TODAY ON ITNEWS
Mobility
Storm II, cheap Curves coming to Blackberry
By
Brett Winterford
| May 07, 2009
Research in Motion is working on a new version of the Blackberry Bold that combines a touch screen with a QWERTY keyboard, a low-cost version of the Curve and a successor to the Storm featuring a tactile touch screen, according to sources.
Software
Citrix launches 'iTunes' for enterprise app delivery
By
Liz Tay
| May 07, 2009
Citrix has unveiled two new desktop virtualisation products aimed at bridging the gap between the enterprise and consumer user experience.
Software
Open Text to aquire Vignette for $418m
By
Phil Muncaster
| May 07, 2009
Open Text has announced plans to acquire Vignette in a US$310m (A$418 million) move to broaden its offerings in the web content management (WCM) space.
Internet
EBay says $2.7 bln price tag "low" for Skype
By
Sarah Morris
| May 07, 2009
A price valuation of US$2 billion (A$2.7 billion) would be low for Skype, the chief executive of parent eBay said on Wednesday.
Internet
Banks need to jump on the social media bandwagon
By
Angelica Mari
| May 07, 2009
Retail banks need to prepare to adapt their business models to the growing consumer interest in social media, according to a report by analyst house Gartner.
Internet
European Parliament votes in favour of internet freedom
By
Rosalie Marshall
| May 07, 2009
The European Parliament has decided that ISPs and regulators, such as Ofcom in the UK, cannot restrict individuals' access to the internet.
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