Short takes on this week's technology news
Ultra violet chip process could bring big
savings
UK researchers have made a breakthrough that could lead to
cheaper processors by using ultra violet light instead of furnaces
in the chip making process. The development could eventually bring
big energy savings for chip makers and lower prices for users.
Oracle tempts SAP users with migration deal
Oracle has claimed that 585 companies chose Oracle Applications
over SAP enterprise software in the past fiscal year. The users
include BP, Fujitsu, LG Electronics India, and Virgin Mobile South
Africa. Under Oracle's Off SAP programme, users receive a 100%
licence credit for the SAP licences as they migrate to Oracle
Applications.
Meetinghouse Data acquired by Cisco
Cisco is to acquire network access control firm Meetinghouse
Data Communications. The purchase means Cisco users could use
Meetinghouse's 802.1x security technology to control access to
network resources from a single control point.
IBM to release Linux version of Lotus Notes
IBM is to release a Linux version of its Lotus Notes desktop
collaboration software. Lotus Notes on Linux 7.0.1 is based on the
open source Eclipse framework.
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