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Former Sun CEO Schwartz launches health software company

Jonathan Schwartz ended six months of silence on his Twitter feed on Thursday with the words "Started a new company." read more »

Oracle board opposes shareholder's green proposal

Oracle's board of directors has weighed in against a shareholder proposal calling for the creation of a board-level committee on sustainability, according to the proxy statement for the vendor's upcoming annual meeting. read more »

Ciena losses increase after Nortel acquisition

Ciena plunged deeper into the red following its acquisition of Nortel Networks' metro Ethernet business, with sales of its legacy products stagnating, it reported Wednesday.

Amazon poaches Microsoft games platform chief

Amazon may be preparing a move into gaming after hiring away Microsoft's director of games platform strategy.

White House launches new website and asks for citizen help

The US government is asking the public for help with some of its most vexing problems with the launch of a new website that offers rewards for the best ideas. read more »

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Oracle hires Mark Hurd: Larry Ellison puts his money where his mouth is

In just one month, Mark Hurd has gone from CEO of HP, which he helped turn into the world's largest technology company, to a president of Oracle, which wants to become as big as HP or IBM. read more »

How to get the best deal from your vendors and suppliers

Planning a purchase from a major IT vendor? In this still tough economy, negotiating pros recommend being aggressive and creative, as well as analysing your requirements first so that you don't buy more than you need and know where you can compromise.

IT leads the way in transforming Ford Motors

When Ford unveiled its re-engineered Explorer in July, the buzz focused on its new options: an engine promising 30 percent better fuel economy, a touchscreen multimedia system, intelligent four-wheel drive, in-vehicle WiFi and inflatable seat belts.

Microsoft warns VMware customers about lock-in

Microsoft is warning customers that signing long-term enterprise licence agreements can chain them for years to the unpredictable, often self-serving development schedule of an IT vendor - which may not suit the customer's unique needs and priorities. read more »

A short history of Intel company buys

Looks like Intel is on what has the makings of a good old-fashioned shopping spree. The company's blockbuster announcement Thursday morning that it plans to buy security company McAfee for $7.68 billion comes on the heels of its buyout of Texas Instruments' cable modem chip division earlier this week, and amidst rumours that it will pluck Infineon Technologies AG's wireless chip unit.

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