDS Inks Deal With Flemish Government

Fri, 27 Jun 2003 14:00:00 EDT

The services firm will provide computing and support services in partnership with a Belgian telecom provider.

IBM Aims Express Additions At Smaller Businesses

Wed, 25 Jun 2003 17:00:00 EDT

The new offerings are mostly scaled-down, less-costly versions of its middleware and database software.

EDS Issues $1.7 Billion In New Debt As Credit Rating Is Downgraded

Wed, 25 Jun 2003 17:00:00 EDT

Downgrade also forces company to pay off a software contract.

Growth In Business-Process Outsourcing Will Come On Human-Resources Front

Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:00:00 EDT

Companies' comfort level with the practice will drive a $51 billion market by 2004.

Salesforce.com Allies With Dell And Tibco

Mon, 23 Jun 2003 16:00:00 EDT

As part of its latest upgrade, the CRM vendor signs deals to offer its software through Dell's Web site, and uses Tibco's software to integrate its apps with users' back-end systems.

EDS Restructures

Mon, 23 Jun 2003 00:00:13 EDT

EDS last week unveiled a sweeping restructuring plan with an eye toward improving its shaky finances and enhancing service offerings in profitable markets

Airlines Plan To Roll Out In-Flight Broadband Service

Fri, 20 Jun 2003 15:00:00 EDT

Boeing Connexion pilot with British Airways is successful, setting the stage for a formal rollout.

Soundview Downgrades EDS Shares On Restructuring Concerns

Thu, 19 Jun 2003 13:00:00 EDT

The equities research firm says any benefits from the services firm's restructuring are at least a year and a half away.

EDS Opens Services Facility In India

Tue, 17 Jun 2003 16:00:00 EDT

The center, located in Mumbai, will handle voice and data communication, data entry, and financial process management, among other services.

Survey: Businesses Find Success Outsourcing Finance And Accounting

Tue, 17 Jun 2003 12:00:10 EDT

A new study shows that most companies that outsource their accounting and finance functions are happy with the arrangements.

Good Hosts

Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:00:01 EDT

Enhanced services and richer technology mean that ASPs may deserve a second look

Tech Data Reports Sharp Fall In Profits

Thu, 29 May 2003 16:00:00 EDT

Difficult economic times blamed for drop in earnings.

Merrill Lynch Sees Little Growth In Hardware Shipments

Wed, 28 May 2003 12:00:00 EDT

With shipments lagging orders by three months, the start of the second half doesn't look so good, a new report says.

CSC Wins 10-Year, $735 Million Outsourcing Deal

Tue, 27 May 2003 10:00:00 EDT

CSC will support Marconi's PCs, servers, and help desk and aid in application development.

ChevronTexaco Pulls In IBM

Mon, 26 May 2003 00:00:05 EDT

ChevronTexaco Corp. has tapped IBM in a two-year deal to join BearingPoint as one of its preferred providers of business-consulting services.

ChevronTexaco Prefers IBM For Services

Thu, 22 May 2003 14:17:16 EDT

Computing heavyweight joins BearingPoint as one of two preferred suppliers of business-consulting services.

Salesforce.com To Launch E-Commerce Services

Wed, 21 May 2003 13:19:34 EDT

The provider of hosted CRM applications wants to spare businesses from having to create and manage their own E-commerce platforms.

Push To Processes

Mon, 19 May 2003 00:00:06 EDT

nisys corp. will introduce what it's calling business blueprints, services designed to help companies create IT infrastructures that more easily adapt to changing business processes.

Unisys Expands Service Offerings With Business Blueprints

Thu, 15 May 2003 14:23:08 EDT

The vendor's increased push into services aims to help customers use integration technologies to connect or disconnect apps.

CSC's 4Q Net Income Rises

Tue, 13 May 2003 17:38:30 EDT

The services firm says increased government sales boosted profit.

EDS Lands IT Outsourcing Deal With French Bank

Mon, 12 May 2003 16:29:24 EDT

The services firm will handle network, desktop, and server support for Banque Hervet under terms of the six-year contract.

EDS In The Red

Mon, 12 May 2003 00:00:01 EDT

Delays and cost overruns associated with its build-out of a massive intranet for the Navy and the Marine Corps helped push EDS to a loss of $126 million for its first quarter.

Navy Intranet Pushes EDS Into The Red

Wed, 7 May 2003 17:21:32 EDT

The services firm attributes its $126 million first-quarter loss to delays and overruns from a deal to build an intranet for the Navy and the Marine Corps.

Perot's Ups And Downs

Mon, 5 May 2003 00:00:23 EDT

Perot Systems' first-quarter revenue rose 4% to $338 million compared with the same period last year.

Perot Systems Swings To Loss After Accounting Change

Tue, 29 Apr 2003 11:30:28 EDT

The change turned 14-cents-a-share profit to an 11-cent-a-share loss.

Supply Chain's Deep Dive

Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:37 EDT

IBM hosts a system that General Dynamics will use to build nuclear submarines

Where's The Line?

Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:06 EDT

CIOs and other execs are questioning whether relationships with vendors can be too cozy

Accused CIO Responds To Ethics Charges

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 13:17:17 EDT

Nassau Health Care CIO Christine Forman says she was operating well within accepted practices for private companies when she took vendors up on meals and such.

Supersub Work Supported With Supply-Chain Software

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 16:21:25 EDT

The builder of a new submarine wants to cut construction costs using an IBM supply-chain-management app.

IBM Offers Hope For Shaky Services Market

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 00:01:19 EDT

But cutthroat price competition and tight spending are likely to slow growth

Tough Climb

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 00:00:38 EDT

Technology can help airlines reach the heights again, but the industry may need to rethink some of its practices

Prevention: The Cure For High Maintenance Costs

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 00:00:30 EDT

Delta Air Lines Inc. wants to see some real cost savings in one of its most expensive operational units.

New Outsourcing Unit And Deals For EDS

Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:36:04 EDT

EDS wants to capitalize on the growing number of big companies that want to contract out back-office functions.

IBM Posts Gains In Sales And Revenue

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 18:55:10 EDT

First-quarter revenue from continuing operations rose 11% from a year earlier, while net income was up 8%.

Accenture's 2Q Sales Drop But Profits Rise

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 10:13:20 EDT

The professional services and IT consulting firm says sales were down 3% from a year earlier, but profits rose to $118.7 million.