Smartphone vendor High Tech Computer (HTC) will acquire graphics chip maker S3 Graphics for US$300 million, strengthening its patent portfolio …
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UAE CIOs rank cloud as a top investment priority
With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently.0 3959
Dell opens cloud centre in China
Dell opened a data centre in Shanghai this week to host public and private clouds and to provide customers with …
Cisco announces special Wi-Fi gear for arenas
Cisco has announced a new Wi-Fi access point and stadium antenna that covers a smaller area for use in arenas …
Facebook confirms “awesome” Skype integration
Facebook today said it is teaming up with Skype to bring video chat capabilities to users of the world’s largest …
IBM to lose two major datacentre customers
Despite opening a new $80 million facility in Auckland this year, IBM is about to lose two major datacentre customers. …
Android’s 38% market share keeps it on top
A commanding 38% share of all smartphone users in the U.S. used Android-based devices in the three months ending in …
Microsoft, Citrix join VMware at top of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant
It’s getting harder for VMware to argue that it’s the only game in town for big-time virtualisation projects. Sure, every …
SAP Business One gets new hosted model
SAP’s Business One suite for small businesses will now be available in a new subscription-based, hosted offering through SAP partners, …
IT can drive profits, not just cost savings: HPC expert
IT departments can help companies increase their revenue and profits, not just cut costs and make efficiency savings, according to …
Google disputes damage estimate in Oracle case
Google has asked a California court to throw out the testimony of an expert witness who said Google should pay …