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Microsoft launches communication apps

Microsoft launches communication apps

Microsoft plans to release its much-anticipated Office Communicator 2005 client and a service pack for Live Communications Server 2005 in the next 90 days.
Paula Rooney Mar 9 2005, 12:00AM Software
Developers petition Microsoft over VB6

Developers petition Microsoft over VB6

Microsoft has decided to end standard support for popular tool Visual Basic 6.0 by April, sparking protests from developers.
Antone Gonsalves Mar 9 2005, 12:00AM Software
BMC unleashes global partner program

BMC unleashes global partner program

Enterprise management software provider BMC Software has introduced a new global partner program which unifies separate programs following its acquisitions of Remedy, Marimba, Magic and Calendra.
Byron Connolly Mar 8 2005, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft heads for Istanbul

Microsoft heads for Istanbul

Microsoft has scheduled a US web conference this week where company chairman Bill Gates is expected to unveil a communications product code-named Istanbul.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2005, 12:00AM Software
EU endorses software patent measure

EU endorses software patent measure

A European Union (EU) government body has endorsed a patents bill, handing a victory to large companies with substantial software patent portfolios, such as Microsoft.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2005, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft previews Indigo SOA app

Microsoft previews Indigo SOA app

Microsoft has promised to make available the first preview of a web services communications technology, code-named Indigo, this month that will help partners build connected systems for its next-generation, services-oriented architecture (SOA).
Paula Rooney Mar 7 2005, 12:00AM Software
Disk storage market tops US$13 billion

Disk storage market tops US$13 billion

Global sales of external controller-based disk storage grew slowly last year as four of the major vendors suffered unusual revenue declines, according to a US market research firm.
Antone Gonsalves Mar 7 2005, 12:00AM Software
Intel advances multicore plan

Intel advances multicore plan

Intel claims to have made good on a vow last year to rewrite its product road map to focus on dual-core and multicore processors.
Edward F. Moltzen Mar 7 2005, 12:00AM Software
Big Blue battles Dell, HP on price

Big Blue battles Dell, HP on price

IBM in the US is targeting Dell and HP with a price-competitive SystemSeller program aimed at partners selling servers and storage to midmarket customers.
Craig Zarley , Steven Burke Mar 7 2005, 12:00AM Software
Distribution dukes out for PC share

Distribution dukes out for PC share

Ingram Micro, Tech Data and Synnex are battling for PC market share amid some intense price competition in North America.
Scott Campbell Mar 7 2005, 12:00AM Software
Internode breaks into big league

Internode breaks into big league

Internode has deployed its own high speed links to the US in a move that will have the Adelaide ISP breathing down the necks of Tier 1 telcos like Telstra and Optus.
Fleur Doidge Mar 7 2005, 12:00AM Software
No Microsoft patches next week

No Microsoft patches next week

Microsoft has promised it won't release any new fixes to its operating systems or applications on Tuesday [US], the next date for a monthly security bulletin.
Staff Writers Mar 4 2005, 12:00AM Software
Increase in mass-mailers: Fortinet

Increase in mass-mailers: Fortinet

There was an increase in the number of mass mailing worms last month, according to a report from one security company.
Staff Writers , Staff Writers Mar 4 2005, 12:00AM Software
Intel sketches long-range chip vision

Intel sketches long-range chip vision

Intel's 10-year technology vision includes the ability to put hundreds of cores on one processor, which would permit the creation of scores of "arrays" on a chip devoted to separate functions like video, graphics or VoIP, one of the chip giant's top technologists said this week.
Edward F. Moltzen Mar 4 2005, 12:00AM Software
Queen knights Bill Gates

Queen knights Bill Gates

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Staff Writers Mar 3 2005, 12:00AM Software
Big Blue goes back to channel

Big Blue goes back to channel

IBM Australia’s personal systems group is swinging back to the channel, promising to allocate 80 percent of marketing dollars this year to generate demand for resellers and distributors.
Darren Baguely , Darren Baguley Mar 1 2005, 12:00AM Software
IBM ups open source efforts

IBM ups open source efforts

IBM Software is contributing some 30 projects to SourceForge.net, a US repository of open source code and related material.
Barbara Darrow Feb 28 2005, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft signs Final Fantasy developer

Microsoft signs Final Fantasy developer

Microsoft has hired the creator of the popular "Final Fantasy" video game to develop games exclusively for the next Xbox.
Staff Writers Feb 28 2005, 12:00AM Software
Technology One profits up 18 percent

Technology One profits up 18 percent

ASX-listed Australian software developer Technology One reported a $4.49 million profit after tax for the half year ending 31 December, an 18 percent jump on last year.
Byron Connolly Feb 28 2005, 12:00AM Software
Oracle attacks mid-market

Oracle attacks mid-market

Oracle has split its applications and database channel businesses and painted a bullseye on Microsoft’s SQL-based mid-market dominance following the former's buy of PeopleSoft.
Darren Baguely , Darren Baguley Feb 24 2005, 12:00AM Software

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