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Year in Review: Top tech stories of 2009
We roundup the top stories from the past twelve months, from the success of the App Store to the release of Windows 7.
City-based high-speed broadband boosted by £100m funding
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a £100 million funding injection to aid high-speed broadband connectivity in the UK's largest cities.
Ofcom freezes pay to save £1 million
No raises for staff or bonuses for executives at communications watchdog Ofcom this year.
Microsoft cuts 5,000 jobs
Some 1,400 roles will end immediately, with the rest of the job cuts to follow in 18 months.
VMware freezes hiring, offers gloomy outlook
Paul Maritz’s first quarter as chief executive of the virtualisation firm ends on a dour note, despite relatively strong results.
Dell feels ill effects of weak economy
Customers are cutting back on tech spending, which is bad news for the computing giant.
Results Roundup: Google, IBM, AMD and more
The economy might be struggling, but top IT firms like Nokia, AMD and Sony Ericsson aren't losing as much as expected, while IBM and Google hold...
Is the IT outsourcing industry in trouble?
Do Government cuts and falling confidence mean the IT outsourcing sector is about to face some hard times?<br>
Intel's income spikes 875 per cent
Intel's fourth quarter results look even stronger compared to the 'precipitous demand drop' of 12 months earlier.
PC shipments grow, but revenue slides
Gartner has said that more computers are selling than last year, but companies are earning less revenue from them.
Dyson appointed as Conservative tech guru
Sir James Dyson calls for the UK to renew its focus on tech and engineering, rather than finance, following the news that he will head up the...
Are virtualisation and cloud computing hurting hardware sales?
Will consolidating trends like virtualisation and cloud computing lead to further falls in server and storage sales?
IT spending to keep falling, says Gartner
Analysts predict a six per cent drop in IT spend over the coming months.
Nokia to cut production
Between 20 to 30 per cent of staff at the Salo plant will be out of work on a rotational basis, Nokia said.
SAP reports double-digit growth, job losses
Software and software-related services bolster results for SAP, but it still cuts 3,000 jobs.
iPhone and Mac sales boost Apple results
Apple has sold 6.9 million iPhone 3Gs in its first quarter, while Mac shipments jumped 21 per cent.
Intel posts 12 per cent profit jump
The tech giant said demand was steady but prices had dipped, as analysts praised the chipmaker's strong product line-up.
How much is space worth to Britain?
A new report suggests the space industry could add £40 billion to the economy - but it needs investment and better organisation first.
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