Oracle pitches for Primavera
ENTERPRISE software vendor Oracle has agreed to acquire Primavera Software for an undisclosed sum.
Symantec to buy MessageLabs for $1bn
SECURITY and storage software supplier Symantec has made a play for smaller rival MessageLabs for around $US695 million in cash.
Google adds computer games to online advertising
GOOGLE is expanding its advertising kingdom to include the booming online computer game market.
Microsoft using videogames as teaching tools
MICROSOFT’s research arm is creating a first-of-its-kind institute devoted to using videogames to teach students.
Broadband plan crunch-proof: Telstra
THE global financial crisis would not diminish Telstra’s ability to fund the roll-out of a $10-$15 billion national broadband network.
Hi-tech hitch mars CBA move
COMMONWEALTH Bank will take years to fully realise hundreds of millions in cost savings from its $2.1 billion acquisition of BankWest.
Computer fault blamed in jet fall
A COMPUTER malfunction is suspected to have caused a Qantas jet to drop thousands of feet in seconds, injuring more than 50 people.
Storm cheaper than Bold: Vodafone
update THE BlackBerry Storm touch screen smartphone will be priced lower than its predecessor, the Bold, Vodafone Australia confirmed.
BlackBerry Storm to hit Australia
VODAFONE will sell the BlackBerry Storm touchscreen smartphone exclusively in Australia.
Asus in time for Xmas
ASUS has expanded its Eee PC netbook line in time for the Christmas season, but its new offering is closer to the $1000 mark.