Software

Humans beat the machines at poker

Humans beat the machines at poker

Human poker players have won by a narrow margin in the first official competition between humans and computers.
Iain Thomson Jul 27 2007 2:14PM Software
iPhone lockdown to boost on-demand services

iPhone lockdown to boost on-demand services

Apple has made it clear that it has no plans to allow third-party applications to become available on the iPhone, but this is not worrying on-demand software houses.
Iain Thomson Jul 27 2007 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Ubisoft to develop Cameron's Avatar game

Ubisoft to develop Cameron's Avatar game

Video game publisher Ubisoft has announced that it will be developing the Avatar computer game based on the upcoming 20th Century Fox movie written and directed by James Cameron.
Staff Writers Jul 26 2007 12:10PM Software
Boffins to build nano-difference engine

Boffins to build nano-difference engine

Scientists are planning to build a mechanical computer on a microscopic level to replace low speed silicon processors.
Iain Thomson Jul 26 2007 12:08PM Software
Corning bends light around corners

Corning bends light around corners

'Game-changing' technology for telecoms applications.
Clement James Jul 25 2007 3:15PM Software
BSA gears up for software audit push

BSA gears up for software audit push

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is gearing up for a final push to convince companies to fill in their voluntary audit forms.
Iain Thomson Jul 24 2007 5:12PM Software
Psychologists offer safe surfing tools

Psychologists offer safe surfing tools

A team of clinical psychologists claims to have designed internet safety and parental control software that allows for more secure and productive surfing.
Clement James Jul 24 2007 10:12AM Software
Boffins build 'unbeatable' draughts program

Boffins build 'unbeatable' draughts program

Scientists in Canada claim to have created a computer program that is unbeatable at the game of draughts, also known as 'checkers'.
Iain Thomson Jul 23 2007 4:45PM Software
Rockstar's Table Tennis comes to the Wii

Rockstar's Table Tennis comes to the Wii

The highly controversial Manhunt 2 may be on the backburner following a string of complaints, but a far more sedate title from Rockstar Games is about to make its way onto Nintendo's Wii.
Staff Writers Jul 20 2007 6:42AM Software
Data #3 streamlines Hervey Bay City Council

Data #3 streamlines Hervey Bay City Council

Local service provider, Data #3 has implemented Centennial Software’ asset management solution for Queensland’s Hervey Bay City Council.
Staff Writers Jul 19 2007 1:08PM Software
Oracle buys Bharosa to bolster fraud prevention

Oracle buys Bharosa to bolster fraud prevention

Oracle has agreed to acquire Bharosa, a provider of software designed to combat online identity theft and fraud. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Robert Jaques Jul 19 2007 10:24AM Software
Microsoft gets SaaS in South Africa

Microsoft gets SaaS in South Africa

Microsoft has launched a pay-as-you-go computing system aimed at making its office software more accessible for people in emerging markets, the company said on Tuesday.
Staff Writers Jul 18 2007 5:00PM Software
Crackle takes a pop at online video

Crackle takes a pop at online video

More focus on the bottom line. Crackle, the Sony Pictures Entertainment company formerly known as Grouper, today launched its streaming entertainment network.

Staff Writers Jul 18 2007 1:43PM Software
Salesforce stakes claim to 'platform as a service'

Salesforce stakes claim to 'platform as a service'

Users can develop new apps for Salesforce on-demand enterprise service.
Shaun Nichols Jul 18 2007 10:30AM Software
Doomsday clock pushed back for web radio

Doomsday clock pushed back for web radio

Collection agency agrees to delay payments.
Shaun Nichols Jul 18 2007 10:00AM Software
NetApp CEO sees growth in software, services

NetApp CEO sees growth in software, services

Network Appliance, one of the world's largest data storage gear makers, expects to grow faster than its rivals in higher margin software and technology services, Chief Executive Dan Warmenhoven said.
Philipp Gollner Jul 18 2007 1:00AM Software
iTNews launches new user-friendly site

iTNews launches new user-friendly site

iTNews has been updated to make it easier for you to find the stories, features and reports that keep you abreast of the very latest news in the world of technology.
Staff Writers Jul 17 2007 3:56PM Software
Local IT recruitment firm joins Second Life

Local IT recruitment firm joins Second Life

IT recruitment firm Sapphire Technologies has established a presence in the virtual world of Second Life.
Staff Writers Jul 17 2007 3:54PM Software
IBM boosts business info with DataMirror buy

IBM boosts business info with DataMirror buy

Big Blue buys Canadian business information firm.
Robert Jaques Jul 17 2007 2:06PM Software
PS3 'Starter Pack' announced for Europe

PS3 'Starter Pack' announced for Europe

Additional controller and two first-party games, but no price cut.
Staff Writers Jul 17 2007 1:54PM Software

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