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1. AMD vs Intel: forget the many incarnations of TV's law & order--the tech world will soon have its own courtroom drama, with AMD alleging that Intel uses strong-arm tactics to keep a stranglehold on the processor market

Author

Williams, Martyn and Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. vs Intel Corp., Company legal issue, Semiconductor industry, Antitrust issue, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Cases, Intel Corp. -- Cases, Antitrust law -- Cases, Restraint of trade -- Cases, Semiconductor industry -- Cases
Abstract

The gloves have finally come off in the ongoing battle between AMD and Intel. In late June, AMD announced details of an antitrust lawsuit it had filed against Intel, saying […]

Published
2005

3. China's up and comers

Author

LEMON, SUMNER

Subjects
Company business management, Contract agreement, Telecommunications equipment industry, Huawei Technologies Company Ltd. -- Contracts -- Services -- Management, RCS/ZTECH -- Services -- Management -- Contracts, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Contracts -- Services -- Management, Control equipment industry -- Services -- Management -- Contracts
Published
2005

5. Intel, AMD add to mobile chip lineups: Companies ship chips for small notebooks

Author

Lemon, Sumner and Krazit, Tom

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product introduction, Intel Corp. -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Intel and AMD each introduced new mobile processors last week, including low-power chips for small notebooks. Intel introduced four new mobile chips that operate under severe power constraints. The chips […]

Published
2004

6. Windows CE update set for mid-2003 release; Version 4.2 to suppport VoIP, residential gateway technologies

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development, Microsoft McKendric (Operating system) -- Product development -- Design and construction, Microsoft Windows CE .Net 4.2 (Operating system) -- Product development -- Design and construction, Computer software industry -- Product development, Operating systems -- Design and construction -- Product development
Published
2003

7. UMC re-evaluates plans to build fab with AMD; Deal broke down after AMD's plans with IBM

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Company joint venture, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Joint ventures -- Buildings and facilities -- Alliances and partnerships, United Microelectronics Corp. -- Joint ventures -- Buildings and facilities -- Alliances and partnerships, Semiconductor industry -- Joint ventures -- Buildings and facilities -- Alliances and partnerships
Published
2003

9. Microsoft updates Windows Media Player; Announcement includes revised licensing terms

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Desktop video software, Product licensing, Microsoft Corp. -- Product introduction, Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.0 for Windows XP (Desktop video software) -- Product introduction -- Design and construction, Microsoft Media Player 9.0 Series (Desktop video software) -- Product introduction -- Design and construction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction, Desktop video -- Computer programs
Published
2003

11. Intel puts security on net chip

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Corp. -- Product introduction, Intel IXP2850 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction, Central processing units -- Product introduction, Microprocessors -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction, Upgrading (Computers)
Abstract

Intel last week released the IXP2850, a network processor that combines packet processing capabilities with integrated encryption and data-integrity features on a single piece of silicon to reduce power consumption […]

Published
2002

12. AMD, UMC strengthen technology ties; Companies align to develop advanced process control technology

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Semiconductor production equipment, Semiconductor device, Cooperative agreement for product development, Semiconductor production equipment industry, Contract agreement, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Contracts -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships, United Microelectronics Corp. -- Contracts -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships, Semiconductor industry -- Contracts -- Product development -- Alliances and partnerships, Semiconductor production equipment industry -- Contracts -- Alliances and partnerships -- Product development, Semiconductor production equipment -- Product development
Published
2002

13. The PC needs improvement, Microsoft exec says

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Semiconductor device, Company business management, SPARC-based system, Software quality, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Intel Corp. -- Management -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Management -- Product information, Software -- Product information -- Usage, Computer industry -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

In a presentation that would have been familiar to any user that has grumbled about their Windows-based computer, a Microsoft executive called on Taiwanese hardware manufacturers to help address a […]

Published
2002

14. Second-quarter revenue looks flat, Intel CEO says

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Company financing, Information technology, Market trend/market analysis, Company earnings/profit, Intel Corp. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings -- Forecasts and trends, Information systems -- Forecasts and trends, Semiconductor industry -- Finance -- Forecasts and trends -- Company sales and earnings, Information technology -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

The PC industry is not going to see a sequential increase in revenue during the current quarter, as corporate spending on IT infrastructure remains weak, according to Intel CEO Craig […]

Published
2002

15. Taiwanese government to investigate Microsoft business practices

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company legal issue, Government regulation, Antitrust issue, Microsoft Corp. -- Cases -- Laws, regulations and rules, Antitrust law -- Cases, Taiwan -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission is set to investigate whether Microsoft has abused its market position as the dominant supplier of PC operating systems and violated Taiwanese laws governing fair trade […]

Published
2002

16. Handspring CFO to quit in June

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Software quality, Company executive, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Hand-held data device, Handspring Inc. -- Officials and employees, Software, Computer software industry -- Officials and employees, Hand-held computers, Computer industry -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Handspring Chief Financial Officer Bern Whitney will resign from the company due to personal reasons, the company said Thursday. Whitney has been with Handspring since its earliest days and helped […]

Published
2002

17. Intel's Big Water means big changes for future PCs

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Intel Corp. -- Product development, Computer industry -- Product development, Microcomputers -- Design and construction -- Product development
Abstract

The next two years are going to see significant changes in the way that PCs are designed, according to Intel executives at this week's Intel Developer Forum. At the heart […]

Published
2002

18. Mobile AMD Athlon XP to hit streets in May

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Company marketing practices, K7-based notebook, Microprocessor upgrade, Technology application, Product marketing strategy, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product information -- Marketing -- Technology application, Sharp Corp. (Osaka, Japan) -- Marketing -- Technology application, Sharp Mebius PC-GP1-C7H (K7-based notebook) -- Marketing, AMD Mobile Athlon XP (Microprocessor) -- Usage, Central processing units -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Microprocessors -- Usage -- Product information -- Technology application, Semiconductor industry -- Product information -- Technology application
Abstract

Advanced Micro Devices Wednesday announced that the first laptops based on its mobile Athlon XP processor will begin shipping early next month in Europe and Japan. However, the company did […]

Published
2002

19. Network Associates presses ahead with McAfee.com bid

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Software quality, Company acquisition/merger, Computer services industry, McAfee Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, McAfee.com Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Computer software industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Software, Computer services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Computers -- Services
Abstract

Network Associates is moving ahead with its offer to buy out the remaining shares in its McAffee.com subsidiary despite earlier indications the company might put its bid on hold. Network […]

Published
2002

20. New iMac has flat-panel display, looks like a lamp

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, System design, PowerPC-based notebook, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Apple Inc. -- Product information, Apple iMac (PowerPC-based system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, System design -- Design and construction -- Product information, Systems analysis -- Design and construction -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Product information -- Design and construction
Abstract

Having promised a new consumer product that is 'innovative, revolutionary and different,' Apple Monday is expected to take the wraps off a redesigned iMac that looks more like a desk […]

Published
2002

21. Mini PCI card combines support for Bluetooth, 802.11b

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
PC Card, Bluetooth technology, IEEE-488 interface, PC Card adapter, Wistron NeWeb -- Product introduction, Wistron 2-in-1 802.11b/Bluetooth (PC Card adapter) -- Product introduction, Computer interfaces -- Product introduction, Bluetooth technology, Computer peripherals industry -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction, PC Card (Standard) -- Product introduction
Abstract

Wistron NeWeb (http://www.wneweb.com.tw/) has developed a Mini PCI Type IIIa module for notebook PCs that combines support for two wireless networking standards: 802.11b and Bluetooth Version 1.1, the company announced […]

Published
2001

22. Bus without a licence

Author

LEMON, SUMNER and WILLIAMS, MARTYN

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Semiconductor device, Intel Corp., Semiconductor industry
Abstract

The storm has been brewing for months, but it finally erupted in September when first Intel and then VIA filed lawsuits against each other over patent infringements associated with Intel's […]

Published
2001

23. Dell breaks tradition and offers a $599 prebuilt PC

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Contract agreement, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Celeron-based system, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Dell Inc. -- Product introduction -- Contracts, American Mitac Corp. -- Contracts -- Product introduction, Dell Computer SmartStep 100D (Celeron-based notebook) -- Product introduction, Notebook computers, Computers -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product introduction -- Contracts, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

In a departure from its build-to-order PC model, Dell has begun selling a $599 prebuilt PC, the SmartStep 100D, on its U.S. Web site. The move is a break from […]

Published
2001

24. Acer to invest $1 billion to develop Internet services

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company investment, Acer Inc. -- Investments, Computer industry -- Planning
Abstract

In a move to develop its IT services business, Acer plans to invest $1 billion over the next 3 years to develop infrastructure, including hardware and software, for Internet-based services, […]

Published
2001

25. Report: AT&T close to resuming talks with Comcast

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Comcast Cable Holdings L.L.C. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Comcast Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, AT&T Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television, Telephone services, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

AT&T will soon resume talks with Comcast over the possible sale of AT&T's cable Internet unit, AT&T Broadband, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Talks between AT&T and Comcast […]

Published
2001

26. Terrorist Attacks Weigh On Oracle's Sales Forecast

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, Company financing, Software quality, Company earnings/profit, Oracle Corp. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Computer software industry -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Software, Database management systems
Abstract

Top executives at Oracle Corp. last week said a yearlong slowdown in sales of new software licenses showed signs of bottoming out during the company's first quarter ended Aug. 31. […]

Published
2001

27. Report: AOL makes bid for AT&T Broadband

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Comcast Cable Holdings L.L.C. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, AT&T Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Time Warner Entertainment Company L.P. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Warner Media L.L.C. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television, Telephone services, Conglomerate corporations, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

AOL Time Warner has made an offer to merge the cable-TV division of AT&T with its own cable-TV operations, according to a report published Saturday. A merger between AOL's cable […]

Published
2001

28. Code Blue deemed bigger threat than Code Red

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Network security software, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Software quality, Product defect/failure, Operating system, Virus, Kingsoft Corp. -- Safety and security measures, Microsoft Corp. -- Product defects and recalls -- Safety and security measures, Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating system) -- Product defects and recalls -- Product information, Microsoft Windows NT (Operating system) -- Product defects and recalls -- Product information, Computer viruses -- Safety and security measures -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information -- Product defects and recalls, Operating systems -- Product defects and recalls -- Product information, Security software -- Product defects and recalls -- Product information, Product quality -- Product information
Abstract

Antivirus researchers in China have uncovered a modified variant of the Code Red worm, dubbed Code Blue, which has the potential to cause more damage to users of Microsoft Windows […]

Published
2001

29. Rambus revenue expected to decline 31%

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Semiconductor device, Company financing, DRAM, Company earnings/profit, RAM, Rambus Inc. -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Dynamic random access memory, Semiconductor industry -- Finance -- Company sales and earnings, Random access memory, Dynamic cell
Abstract

Feeling the pinch from a deteriorating market for dynamic RAM chips, Rambus' financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter are expected to show a drop of 31% compared to the […]

Published
2001

30. Drowning in red ink, Baltimore details restructuring

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company organization, Company business management, Software quality, Company financing, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Company personnel management, Layoff, Baltimore Technologies PLC -- Management -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Human resource management -- Finance, Layoffs -- Human resource management, Software, Computer software industry -- Management -- Human resource management -- Reorganization and restructuring, Corporations -- Finance
Abstract

Baltimore Technologies PLC Wednesday unveiled details of a previously announced restructuring plan, amid mounting financial losses at the Dublin security software vendor. The announcement of the plan's details came as […]

Published
2001

31. Rambus faces class-action suit for fraud

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company legal issue, Legal services, Patent/copyright issue, Lawsuit/litigation, SDRAM, Stull, Stull and Brody -- Cases -- Intellectual property, Rambus Inc. -- Cases -- Intellectual property, Copyright -- Cases, SDRAM -- Intellectual property -- Cases, Actions and defenses -- Cases, Legal services -- Cases, Patents -- Cases
Abstract

A class-action lawsuit against Rambus has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the company misled investors by fraudulently claiming patents and […]

Published
2001

32. AOL Time Warner restructures, cuts 1,700 jobs

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company organization, Company business management, Software quality, Company financing, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Company personnel management, Layoff, AOL Web Properties Group -- Management -- Human resource management -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Finance, AOL Interactive Services -- Management, iPlanet E-commerce Solutions -- Human resource management -- Finance -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Management, Warner Media L.L.C. -- Management -- Human resource management -- Finance -- Reorganization and restructuring, Layoffs -- Human resource management, Software, Computer software industry -- Human resource management -- Reorganization and restructuring, Conglomerate corporations, Profit -- Finance
Abstract

AOL Time Warner late Tuesday announced plans to cut 1,200 jobs at its AOL unit in addition to 500 positions at iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions, a software company formed through a […]

Published
2001

33. AOL investment opens door to Amazon acquisition

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Online services, Company acquisition/merger, Amazon.com Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Warner Media L.L.C. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Conglomerate corporations, Online services -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Home shopping
Abstract

Under terms of an agreement to invest $100 million in Amazon.com, AOL is allowed to make a friendly bid to acquire the online retailer if it so desires, according to […]

Published
2001

34. InterTrust further expands suit against Microsoft

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company legal issue, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Patent/copyright issue, Software quality, Operating system, InterTrust Technologies Corp. -- Intellectual property -- Cases, Microsoft Corp. -- Intellectual property -- Cases, Microsoft Office XP (Business application suite) -- Cases -- Intellectual property, Microsoft Windows XP (Operating system) -- Cases -- Intellectual property, Copyright -- Cases, Software -- Intellectual property -- Cases, Computer software industry -- Intellectual property -- Cases, Operating systems -- Cases, Patents -- Cases
Abstract

InterTrust Technologies has once more expanded its patent infringement case against Microsoft. This time, the Santa Clara company has alleged that the software activation feature included in several Microsoft products, […]

Published
2001

35. Code red worm exploits Windows NT flaw

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Internet security, Data security issue, Virus, Operating system, Hacker, Computer viruses, Computer software industry -- Crimes against, Data security, Operating systems -- Crimes against, Internet -- Safety and security measures, Computer hackers -- Crimes against
Abstract

Code Red worm exploits Windows NT flaw By Sumner Lemon IDG News Service, 07/20/01 A malicious worm, named Code Red, that exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in certain configurations of […]

Published
2001

36. Dell cuts consumer PC warranties worldwide

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Laptop/portable computer, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Quality control, Home computer market, Intel-compatible system, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Dell Inc. -- Quality management -- Product information, Dell Computer Dell Inspiron (Notebook computer) -- Quality management -- Product information, Dell Computer Dell Dimension (Intel-compatible system) -- Quality management -- Product information, Notebook computers -- Quality management -- Usage -- Product information, Compatible computers -- Usage -- Product information -- Quality management, Laptop computers -- Quality management -- Usage -- Product information, Computer industry -- Quality management -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Quality management -- Product information -- Usage, Quality control -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

In a move intended to lower its prices, Dell has decided to reduce the warranties on its consumer and small business PCs from 3 years to 1 year, a company […]

Published
2001

37. British Airways cuts 100 IT contractors

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company personnel management, Layoff, British Airways PLC -- Human resource management, Layoffs, Contractors -- Employment, Airlines -- Human resource management -- Employment
Abstract

British Airways Monday said it has decided not to renew the contracts of around 100 of its IT contractors. The move is part of a strategy to reduce costs at […]

Published
2001

38. Via's C3 drives low-power Web server

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Special-purpose server, Microcomputer industry, Technology application, Computer industry, Rauch Medien -- Product information, VIA Technologies Inc. -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Product development -- Technology application, VIA Technologies C3 (Microprocessor) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Rauch Medien GreenServ (Special-purpose server) -- Product introduction -- Product information, Central processing units -- Usage -- Product development -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Technology application, File servers -- Product development -- Product information -- Usage -- Product introduction -- Technology application, Microprocessors -- Usage -- Product development -- Product information -- Product introduction -- Technology application, Semiconductor industry -- Product information -- Product development -- Product introduction -- Technology application, Computer industry -- Product development -- Product introduction -- Product information -- Technology application
Abstract

Via Technologies Wednesday announced that a U.S. company, Rauch Medien, is offering lower power Web servers based on its C3 microprocessor. Rauch Medien's GreenServ Web servers, which are based on […]

Published
2001

39. Big guns take aim at digital copyright management

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Industry association information, File sharing software, Digital communication, XML, Software quality, Contract agreement, InterTrust Technologies Corp. -- Contracts -- Product introduction -- Membership, Microsoft Corp. -- Membership -- Product introduction -- Contracts, RealNetworks Inc. -- Membership -- Product introduction -- Contracts, Extensible Media Commerce Language Initiative -- Standards, RealSystem Media Commerce Suite (File sharing software) -- Product introduction, File sharing software -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Contracts -- Product introduction -- Standards, Societies, Software -- Standards -- Product introduction, Trade and professional associations, Digital communications -- Standards, XML (Document markup language), Associations, institutions, etc.
Abstract

Backed by some of the biggest names in the online entertainment industry, RealNetworks Wednesday announced the formation of the Extensible Media Commerce Language Initiative. The company said the initiative will […]

Published
2001

40. Report: SAP and IBM eye Internet systems alliance

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Software quality, Company licensing agreement, Electronic commerce software, International Business Machines Corp. -- Licensing agreements, SAP SE -- Licensing agreements, SAP Portals -- Licensing agreements, Software -- Licensing agreements, Computer software industry -- Licensing agreements, Electronic commerce -- Computer programs
Abstract

IBM and SAP Portals, a U.S. subsidiary of SAP, are in talks to create an Internet systems alliance, with IBM's systems integration business set to tap the German software vendor […]

Published
2001

41. AMD develops 32-bit flash memory

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Flash memory, RAM, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product introduction, AMD AM29PL320 (Flash memory) -- Product introduction, Semiconductor industry -- Product introduction, Flash memory -- Product introduction, Random access memory -- Product introduction, Computers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Advanced Micro Devices has developed 32-bit flash memory chips which the company hopes will be used in applications where Dynamic RAM has previously been found. Flash memory chips store data […]

Published
2001

42. Lucent's CFO resigns, replacement named

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company executive, Telecommunications equipment industry, Lucent Technologies Inc. -- Officials and employees, Telecommunication systems, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Just 1 year after being appointed to the post, Lucent Chief Financial Officer Deborah Hopkins is leaving the company 'to pursue other opportunities,' according to a statement released by the […]

Published
2001

43. Texas Instruments, HTC ink 3G deal

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Semiconductor device, Contract agreement, High Tech Computer Corp. -- Contracts, Texas Instruments Inc. -- Contracts, Circuit components, Electronic components industry -- Contracts
Abstract

HIGH TECH COMPUTER (HTC), the Taoyuan, Taiwan-based manufacturing company behind Compaq's successful iPaq PDA (personal digital assistant), has tapped Dallas-based Texas Instruments (TI) to provide low-power OMAP (Open Multimedia Applications […]

Published
2001

44. U.S. Air Force blasts Outlook security patch

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Software quality, E-mail, Product defect/failure, E-mail software, Workgroup software, Microsoft Corp. -- Product defects and recalls, United States. Air Force -- Reports, Microsoft Outlook 2000 (Workgroup software) -- Product defects and recalls, Electronic mail systems -- Product defects and recalls, Computer software industry -- Product defects and recalls, Work groups -- Computer programs -- Product defects and recalls -- Reports, Product quality -- Reports
Abstract

Two researchers at the U.S. Air Force Academy Computer Science Department have published a paper that is sharply critical of security measures implemented in a patch for Microsoft's Outlook 2000 […]

Published
2001

45. Loudcloud to cut workforce by 19%

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Company business planning, Computer services industry, Layoff, Company personnel management, Opsware Inc. -- Human resource management, Layoffs -- Planning, Computer services industry -- Human resource management, Computers -- Services
Abstract

E-commerce hosting company Loudcloud Tuesday joined the legions of suffering dot-coms and announced plans to lay off 122 workers, or 19% of its workforce, in a bid to break even […]

Published
2001

46. Smuggling to blame for chip hike

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
United States, China
Abstract

Hong Kong a dramatic increase in the price of CPUs in China has resulted from a chip shortage that many attribute to a recently launched antismuggling campaign. The crackdown aims […]

Published
1998

47. Asia: government helps make China a Linux hot spot

Author

Lemon, Sumner and Nystedt, Dan

Subjects
Linux (Operating system), Company systems management, Administrative agencies -- Information management -- Government finance -- Usage, Linux (Operating system) -- Usage -- Government finance
Abstract

LINUX USAGE is rising quickly in Asia, thanks in part to widespread support for the open-source operating system among governments in the region. But the real driving force behind the […]

Published
2005

48. R&D starts to move offshore: outsourcing evolves beyond low-wage programming jobs

Author

Thibodeau, Patrick and Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Research and development, Cable television/data services, Online services, Market trend/market analysis, Outsourcing, Google L.L.C. -- Outsourcing -- Forecasts and trends, Outsourcing -- Political aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Online services -- Outsourcing, Computers -- Services, Industrial research -- United States -- Outsourcing -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

As corporate America becomes increasingly comfortable with offshore development, it's sending substantially more sophisticated IT work overseas. Companies such as Google Inc. are turning to foreign workers not for their […]

Published
2004

49. Palm brings iTunes syncing back to the Pre

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Smart phone, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Product enhancement, Palm Inc. -- Product enhancement, Palm Pre (Smart phone) -- Product enhancement, Smart phones -- Product enhancement, Computer industry -- Product enhancement
Abstract

In a continuing game of cat-and-mouse, Palm has reenabled iTunes syncing for owners of its Pre smart phone, overcoming Apple's move to sever the handset's access to media files stored […]

Published
2009

50. Briefly noted

Author

Lemon, Sumner

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Lenovo Group Ltd. -- Downsizing, Cost control, Computer industry -- Downsizing
Abstract

Lenovo Group Ltd. last week said it plans to cut 450 jobs at its Chinese operations, as the Morrisville, N.C.-based PC maker continues to reduce costs. The latest cuts follow […]

Published
2009

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