Technology

United we stand, Divided we fall !

In their latest bid to out do the world's largest chipmaker, Intel Corp., Japanese companies, Hitachi, Toshiba and Renesas Technology (a joint venture between Hitachi and Mitsubishi Electric) have decided to come together to produce the next-generation system chips.

General Dynamics acquires Anteon International for $2.1 Billion

In its latest move to expand the training and technology services it extends to the U.S. military and tap the lucrative information-technology services area, defense contractor, General Dynamics Corpo

IBM unveils a cross-licensing program for venture capitalists

With an aim to populate emerging businesses with its technology, IBM on Tuesday introduced an expressly designed a two tiered licensing program for venture capital firms and their portfolio companies.

Tokyo Market Stalled by Computer Glitch

The Asia's largest bourse endured the worst disruption to date, owing to a computer malfunction and share trading began four and a half hours later than usual.

Microsoft Unveils Web based Applications

Microsoft is moving softwares and services online, fending off several smaller startups targetting small business houses. The Redmond, Washington based company announced the details yesterday with Live Mail, Live Messenger, Safety Center and Favorites.

Oracle Considers Supporting Competing Databases

Oracle will certify that its iFlex and Retek applications will run on IBM's DB2 database as well as Oracle's database, and it is actively considering whether its future Fusion applications will be engineered to work with DB2 as well.

Sony PSP to Revolutionize "Entertainment on the Go"

Sony Computer Entertainment aims to broaden its appeal to a more "mature" gaming audience as the PSP is being promoted as more than just a games machine -- it plays full-length movies, songs and video

Toyota, General Motors Strengthen Ties on Fuel Cell Technology Research

The heads of Toyota and General Motoes have agreed in principle to strengthen their partnership in developing environmentally friendly vehicles.

GE to roll out Major Marketing and Research Initiative

General Electric Co is scheduled to roll out a major marketing and research initiative today that will focus on the environment, Wall Street Journal reported.