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Satyam chairman admits to US$1bn fraud

Satyam chairman admits to US$1bn fraud

The chairman of Satyam, one of India's largest outsourcing providers, has resigned after admitting to inflating profits for seven years, amounting to a sum of 50.4bn rupees (approx US$1 billion).
Rosalie Marshall Jan 8 2009 6:55AM Strategy
Avaya supports Women’s World Cup

Avaya supports Women’s World Cup
Staff Writers Jan 4 2009 7:28AM Strategy
Four unusual (and perhaps unpopular) ICT predictions

Four unusual (and perhaps unpopular) ICT predictions

We asked a couple of IT folks to give us a prediction - not a my-product-will-go-on-to-save-the-world-despite-poor-sales-in-2007 type prediction, but one that either would be great if it happened in the next 12 months, or one that may not happen at all. This is what we got back.
Ry Crozier Dec 29 2008 3:37PM Strategy
IT leaders nervous about 2009

IT leaders nervous about 2009

The IT industry has reached a new confidence low as business leaders in the sector worry about rising costs and low levels of credit, according to research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Angelica Mari Dec 18 2008 6:39AM Strategy
Opinion: Be prepared for the little things as well

Opinion: Be prepared for the little things as well

Business continuity is more than just planning for disasters – ­ everyday issues need to be addressed too, writes Dale Vile.
Dale Vile Dec 17 2008 6:15AM Strategy
W3C launches new web accessibility guidelines

W3C launches new web accessibility guidelines

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has launched a new version of its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standard, making it easier to understand and test by firms wishing to comply.
Phil Muncaster Dec 17 2008 6:12AM Strategy
HCL completes £440m Axon buy

HCL completes £440m Axon buy

HCL Technologies has finalised its purchase of SAP consultancy Axon, marking the largest ever acquisition by an Indian technology company.
Rosalie Marshall Dec 16 2008 6:40AM Strategy
IEEE to set up patent pools

IEEE to set up patent pools

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association is to set up patent pools, whereby companies agree to cross-license patents with licensing administrator Via Licensing.
Iain Thomson Dec 9 2008 6:51AM Strategy
Firms switch from outsourcing to homeshoring

Firms switch from outsourcing to homeshoring

Outsourcing is so last season. The new trend in tech is 'homeshoring', or contracting customer service employees to work from the comforts of their own homes using only their Internet connection and VOIP phones.
Sylvie Barak Dec 2 2008 6:44AM Strategy
eBay issues trading warning for Thailand, India

eBay issues trading warning for Thailand, India

International auction giant eBay has issued a trading warning for Thailand and India in the wake of recent disruptions in both countries.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2008 6:29AM Strategy
ACS wants Gershon savings put into ICT pilots

ACS wants Gershon savings put into ICT pilots

Part of the $400m in yearly savings that the government is expected to get by implementing all of the Gershon report’s recommendations should be put back into ICT pilot projects, according to the Australian Computer Society.
Staff Writers Dec 1 2008 1:26PM Strategy
IT leaders will guide firms through testing times

IT leaders will guide firms through testing times

CIOs' knowledge of both the business and IT systems puts them in a strong position to help their employers adapt and survive in the current tough economic climate, according to a study by CIO Connect.
Computing staff Dec 1 2008 6:37AM Strategy
Disaster recovery best practices

Disaster recovery best practices

Forrester Research's Rudiger Krojnewski offers advice on building a robust business continuity plan.
Rudiger Krojnewski Nov 26 2008 6:29AM Strategy
Google spins its way out of lay-offs

Google spins its way out of lay-offs

Redundancy is a dirty word in Silicon Valley at the moment and Google, claiming immunity from recession, has been trying to hold off saying it with the help of a legal loophole.
Sylvie Barak Nov 26 2008 6:26AM Strategy
Unisys brings BankWest joint venture back in-house

Unisys brings BankWest joint venture back in-house

Unisys has bought out BankWest’s 49 per cent stake in the two companies’ joint venture, Unisys West.
Staff Writers Nov 25 2008 3:25PM Strategy
Opinion: Why SMBs cannot afford to ignore BPM

Opinion: Why SMBs cannot afford to ignore BPM

Paul Berger, managing director of Australian owned business software company, Happen Business, (pictured), talks to CRN about Business Process Management.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2008 3:04PM Strategy
Global broadband users reach 400 million

Global broadband users reach 400 million

An analysis of the global broadband market has found that the total number of subscribers has reached 400 million.
Iain Thomson Nov 21 2008 6:34AM Strategy
Google and P&G trade secrets

Google and P&G trade secrets

Google and Procter and Gamble today announced they have been swapping staff to increase their competitive edge.
Rosalie Marshall Nov 20 2008 3:15PM Strategy
Obama appoints technology team

Obama appoints technology team

President-elect Barack Obama has named the three person technology team who will decide on the priorities for the new administration - including a senior Google employee.
Iain Thomson Nov 20 2008 3:15PM Strategy
Samsung and LG sued by Kodak

Samsung and LG sued by Kodak

Kodak has announced it has filed formal complaints against Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics for copying its technology related to image capture, compression, data storage, and the method it uses for previewing motion images.
Rosalie Marshall Nov 19 2008 2:43PM Strategy

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