Computer giant IBM is considering an acquisition of data analysis software company Splunk in a deal that could be worth as much as $4bn (£2.5bn). In a report on newswire Bloomberg, Cowen & Company analyst Peter Goldmacher ...
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The government has launched the third procurement round for the G-Cloud service, which will see the total value of potential spend on the framework increase from 100m to 200m. The G-Cloud uses cloud computing to help change the way ...
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IDG News Service - Foxit Reader, a PDF viewer application often used as an alternative to the more popular Adobe Reader, contains a critical vulnerability in its browser plug-in component that can be exploited by attackers to execute ...
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has been launched in Detroit with the new model showcasing an updated and sharper look, upgraded interior and improved performance. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – which is not expected in ...
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Dutch food group Vion has entered into a deal to sell its frozen vegetables, fruit and potato products firm Oerlemans Foods to fresh vegetables producer Baltussen Holding. The struggling meat processor, which this month finalised a deal ...
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Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed the arrival of the Mercedes-Benz E400 and E300 hybrids as part of the model lineup update that hits showrooms in the third quarter of this year. The refreshed Mercedes-Benz E-Class range will include ...
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Snack maker Snyder's-Lance has announced that CEO David Singer will retire following the company's AGM, scheduled for 3 May. The company said he will be succeeded by Carl Lee Jr, who has served as Snyder's-Lance president and COO since ...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has been officially launched today at the 2013 Detroit auto show in the motor city. A compact four-door coupe, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class follows the idea of the larger and significantly more expensive CLS ...
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US-based Fairytale Brownies is set to introduce gourmet products, including new Fairytale cookies and half-Size brownies. The company noted that the new individually wrapped cookies - Caramel Pecan, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter ...
The head of Mercedes-Benz Cars says sales of large luxury cars such as the E-Class are set to stabilise or grow in the coming years after a period of global decline. In an interview with CarAdvice in Detroit, Dr Dieter Zetsche, the ...
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Prolific English racecar builder Radical has revealed its eagerly awaited Le Mans-inspired road car, the Radical RXC (Extreme Coupe), featuring a heavily tuned mid-mounted 283kW Ford V6 engine. Radical currently holds the production car ...
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ING US has appointed David Bedard as president of its annuities business segment, a part of ING US Retirement Solutions business that is focused on driving growth and long-term success in the fixed annuity market. Based in ING US Windsor ...
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The 2014 Jeep Compass has been unveiled at the Detroit auto show sporting tougher styling, a new six-speed automatic transmission and a fresh focus on safety. Distinguishing the updated Jeep Compass from its predecessor is a revised ...
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The facelifted 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been revealed ahead of its official unveiling at this week’s Detroit auto show. The updated Jeep Grand Cherokee benefits from fresh exterior styling, a revised cabin featuring new ...
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A major cyber-attack that steals encrypted files, believed to have been targeted at embassies, nuclear research centres and energy organisations, has been uncovered by anti-virus software vendor Kaspersky. The company claims that it ...
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