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DSG International sees strong sales of Windows 7 (at FT.com)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:45:35 Etc/GMT

DSG International, the electrical goods retailer, said on Thursday early sales of the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system had led to a "significant improvement" at its UK computing business as interim results beat expectations.

Deltek Concludes Second Annual EMEA Customer Conference (Business Wire)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 Etc/GMT

LONDON----Deltek, Inc. , the leading provider of enterprise applications software for project-focused organisations, recently concluded its second annual EMEA customer conference at The British Museum in London.

U.S. senators pressure Europe to act on Oracle-Sun Microsystems merger (at bizjournals.com)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:05:11 Etc/GMT

Text of senatorsâ letter to European regulators on Oracle-Sun Microsystems deal (at bizjournals.com)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:05:11 Etc/GMT

Phoenix Technologies doubles board for investor Ramius (at bizjournals.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:05:12 Etc/GMT

Name Game Challenges Icann's New Chief (Investor's Business Daily)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:45:37 Etc/GMT

Rod Beckstrom has generated praise and criticism during a busy first few months as chief executive of a little-known standards-setting body for...

Phoenix Technologies expands board to 10 (at bizjournals.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:05:13 Etc/GMT

New Tricks For Intuit (at Investopedia)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:59:42 Etc/GMT

Intuit looks to the web to regain its growth momentum.

Phoenix Technologies Adds Five Directors to Newly Created Board Seats (PR Newswire)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:18:00 Etc/GMT

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Pervasive Software Inc. Partners with Tiara Consulting (Business Wire)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 Etc/GMT

AUSTIN, Texas & SAN RAMON, Calif.----Pervasive SoftwareÂ® Inc. , a global value leader in embeddable data management and data integration software, has chosen its existing consulting partner, Tiara Consulting, a California-based U.S. corporation providing value-added specialized and IT consulting services, as their international Market Development Partner for delivery of its integration products in India.

Report: Oracle to meet EU on Sun deal Dec. 10 (at bizjournals.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:05:19 Etc/GMT

Senators urge EU to decide on Oracle-Sun deal (at bizjournals.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:05:19 Etc/GMT

Microsoft Launches New Mobile Search Advertising Campaigns (paidContent.org)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:15:44 Etc/GMT

Microsoft has launched a new mobile ad product that combines mobile search and display. Called "Microsoft Mobile Marketplaces," it should not be confused with Microsoft's "Windows Marketplace for Mobile," which is its new app store on Windows phones.

EU Sets Hearing On Oracle/Sun For December 10 (at Barrons.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:08:49 Etc/GMT

eBay Teams Up With Microsoft to Offer Daily Deals (PR Newswire)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 Etc/GMT

Microsoft Corp. and eBay Inc. today announced they are partnering to offer eBay Daily Deals through a new Internet Explorer 8 Web Slice for the holidays. With most holiday shoppers looking to save money, Microsoft and eBay will present online Daily Deals through a new Windows Internet Explorer 8 Web Slice that will showcase popular products selling at deep discounts.

Machinima.com Adds $1.7 Million, Launches Online Video Game Awards (at paidContent.org)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:05 Etc/GMT

Video game-centric online video and original content company Machinima.com has raised $1.7 million in funding, per an SEC filing. Chairman and CEO Allen DeBevoise said the money came from previous backer MK Capital; the company is calling it an add-on to its first round, with the potential to raise a total of of $2.5 million, if necessary.

3 Software Stock Picks from Lazard's Senior Analyst (at CNBC)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:48:05 Etc/GMT

The tech sector has been the apple of many an investors' eye; and Joel Fishbein, managing director and senior analyst at Lazard Capital Markets, is bullish on enterprise software makers.

Tech stocks make mild gains on opening bell (at MarketWatch)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:35:54 Etc/GMT

Technology stocks took in mild gains Wednesday morning, as the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.1% after the opening bell while the Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index picked up 0.2%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also added 0.2%.

CommVault Chief Operating Officer to Address Investors at Credit Suisse's Annual Technology Conference (Business Wire)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 Etc/GMT

OCEANPORT, N.J.----CommVault : CommVault Chief Operating Officer Al Bunte will address investors at Credit Suisse's Annual Technology Conference in Scottsdale, AZ on December 2, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.

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