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IBM pushes new storage management suite

TotalStorage offers storage device discovery, monitoring, and provisioning

Napster uses IBM/Linux technology for music delivery

Super Peer application optimizes network and computing infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom considers VOIP service

German operator sees Net telephony as value-added service complementing its broadband offering

Vietnam to spend $20M to push open-source software

Government aims to cut costs, boost domestic development, alleviate copyright infringement

DOJ says Oracle discounted apps to beat rivals

Case expected to move to trial in June

Microsoft releases March security updates

Three new patches address issues in Outlook, MSN instant messaging and Windows Media Services

Cisco releases new security products

Company unwraps new VPN hardware, features for IOS and Security Device manager software

Update: Snapbridge, Teamstudio boost XML, Java

Development tools are released

Motorola to move some chip R&D to India, China

R&D jobs now making inroads in those countries as U.S. companies pour money into the region

Yahoo adds local attraction search to maps

Search company introduces SmartView to its mapping program

Smaller, smarter mobile phones see more

New handsets to be launched next week at Cebit

IBM buys supply chain software company

Acquisition of Trigo aimed at bolstering Big Blue's middleware strategy

Comcast cutting off spam ‘zombies’

Some customers whose PCs are being used to relay spam messages will be denied service

IBM’s Wladawsky-Berger sees open source future

VP of Technology and Strategy says open source software is key to infrastructure integration

Java amendment process is revised

Earlier participation is enabled

No criminal sanctions for file swappers in EU

European Parliament approves watered-down IP law on file sharing, counterfeiting

IBM’s Palmisano given $5.4 million bonus for 2003

CEO rewarded for steering Big Blue through 'several challenges' and increasing server share

Microsoft loosening contracts for PC makers

Non-assert clause on patents to be removed

IBM, Dassault integrate middleware, PLM platforms

Deal intended to boost On Demand environments

Peoplesoft translates ESA suite for European markets

Dutch, French, German versions readied

IDC: PC chip sales to rise 18 percent in 2004

Revenues to total $53.6 billion

Akonix adds IM integration to gateway product

Company acquires Natural Messaging

Dell to support EMC’s VMware software

Move helps PC seller compete with HP, IBM

US nanotechnology funding called for

More emphasis is needed on engineering and research, Intel exec says

AirMagnet updates rogue detection software

Offering helps locate and disable illegal WLAN access points

ICANN president denies group is a regulator

Agency has narrow role, Twomey says

GMS releases credit-card size board

System board allows PC-like performance to be placed into embedded devices

Indian outsourcers tackle high-end IT

Outsourcing move into IT consulting, systems integration, product development

EU launches CMOS research project

Project aims to push the limits of semiconductor performance and density

AIIM highlights content control

FileNet, Documentum unveil offerings

FileMaker boosts workgroup database

Capacity, relational capabilities, security to be enhanced

Application firewalls add Web services

Teros and NetContinuum are among vendors adding XML support

Fujitsu announces new enterprise hard drives

Hot on the heels of Hitachi, Fujitsu introduces its own 300GB drive that uses four disk platters

SMIC: U.S. courts have no jurisdiction over TSMC claims

SMIC plans to ask the judgeto dismiss allegations of trade-secret misappropriation

Microsoft heads to trial in Minnesota pricing suit

Suit alleges Microsoft overcharged customers in the state for its software

UN study: Think upgrade before buying a new PC

New report finds 1.8 tons of material are used to manufacture desktop PC and monitor

Eolas patent rejected, but decision not seen as final

Patent may yet be determined as valid

Windows Server 2003 update to precede Longhorn

SharePoint Services, Rights Management Services expected in release

JavaServer Faces specification is approved

Technology provides for standardized Web apps development

Weighing the benefits of outsourcing

IT leaders now think before rushing into deals with offshore developers

Competing standards may shake up e-mail

Microsoft, Sendmail, and Yahoo are pushing anti-spam protocols

Tools foster engagement with offshore developers

Enterprise customers can stay involved in any project

Making a case for U.S. developers

Some IT executives say money is not the sole issue

Indian outsourcers tackle high-end IT

Country is racing to hire workers to meet  demand

The option of staying stateside

When keeping IT assets close makes sense

Oracle responds to DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit

Company argues proposed PeopleSoft acquisition would boost competition

Samsung partners with IBM on semiconductors

Powering of devices is goal of alliance

Lawmakers push offshore outsourcing legislation

Government to restrict taxpayer dollars from being used to outsource work once done in the U.S.

Viruses march into March

FTC lawyers seek appeal in Rambus antitrust ruling

Bureau intends to appeal judge's dismissal of antitrust charges