Software

Gates rules out Yahoo acquisition

Gates rules out Yahoo acquisition

An acquisition of Yahoo by Microsoft is looking less likely than ever following confirmation from the software company's outgoing chairman that he does not think the deal will go ahead..
Guy Dixon Jul 1 2008 1:41AM Software
Microsoft to acquire mobile services developer

Microsoft to acquire mobile services developer

Microsoft has announced plans to acquire a firm specialising in mobile data, particularly in providing phone users with mobile access to content. The move will extend the capabilities of Windows Mobile and Windows Live, Microsoft said.
Daniel Robinson Jun 30 2008 7:31AM Software
Flashy sites annoy users

Flashy sites annoy users

Web content management firm SDL Tridion has released the results of its research into what elements of web site design most turn off internet users, coming in top is pop up advertising.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2008 7:31AM Software
Weekly Roundup: Stephen Hawking snubs title and Bill Gates's last day at the office

Weekly Roundup: Stephen Hawking snubs title and Bill Gates's last day at the office

This week, Stephen Hawking revealed how he has avoided Britain's highest honour for over a decade, and Bill Gates had his final farewell from Microsoft.
Staff Writers Jun 28 2008 12:30PM Software
Red Hat earnings grew in Q1

Red Hat earnings grew in Q1

First Tier Linux vendor Red Hat released its first quarter 2009 results on Wednesday, saying growth in subscriptions and services revenues led to a 6.6 per cent profit increase.
Egan Orion Jun 27 2008 11:55AM Software
Social networking doomed

Social networking doomed

Academics have finally found a way to kill off social networking.
Nick Booth Jun 27 2008 11:54AM Software
Microsoft snaps up MobiComp

Microsoft snaps up MobiComp

Microsoft has unveiled plans to acquire mobile data company MobiComp in a bid to flesh out the services available on Windows Mobile and Windows Live..
Guy Dixon Jun 27 2008 7:46AM Software
AGL Energy uses SAP, Avaya and AMC to keep customers happy

AGL Energy uses SAP, Avaya and AMC to keep customers happy

AGL Energy has chosen to go with a mixed bag of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) suppliers in a bid to improve its customer service management.
Lilia Guan Jun 26 2008 3:25PM Software
EquaTerra and Microsoft launch IT governance tool

EquaTerra and Microsoft launch IT governance tool

Software developer EquaTerra has partnered with Microsoft to launch an IT workplace governance platform..
Clement James Jun 26 2008 7:40AM Software
Firefox 3 hits 19 million downloads

Firefox 3 hits 19 million downloads

The first week of availability for Mozilla's Firefox 3 browser has yielded roughly 19 million downloads..
Shaun Nichols Jun 25 2008 4:37PM Software
Facebook back in court

Facebook back in court

Facebook is back in court over allegations Mark Zuckerberg stole the concept of the site from ConnectU, a service run by Zuckerberg's Harvard classmates..
Shaun Nichols Jun 25 2008 4:37PM Software
Is Microsoft supporting Open Source through the Open Source Census?

Is Microsoft supporting Open Source through the Open Source Census?

Microsoft’s claims of promoting interoperability between open and closed systems through its support of the Open Source Census project have been met with scepticism in the Open Source arena.
Liz Tay Jun 25 2008 3:13PM Software
Salesforce unveils toolkit for Google Data APIs

Salesforce unveils toolkit for Google Data APIs

Salesforce.com has developed a new toolkit for Google Data APIs that allows developers to build web applications from a combination Salesforce and Google App services.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 25 2008 2:03PM Software
TV shows make down-under debut on Aussie iTunes

TV shows make down-under debut on Aussie iTunes

Australians will finally be able to download television shows for their iPods after Apple made the service available on iTunes Australia some three years after it made its debut in the US.
Staff Writers Jun 25 2008 11:05AM Software
Oracle buys Skywire Software

Oracle buys Skywire Software

Oracle has announced the acquisition of Skywire Software for an undisclosed sum..
Clement James Jun 25 2008 7:28AM Software
Google facing Android delays

Google facing Android delays

Google is fighting off rumours that handsets based on its Android mobile phone platform will be delayed until 2009..
Shaun Nichols Jun 25 2008 7:28AM Software
Google offers free ad measurement tools

Google offers free ad measurement tools

Google is to offer free web measurement tools to advertisers to help them better target online audiences..
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 25 2008 7:28AM Software
Salesforce cosies up to Google

Salesforce cosies up to Google

Salesforce.com has expanded its global strategic alliance with Google, making it easier for developers to harness cloud computing for web and business application development and deployment..
Clement James Jun 25 2008 7:28AM Software
Microsoft to support XP until 2014

Microsoft to support XP until 2014

Pledges Windows 7 by 2010.
Iain Thomson Jun 25 2008 7:28AM Software
Facebook has more friends than MySpace

Facebook has more friends than MySpace

Facebook has overtaken arch rival MySpace in the battle for online popularity, according to the latest independent figures..
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 24 2008 11:52AM Software

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