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Verizon Wireless to Acquire Alltel
(News) Verizon Wireless announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Alltel for US$5.9 billion, plus the...
(News) Verizon Wireless announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Alltel for US$5.9 billion, plus the...
BULLETIN: Verizon Wireless to Acquire Alltel
(News) Verizon Wireless to Acquire Alltel for $5.9 billion.
(News) Verizon Wireless to Acquire Alltel for $5.9 billion.
Yahoo Postpones Board Meeting, Director Resigns
(News) Yahoo is pushing back the date of its annual meeting until the end of July and announced the resignation of a board member.
(News) Yahoo is pushing back the date of its annual meeting until the end of July and announced the resignation of a board member.
Yahoo Tells Icahn That Its Own Board Knows Best
(News) Yahoo has responded to investor Carl Icahn's threat to take control of Yahoo's board and force it back to the negotiating...
(News) Yahoo has responded to investor Carl Icahn's threat to take control of Yahoo's board and force it back to the negotiating...
Report: Microsoft Close to Hostile Bid for Yahoo
(News) Microsoft is gearing up for a hostile acquisition of Yahoo, with a formal announcement possible Friday, the Wall Street...
(News) Microsoft is gearing up for a hostile acquisition of Yahoo, with a formal announcement possible Friday, the Wall Street...
Will Yahoo Negotiate?
(News) Sources tell the Wall Street Journal the Web giant may have no option but to call Microsoft to negotiate within weeks.
(News) Sources tell the Wall Street Journal the Web giant may have no option but to call Microsoft to negotiate within weeks.
Yahoo to Microsoft: Cheapskate
(News) Yahoo dusts off a three-month old financial plan to reinforce its contention that the company is worth much more than Microsoft has offered to pay for it.
(News) Yahoo dusts off a three-month old financial plan to reinforce its contention that the company is worth much more than Microsoft has offered to pay for it.
EBay to take over affiliate program's management
(News) EBay will soon take over management of the affiliate programs for its core marketplace and for its Half.com site from ValueClick in the hopes that it can operate them more efficiently.
(News) EBay will soon take over management of the affiliate programs for its core marketplace and for its Half.com site from ValueClick in the hopes that it can operate them more efficiently.
Ballmer grilled on Yahoo deal in quirky Q&A
(News) Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer couldn't avoid being trampled by the elephant in the room -- the company's bid to acquire Yahoo -- during a quirky keynote question-and-answer session at the company's MIX 08 conference Thursday.
(News) Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer couldn't avoid being trampled by the elephant in the room -- the company's bid to acquire Yahoo -- during a quirky keynote question-and-answer session at the company's MIX 08 conference Thursday.
Microsoft buys U-Prove technology
(News) Microsoft hopes to beef up online privacy with the acquisition of the U-Prove technology, the company announced on Thursday.
(News) Microsoft hopes to beef up online privacy with the acquisition of the U-Prove technology, the company announced on Thursday.
EU OKs Acer Purchase of Packard Bell
(News) The European Commission Wednesday gave approved the takeover, estimated at $45.8 million.
(News) The European Commission Wednesday gave approved the takeover, estimated at $45.8 million.
Microsoft Letter Hopeful, Vague on Yahoo Deal
(News) In a letter to employees, Microsoft put an upbeat spin on its attempt to take over Yahoo.
(News) In a letter to employees, Microsoft put an upbeat spin on its attempt to take over Yahoo.
Report: Microsoft to Launch Yahoo Proxy Fight
(News) Microsoft plans to authorize a proxy fight to oust Yahoo's board, according to The New York Times.
(News) Microsoft plans to authorize a proxy fight to oust Yahoo's board, according to The New York Times.
Microsoft Executive Shakeup Prepares for Yahoo Acquisition
(News) Microsoft confirms a number of high-level executive changes.
(News) Microsoft confirms a number of high-level executive changes.
Zimbra customers spooked by Microsoft's Yahoo bid
(News) Zimbra customers are deeply concerned about Microsoft's bid for Yahoo because they feel that the deal would mean the end of the Zimbra collaboration and communication suite.
(News) Zimbra customers are deeply concerned about Microsoft's bid for Yahoo because they feel that the deal would mean the end of the Zimbra collaboration and communication suite.
Yahoo Still Mulling Its Options, Its CEO Says
(News) Yahoo has not reached a decision about Microsoft's acquisition offer, CEO Jerry Yang told employees in an e-mail today.
(News) Yahoo has not reached a decision about Microsoft's acquisition offer, CEO Jerry Yang told employees in an e-mail today.
If Microsoft Buys Yahoo: What We'd Love--and Hate
(News) Put together two giants like these and there are bound to be some good results and some nasty ones. Here are 11 of our dreams and nightmares.
(News) Put together two giants like these and there are bound to be some good results and some nasty ones. Here are 11 of our dreams and nightmares.
Microsoft Could Stumble in Quest for Ad Speed
(News) Microsoft wants to give its online advertising and online services business a major boost, ending years of business and technology defeats at the hands of Google.
(News) Microsoft wants to give its online advertising and online services business a major boost, ending years of business and technology defeats at the hands of Google.
Microsoft and Yahoo: Will Your Favorite Service Disappear?
(News) If Yahoo accepts Microsoft's big buyout offer, will some of the Yahoo services you like be discontinued or, perhaps worse, Redmond-ized?
(News) If Yahoo accepts Microsoft's big buyout offer, will some of the Yahoo services you like be discontinued or, perhaps worse, Redmond-ized?
Analysis: Yahoo Bid Backfire If Microsoft Can't Change?
(News) The Yahoo bid is a dramatic statement from Microsoft, a company that delayed acknowledging the importance of emerging Web business models for so long.
(News) The Yahoo bid is a dramatic statement from Microsoft, a company that delayed acknowledging the importance of emerging Web business models for so long.
Privacy Groups Oppose Microsoft-Yahoo Deal
(News) Regulatory agencies in the U.S. and Europe both must approve the proposed acquisition, which is already drawing ire.
(News) Regulatory agencies in the U.S. and Europe both must approve the proposed acquisition, which is already drawing ire.
The Letter: Microsoft's Yahoo Offer and Deal Details
(News) Here's Microsoft's formal offer letter sent to Yahoo's board of directors on Thursday.
(News) Here's Microsoft's formal offer letter sent to Yahoo's board of directors on Thursday.
Microsoft Offers to Buy Yahoo for $44.6 Billion
(News) UPDATE2: CEO Ballmer suggests the firms could team on online ads and apps.
(News) UPDATE2: CEO Ballmer suggests the firms could team on online ads and apps.
PayPal buys Fraud Sciences for $169M
(News) EBay's online payments division, PayPal, will pay US$169 million for an Israeli security company specializing in detecting online fraud, the companies said Monday. The deal should close within 30 days.
(News) EBay's online payments division, PayPal, will pay US$169 million for an Israeli security company specializing in detecting online fraud, the companies said Monday. The deal should close within 30 days.
Nokia to buy software developer Trolltech for $153M
(News) Nokia has offered to buy Trolltech, the Norwegian developer of a widely used application framework, for 844 million Norwegian kroner (US$153 million) in cash. Nokia hopes the Trolltech development team will give its own software efforts a boost.
(News) Nokia has offered to buy Trolltech, the Norwegian developer of a widely used application framework, for 844 million Norwegian kroner (US$153 million) in cash. Nokia hopes the Trolltech development team will give its own software efforts a boost.
Sun to Acquire MySQL for $1 Billion
(News) UPDATE: The acquisition will give Sun an open-source database used on many popular Web sites.
(News) UPDATE: The acquisition will give Sun an open-source database used on many popular Web sites.
Oracle to Buy BEA Systems for $8.5 Billion
(News) UPDATE 2: The middleware vendor accepts Oracle's overtures this morning.
(News) UPDATE 2: The middleware vendor accepts Oracle's overtures this morning.
Nokia Siemens Buys Network Managment Firm Apertio
(News) The $205 acquisition nets Nokia a software suite for managing mobile phone subscriptons.
(News) The $205 acquisition nets Nokia a software suite for managing mobile phone subscriptons.
Iomega to buy China-gov't owned storage maker
(News) Storage hardware vendor Iomega has signed a deal to buy sister hardware vendors indirectly owned by the Chinese government, in an effort to expand the company's product line.
(News) Storage hardware vendor Iomega has signed a deal to buy sister hardware vendors indirectly owned by the Chinese government, in an effort to expand the company's product line.
News Corp.'s Fox Entertainment buys Beliefnet
(News) News Corp.'s Fox Entertainment Group Tuesday acquired online religion and spirituality site Beliefnet, in a deal one report said is worth millions.
(News) News Corp.'s Fox Entertainment Group Tuesday acquired online religion and spirituality site Beliefnet, in a deal one report said is worth millions.
Microsoft Buys Startup to Boost Web, Mobile Services
(News) Microsoft buys WebFives, which provides a Web-based file-sharing service for Internet and mobile video, photos, audio, and blogs.
(News) Microsoft buys WebFives, which provides a Web-based file-sharing service for Internet and mobile video, photos, audio, and blogs.
Microsoft buyout rumors resurface, send Yahoo stock rising
(News) A blogger is making dormant rumors that Microsoft is looking to buy Yahoo active again after a Microsoft executive outlined plans this week for the company to improve its online search market share from about 10 percent to 30 percent.
(News) A blogger is making dormant rumors that Microsoft is looking to buy Yahoo active again after a Microsoft executive outlined plans this week for the company to improve its online search market share from about 10 percent to 30 percent.
IBM agrees to buy Cognos for $5B
(News) IBM has agreed to buy business intelligence software vendor Cognos for around US$5 billion in cash.
(News) IBM has agreed to buy business intelligence software vendor Cognos for around US$5 billion in cash.
Dell to acquire SAN vendor EqualLogic
(News) Dell has entered into an agreement to acquire SAN (storage area network) vendor EqualLogic for US$1.4 billion, the companies announced Monday.
(News) Dell has entered into an agreement to acquire SAN (storage area network) vendor EqualLogic for US$1.4 billion, the companies announced Monday.
Garmin to make counter-offer for Tele Atlas
(News) Garmin will offer to buy the digital maps company Tele Atlas for€ 2.3 billion in a move to outbid rival TomTom International, a big maker of in-car navigation systems.
(News) Garmin will offer to buy the digital maps company Tele Atlas for
Microsoft to buy Thai health software vendor
(News) Microsoft Corp. on Monday said it has agreed to buy a Thai software vendor that specializes in hospital administration applications, and plans to sell the software in emerging markets.
(News) Microsoft Corp. on Monday said it has agreed to buy a Thai software vendor that specializes in hospital administration applications, and plans to sell the software in emerging markets.
Michael Dell hints at more, bigger acquisitions
(News) Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell hinted Monday that his company could be shopping for more acquisition targets, and that they could be larger than the companies it has acquired to date.
(News) Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell hinted Monday that his company could be shopping for more acquisition targets, and that they could be larger than the companies it has acquired to date.
Oracle bid for BEA expires as expected
(News) BEA Systems made good Sunday on its promise to let a 5 p.m. Pacific Time deadline expire on Oracle's US$17-per-share offer to buy the company.
(News) BEA Systems made good Sunday on its promise to let a 5 p.m. Pacific Time deadline expire on Oracle's US$17-per-share offer to buy the company.
Icahn demands BEA shareholder vote on Oracle bid
(News) BEA Systems' largest shareholder is demanding that its board of directors allow shareholders to vote on a $17-per-share purchase offer from Oracle Corp., which is set to expire at 5 p.m. Pacific Time Sunday.
(News) BEA Systems' largest shareholder is demanding that its board of directors allow shareholders to vote on a $17-per-share purchase offer from Oracle Corp., which is set to expire at 5 p.m. Pacific Time Sunday.
Acer completes Gateway acquisition
(News) Acer Inc. on Wednesday announced the completion of its acquisition of Gateway Inc., making it officially the third largest PC vendor in the world.
(News) Acer Inc. on Wednesday announced the completion of its acquisition of Gateway Inc., making it officially the third largest PC vendor in the world.
Oracle's BEA bid turns unfriendly
(News) Oracle Corp.'s bid for BEA Systems Inc. appears to be getting ugly with the latest statement from Oracle.
(News) Oracle Corp.'s bid for BEA Systems Inc. appears to be getting ugly with the latest statement from Oracle.
Oracle offers $6.7 billion to buy BEA Systems
(News) Oracle Corp. announced on Friday that it has offered to buy middleware vendor BEA Systems Inc. for US$17 per share in cash.
(News) Oracle Corp. announced on Friday that it has offered to buy middleware vendor BEA Systems Inc. for US$17 per share in cash.
MSNBC acquires participatory news site Newsvine
(News) MSNBC Interactive News LLC has acquired Newsvine Inc., operator of a Web site that encourages users to link to their favorite news of the day, submit comments, and write their own stories.
(News) MSNBC Interactive News LLC has acquired Newsvine Inc., operator of a Web site that encourages users to link to their favorite news of the day, submit comments, and write their own stories.
SAP to buy Business Objects for $6.78 billion
(News) SAP AG has agreed to buy Business Objects SA for about ,4.8 billion (US$6.78 billion), a surprise move that breaks with SAP's traditional strategy of avoiding large company acquisitions.
(News) SAP AG has agreed to buy Business Objects SA for about ,4.8 billion (US$6.78 billion), a surprise move that breaks with SAP's traditional strategy of avoiding large company acquisitions.
BULLETIN: SAP to buy Business Objects
(News) SAP AG will acquire Business Objects SA for about ¬4.8 billion (US$6.78 billion), the company announced Sunday night.
(News) SAP AG will acquire Business Objects SA for about ¬4.8 billion (US$6.78 billion), the company announced Sunday night.
Huawei, investment fund to buy 3Com for $2.2B
(News) Network equipment vendor 3Com Corp. has agreed to be acquired by associates of Bain Capital LLC and of Huawei Technology Co. Ltd. in a deal worth US$2.2 billion, 3Com said Friday.
(News) Network equipment vendor 3Com Corp. has agreed to be acquired by associates of Bain Capital LLC and of Huawei Technology Co. Ltd. in a deal worth US$2.2 billion, 3Com said Friday.
Wipro to acquire Oki's wireless chip design arm
(News) Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd. is selling its semiconductor design subsidiary to Indian outsourcer Wipro Ltd., preferring instead to have semiconductor design services delivered from a dedicated center set up by Wipro.
(News) Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd. is selling its semiconductor design subsidiary to Indian outsourcer Wipro Ltd., preferring instead to have semiconductor design services delivered from a dedicated center set up by Wipro.
Microsoft, others protest Google's DoubleClick deal
(News) Google Inc.'s proposed merger with online advertising server DoubleClick Inc. would create a giant that would control a huge portion of online advertising and hurt the Internet, opponents of the deal told U.S. lawmakers Thursday.
(News) Google Inc.'s proposed merger with online advertising server DoubleClick Inc. would create a giant that would control a huge portion of online advertising and hurt the Internet, opponents of the deal told U.S. lawmakers Thursday.
Cisco agrees to buy call-center vendor Latigent
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to buy Latigent LLC, a vendor of call center reporting tools, and plans to integrate Latigent's products with its unified customer contact center systems.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to buy Latigent LLC, a vendor of call center reporting tools, and plans to integrate Latigent's products with its unified customer contact center systems.
EchoStar to acquire Sling Media
(News) Sling Media Inc., developer of the innovative SlingBox TV-streaming device, is set to be acquired by EchoStar Communications Corp., which operates the Dish Network direct-to-home satellite TV service in the U.S., the companies said late Monday.
(News) Sling Media Inc., developer of the innovative SlingBox TV-streaming device, is set to be acquired by EchoStar Communications Corp., which operates the Dish Network direct-to-home satellite TV service in the U.S., the companies said late Monday.
Zimbra users vexed by Yahoo deal
(News) Zimbra Inc. customers appalled at the company's planned acquisition by Yahoo Inc. are speaking out, saying they are vexed by the deal and upset over its possible negative consequences.
(News) Zimbra Inc. customers appalled at the company's planned acquisition by Yahoo Inc. are speaking out, saying they are vexed by the deal and upset over its possible negative consequences.
Acer, Gateway deal gains U.S. antitrust approval
(News) Acer Inc.'s planned US$710 million acquisition of U.S. PC vendor Gateway Inc. won antitrust approval in the U.S. as the clock struck midnight Monday, Gateway said.
(News) Acer Inc.'s planned US$710 million acquisition of U.S. PC vendor Gateway Inc. won antitrust approval in the U.S. as the clock struck midnight Monday, Gateway said.
Nokia buys mobile advertising company
(News) Nokia Corp. intends to boost its mobile ad business through the acquisition of Enpocket, which provides cell phone marketing technology and services to advertisers, Web publishers and carriers.
(News) Nokia Corp. intends to boost its mobile ad business through the acquisition of Enpocket, which provides cell phone marketing technology and services to advertisers, Web publishers and carriers.
Barracuda buys Web security vendor NetContinuum
(News) Barracuda Networks Inc. is getting into the Web application security business.
(News) Barracuda Networks Inc. is getting into the Web application security business.
Intel to buy digital-media software maker Havok
(News) Intel Corp. will buy Havok Inc., a provider of software and services used by videogame creators and movie special-effects teams, the company said Friday.
(News) Intel Corp. will buy Havok Inc., a provider of software and services used by videogame creators and movie special-effects teams, the company said Friday.
Oracle to buy network intelligence company Netsure
(News) Oracle Corp. has agreed to acquire Netsure Telecom Ltd., a provider of network intelligence and network data integrity software.
(News) Oracle Corp. has agreed to acquire Netsure Telecom Ltd., a provider of network intelligence and network data integrity software.
Microsoft purchase of RIM nice to consider, but unlikely
(News) Rumors that Microsoft Corp. may purchase BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. are likely just that because of RIM's high price tag, though there would be benefits for both parties if a deal were struck, analysts said Friday.
(News) Rumors that Microsoft Corp. may purchase BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. are likely just that because of RIM's high price tag, though there would be benefits for both parties if a deal were struck, analysts said Friday.
Microsoft to buy enterprise chat provider Parlano
(News) Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it will acquire a Chicago-based provider of enterprise group chat software to bolster the messaging capabilities of its Office Communications Server and Office Communicator products.
(News) Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it will acquire a Chicago-based provider of enterprise group chat software to bolster the messaging capabilities of its Office Communications Server and Office Communicator products.
Acer head vows to step down if Gateway deal fails
(News) Amid mounting criticism of the deal, the chairman and CEO of Acer Inc. has vowed to step down if the company's bid to join with Gateway Inc. does not succeed.
(News) Amid mounting criticism of the deal, the chairman and CEO of Acer Inc. has vowed to step down if the company's bid to join with Gateway Inc. does not succeed.
Acer will target consumers with new Gateway brand
(News) Retail consumers in the U.S. could begin to see great deals on computer purchases as PC vendors get more competitive in the wake of Acer Inc.'s announcement on Monday that it plans to buy Gateway Inc.
(News) Retail consumers in the U.S. could begin to see great deals on computer purchases as PC vendors get more competitive in the wake of Acer Inc.'s announcement on Monday that it plans to buy Gateway Inc.
Analysis: The Impact of the Acer-Gateway Merger
(News) The biggest question: How is Acer going to handle the presentation of three PC brands to the public?
(News) The biggest question: How is Acer going to handle the presentation of three PC brands to the public?
Gateway brand to expand after Acer purchase
(News) People fearing they might miss Gateway's signature black-and-white dairy cow PC boxes after the company is acquired by Acer Inc. have little reason to worry: Acer not only plans to keep the Gateway Inc. brand just the way it is, the Taiwanese company hopes to expand it.
(News) People fearing they might miss Gateway's signature black-and-white dairy cow PC boxes after the company is acquired by Acer Inc. have little reason to worry: Acer not only plans to keep the Gateway Inc. brand just the way it is, the Taiwanese company hopes to expand it.
Lenovo's plan for Packard Bell hit by Acer-Gateway deal
(News) Acer Inc.'s agreement to acquire Gateway Inc. has foiled Lenovo Group Ltd.'s plans to buy PC vendor Packard Bell BV, and could leave Acer owning both Gateway and Packard Bell.
(News) Acer Inc.'s agreement to acquire Gateway Inc. has foiled Lenovo Group Ltd.'s plans to buy PC vendor Packard Bell BV, and could leave Acer owning both Gateway and Packard Bell.
Acer to acquire Gateway for $710 million
(News) Acer Inc. plans to acquire Gateway Inc. in a deal worth US$710 million that Acer says will make it the world's third-largest PC vendor.
(News) Acer Inc. plans to acquire Gateway Inc. in a deal worth US$710 million that Acer says will make it the world's third-largest PC vendor.
LSI to sell mobility unit to Infineon in $450M deal
(News) Chip maker LSI Corp. has agreed to sell its mobility products division to Infineon Technologies AG for US$450 million in cash, plus a possible additional $50 million if the unit meets certain performance goals.
(News) Chip maker LSI Corp. has agreed to sell its mobility products division to Infineon Technologies AG for US$450 million in cash, plus a possible additional $50 million if the unit meets certain performance goals.
RF Micro to buy Sirenza in US$900 million deal
(News) Mobile phone chip maker RF Micro Devices Inc. plans to buy Sirenza Microdevices Inc. in a US$900 million deal aimed at expanding its presence in WiMax, broadband, cable TV, and wireless infrastructure.
(News) Mobile phone chip maker RF Micro Devices Inc. plans to buy Sirenza Microdevices Inc. in a US$900 million deal aimed at expanding its presence in WiMax, broadband, cable TV, and wireless infrastructure.
IBM reportedly eyes Wind River deal
(News) IBM Corp. could establish a strong presence in the market for embedded operating systems with the acquisition of financially ailing Wind River Systems Inc., a deal that is reportedly in the works.
(News) IBM Corp. could establish a strong presence in the market for embedded operating systems with the acquisition of financially ailing Wind River Systems Inc., a deal that is reportedly in the works.
Lenovo hopes to win European users with Packard Bell
(News) The world's third largest PC vendor hopes to strengthen its position among European consumers by acquiring Packard Bell BV, a top executive said Wednesday.
(News) The world's third largest PC vendor hopes to strengthen its position among European consumers by acquiring Packard Bell BV, a top executive said Wednesday.
Lenovo, Acer vie for Packard Bell
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. on Tuesday announced plans to acquire European electronics maker Packard Bell BV. If it goes through, the deal would be a disappointment for Lenovo rival Acer Inc., which reportedly was also trying to buy Packard Bell.
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. on Tuesday announced plans to acquire European electronics maker Packard Bell BV. If it goes through, the deal would be a disappointment for Lenovo rival Acer Inc., which reportedly was also trying to buy Packard Bell.
Autodesk buys Mudbox maker
(News) Autodesk Monday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Skymatter Limited, the developer of Mudbox 3D modelling software. This acquisition will augment Autodesk's offering for the film, television and game market segments, while providing additional growth opportunities for other design disciplines. Autodesk anticipates that the transaction will close in the next two months, says Autodesk. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
(News) Autodesk Monday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Skymatter Limited, the developer of Mudbox 3D modelling software. This acquisition will augment Autodesk's offering for the film, television and game market segments, while providing additional growth opportunities for other design disciplines. Autodesk anticipates that the transaction will close in the next two months, says Autodesk. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Dell buys software license management company
(News) Dell Inc. has agreed to acquire ASAP Software Inc. in a move to meet demand from large customers for tools and services that help manage their software assets.
(News) Dell Inc. has agreed to acquire ASAP Software Inc. in a move to meet demand from large customers for tools and services that help manage their software assets.
Infosys expands in Europe through Philips deal
(News) Indian outsourcer Infosys Technologies Ltd. has bagged a US$250 million business process outsourcing contract from Royal Philips Electronics N.V. in an unusual deal in which Infosys will also acquire Philips' services delivery centers in India, Thailand, and Poland for US$28 million.
(News) Indian outsourcer Infosys Technologies Ltd. has bagged a US$250 million business process outsourcing contract from Royal Philips Electronics N.V. in an unusual deal in which Infosys will also acquire Philips' services delivery centers in India, Thailand, and Poland for US$28 million.
Nokia buys Twango, plans Seattle office
(News) Nokia Corp. is getting into the social networking market and establishing a presence in Seattle with the acquisition of Twango Inc., the companies announced late on Monday.
(News) Nokia Corp. is getting into the social networking market and establishing a presence in Seattle with the acquisition of Twango Inc., the companies announced late on Monday.
HP to acquire Opsware for $1.6B
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to buy data center automation software vendor Opsware Inc. for about US$1.6 billion. It's the third-largest acquisition in HP's history after its multibillion-dollar purchases of Compaq and Mercury.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to buy data center automation software vendor Opsware Inc. for about US$1.6 billion. It's the third-largest acquisition in HP's history after its multibillion-dollar purchases of Compaq and Mercury.
HP to acquire Opsware for $1.6B
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to buy data center automation software vendor Opsware Inc. for about US$1.6 billion. It's the third-largest acquisition in HP's history after its multibillion-dollar purchases of Compaq and Mercury.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to buy data center automation software vendor Opsware Inc. for about US$1.6 billion. It's the third-largest acquisition in HP's history after its multibillion-dollar purchases of Compaq and Mercury.
Congress to investigate Google-DoubleClick deal
(News) A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee has opened an investigation into Google Inc.'s proposed US$3.1 billion acquisition of online advertising seller DoubleClick Inc.
(News) A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee has opened an investigation into Google Inc.'s proposed US$3.1 billion acquisition of online advertising seller DoubleClick Inc.
Yahoo buys stake in Indian online ad company
(News) Yahoo Inc. has acquired a stake in Indian Internet advertising company Tyroo Media Pvt. Ltd. to help it capture more of the country's fast-growing online ad market.
(News) Yahoo Inc. has acquired a stake in Indian Internet advertising company Tyroo Media Pvt. Ltd. to help it capture more of the country's fast-growing online ad market.
Vodafone denies plan to buy Verizon
(News) Vodafone Group PLC has denied a Monday report by the Financial Times that it was considering buying Verizon Communications Inc. in a huge US$160 billion deal.
(News) Vodafone Group PLC has denied a Monday report by the Financial Times that it was considering buying Verizon Communications Inc. in a huge US$160 billion deal.
Google to buy Postini for $625 million
(News) Google Inc. has agreed to buy messaging security company Postini Inc. for US$625 million, a move intended to increase the appeal of Google's hosted software applications among big businesses, the companies announced Monday.
(News) Google Inc. has agreed to buy messaging security company Postini Inc. for US$625 million, a move intended to increase the appeal of Google's hosted software applications among big businesses, the companies announced Monday.
AMD invests in ailing chip company Transmeta
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is investing US$7.5 million in energy-efficient chip company Transmeta Corp., which has been battling falling revenue and widening losses.
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is investing US$7.5 million in energy-efficient chip company Transmeta Corp., which has been battling falling revenue and widening losses.
Euro consumer group questions Google-Doubleclick deal
(News) A European consumer group has complained that Google Inc.'s proposed acquisition of online ad broker DoubleClick Inc. could hurt privacy rights due to the massive amount of data the companies would hold.
(News) A European consumer group has complained that Google Inc.'s proposed acquisition of online ad broker DoubleClick Inc. could hurt privacy rights due to the massive amount of data the companies would hold.
AT&T expands wireless coverage with Dobson buy
(News) Update: Upon iPhone's debut, AT&T expands its network with an acquisition.
(News) Update: Upon iPhone's debut, AT&T expands its network with an acquisition.
Mediasurface to buy CMS vendor Immediacy
(News) Mediasurface PLC, a maker of content management software (CMS), will buy Immediacy Ltd., also a content management vendor, for $11.1 million, the companies announced on Tuesday.
(News) Mediasurface PLC, a maker of content management software (CMS), will buy Immediacy Ltd., also a content management vendor, for $11.1 million, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Infineon to buy DSL unit from Texas Instruments
(News) German chip maker Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to buy Texas Instruments Inc.'s DSL Customer Premises Equipment business in a deal expected to close by the end of the summer, the companies said.
(News) German chip maker Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to buy Texas Instruments Inc.'s DSL Customer Premises Equipment business in a deal expected to close by the end of the summer, the companies said.
Web app security consolidation continues as HP buys SPI
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. has agreed to buy Web application security specialist SPI Dynamics Inc., just two weeks after IBM Corp. announced plans to buy SPI's rival Watchfire Corp.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. has agreed to buy Web application security specialist SPI Dynamics Inc., just two weeks after IBM Corp. announced plans to buy SPI's rival Watchfire Corp.
IBM offers $745 million for Telelogic
(News) IBM Corp. has offered to buy Telelogic AB, a Swedish developer of software development tools, in a cash deal valued at 5.2 billion Swedish krona, or about US$745 million, the companies announced Monday.
(News) IBM Corp. has offered to buy Telelogic AB, a Swedish developer of software development tools, in a cash deal valued at 5.2 billion Swedish krona, or about US$745 million, the companies announced Monday.
Avaya to be sold for US$8.2 billion
(News) Network equipment manufacturer Avaya Inc. late Monday agreed to a US$8.2 billion cash buyout by private equity firms TPG Capital LLP and Silver Lake Partners, the companies announced.
(News) Network equipment manufacturer Avaya Inc. late Monday agreed to a US$8.2 billion cash buyout by private equity firms TPG Capital LLP and Silver Lake Partners, the companies announced.
MySpace's parent to buy Photobucket
(News) MySpace's parent company has agreed to buy Photobucket, the largest photo sharing site in the U.S.
(News) MySpace's parent company has agreed to buy Photobucket, the largest photo sharing site in the U.S.
Cisco finishes $3.2B WebEx acquisition
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. has completed its acquisition of WebEx Communications Inc., entering the online collaboration services business through a US$3.2 billion deal, the company announced Tuesday.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. has completed its acquisition of WebEx Communications Inc., entering the online collaboration services business through a US$3.2 billion deal, the company announced Tuesday.
FTC investigating Google-DoubleClick deal
(News) Google Inc. on Tuesday confirmed that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating its proposed US$3.1 billion purchase of online advertising seller DoubleClick Inc.
(News) Google Inc. on Tuesday confirmed that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating its proposed US$3.1 billion purchase of online advertising seller DoubleClick Inc.
BMC adds in more analytics with ProactiveNet buy
(News) BMC Software Inc. is buying privately held ProactiveNet Inc. as a way to flesh out the analytics portion of its BSM (business service management) software.
(News) BMC Software Inc. is buying privately held ProactiveNet Inc. as a way to flesh out the analytics portion of its BSM (business service management) software.
Report: FTC investigating Google-DoubleClick deal
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Google Inc.'s proposed US$3.1 billion purchase of DoubleClick Inc., according to news reports Tuesday.
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Google Inc.'s proposed US$3.1 billion purchase of DoubleClick Inc., according to news reports Tuesday.
Report: Avaya being pursued by private equity
(News) Avaya Inc. may become the next major technology firm purchased by private equity, a report Tuesday indicated.
(News) Avaya Inc. may become the next major technology firm purchased by private equity, a report Tuesday indicated.
Cisco agrees to buy BroadWare for video security
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. announced an agreement to buy software maker BroadWare Technologies Inc. in a bid to improve its video surveillance product offerings, the company said.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. announced an agreement to buy software maker BroadWare Technologies Inc. in a bid to improve its video surveillance product offerings, the company said.
Mobile Marketing Deal Could Generate More Ads
(News) Acuity Mobile marketing service can now access Acxiom's data on 176 million consumers.
(News) Acuity Mobile marketing service can now access Acxiom's data on 176 million consumers.
BenQ Sells Digital Camera Division
(News) As part of its restructuring plan, BenQ is selling its digital camera division to Ability Enterprise for an undisclosed sum.
(News) As part of its restructuring plan, BenQ is selling its digital camera division to Ability Enterprise for an undisclosed sum.
Mobile provider Alltel agrees to US$27.5B buyout
(News) Mobile phone and wireless services provider Alltel Corp. on Sunday agreed to a US$27.5 billion buyout, a deal likely to spur more such acquisitions in North America.
(News) Mobile phone and wireless services provider Alltel Corp. on Sunday agreed to a US$27.5 billion buyout, a deal likely to spur more such acquisitions in North America.
AQuantive deal no silver bullet for Microsoft
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s planned acquisition of digital advertising and marketing services agency aQuantive Inc. will give the company the tools it needs to dig its heels in as a competitor in the rapidly evolving digital advertising market.
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s planned acquisition of digital advertising and marketing services agency aQuantive Inc. will give the company the tools it needs to dig its heels in as a competitor in the rapidly evolving digital advertising market.
Microsoft to buy aQuantive for $6 billion
(News) Microsoft Corp. plans to acquire aQuantive Inc., a digital marketing services agency, for around US$6 billion in order to grow its Internet advertising business, it was announced Friday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. plans to acquire aQuantive Inc., a digital marketing services agency, for around US$6 billion in order to grow its Internet advertising business, it was announced Friday.
Oracle to buy Agile for $495 million
(News) Oracle Corp. plans to pay US$495 million to buy Agile Software Corp., a maker of product lifecycle management software.
(News) Oracle Corp. plans to pay US$495 million to buy Agile Software Corp., a maker of product lifecycle management software.
Ballmer coy about Yahoo acquisition prospects
(News) Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer didn't rule out a possible acquisition of Yahoo Inc. but said Wednesday that Microsoft usually doesn't make acquisitions as large as the rumored US$50 billion deal for the Internet company.
(News) Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer didn't rule out a possible acquisition of Yahoo Inc. but said Wednesday that Microsoft usually doesn't make acquisitions as large as the rumored US$50 billion deal for the Internet company.
With Yahoo deal off, what next for Microsoft?
(News) As of Tuesday, a Microsoft Corp.-Yahoo Inc. megamerger seems far less likely than it did late last week.
(News) As of Tuesday, a Microsoft Corp.-Yahoo Inc. megamerger seems far less likely than it did late last week.
Microsoft buys mobile advertising company ScreenTonic
(News) Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it will buy ScreenTonic SA, a company that specializes in delivering localation-based ads to mobile devices.
(News) Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it will buy ScreenTonic SA, a company that specializes in delivering localation-based ads to mobile devices.
Acer to buy small PC vendor -- but not Gateway, it says
(News) Acer Inc. expects to acquire a small company in the coming months to expand its PC business but has ruled out Gateway Inc. as a possibility.
(News) Acer Inc. expects to acquire a small company in the coming months to expand its PC business but has ruled out Gateway Inc. as a possibility.
Oracle nets more utilities expertise with Lodestar buy
(News) Oracle Corp. plans to purchase meter data management provider Lodestar Corp. as part of its ongoing strategy to build up skills in several vertical industries including the utilities sector.
(News) Oracle Corp. plans to purchase meter data management provider Lodestar Corp. as part of its ongoing strategy to build up skills in several vertical industries including the utilities sector.
Motorola buys Terayon for $140 million
(News) Motorola Inc. will buy Terayon Communication Systems Inc., a digital video processing and networking software maker, for US$140 million, the companies announced on Monday.
(News) Motorola Inc. will buy Terayon Communication Systems Inc., a digital video processing and networking software maker, for US$140 million, the companies announced on Monday.
Judge approves telecom merger conditions
(News) A judge has approved U.S. Department of Justice conditions attached to two major telecommunication mergers that closed in late 2005 and early 2006.
(News) A judge has approved U.S. Department of Justice conditions attached to two major telecommunication mergers that closed in late 2005 and early 2006.
Cisco to acquire network processor company
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to buy SpansLogic Inc., a privately held designer of network processing chips based in Mountain View, California, for an undisclosed sum.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to buy SpansLogic Inc., a privately held designer of network processing chips based in Mountain View, California, for an undisclosed sum.
Report names Microsoft among DoubleClick suitors
(News) Online advertising sales and hosting company DoubleClick Inc. is up for sale, and Microsoft Corp. could be a buyer, according to a report Wednesday.
(News) Online advertising sales and hosting company DoubleClick Inc. is up for sale, and Microsoft Corp. could be a buyer, according to a report Wednesday.
Best Buy Acquiring Speakeasy
(News) Best Buy is paying $97 million for broadband Internet service provider.
(News) Best Buy is paying $97 million for broadband Internet service provider.
HP to acquire Web software developer Tabblo
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) has reached an agreement to acquire privately-owned Tabblo Inc., a U.S. developer of Web-based software
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) has reached an agreement to acquire privately-owned Tabblo Inc., a U.S. developer of Web-based software
Pitney Bowes to buy MapInfo for US$408 million
(News) Document and mail management vendor Pitney Bowes Inc. said Thursday it plans to acquire MapInfo Corp., a provider of location intelligence software and services, for about US$408 million in cash.
(News) Document and mail management vendor Pitney Bowes Inc. said Thursday it plans to acquire MapInfo Corp., a provider of location intelligence software and services, for about US$408 million in cash.
Ericsson to acquire IP messaging company Mobeon
(News) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson announced it will acquire Swedish messaging technology developer Mobeon AB in a move that could bring new integrated messaging services to more users.
(News) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson announced it will acquire Swedish messaging technology developer Mobeon AB in a move that could bring new integrated messaging services to more users.
Cisco to Buy WebEx for $3.2 Billion
(News) Cisco announced it will buy online conference provider WebEx to sell collaboration tools to small and medium businesses.
(News) Cisco announced it will buy online conference provider WebEx to sell collaboration tools to small and medium businesses.
Singapore's Temasek Makes Bid for Chip Packager
(News) Singapore-government backed firm offers $1.6 billion for chip packager Stats ChipPac.
(News) Singapore-government backed firm offers $1.6 billion for chip packager Stats ChipPac.
Oracle Paying $3.3 Billion for Hyperion
(News) Oracle paying cash for business intelligence software company Hyperion Solutions.
(News) Oracle paying cash for business intelligence software company Hyperion Solutions.
HP to buy storage software vendor PolyServe
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. is acquiring a storage software company that the company says will give it important leverage in the enterprise-class network-attached storage (NAS) market.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. is acquiring a storage software company that the company says will give it important leverage in the enterprise-class network-attached storage (NAS) market.
Microsoft to buy health search engine
(News) Microsoft Corp. has agreed to acquire a company that operates a search engine for health information, one of the most popular search topics online.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has agreed to acquire a company that operates a search engine for health information, one of the most popular search topics online.
SAP acquires Pilot Software
(News) In a move to strengthen its portfolio of analytic applications, SAP AG has agreed to acquire privately-held Pilot Software Inc., a maker of strategy management software based in Mountain View, California.
(News) In a move to strengthen its portfolio of analytic applications, SAP AG has agreed to acquire privately-held Pilot Software Inc., a maker of strategy management software based in Mountain View, California.
AT&T's chief: BellSouth integration going 'OK'
(News) [<a href="http://www.networkworld.com/news/financial/att.html">AT&T's</a>] chief executive Edward Whitacre [<a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/industries/techtelecom/stories/021307dnbusattceo.4e3c6b3.html">told the Associated Press</a>] earlier this week that you can never rule out more acquisitions. He also said the company has no plans to buy any other companies.
(News) [<a href="http://www.networkworld.com/news/financial/att.html">AT&T's</a>] chief executive Edward Whitacre [<a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/industries/techtelecom/stories/021307dnbusattceo.4e3c6b3.html">told the Associated Press</a>] earlier this week that you can never rule out more acquisitions. He also said the company has no plans to buy any other companies.
AT&T to Replace Cingular Brand Monday
(News) The Cingular name will start to disappear when the AT&T brand will once again describe a mobile offering in the U.S.
(News) The Cingular name will start to disappear when the AT&T brand will once again describe a mobile offering in the U.S.
AT&T Closes BellSouth Acquisition
(News) FCC appproves largest telecom merger in U.S. history after AT&T makes concessions.
(News) FCC appproves largest telecom merger in U.S. history after AT&T makes concessions.
AT&T Offers More Concessions For BellSouth Acquisition
(News) Telecom giant makes bid to sway FCC commissioners who are divided about approving the buy-out.
(News) Telecom giant makes bid to sway FCC commissioners who are divided about approving the buy-out.
Seagate Buys EVault
(News) Online backup and data recovery service EVault is most recent managed-services acquisition.
(News) Online backup and data recovery service EVault is most recent managed-services acquisition.
AMD Gains Antitrust Approval to Buy ATI
AMD Gains Antitrust Approval to Buy ATI
AMD Gains Antitrust Approval to Buy ATI
Cingular Completes Acquisition of AT&T Wireless
(news) Cingular Completes Acquisition of AT&T Wireless
(news) Cingular Completes Acquisition of AT&T Wireless
Analysis: Tape Backup Giant Quantum Adds Muscle by Acquiring Certance
(news) Analysis: Tape Backup Giant Quantum Adds Muscle by Acquiring Certance
(news) Analysis: Tape Backup Giant Quantum Adds Muscle by Acquiring Certance
Red Hat Picks Up Pieces of Netscape
(news) Linux maker acquires security, authentication tools from AOL.
(news) Linux maker acquires security, authentication tools from AOL.
DirecTV-EchoStar Merger Rejected
(news) Competing satellite broadcasters will keep prices low, FCC says.
(news) Competing satellite broadcasters will keep prices low, FCC says.
EBay-PayPal Nuptial Could Improve Services
(news) Dual users should prosper, but nonauction customers likely to suffer, analyst says.
(news) Dual users should prosper, but nonauction customers likely to suffer, analyst says.
New HP Retains Most Products
(news) Compaq's IPaq supplants Jornada, and HP business PCs will eventually retire, in revealed merger road map.
(news) Compaq's IPaq supplants Jornada, and HP business PCs will eventually retire, in revealed merger road map.
If EBay Swallows PayPal, Customers May Suffer
(news) Combining online giants would mean less competition and more problems, analyst says.
(news) Combining online giants would mean less competition and more problems, analyst says.
HP Shareholders Grill Fiorina
(news) Merger remains the primary focus at annual meeting, as opponent Hewlett ousted from board.
(news) Merger remains the primary focus at annual meeting, as opponent Hewlett ousted from board.
HP-Compaq Merger: All Over But the Counting
(news) Earnest shareholders gather to grill CEO, who claims merger approval.
(news) Earnest shareholders gather to grill CEO, who claims merger approval.
Creative Buys 3Dlabs, Challenges NVidia
(news) Consumers could win the next round of graphics card wars, as competition heats up.
(news) Consumers could win the next round of graphics card wars, as competition heats up.
AT&T to Acquire Excite@Home
(news) Broadband provider says subscriber services will continue after acquisition.
(news) Broadband provider says subscriber services will continue after acquisition.
Mega Merger Could Influence PC Prices
(news) As HP/Compaq merger percolates, will consumers win or lose?
(news) As HP/Compaq merger percolates, will consumers win or lose?
Storage Company OnStream Returns From Bankruptcy
(news) Company's Advanced Digital Recording technology survives fiscal troubles.
(news) Company's Advanced Digital Recording technology survives fiscal troubles.
Net Access Alliances Could Change Your ISP
(news) Microsoft, Qwest cut deal, and AOL Time Warner opens its cable access to Juno.
(news) Microsoft, Qwest cut deal, and AOL Time Warner opens its cable access to Juno.
Big Players Team Up in Pay-to-Play Online Audio Gambit
(news) RealNetworks joins forces with Bertelsmann, EMI, and AOL Time Warner to offer online music subscription platform.
(news) RealNetworks joins forces with Bertelsmann, EMI, and AOL Time Warner to offer online music subscription platform.
EBay Adds Services to the Auction Block
(news) Auction giant partners with ELance to offer wide range of professional services online.
(news) Auction giant partners with ELance to offer wide range of professional services online.
Sonicblue Will Acquire ReplayTV
(news) Digital audio expert looks to expand into digital video, clinches Sensory Science deal.
(news) Digital audio expert looks to expand into digital video, clinches Sensory Science deal.
AOL-Time Warner: Friend or Foe?
(news) Analysis: Sorting out the merger of two generations of media giants.
(news) Analysis: Sorting out the merger of two generations of media giants.
NVidia to Purchase Rival 3dfx
(news) Graphics giant swallows ailing competitor, but 3dfx pledges continued customer support.
(news) Graphics giant swallows ailing competitor, but 3dfx pledges continued customer support.
BlueLight Adopts Orphaned Spinway ISP Customers
(news) ISP service continues, but it may not remain free of charge under new management.
(news) ISP service continues, but it may not remain free of charge under new management.
How Will Maxtor/Quantum Merger Affect Hard Drives?
(news) Merger may help settle a hectic market for drive manufacturers, but will slow innovation.
(news) Merger may help settle a hectic market for drive manufacturers, but will slow innovation.