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Monday 20 November 2000

Why the Pentium 4 fanfare is out of tune with reality

Like the release of a new version of Windows, the latest Pentium processor from Intel is big news. But like a major Windows release, it's becoming less important - at least on the surface.

van Someren goes long as nCipher goes red

Alex van Someren, chief executive of security vendor nCipher, today defended the company's spiraling debt, insisting it is all part of the plan.

Suez joins French mega-media alliance

French utility company Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux and entrepreneur and financier Bernard Arnault have formed a net alliance worth E1bn (£600m) after months of discussions.

'Not-for-profit' sites get own domain

Web sites run by 'not-for-profit' co-operative organisations have been given a boost by Icann's decision to grant them their own top level domain name - dot-coop.

BT to incubate start ups with its patents

BT is looking to maximise the value of its technology with joint ventures to exploit its patents.

Low broadband bidding no surprise to analysts

The low prices paid in the latest radio spectrum sales have surprised analysts.

Power to the people: IBM PCs showcase Pentium 4

IBM will launch three desktop computers tomorrow equipped with Intel's new Pentium 4 processor.

UK BWFA auction under the DTI spotlight

The DTI is to launch an inquiry into the running of the latest spectrum auction after the total proceeds fell well below expectations.

French court demands an end to online Nazi auctions

A French court has ruled against Yahoo! in its fight to auction Nazi memorabilia online.

E*Trade changes tack in European expansion

US-based online stockbroker E*Trade is refocusing its European operations.

France Telecom pursues IP dominance with Equant merger

France Telecom has today bolstered its presence in the IP services market by merging its data business, Global One, with IP specialist Equant.

BT hopes bond strategy will ease burden of debt

BT is to launch a multi-billion dollar bond in New York to reduce the cost of its borrowing.

Romeo and Juliet virus could end in PC tragedy

Love is the theme for the more deadly viruses this year; the 'Love Bug' struck in May and now comes 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Sony raises funds for ISP through tracking stocks

Sony is hoping to offer stock-linked performance in a strategy aimed at boosting overall corporate group value.

French internet growth booming

France has seen a 97 per cent jump in internet users in the last year according to a survey by research house MMXI Europe.

Financial loophole closed in online advertising practices

Accountancy regulators have jumped in to stop the practice of barter advertising that is propping up some areas of the net economy.

Switzerland rethinks its UMTS strategy

The Swiss government is considering a beauty contest format for UMTS licensing after stopping the auction last week because it had the same number of bidders as licenses.

TV and radio must build bridges for developing world

Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the UN, has called on delegates at the World Television Forum at UN HQ to become "an agent for change and a partner for progress" in helping to bridge the digital divide separating developed and developing world countries.


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