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November 21, 2003 21 Nov'03
Wireless leads the way, says PalmSource CEO

Palmsource's chief executive argued in his keynote address at Comdex in Las Vegas that many of obstacles to wirelessly connected...
November 21, 2003 21 Nov'03
HP adds Xeon processors to BL20p blade

Hewlett-Packard is now shipping Xeon versions of its two year-old ProLiant BL20p blade servers.
November 20, 2003 20 Nov'03
Sun plans open-source app server

Sun Microsystems may offer versions of its application server and Web server under an open source licence, said Jonathan...
November 20, 2003 20 Nov'03
AT&T unveils Edge network

AT&T Wireless Services has launched a high-speed cellular network that will provide average data speeds of between 100Kbps and...

November 19, 2003 19 Nov'03
Sun and JBoss forge Java agreement

Sun Microsystems has officially released the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) 1.4 specification and has also provided the JBoss...
November 18, 2003 18 Nov'03
Hitachi and Casio merge mobile phone venture

Hitachi and Casio Computer announced they will merge large parts of their mobile handset operations.
November 18, 2003 18 Nov'03
SGI looks to supercomputer of the future

Silicon Graphics hopes to reinvent its large multiprocessor supercomputers as high-performance machines that can take advantage...
November 18, 2003 18 Nov'03
Sun to ship Opteron servers in 2004

Sun Microsystems plans is ship two servers based on Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) Opteron processors next year, Sun's chief...
November 18, 2003 18 Nov'03
ViewSonic and Toshiba refresh Tablet PCs

ViewSonic and Toshiba are both using the Comdex trade show to launch new Tablet PCs, advancing a relatively new type of computer...
November 18, 2003 18 Nov'03
JBoss offers indemnification to users

JBoss Group, the creator of JBoss, an open-source J2EE application server, is to offer indemnification for users who buy its...

November 18, 2003 18 Nov'03
Adobe takes Acrobat Elements to the server

Adobe Systems has announced Acrobat Elements Server 6.0, a product aimed at enterprises that removes the need for desktop...
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Itanium 2 Montecito to be multithreaded

Intel is to introduce multithreading and 24Mbyte on-chip caches to its Itanium 2 processor family.
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Banks question the viability of Blunkett's biometric ID card plan

UK banks and building societies have questioned the reliability of biometric technology underpinning government plans for a...
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Parents lose out as CSA struggles to migrate data

Child Support Agency is overwhelmed by task of moving to new system.
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Intel creates programme to simplify supercomputers

Intel has created a $36m (£21m) programme to research new ways of simplifying supercomputers.
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Apple cluster ranks third in supercomputer list

A computer cluster consisting of 1,100 Apple Computer Power Mac G5 desktops connected together in a matter of weeks by Virginia...
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
IBM builds TV-sized supercomputer

IBM has built a 512-node prototype of its Blue Gene L supercomputer that has been ranked as the 73rd most powerful computer in...
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Dell meets quarterly earnings expectations

Dell has posted a 16% gain in third-quarter revenue, cracking the $10bn barrier on strong server and storage device shipments.
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Microsoft builds spam filters into Exchange

Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates used his keynote address yesterday at the annual Comdex 2003 trade...
November 17, 2003 17 Nov'03
Sun prepares to unveil Opteron-based servers

Sun Microsystems is to build servers based on Advanced Micro Devices' Opteron chip.
November 14, 2003 14 Nov'03
MyTunes software overrides iTunes anti-piracy feature

A US programmer has developed a software tool which allows users to download shared music files using the Windows version of...
November 14, 2003 14 Nov'03
Nokia steps up fake battery fight

Nokia is to take "aggressive, regional anti-counterfeit measures".
November 14, 2003 14 Nov'03
IBM unveils first 64-bit blade server

IBM will unveil a line of low-power blade servers based on the same 64-bit PowerPC 970 processor that Apple Computer uses in its...
November 13, 2003 13 Nov'03
Nokia claims first with 'walkie-talkie' GSM phone

Nokia has unveiled its first handset with a "walkie-talkie" or "push-to-talk" feature at its Mobility Conference in New York,...
November 13, 2003 13 Nov'03
Dell tools improve Microsoft integration

Dell has unveiled three additions to its OpenManage line of system management tools.
November 13, 2003 13 Nov'03
Xandros delivers Linux desktop

Xandros has unveiled an enhanced version of its Linux-compatible graphical environment.
November 12, 2003 12 Nov'03
Sony unveils 'Extreme' Vaio

Sony has claimed that the latest version of its 505-series notebook computer is the world's lightest and thinnest of its type.
November 11, 2003 11 Nov'03
Toshiba to double 1.8in hard disc drive production

Toshiba is to double production of its PC Card-size 1.8in hard disc drive and is considering entering the 1in drive market,...
November 11, 2003 11 Nov'03
IBM adds midrange server to Itanium line

IBM will add a second Itanium 2 server to its xSeries product line, which is claimed to be the first Itanium server to scale from...
November 11, 2003 11 Nov'03
Microsoft sets low price for Virtual PC 2004

Microsoft has priced its Virtual PC 2004 at $129 (£77), and developers will get the virtualisation product as part of their...
November 10, 2003 10 Nov'03
IBM works on 'componentised' app server

IBM is working on a componentised version of WebSphere that will enable users to mix and match functions from across IBM's...
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
Thin-film research could lead to flexible displays and cheaper motherboards

Dundee University breakthrough could slash production costs.
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
Novell's acquisition of SuSE set to improve support and services for open source users

Novell's takeover of SuSE could drive Linux adoption and be good for users
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
Virus writers dismiss Microsoft bounty fund

Micrsoft hopes hackers will think twice
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
HP targets emerging markets

SOMA will help small retailers manage their businesses
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
IBM builds big on service-oriented architectures

IBM is backing key industry standards for web services security that will better enable its products to fully embrace...
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
Nokia shows IPv6 phone in Asia

Nokia says prototype is a world first
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
Linux kernel attack thwarted

Compromise detected and corrected within 12 hours
November 07, 2003 07 Nov'03
IBM heads towards next generation of app servers

Now, says IBM, corporate users will be able to mix and match components
November 06, 2003 06 Nov'03
Borland exec questions Sun's head-to-head competition with Microsoft

Borland Software president and chief executive officer Dale Fuller is not optimistic about partner company Sun Microsystems'...
November 06, 2003 06 Nov'03
No diversification plans into enterprise market, say Nokia

Nokia has no plans to diversify into end-to-end enterprise networking products - at least, not yet, said its chief executive...
November 06, 2003 06 Nov'03
Oracle envisions trans-datacentre grids

Oracle has started to deploy grid computing technology within the enterprise as a precursor to trans-datacentre grids.
November 05, 2003 05 Nov'03
Intel increases market share over AMD

Intel has increased its market share over AMD, despite both companies reporting a rise in shipments, according to data from...
November 04, 2003 04 Nov'03
Microsoft unveils Voice Command technology

Microsoft has introduced voice-controlled software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Pocket PC Phone Edition.
November 03, 2003 03 Nov'03
Neopost joins MS roll-out

Neopost, which sells franking machines and mailroom products worldwide, has rolled out Microsoft Exchange 2003 and Server 2003 as...
November 03, 2003 03 Nov'03
Wireless SIG will prepare for next wave

A BCS specialist group on wireless IT has been formed to cater for researchers and companies interested in this field.
November 03, 2003 03 Nov'03
Motorola's launches Linux-based phone with Intel chip

Motorola has launched its long-awaited mobile phone featuring both a Linux-based operating system and chips from Intel.
November 03, 2003 03 Nov'03
HP leads server race as quarterly shipments soar

Server shipments grew 20% in the third quarter compared with the same period as last year, said Gartner, as the industry rebounds...
October 31, 2003 31 Oct'03
Cray's Red Storm goes commercial

Cray plans to release a commercial system based on its Red Storm supercomputer at the Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque...
October 31, 2003 31 Oct'03
Buy now, PC users told

Users can pick up good deals on desktop and notebook PCs following price cuts of up to 35% on processors from Intel and AMD,...
October 31, 2003 31 Oct'03
Intel Pentium 4 Extreme to launch Monday

Intel is to launch its new Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor on Monday, a source familiar with Intel's plans claimed.
October 30, 2003 30 Oct'03
Quantum computing breakthrough for Japan team

A research team in Japan claims it has demonstrated successfully in a solid-state device one of the two basic building blocks...
October 30, 2003 30 Oct'03
Copyright ruling weakens Lexmark cartridge case

A ruling this week from the US Copyright Office could strengthen manufacturer Static Control Components' defence against a...
October 30, 2003 30 Oct'03
Shareholders approve Palm's Handspring buy

Shareholders have approved Palm's purchase of Handspring, allowing the handheld makers to merge under the name of PalmOne.
October 30, 2003 30 Oct'03
Microsoft realigns MSN division

Microsoft is altering the structure of its MSN internet services and content division by focusing on communications and...
October 30, 2003 30 Oct'03
Intel rolls out dual-band Wi-Fi chip

Intel has rolled out its Pro/Wireless 2100A chip, which will give Centrino notebooks an 802.11a connection.
October 30, 2003 30 Oct'03
Microsoft to launch Voice Command for PDAs

Microsoft will release its Voice Command software for PDAs and mobile phones.
October 29, 2003 29 Oct'03
Nasa cautious about autonomic computing

Nasa is approaching autonomic computing with great interest but sees large challenges and potential costs with the emerging...
October 29, 2003 29 Oct'03
University sues Sony and Toshiba over chip

Sony and Toshiba have been sued in a patent dispute with Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the University of...
October 29, 2003 29 Oct'03
Microsoft will add XML data type to Yukon

Microsoft discussed its intentions to add an Extensible Markup Language (XML) data type to its SQL Server database, with the...
October 28, 2003 28 Oct'03
Icann to work on 'substantive issues'

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), will be getting together to see how the internet works for the...
October 28, 2003 28 Oct'03
Fujitsu prepares new Tablet PC for launch

Fujitsu is to launch a slate-type Tablet PC with a faster processor, larger screen and more capacious hard-disc drive than its...
October 27, 2003 27 Oct'03
Intel launches technology to detect cancer

Intel has launched a research project aimed at applying the same technology the chip maker uses to detect flaws in...
October 27, 2003 27 Oct'03
Grid platform speeds drug trials

Pharmaceuticals company Novartis has rolled out a PC-based grid-computing platform to boost its research and development...
October 27, 2003 27 Oct'03
Graphics boost for Thinkpad workstations

IBM is unveiling two new Thinkpad mobile workstations which claim to push the limits of Intel's Pentium M processor and ATI...
October 27, 2003 27 Oct'03
EDS extends PLM tools to the desktop

Electronic Data Systems has created a version of its Teamcenter product lifecycle management software which is designed for use...
October 27, 2003 27 Oct'03
Iomega reinvents Zip technology

Iomega has created a 35Gbyte rigid disc drive (RDD) technology using 2.5-inch discs and Fujifilm Nanocubic coating technology, as...
October 27, 2003 27 Oct'03
CSA tells its staff to deny existence of system faults

The Child Support Agency is facing criticism after issuing a memo to staff giving instructions on what they can and cannot tell...
October 24, 2003 24 Oct'03
Toshiba adds Wi-Fi and VoIP to PDAs

Toshiba has launched a version of its e800/805 Pocket PC personal digital assistant which incorporates integrated wireless...
October 24, 2003 24 Oct'03
IBM crafts 'fitness plan' for datacentres

IBM Global Services on rolled out its latest range of services, intended to help users sketch out a blueprint for streamlining...
October 23, 2003 23 Oct'03
Vodafone and Oracle build SMS into app server

Oracle and Vodafone Group will extend the potential reach of web services to millions more mobile phones next month by connecting...
October 23, 2003 23 Oct'03
Reuters Market Data available on IBM servers

Reuters Market Data System customers will be able to use the application on IBM servers running Linux.
October 23, 2003 23 Oct'03
Settlement proposed for Fujitsu hard disc lawsuit

A proposed settlement to a lawsuit against Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard and Gateway could cost Fujitsu $42.5m to satisfy claims that...
October 21, 2003 21 Oct'03
HP sees 87% rise in handheld shipments

Hewlett-Packard has surpassed Palm as the leading provider of handheld devices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during the...
October 21, 2003 21 Oct'03
Sun boosts v480 processor power

Sun Microsystems has added its 1.2GHz UltraSparc III processor in the high end four-way Sun Fire V480 server.
October 20, 2003 20 Oct'03
IBM offers Linux incentive with p615 upgrade

IBM will ship the latest version of its pSeries 615 server this week which includes not only a faster microprocessor, but also a...
October 20, 2003 20 Oct'03
Standards organisations keep busy

Industry bodies and suppliers announced a series of new standards initiatives last week.
October 20, 2003 20 Oct'03
NHS withdraws website report on weaknesses in national IT plan

The NHS has withdrawn from its official website a management briefing paper that included a list of "significant problems" in the...
October 20, 2003 20 Oct'03
Strong revenue gains help AMD narrow third-quarter loss

Advanced Micro Devices has narrowed its third-quarter loss on strong increases in revenue from its processors and flash memory...
October 20, 2003 20 Oct'03
Sun broadens app support for Solaris on x86

Sun Microsystems is to make Solaris on x86 more attractive to users by broadening application support.
October 17, 2003 17 Oct'03
Firms get power warning

IT chiefs have been warned to ensure disaster recovery plans are in place in the run-up to winter following a warning that UK...
October 17, 2003 17 Oct'03
Nokia reports increase in handset sales

Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, has reported an increased volume in handset sales, but lower revenue for the...
October 17, 2003 17 Oct'03
Sony tailors content for Intel phone chips

Sony Music Entertainment is to develop content that works closely with Intel's mobile phone processors.
October 16, 2003 16 Oct'03
Mozilla updates internet suite

The Mozilla Foundation has updated its Mozilla open-source internet suite and added services to its website. It will include an...
October 16, 2003 16 Oct'03
HP's CIO loses fight against cancer

Robert (Bob) Napier, executive vice president and chief information officer of Hewlett-Packard, died on Monday after a battle...
October 15, 2003 15 Oct'03
Dell cuts wires on Axim X3 PDA

Dell has introduced three versions of the Axim X3 personal digital assistant, including a model with an integrated 802.11b...
October 15, 2003 15 Oct'03
Transmeta unveils Efficeon mobile processor

Transmeta has unveiled the TM8000 Efficeon processor at the Microprocessor Forum (MPF) in San Jose, California.
October 14, 2003 14 Oct'03
Sun strives to ease carriers' Java rollouts

Sun Microsystems' latest initiatives and products for mobile computing should have an impact across cellular carriers,...
October 13, 2003 13 Oct'03
Linux is only option for standardisation

Virtualisation could transform the way companies deploy and manage their computer resources but to succeed it will need a...
October 13, 2003 13 Oct'03
Boards will keep a close eye on 2004 IT budgets

Many IT directors are still struggling to convince their organisations' boards to boost IT budgets over the next 12 months,...
October 13, 2003 13 Oct'03
Granada/Carlton merger creates IT challenge

The £4.5bn merger of Carlton and Granada is projected to create at least £55m worth of savings by combining the operations of the...
October 13, 2003 13 Oct'03
Microsoft and Vodafone link to bridge PC and mobile services

Microsoft and Vodafone have announced a partnership that aims to bridge the gap between services offered over mobile networks and...
October 10, 2003 10 Oct'03
Motion Computers starts Continental drift

Motion Computing, a tablet PC company set up by former Dell and Apple executives, is moving into European markets following its...
October 10, 2003 10 Oct'03
Counterfeit batteries caused Nokias to explode

A Nokia spokeswoman in the US has said that three recent incidents of exploding Nokia phones were caused by the use of...
October 09, 2003 09 Oct'03
ARM expands foundry programme for chips

ARM will add one of its most frequently licensed processor cores to its foundry programme for fabless chip companies, so those...
October 09, 2003 09 Oct'03
Transmeta looks ahead to second-generation Efficeon chip

Transmeta has not yet launched its first-generation Efficeon processor, but the company has already begun talking about the...
October 09, 2003 09 Oct'03
Apple should have used Intel chips, says ex-CEO

Apple should have adopted the Intel architecture when it had the chance, former chief John Sculley has admitted.
October 08, 2003 08 Oct'03
Nokia unveils mobile access system

Nokia has created a server-based product which formats corporate e-mail, documents and other content for viewing on mobile data...
October 08, 2003 08 Oct'03
IBM bolsters mainframes support

IBM is ramping up its zSeries technical support operation and has begun offering customers a $250,000 credit to encourage them to...
October 07, 2003 07 Oct'03
Microsoft to make changes to Explorer

Microsoft is making "minor changes" to its Internet Explorer web browser that will affect how web page authors embed and...