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U.S. Continues to Shed Tech Jobs
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published November 19, 2003
California leads list of states hit hardest by tech job cuts.
Global Chip Market Strengthening
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published November 13, 2003
A jump of 17 percent in revenues marks a chip turnaround.
Microsoft Profit Up On Consumer Demand
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published October 23, 2003
The software giant says its growth in its server and tools division is promising but overall, client software spending outpacing corporate IT market.
SAP, Sharp Go in a Linux, Java Mobile Direction
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published July 7, 2003
Global deal will be for software, hardware in corporate wireless environments, and based on open-source operating system Linux.
NASD: Yes, Securities Firms Need to Retain IM
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published June 19, 2003
With so much IM traffic getting passed around Wall Street, the securities regulator says members need to improve IM record-keeping in the same way they archive e-mail.
Capellas Sees 'Gradual Recovery' for Tech
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published June 18, 2003
MCI's chief executive Michael Capellas talks of trends in the tech industry during his keynote address at CeBit America in New York.
Palm Acquires Wireless Rival Handspring
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published June 4, 2003
UPDATE: Stock deal expands Palm's product line in a prelude to Palmsource spinoff.
Gates Sends Letter on Spam to Congress
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published May 21, 2003
Microsoft seeks combined legal and technical solution; experts see legislation imminent.
SARS Morphs New Concerns for Asian IT Industry
By Mark Berniker | Features & Trends Article Published May 8, 2003
ROUNDUP: Several technology companies are now citing SARS as a reason for declining financial results, and more are bracing for the its impact on second half earnings.
Microsoft Latest to Launch Business Portal
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published April 30, 2003
Microsoft hopes to differentiate its portal from other software vendors.
Online Portals Won't Defeat Spam
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published April 29, 2003
ANALYSIS: Despite all of the political posturing going on in Washington, security experts say technology and laws alone won't stem the tide of unsolicited e-mail.Welcome to Spam Week
Spam Becomes Public Enemy #1
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published April 28, 2003
Although they all have different policies to combat the problem, AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo plan to join forces against spam, marking the first time the three online behemoths have ever joined forces on a single initiative.
Microsoft Easing Windows Licensing Requirements
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published April 22, 2003
Company lowers costs and terms for competitors, allows them access to some Windows code.
Novell Dips a Toe into Open-Source
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published April 15, 2003
Computer networking and business software provider admits it has stuck with proprietary systems too long.
Microsoft Agrees to Minor Modifications of Windows
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published April 4, 2003
Software leader to make it easier to use competitive products on its latest OS.
Justice Joins Investigation of Network Associates
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published March 27, 2003
Accounting probe expands of security software company.
Study: Human Error Causes Most Security Breaches
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published March 20, 2003
CompTIA study argues that IT workers lack adequate security training.
Microsoft Goes On Offensive in Sun Antitrust Case
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published February 24, 2003
The software giant makes counterclaims of unfair competition.
Gartner Dataquest Sees Pickup in PC Shipments
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published February 18, 2003
First quarter sees slight increase while stronger growth expected for second half.
Apple 'RAID's the Enterprise Server Room
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published February 10, 2003
The Macintosh-maker launches a new RAID storage system to compliment its upgraded Xserve server boxes and updates its X11 initiative.
Microsoft Wins Stay But Removes VM Anyway
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published February 4, 2003
UPDATE: Microsoft scores a stay from Judge Motz's order marking a setback for Sun Microsystems; but the company posts Windows XP Service Pack 1a for download, removing its Virtual Machine.
EU: Microsoft Agrees to .NET Passport Changes
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 30, 2003
Microsoft modifies its online authentication system to address European privacy concerns.
Sun: Let the Windows Injunction Be
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 29, 2003
Sun claims Java's survival depends on Microsoft injunction.
Microsoft Appeals Federal Court's Java Mandate
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 23, 2003
Unless overturned, 120-day clock to include Java in Windows starts ticking February 4th.
Sun Adds to Linux, Open Source Product Lineup
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 22, 2003
Sun adds to grid computing, human genome projects.
Judge Reviewing Java Plan Proposed by Sun, Microsoft
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 21, 2003
Joint proposal on Microsoft's plan to release Windows with Java.
Microsoft Releases New Anti-Piracy Software Toolkit
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 20, 2003
Software giant aims to protect disc-based music, video copyrights
Judge Tells Microsoft to Add Java to Windows
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 16, 2003
Federal judge gives Microsoft 120 days to comply; an appeal is expected.
Microsoft to Open Windows Code to Foreign Governments
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 15, 2003
Software giant addressing security concerns, response to Linux
VeriSign Moves to Internationalize Domain Names
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published January 14, 2003
ICANN objects to VeriSign's new i-Nav plug-ins.
Trade Groups Appeal Microsoft Settlement
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published December 23, 2002
Microsoft critics push for judge's review of ruling.
Judge Signals Support for Sun in Java Hearing
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published December 5, 2002
Microsoft lawyer points to Sun's own mistakes with Java.
Microsoft, Sun Java Spat Heads to Federal Court
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published December 3, 2002
Developers favoring Microsoft's rich-client environment.
Homeland Defense IT Spending Expected to Spike
By Mark Berniker |  Article Published November 22, 2002
Studies point to increased federal IT spending in 2003 as a result of the new department.DARPA Looks to Quantum Future