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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.
Is Firefox’s position vulnerable in 2010?
For the last few years, Firefox has been the alternative browser of choice. But could it be running out of steam, wonders Simon Brew…<br>
Delicious takeover by YouTube founders
As Yahoo lets the site go, Hurley and Chen plan to reap the benefits.
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,...
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…
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.
Where next for Palm
Once the darling of the PDA and the smartphone business, Palm has been finding it tough in an increasingly competitive and commoditised market for...
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...
Where next for Microsoft, Yahoo and Google?
As 2009 begins, the internet sector faces a challenge to rebuild itself after Microsoft’s failed takeover of Yahoo, and Yahoo’s failed...
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...
Symbian's future after UIQ takeover
As another mobile phone operator spends money to take control of a Symbain-based phone technology, what impact will the move have on Symbain users,...
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