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Vodafone names HSBC's Bond as chairman

Vodafone names HSBC's Bond as chairman

Vodafone Group Plc named HSBC banker John Bond as its new chairman, seeking to bring in a veteran deal maker to lead it through expected expansion in newer markets, especially in Asia.
Staff Writers Dec 7 2005, 11:00AM Mobility
NEC Elec says developed 55-nano chip technology

NEC Elec says developed 55-nano chip technology

NEC Electronics has developed a technology to make advanced microchips with circuitry width of 55-nanometres, and aims to start mass-production by the end of 2007.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 12:15PM Hardware
NSC wins Danka IP telephony deal

NSC wins Danka IP telephony deal

Integrator NSC Enterprise Solutions has won a $500,000 contract to upgrade communications infrastructure at Australian office equipment distributor Danka.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 11:59AM Collaboration
Intel says in talks on India manufacturing unit

Intel says in talks on India manufacturing unit

Intel is in talks with the Indian government to set up a chip manufacturing facility in the country.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 9:30AM Hardware
Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

A Chicago man who bought Microsoft's new Xbox 360 has sued the world's largest software maker, saying the new video game console has a design flaw that causes it to overheat and freeze up.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 8:53AM Hardware
Global chip sales rise in October: survey

Global chip sales rise in October: survey

Global sales of semiconductors rose in October, keeping the chip industry on track for 8 percent growth this year as demand for electronic gadgets has been accelerating, according to a survey.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 12:00PM Hardware
California court grants Toshiba new trial in Lexar case

California court grants Toshiba new trial in Lexar case

Toshiba said on Friday that a California court has granted the company a new trial on more than US$465 million in damages a jury had previously awarded Lexar Media.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 10:56AM Collaboration
Nortel to pay millions to ex-CEO Owens: filing

Nortel to pay millions to ex-CEO Owens: filing

Nortel Networks will pay former chief executive Bill Owens a US$2 million lump sum severance and millions more in bonuses, it said in a regulatory filing on Friday.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 10:30AM Collaboration
Intel to announce US$500mln India investment: report

Intel to announce US$500mln India investment: report

Intel is likely to announce an investment of US$500 million in its Indian operations when a top company official visits the country.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 9:08AM Hardware
NEC Elec develops 55-nano chip technology: paper

NEC Elec develops 55-nano chip technology: paper

NEC Electronics has developed a technology to make advanced microchips with circuitry width of 55-nanometres, or billionths of a metre.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 8:38AM Hardware
Data storage grows at record pace amid backup need

Data storage grows at record pace amid backup need

The market for computer disk storage systems grew a record 12.5 percent in the third quarter amid surging demand by businesses to secure a growing mountain of data, market researcher IDC reported.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2005, 3:39PM Data centre
EU enters cyberworld with own address on 7 December

EU enters cyberworld with own address on 7 December

A rush among companies to register for a pan-European Union website is expected over coming weeks after the new .eu web address is launched on 7 December.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2005, 12:41PM Collaboration
Broadcom sees big chip demand from digital devices

Broadcom sees big chip demand from digital devices

US chip maker Broadcom expects demand for chips used in portable video players to surge on the back of rising global sales of digital devices.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2005, 11:15AM Hardware
Toshiba up to 4th in 2005 chip maker ranks: iSuppli

Toshiba up to 4th in 2005 chip maker ranks: iSuppli

Toshiba will likely be ranked fourth among global microchip makers in 2005, jumping from seventh place a year ago on the back of robust demand for NAND flash memory.
Staff Writers Dec 2 2005, 10:10AM Hardware
SemIndia to invest US$3bln in Indian chip facility

SemIndia to invest US$3bln in Indian chip facility

SemIndia plans to invest US$3 billion in a semiconductor chip-making factory in India, with technology from America's Advanced Micro Devices, officials from the companies said on Wednesday.
Staff Writers Dec 1 2005, 11:30AM Hardware
Hurricane-ravaged New Orleans gets Wi-Fi

Hurricane-ravaged New Orleans gets Wi-Fi

Hurricane-stricken New Orleans is largely destroyed and abandoned, but city officials said it will soon have universal wireless internet service.
Staff Writers Dec 1 2005, 11:00AM Collaboration
LG.Philips plans new US$486mln LCD plant

LG.Philips plans new US$486mln LCD plant

LG.Philips LCD Co Ltd, the world's second-largest flat screen maker, said on Wednesday it would invest 504 billion won (US$485.5 million) to build a new flat-screen plant near the capital.
Staff Writers Dec 1 2005, 9:00AM Hardware
Microsoft offering frequent previews of new Windows

Microsoft offering frequent previews of new Windows

Microsoft is releasing preview versions of its new Windows Vista operating system about once a month in an effort to get more customer feedback than usual ahead of next year's launch.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2005, 1:44PM Software
One minute with...Audrey Lyon

One minute with...Audrey Lyon

CRN has a chat with Audrey Lyon, business development manager at Aquion.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2005, 1:05PM Collaboration
Google names new board member, audit chair

Google names new board member, audit chair

Google has appointed Ann Mather to its board, saying she would chair its audit committee.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2005, 9:15AM Software

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