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Microsoft Strategist Replaces Nokia CEO
Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo has been sacked and replaced by Stephen Elop from Microsoft
Oracle Is Making A Statement By Hiring Mark Hurd
Oracle is deadly serious about competing with both HP and IBM at the highest levels for enterprise IT systems business
Balancing Productivity And Connectivity In The Enterprise
IT must balance security policies against workers' use of the Internet and mobile technologies that blur working and personal time
IBM’s Summit? Well, It’s A Start….
A barrage of hot air, followed by a real debate. IBM's 'Start' summit seems to be a microcosm of green technology, says Peter Judge
HP Sues Former CEO Hurd Over Oracle Job
HP is not happy that former CEO Mark Hurd has joined Oracle, and is now suing him in order to stop him taking the position
IT Consolidation Critical To Success, Study Finds
A new survey of businesses in the EMEA region has found that most view IT consolidation as critical to their future success
Google’s Blobby Birthday Doodle Wastes Power
Google has ticked off users by wasting their CPU and energy on doodles which could have been done more economically in Flash
US DOJ Further Probes Google Flight Data Buyout Bid
Google is angling to acquire ITA Software, w hich provides data to Microsoft Bing Travel, Orbitz and others
Oracle Hires Hurd As President
Hurd is to take on the role of co-president of Oracle, following the resignation of Charles Phillips
ICO Confirms TalkTalk Probe Over Customer Snooping
The Information Commissioner Office is unhappy that TalkTalk has been monitoring the web surfing habits of its customers without informing them
Oracle In Talks With Former HP CEO, Mark Hurd
Mark Hurd, the former CEO of HP who left amid claims of sexual harassment, is reportedly in talks with Oracle
Google Simplifies Privacy Policies
The company brings in changes as it fends off privacy concerns about Google Buzz
RBS Cuts 1,000 IT Jobs
The part-nationalised bank has slashed more than 20,000 roles since last year
Switch Off PCs, Say eWEEK Readers
The number one way to cut IT's carbon footprint is to switch off PCs overnight, say eWEEK readers. Our next poll - your top gadget!
Welsh Government Loses Devices Worth £21,000
A new FOI request has revealed the loss of more than 50 devices by the Welsh Assembly Government over the past two years
Cloud Board Plans ‘Code Of Conduct’
The Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) wants to run a Governance Board to develop a code of conduct for services
Sustainable Practices Can Lead To Business Savings
Sustainability will be 'critical' to businesses, bringing cash savings as well as carbon cuts, according to Capgemini
Badly Configured Networks Cause Most Data Breaches
A badly configured network is most often the cause of security breaches, a survey of hacking habits has revealed
Intel Buys Infineon Mobile Chip Business For £909m
Intel is making a push into the Internet-connected mobile device space with its purchase of Infineon's wireless chip business
Stakes Continue To Rise In Bidding War For 3PAR
As Dell and HP keep stacking the cash higher in the bidding war for 3PAR, the question arises: what makes this small storage company worth it?
Microsoft Investigating Chinese Factory Conditions
Microsoft's investigation into conditions at the KYE factory in China turned up violations that the company says it addressed
Microsoft Founder Sues Apple, Google Over Patents
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has filed patent-infringement suits against Apple, Google and nine other companies
HP Offers $2 Billion in 3PAR Bidding Frenzy
3PAR received an offer from Dell matching HP's $1.8 billion bid and accepts it, apparently ending the high-stakes bidding war - but HP isn't done
Intel Nears Deal For Infineon Mobile Chip Business
Intel is reportedly close to a deal to buy Infineon’s mobile chip business, according to industry rumours
HP Trumps Dell Bid For 3PAR Again By $200m
HP's move to up the ante in its attempt to acquire 3PAR comes only 5 hours after Dell bid $1.6 billion, topping HP's previous bid
Cisco Buys ExtendMedia For Online Video Management
As part of its belief that online video will dominate Internet traffic, Cisco has acquired ExtendMedia to help it manage online video content
Charge Back To Move Forward
With budgets tightening, IT managers need to identify how different departments use IT resources and how they can be charged accordingly, says Andy Hardy
Companies Face Millions In Windows 7 Migration Costs
Upcoming migrations from Windows XP to Windows 7 bode well for IT pros with the right skills but portend tough times for IT budget-holders
Zurich Insurance Fined £2.28m For Data Loss
The UK Financial Services Authority has fined Zurich Insurance £2,275,000 for failing to prevent the loss of customers’ confidential information