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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...

By Miya Knights, 29 Apr 2008 at 12:08

Internet/News

Is Nvidia vulnerable to takeover?

Our occasional series continues, as we consider Nvidia and whether it’s a likely takeover candidate in the months ahead…

By Simon Brew, 24 Jul 2008 at 12:10

Client/Features

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,...

By Miya Knights, 25 Apr 2008 at 10:27

Server/News

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.

By Reuters, 7 Jul 2008 at 16:51

Internet/News

BT may takeover southern NHS IT

BT Health is in talks with the NHS to manage some of its IT in the South of England after Fujitsu walked away from a massive contract there.

By Nicole Kobie, 17 Jun 2008 at 11:30

Industry & Public Sector/News

AOL UK takeover gets European clearance

Takeover of ISP by Carphone Warehouse will not affect competition in UK broadband market.

By Simon Aughton, 8 Dec 2006 at 11:31

Internet/News

Google favours Facebook partnership, but not takeover

Search engine co-founder Sergey Brin has spoken out in favour of tie-ups with the popular social networking site, but backed away from takeover talk.

By Kenneth Li, Reuters and Chris Green, IT PRO, 13 Jul 2007 at 12:24

Internet/News

Is AMD vulnerable to takeover?

So far in this series, we've looked at a pair of businesses that may be open to a takeover approach and could bring instant rewards. The problem...

By Simon Brew, 10 Jul 2007 at 11:44

Server/Features

Is MySpace vulnerable to takeover?

The fortunes and market perception of social networking giant MySpace have changed drastically since its high-profile takeover by News Corporation....

By Simon Brew, 23 Aug 2007 at 13:48

Internet/Features

Yahoo not opposed to Microsoft takeover bid

In a surprise clarification of Yahoo's position on the unsolicited takeover bid from Microsoft, the Yahoo board states that its issue is with the...

By Franklin Paul, Reuters and IT PRO, 7 Apr 2008 at 16:38

Internet/News

EU concerned over TomTom's Tele Atlas takeover

Having fended off competition from rival sat nav maker Garmin for control of the map maker, competition issues could block or change TomTom's...

By David Lawsky, Reuters, 4 Mar 2008 at 10:24

Mobile & Telecoms/News

BEA rejects Oracle's takeover offer

The company says the price tag proposed by Oracle last week isn't high enough.<br/>

By Maggie Holland, 15 Oct 2007 at 12:27

Internet/News

Cable & Wireless goes after Thus

The embattled Scottish telecoms and internet provider is the surprise target of a takeover bid from C&W.

By Chris Green, 29 May 2008 at 11:39

Internet/News

Avaya a takeover target?

Reports indicate rivals, private equity dealers may be looking to swallow call center manufacturer

By Jason Compton, 30 May 2007 at 00:03

Internet/News

Virgin Media calls for first takeover bids

Cable firm sets deadlines for formal interest as sell-off looks certain.

By Reuters and IT PRO, 24 Jul 2007 at 12:13

Internet/News

Tech M&A withstanding economic pressures

Takeover activity in IT sector holds firm despite global credit crunch.

By Miya Knights, 21 Apr 2008 at 17:11

Management/News

Yahoo's takeover timeline

From the departure of a chief executive to the possible acquisition of a social networking giant, we chart a turbulent year for Yahoo.

By Elizabeth Wolfe, 14 Feb 2008 at 17:08

Internet/News

Oracle finally bags BEA

After snubbing the IT giant's earlier advances, the software and integration vendor accepts takeover at almost a $4 per share premium.

By Miya Knights, 16 Jan 2008 at 16:04

Internet/News

Merger discussions denied in Juniper and Symantec technology tie up

We're just good friends insists chief executive, no plans for a full takeover

By by Ambrose McNevin, 12 Sep 2006 at 17:39

Security/News

Avaya agrees £4.1bn bid with equity firms

TPG Capital and Silver Lake to buy out VoIP equipment firm after takeover speculation.

By Rene Millman, 6 Jun 2007 at 12:03

Internet/News

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