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Browett says DSGi not closing many stores - yet

15 May 2008, 10:40

DSGi CEO announces customer-centric focus, superstores and dividend cut, but not store closures.

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European Commission green light for TomTom to acquire Tele Atlas

15 May 2008, 07:55

Decks cleared for standalone vs. handheld GPS showdown with Nokia/Navteq.

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UK software piracy rate drops

15 May 2008, 07:55

Fifth BSA annual global piracy report finds British software users becoming marginally more honest.

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Online advertising takes a hit

14 May 2008, 18:03

Economic downturn and changing industry practises cause a sharp drop in overall Web monetisation.

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Corporate raider Icahn takes a hand in Yahoo!

14 May 2008, 17:51

Yahoo! stock jumps at news that Carl Icahn may be making a run at the board following withdrawal of Microsoft’s offer.

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Panicked income tax adjustment amid economic gloom

14 May 2008, 07:57

UK Chancellor announces increase in individual tax allowance to be covered by increased borrowing.

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HP closes $13.9 billion EDS deal

13 May 2008, 16:52

Hewlett Packard and Electronic Data Systems directors unanimously approve $13.9 billion acquisition.

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Initial reports suggest minimal disruption to tech industry from China quake

13 May 2008, 16:46

Taiwanese tech companies and a local semiconductor manufacturer appear to be unaffected by disaster.

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Acquisition talks between HP and EDS close to fruition

12 May 2008, 23:27

HP confirmed today that discussions with EDS regarding a possible acquisition are at an advanced stage.

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All change at AMD

12 May 2008, 23:04

Randy Allen promoted to head Computing Solutions group and Central Engineering Organisation created.

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Sobon promoted to WW director of product management at AMD

12 May 2008, 20:53

Current director of product marketing for desktop products given notebooks and servers too.

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Mario Rivas confirmed to leave AMD

12 May 2008, 20:02

Executive VP of computing products group departs.

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Vanco suspends share trading, company founder forced to resign

12 May 2008, 15:43

The virtual network operator’s business plan required momentum to keep going and it signed up too many clients, too fast.

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Corporate raider to buy US retailer Circuit City through Blockbuster or directly

12 May 2008, 13:39

Carl Icahn has stated that if Blockbuster does not acquire troubled retailer Circuit City, he will.

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DSGi predicted to close up to 200 stores

12 May 2008, 13:15

The owner of PC World and Currys is predicted to announce the closure of stores and the merger of some others.

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Chilean hacker reveals massive data security flaw

12 May 2008, 12:19

Comment on blog contained government data on over a third of the population.

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AMD launches new, low-power, quad-core Opterons

12 May 2008, 10:24

Five new “Quad-Core AMD Opteron HE (Highly Efficient) processors already available through the channel.

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Borders to offer e-book reader and store

10 May 2008, 12:47

Expensive and WiFi-less iLiad Book Edition on sale today at selected Borders UK bookstores.

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BBC demand poses copyright questions

10 May 2008, 11:09

The BBC menaces a provider of free knitting patterns for infringing a “copyright” it has not registered over Doctor Who creatures.

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Carphone Warehouse involved in Tiscali acquisition process

9 May 2008, 17:08

Best Buy deal frees up funds for Tiscali acquisition by CPW, but bid amount remains unconfirmed.

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Google steps up in enterprise security market

9 May 2008, 16:13

Google’s Web Security for Enterprise service to make it a major player in the Security as a Service stakes.

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The state tries to pick tech winners

9 May 2008, 15:46

Technology Strategy Board quango announces £3 billion in matching funds for innovations it regards as wholesome.

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US Music/Movie majors get the draft law they wanted

9 May 2008, 13:31

Bill providing for a “Copyright Czar” running a new department in the Department of Justice passed by overwhelming majority.

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Carphone Warehouse confirms Best Buy joint venture retail plans

9 May 2008, 12:08

The joint CPW/Best buy operation will embark upon a rapid expansion of large stores in 2009.

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Novatech in talks with Rock administrator

9 May 2008, 10:55

UK system-builder Novatech has confirmed it is exploring the possibility of buying stricken laptop maker Rock.

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UK boutique laptop vendor - rockdirect goes into administration

8 May 2008, 14:10

Direct-only UK laptop maker rock has appointed administrators to sell the business as a going concern.

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Your country wants YOU, to help redraft consumer law

8 May 2008, 11:22

The government reckons consumer law is too convoluted and wants businesses and consumers to suggest ways to improve it.

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Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy to create a new joint company

8 May 2008, 09:12

Best Buy acquires a European presence and Carphone Warehouse recapitalises.

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Thursday quirky: Live by the vid, die by the vid

8 May 2008, 08:48

Spoof of the Black Eyed Peas’ pro-Obama “Yes we can” video says more than a thousand words about the danger of personality cults.

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Hello doctor, this is my prostate calling

8 May 2008, 08:39

Ofcom vision of the future includes adding to the indignities of old age by having elderly bodies broadcast their infirmities.

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AMD presents its latest roadmap for business computing...

7 May 2008, 21:21

AMD has been presenting its plans for future server processors to analysts and HEXUS has the slides...

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Gem brings entry-level camcorder to UK

7 May 2008, 15:47

Flip Video has taken 13 percent of the US camcorder market from a standing start. Gem is exclusive UK distie.

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Intel and Google among investors in giant new WiMAX company Clearwire

7 May 2008, 14:08

A total of $3.2 billion to be invested in Clearwire to create the first national WiMAX network in the US.

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