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Not quite 2G, not quite 3G

Techguide The U.K. has got its first EDGE network--boosting data speeds for mobile users outside of 3G areas--courtesy of Orange.

Saturday, February 04 2006 07:41 PM

Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, 3G (Third Generation)

Wireless firms seek worldwide empires

News 

Friday, June 01 2001 03:06 PM

Coding for fame, and dollars

News The TopCoder Open, now down to the finals in Las Vegas, is helping tech companies get their multicore message to elite developers.

Wednesday, May 03 2006 10:01 AM

Tags: Processors, Software engineering/development, Programming languages

UK urged to coordinate with EU allies on spam

News The United Kingdom and other member countries need to make a concerted effort to crack down on spam and spyware, according to the European Commission.

Tuesday, October 13 2009 09:28 AM

Tags: Spam and phishing, Hacking, Commission, Malware, Romania, European Commission, U.K., Telecommunications, Spam, European Union

Analyst: Sony may outsource half of flat TVs

News Macquarie Securities analyst estimates consumer electronics giant could outsource 50 percent of its LCD TVs--a big step away from Sony's traditional obsession with manufacturing products it sells.

Monday, June 22 2009 10:45 AM

Tags: TVs, Outsourcing, Outsourcing, TV, Semiconductor, Contract Manufacturer, Slovakia, Japan, flat panel, outsource

Sony to lay off 8,000 full-timers, 8,000 others

News Electronics giant plans to reduce headcount, curtail or delay some of its investment plans, and downsize or withdraw from unprofitable or non-core businesses.

Wednesday, December 10 2008 10:59 AM

Tags: Layoffs, Consumer Technology, Digital media, Global strategic management, Electronics, Manufacturing, Slovakia, LCD TV, CMOS, Worker

Rural Europe may get US$1.29B for broadband

News The European Commission has proposed a billion-euro boost for rural broadband across the continent, in a bid to create jobs and stimulate the economy.

Friday, January 30 2009 06:14 AM

Tags: Network infrastructure, International governments, Investments, Networking technology, Investment, European Union, Europe, High-speed Internet, Broadband, Slovakia

Cable giant snubs Microsoft in eastern Europe

News United Pan-Europe Communications, one of Europe's top cable-TV companies, has decided to use OpenTV software to provide interactive TV via satellite in eastern Europe.

Friday, June 01 2001 04:14 PM

HP aims to help governments check IDs

News The technology taps into Microsoft .Net to authenticate ID cardholders and people who want to use e-government services.

Friday, May 27 2005 08:56 AM

Tags: Biometrics, Security Management

Bertelsmann steps up CD security efforts

News Israeli security company Midbar inks a deal with a Bertelsmann-owned CD manufacturer to provide copy protection for albums.

Wednesday, September 05 2001 04:07 AM

Study: Denmark the most 'e-ready' nation

News The U.S. rises in the rankings, too, bypassing the United Kingdom. Hong Kong is leader in the Asia-Pacific.

Thursday, April 21 2005 09:49 AM

Bertelsmann steps up CD security efforts

News Israeli security company Midbar inks a deal with a Bertelsmann-owned CD manufacturer to provide copy protection for albums.

Wednesday, September 05 2001 04:05 AM

Revealed: The top 30 offshoring destinations

News The Bric countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) dominate a list ranking the top 30 global offshoring locations.

Wednesday, December 12 2007 11:49 AM

Tags: IT outsourcing

Alcatel to buy part of Nortel wireless unit

News Company will bolster its 3G wireless business with US$320 million purchase of Nortel equipment, technology.

Monday, September 04 2006 09:54 AM

Tags: Cellular phones, Mobile/Wireless, Acquisitions

Intel pushes WiMax around the globe

News Intel has announced a slew of new investments that build on its global vision of wireless networks over citywide areas.

Friday, November 11 2005 10:32 AM

Tags: Hardware, Components, Processors, Networking, Mobile platforms/communications, WiMax