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EU approves Oracle’s acquisition of Sun

The EU has now approved the acquisition of Sun Microsystems by Oracle but it still has China and Russia to contend with before the deal is done.

By Jennifer Scott, 21 Jan 2010 at 12:26

Industry & Public Sector/News

Rising earnings

Oracle boasts quarterly rise in earnings

Database company Oracle has released better than expected results for the second quarter of its 2010 fiscal year and remains positive about its...

By Jennifer Scott, 18 Dec 2009 at 11:51

Industry & Public Sector/News

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Oracle and Sun deal faces more problems

After job losses and anti-trust probes, Oracle’s acquisition of Sun has more hurdles to jump.

By Jennifer Scott, 22 Oct 2009 at 13:13

Management/News

Job cuts

Sun slashes 3,000 jobs

Sun Microsystems is set to let thousands of staff go, citing delays in its acquisition by Oracle as the cause.

By Jennifer Scott, 21 Oct 2009 at 11:36

Management/News

EU says broadband key for economic recovery

All the focus has been on Britain's plans for next-generation broadband, but we also need to be part of 'Team Europe'.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 26 Jun 2009 at 14:53

Industry & Public Sector/News

ID Card

Identity cards to work across Euro borders

A scheme which would allow national ID cards to be used across Europe for the use of public services is launched.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 2 Jun 2008 at 13:00

Security/News

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Oracle’s acquisition of Sun rejected by EU

After investigating this year’s most talked about acquisition, the European Commission has concluded Oracle buying Sun would be anti-competitive.

By Stuart Turton, 10 Nov 2009 at 14:07

Industry & Public Sector/News

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EU reviews internet security after emissions fraud

A phishing scam against the Emissions Trading Schemes has left the EU considering its options for online security.

By Bate Felix, Reuters, 5 Feb 2010 at 10:32

Industry & Public Sector/News

Mobile merger

OFT calls for UK investigation into mobile merger

The Office of Fair Trading has called on Europe to allow it to investigate the merger between T-Mobile and Orange, as it fears it could damage...

By Jennifer Scott, 3 Feb 2010 at 11:41

Industry & Public Sector/News

Competition inquiry

T-Mobile and Orange resist UK competition inquiry

Both T-Mobile’s and Orange’s parent companies want to have a competition review of their proposed merger held in Brussels rather than London.

By Jennifer Scott, 18 Dec 2009 at 11:23

Industry & Public Sector/News

One in three Europeans have never used internet

Could a new generation of digitally clued-up young Europeans dig us out of this economic hole?

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 4 Aug 2009 at 14:42

Internet/News

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Microsoft quits EU hearing

Microsoft has said it is being refused the right to a fair hearing in its antitrust trial.

By Stuart Turton, 22 May 2009 at 14:55

Client/News

Government warned to act before IP addresses run out

The growth of the internet means more IP addresses need to be made available, while the freeing up of domain names is also becoming an issue.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 18 Feb 2009 at 16:35

Internet/News

ISP email law changes meet stiff opposition

Information retention requirements for ISPs are changing very soon.

By David Neal, 9 Jan 2009 at 12:11

Internet/News

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Kroes to outline internet regulation plans

Ahead of the European vote for members of parliament, the current competition commissioner will outline what she would do with the Commission’s...

By Dale Hudson, Reuters, 14 Jan 2010 at 17:28

Industry & Public Sector/News

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T-Mobile, Orange to sell spectrum for merger approval?

France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom have offered concessions to the European Commission to make sure the Orange/T-Mobile deal in the UK gets given...

By Jennifer Scott, 18 Feb 2010 at 11:41

Mobile & Telecoms/News

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Europe invests in higher speed networks

The European Commission has announced it will invest €18 million into researching LTE technology to provide high speed 4G networks in the future.

By Jennifer Scott, 21 Aug 2009 at 11:43

Mobile & Telecoms/News

European leaders want broadband for all

In what's becoming a common theme among politicians, the European Commission is debating measures to make broadband available for everyone in the...

By Stuart Turton, 29 Sep 2008 at 11:02

Internet/News

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UPDATED: European Commission delays Oracle/Sun deal

The European Commission is to launch a investigation into Oracle’s acquisition of Sun Microsystems.

By Jennifer Scott, 3 Sep 2009 at 11:28

Industry & Public Sector/News

EU considers €1 billion broadband investment

Ahead of the UK's Digital Britain report, the European Commission proposes to invest in broadband to boost the economy.

By Nicole Kobie, 29 Jan 2009 at 08:59

Internet/News

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