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IBM to analyze digital scuttlebutt
News Searching and analyzing blogs and news sources, IBM could track a corporation's public image.
Hackers deface SCO site
News Controversial company experiences another attack, with defacers targeting SCO's claims to Linux code.
Tags: Hacking
IBM may open source DB2
News Big Blue is looking into bringing its widely used database software under an open source license, a U.K. director acknowledges.
Tags: Storage, Database management, Open source, IBM Corp., IBM DB2, Security, Database, Storage, Environment, data compression
IBM beats rivals to Hong Kong server deal
News IBM Friday said it is helping the Hong Kong government begin delivering government services to its citizens via the Internet.
HP to reschedule tech conference
News Hewlett-Packard is working to reschedule its HP Technology Forum 2005, which was slated for next week in New Orleans.
Tags: IT training, Professional Development
HP spends big to expand e-commerce software
News Hewlett-Packard bought Bluestone Software for an estimated US$470 million Tuesday, as the computing giant continues to make inroads into the exploding e-business software market.
IBM folds e-wallet
News IBM has discontinued its electronic wallet product, which the computing giant had heavily touted during the early days of online shopping.
IBM targets students in Singapore
News Big Blue has rolled out new initiatives in Singapore, including two aimed at students, in hopes of familiarizing a new generation with its technologies.
IBM to beef up software sales staff
News Big Blue will hire 500 salespeople, CNET News.com has learned. Each rep will be paired with a member of the company's consulting unit.
Tags: Consulting
IBM looks to 'master' unruly data
News Big Blue describes pieces it has compiled to take on master data management market.
Tags: Database management, Databases
Sun lures exec back from Red Hat
News Karen Tegan-Padir is one of a handful of executives that has defected but been rehired by the software and server giant.
Tags: Business applications, Recruiting
Pharmvision looks to grow in Thailand, Philippines
News Malaysia-based Pharmvision Ventures, an electronic and mobile procurement solutions provider, is aiming to set up operations in Thailand and the Philipines next year.
MontaVista: Don't pay SCO
News The company, a specialist in Linux-based software for embedded devices, advises customers not to pay anything to SCO for Linux licensing plans.
Taiwan, Shanghai face IT worker drought
News Shanghai and Taiwan need more engineers and software developers to fill gaps in industry.
IBM retains patent crown
News IBM gained more U.S. patents than any other company in 2003, Big Blue is expected to announce Monday.
