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ECT News Top Stories - Week of Nov 10, 2003
November 14, 2003

ECT News Network's weekly roundup of top news stories from the world of e-business and technology brings together highlights from the past several days' coverage. For the most significant developments -- whether corporate acquisitions, security vulnerabilities, tech politics, software releases or hardware launches -- stop by our network every Friday for a brief overview of all the most important events of the week.

HP Misses Targets, Plans More Job Cuts
August 20, 2003

Hewlett-Packard fell short of expectations with its third-quarter results, posting revenue of $17.35 billion, about $100 million below analysts' predictions. Executives at the company vowed to improve performance in the current quarter and said they will undertake cost-cutting measures, including 1,300 more layoffs, to achieve their goal.

Dell Posts Profit on Strong Global Sales
August 14, 2003

Dell's fiscal second-quarter numbers demonstrated growth in both its consumer and enterprise operations, with revenue of $9.8 billion, up 16 percent from the year-ago period. In addition, the computer maker reported increased growth and profitability worldwide, bucking overall industry trends.

Microsoft Set To Hook Up with Cable Giants
July 21, 2003

Microsoft plans to announce that the two largest cable television providers in the United States, Time Warner Cable and Comcast, will test its interactive program guide (IPG) software in their set-top boxes in limited markets. The test marks a milestone in the software giant's push into the home entertainment arena.

Microsoft Misses Targets Despite Strong Sales
July 18, 2003

With server software sales booming, Microsoft recorded a 26 percent gain in earnings, to $1.92 billion, for its recently ended fourth quarter -- but the software giant also posted a rare miss of analysts' profit targets.

AMD, Fujitsu Join Forces To Master Flash Market
July 15, 2003

No. 2 chipmaker AMD has unveiled a joint venture with Japan-based Fujitsu, creating a $3 billion global company bent on mastering the market for flash memory products. Known as FASL LLC, the new venture is made up of the two companies' flash businesses, with a combined workforce of 7,000. It will market products under the brand name "Spansion."

Court: Intel Can't Stop Ex-Employee's E-Mail Barrage
July 01, 2003

In a decision experts say may impact corporate monitoring and censorship of e-mail, the California Supreme Court has ruled against Intel and in favor of former employee Kourosh Kenneth "Ken" Hamidi, who previously had been barred from sending messages criticizing the chipmaker's employment practices.

AOL Readies Fast Upgrade To Counter Broadband Drain
June 26, 2003

In an effort to speed up users' Internet access so that they do not switch to broadband, America Online will release an upgrade of its leading online service later this summer. The move is intended to shore up the company's customer base against what has been steady erosion.

Dell To Offer Mobile Net Access via AT&T Wireless
June 24, 2003

Dell and AT&T Wireless have announced a joint agreement that will allow Dell's mobile computer customers to access the Internet wirelessly using AT&T's GSM- and GPRS-based technologies. The services to be provided will enable users to connect to the Internet at a data transfer rate of 20 to 40 kbps, about the same as a dial-up modem.

Report: PC Makers Face Tough Year
June 10, 2003

Despite a relatively strong first quarter, sales of personal computers will grow more slowly than expected this year and next, according to a report from IDC. Because of price pressures, the total value of PCs shipped actually will decline more than 2 percent this year to $169 billion, according to the report, before rebounding in 2004.

Oracle Launches Surprise Bid To Buy PeopleSoft
June 06, 2003

Oracle Corp. has shocked the software world by announcing that it will set out to buy all outstanding shares of PeopleSoft. The $5.1 billion takeover bid comes just days after PeopleSoft announced its own planned acquisition of J.D. Edwards.

Memo Reveals Microsoft's Worst Enemies
June 05, 2003

IBM and the rise of Linux are the two main competitive threats to Microsoft, CEO Steve Ballmer told employees in a widely circulated e-mail message. In what amounted to a state-of-the-company note, Ballmer also said Microsoft will delay the release of its Longhorn software platform if necessary in order to release a near-perfect product.

PeopleSoft Buys J.D. Edwards for $1.7B
June 02, 2003

In a move that significantly alters the business software landscape, PeopleSoft has announced it will buy J.D. Edwards in a deal worth $1.7 billion. Assuming it clears regulatory hurdles and wins the blessing of shareholders, the all-stock transaction will create the world's second largest corporate software maker, behind Oracle.

Product Review: Palm's Zire 71 Has Spark, But No Fire
May 06, 2003

Palm's latest trick is a combination organizer/camera/MP3 player/movie player called the Zire 71 -- the second version of the company's consumer-model PDA. How much bang will you get for your buck?

Anti-Spam Bill Gains Support
April 11, 2003

The latest effort to reduce unwanted commercial clutter in consumers' e-mail inboxes has reached the U.S. Senate, bolstered by strong support from several high-profile online companies.

ISP Ordered To Reveal File-Swapper's Identity
January 22, 2003

In a ruling hailed by some as a major victory in the recording industry's battle against online piracy -- but decried by others as a threat to Web privacy -- a judge has ordered an Internet service provider to disclose the identity of a voracious file-swapper to the RIAA.