Software vendors

Online Safety Bill Tweak To Combat Russian Misinformation

Foreign interference and misinformation to be designated a priority offence under Online Safety Bill, the government says

2 years ago

Google Faces Fresh Privacy Complaints From EU Consumer Groups

Privacy quest. Google is a repeat offender, says BEUC, as ten European consumer groups file complaints with their data protection…

2 years ago

IBM Ordered To Turn Over Ginny Rometty Emails In Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Big Blue ordered to hand over internal emails of former CEO Ginny Rometty and IBM executives, which discuss efforts to…

2 years ago

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Retires Today, After 27 Years

The day that IE died. Microsoft has today officially retired its veteran web browser Internet Explorer after 27 years of…

2 years ago

Microsoft Slashes Russia Operations, Axes 400 Staff

Software giant Microsoft is “significantly” scaling down its operations in Russia, but will continue to fulfil contractual obligations

2 years ago

IBM Closes Down Russian Operation, Lays Off Staff

After suspending its operations in Russia in Q1, IBM tells local staff it is winding down operations in Russia and…

2 years ago

Oracle’s Cerner Purchase Given EU Antitrust Blessing

Healthcare move by software giant Oracle with its $28 billion acquisition of Cerner, now given official blessing from European Commission

2 years ago

Toshiba Receives Multiple Proposals, As It Mulls Strategic Options

Troubled Japanese conglomerate Toshiba receives eight proposals to take it private and a couple of proposals to remain listed entity

2 years ago

TomTom Confirms Hundreds Of Job Losses

Satnav giant TomTom says it will “reset” the organisation, which unfortunately includes hundreds of job losses at its Mapping unit

2 years ago

Microsoft Executive Indicates Departmental Hiring Slowdown

Amid concern at the state of the global economy, a senior Microsoft executive tells staff to be more cautious when…

2 years ago

Global Digital Tax Law Not Ready Until 2024, Says OECD

Corporation tax delay. Rollout of 15 percent tax agreement for big name corporations only likely in 2024, says head of…

2 years ago

EU Antitrust Head Calls For Global Approach To Tackle Big Tech

Europe's antitrust boss Margrethe Vestager says there needs to be a global approach to tackle the power of big name…

3 years ago

Apple Profits Surge, As Firm Warns Of Trouble Ahead

No interruption for the Apple gravy train, as it shrugged off supply chain troubles. However it forecasted bigger problems ahead

3 years ago

Alphabet Profit Slides As YouTube Misses Expectations

Tech giant posts mixed first quarter results, as Alphabet contends with rising inflation, increased YouTube competition, and falling ad spend

3 years ago

SAP Mulling Total Russian Withdrawal – Report

Co-founder of German software giant cites actions of not just Vladimir Putin, but also supporters among Russian population, amid withdrawal…

3 years ago

Russia Retaliates Against YouTube Over Ukraine Invasion ‘Fakes’

Pot calling kettle black? Roskomnadzor to take punitive measures against YouTube over 'fake' images about Russia's invasion of Ukraine

3 years ago

Microsoft Faces EU Antitrust Questions Over Cloud Business – Report

European Commission reportedly begins questioning Microsoft customers and rivals about Azure business and licensing deals

3 years ago

EU To Optimise Its Antitrust Rules – Report

Senior EU official confirms bloc will evaluate its antitrust enforcement framework, to ensure it is truly fit for the digital…

3 years ago

Nebulon Touts Rapid Ransomware Recovery Solution

Combined server and storage system from Nebulon is claimed to deliver a four minute ransomware recovery solution for businesses

3 years ago

European Union Agrees DMA To Curb Big Tech

Online gatekeepers such as Apple, Google and Meta targetted as the European Union last week reached landmark digital rules agreement

3 years ago

Organisations Outmatched By Nation-State Hackers, Survey Finds

Businesses are increasingly seeking government help in light of cyberattacks from nation-state attackers, survey from Trellix and CSIS

3 years ago

Apple Not Fully Compiling On App Store, Says Dutch Watchdog

More fines on the way as Dutch watchdog insists Apple has not fully compiled with order to open App Store…

3 years ago

Apple Services Resume After Multiple Outages

App Store and other Apple services are back online after outages over a two day period, reportedly being blamed on…

3 years ago

Google Settles Lawsuit With Fired Engineers

Settlement with four former engineers who sued Google over alleged retaliation, because of their staff organising activities

3 years ago

Microsoft Investigates After Lapsus$ Hack Claim

Lapsus$ strikes again? Redmond investigating claims that Brazilian-based hacking group Lapsus$ leaked 37GB of its source code

3 years ago

Microsoft Data Centre Region In Finland To Heat Nearby Cities

Software giant Microsoft is to build a new energy efficient data centre region in Finland, which will supply heating to…

3 years ago