More than 17,600 users in U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) are being moved from their BlackBerry devices to Apple's iPhone, after it was found that technology from Research In Motion cannot meet the mobile technology needs of ...
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Microsoft must aggressively price its Office 365 subscription plans, perhaps as low as $2 a month, to convince consumers that it's better to rent software than to buy it, analysts said today. When CEO Steve Ballmer and other executives ...
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IDG News Service - Google has dropped a major part of its wide-ranging patent-infringement battle against Apple, withdrawing a complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission. Google had sought to block iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch ...
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Rare earth production throughout China – responsible for more than 90% of the world's output – has slowed due to weak downstream demand with output in Guangdong province particularly depressed. China Daily reports ...
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New software from Web security specialists Blue Coat Systems allows companies to restrict what employees can do on their cellphones while logged into the corporate Wi-Fi. The software, which works with Blue Coat's ProxySG Web filtering ...
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Facebook appears to be losing users in the U.S. and other major markets, though its user base in parts of Asia is growing, according to an investment company report. Facebook saw its U.S. user base drop by 0.7% over the past three months ...
ReaSoft Network Firewall 3: Corporate Firewall with DLP elements ReaSoft Development has announced the release of ReaSoft Network Firewall 3, a new version of its popular solution for corporate Internet access management and network ...
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Qualcomm saw a double-digit increase in sales this year and is now the world's third-largest chip maker, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. With a 27.2% growth in semiconductor revenue, Qualcomm is booming while seven of the top 10 ...
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While newly-discovered malware that attacks VMware virtual machines is no cause for undue concern, users can take some basic steps to protect apps and data, says security firm Trend Micro. Earlier this week, advanced analysis of the ...
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According to statistics released by the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), the US steel service center shipped 3.1 million short tons of steel products in November, falling by 6.4% year on year. Besides, the stocks of steel products at ...
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UK retailers could lose an estimated £147 million of revenue this Christmas due to missed sales opportunities through out-of-stock products according to Vanson Bourne The survey of 100 retailers sponsored by NetSuite used ...
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After a fiscal year in which it was hit by slumping metal prices and floods in Thailand, II-VI reports mixed demand trends. The diversified optics and materials company II-VI has reported sales of $534.6 million for its fiscal year ...
Facebook has paid far lower than the announced $1 billion in cash and stock for photo-sharing app Instagram, following a drop in its share price. The social networking company said in its Form 10-Q quarterly report to the U.S. Securities ...
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For those who love the rain but hate getting wet, I.Rain by Thierry Gaugain is perfect. The French designer has created this rain light installation as a way to enjoy the beauty of rain drops in the comfort of your own home. Images ...
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(China Glass Network) According to statistics issued by National Development and Reform Committee, output of flat glass during January to September this year is 546 million standard cases, with year-on-year drop of 6.9%; Exporting amount of ...
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