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Lloyds TSB/HBOS deal targets IT cost savings
Details released about the mega-merger detail the rationalisation of IT resources and infrastructure as part of a £1-billion savings programme.
Delicious takeover by YouTube founders
As Yahoo lets the site go, Hurley and Chen plan to reap the benefits.
Cable & Wireless drags out sale
The telecoms giant makes Tata and Vodafone wait a little longer before they can finalise their bids for the firm.
Microsoft, Yahoo stay silent after deal deadline
Although the software giant's ultimatum to reach a deal to acquire the internet company has expired, it seems the stalemate is set to continue with...
Microsoft results disappoint, earnings flat
Despite increased revenues, new server launches and 140 million copies of Vista sold, the software giant's year-on-year quarterly income fell,...
Microsoft wants to restart Yahoo talks
Microsoft will open talks again on the long running deal - but only if it can deal with a new Yahoo board.
Timeline: The saga of Microsoft and Yahoo
We recount the biggest takeover attempt since the dot com period, and how it's evolved into a potential search partnership.
European Commission to probe Google's DoubleClick deal
The European Commission will be looking into Google's proposed £1.4 billion takeover of online ad firm DoubleClick, amid competition concerns.
Yahoo investor calls for peace talks with Icahn
Another dissident Yahoo shareholder calls for the board to negotiate and compromise with serial investor and Microsoft takeover supporter Carl Icahn.
Security risk to 'smart grids'
Malware could be used to takeover smart grids, security experts have warned.
Samsung agrees to Nokia’s Symbian takeover
Major obstacle in Nokia’s plan to take control of the Symbian mobile platform is removed after the Korean electronics giant agrees to sell its...
Yahoo stock moves closer to Microsoft bid level
The potential of a Microsoft takeover bid for Yahoo, let alone an improved offer has propelled the value of Yahoo's stock to almost match the $31 a...
Budget SSDs to bolster market?
The technology industry has been waiting for SSDs to takeover the market and with the release this week of two budget products, is now its time?
Acer rumoured to be buying Packard Bell
Taiwanese giant Acer is being hotly tipped as the front runner for a Packard Bell takeover.
IT PRO Podcast: More confidential data goes missing
This week we discuss the loss of 370,000 HSBC insurance customer records in the post, EMC's purchase of consumer storage maker Iomega, HP's Eee PC...
News Corp cools interest in Yahoo deal
The media giant has dropped its interest in doing a deal with the internet company, removing an important obstacle in Microsoft's plans for a...
Touch screens takeover smartphone market
The latest global sales figures show touch screens on more than half of all smartphones sold, with Apple and Nokia leading the way.
Schneider moves to reassure APC users after takeover
New owner quick to downplay impact on users as leading UPS maker is acquired by French electrical equipment maker.
NetScout to buy Network General for $205 million
The latest takeover of the Sniffer creator comes just 10 years after McAfee bought the business for $1.1 billion, and sold it six years later for...
Smartphones to takeover mobile market
Smartphones will make up 50 per cent of the market soon, a tech leader has predicted.
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