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Windows Vista, We Hardly Knew You
In a recently released road map, Microsoft gave some hints about when to expect the next generation of Windows, currently called Windows 7. According to the road map, there are apparently three “milestone” builds planned for this year; with the first one (called M1) currently shipping to key partners for code validation. After the milestone…
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HP to Acquire Custom Content Publishing Software Co
Hewlett-Packard announced Jan. 22 that it plans to acquire Exstream Software, which offers "variable data publishing,"—an enterprise system for compiling and delivering customized content and delivering it to an "audience of one." HP officials said in a statement that the technology will enable its customers to better communicate "relevant, personalized information to their customers through…
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Websense Unveils Unified Channel Program
Partners have expressed relief that they are finally receiving information from Websense regarding its unified channel program following its acquisition of SurfControl in October 2007. Aside from business-critical information, VARs said Websense has kept mum on details about the new channel program, which will combine elements from both Websense’s existing program and the Surfcontrol scheme.…
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Integralis Focuses on U.S.
European VAR Integralis will spend 2008 focused on expanding its U.S. business, to enable the firm to be truly international. Currently the VAR operates only 15 per cent of its business through the United States and has offices in Connecticut, New York, California and Kansas. Graham Jones, chief operations officer of Integralis, said of all…
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IBM to Acquire Canadian Business Server Software Company
Jan 18—IBM said it agreed to acquire Toronto-based Net Integration Technologies Inc, a privately held provider of business server software services for small businesses, without disclosing any financial details. The acquisition of Net Integration, whose server software is designed for businesses with limited or no in-house technical resources, is expected to close in the first…
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IBM Targets 2008 Profit Above Expectations
SAN FRANCISCO — IBM on Jan. 17 forecast 2008 earnings well ahead of Wall Street expectations after results showing a strong international performance, and its shares rose 5 percent. The world’s largest computer services company forecast 2008 earnings would rise 15 percent to 16 percent, hitting $8.20 to $8.30 per share, while Wall Street analysts had expected $7.91…