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Monday 21 May 2001

"Not our problem": Vodafone ducks nuisance call row

Mobile phone giant Vodafone is refusing to block nuisance calls because it claims it is not "economically viable".

Siebel set to snap up Ariba

A marriage between B2B giant Ariba and CRM specialist Siebel looks increasingly likely, according to one of Siebel's existing partners.

Blair turns online child abuse fears into political football

Tony Blair's proposal to give the police fresh powers to fight online paedophiles less than three weeks before the election, is being branded as 'cynical electioneering'.

Blair turns online child abuse fears into political football

Tony Blair's proposal to give the police fresh powers to fight online paedophiles less than three weeks before the election, is being branded as 'cynical electioneering'.

Blair turns online child abuse fears into political football

Tony Blair's proposal to give the police fresh powers to fight online paedophiles less than three weeks before the election, is being branded as 'cynical electioneering'.

Anyone for footy? Straw boots the high-tech political ball

When it comes to election time, the government's rhetoric on the internet is not quite so complementary.

Keep hands off IT sector, Tories tell Tony

The government should keep its hands off the IT sector, according to shadow DTI minister David Heathcoat-Amory.

Hot stuff: A third of all software pirated

Despite software piracy falling in Western Europe, a third of all business software is still pirated, according to the Business Software Alliance's 2000 global piracy report.

Hot stuff: A third of all software pirated

Despite software piracy falling in Western Europe, a third of all business software is still pirated, according to the Business Software Alliance's 2000 global piracy report.

Compaq turns up the heat on Dell in PC war

Compaq is to revamp its range of corporate PCs in an effort to reclaim the top spot from rival Dell.

Compaq turns up the heat on Dell in PC war

Compaq is to revamp its range of corporate PCs in an effort to reclaim the top spot from rival Dell.

Compaq turns up the heat on Dell in PC war

Compaq is to revamp its range of corporate PCs in an effort to reclaim the top spot from rival Dell.

Online commentary not out as cricket fans tune in

Cricket fans unable to attend Lords over the weekend were able to listen to England's test victory over Pakistan through their PCs, rather than from the more traditional means of radio or TV.

BT rift drives out Viag-Interkom boss

According to newspaper reports, the chairman of German telecommunications company Viag Interkom, Maximilian Ardelt, has announced his resignation following a spat with BT bosses.

Hot stuff: A third of all software pirated

Despite software piracy falling in Western Europe, a third of all business software is still pirated, according to the Business Software Alliance's 2000 global piracy report.

Tues company frees a crowd

A survey by recruitment firm Jobpilot.co.uk has found that employees are looking for new jobs on their current employer's time using the internet at work - with Tuesday proving most popular with want-away staff.

Japan hopes to be king of the IT castle

Japan's Ministry for Post and Telecommunications has launched an ambitious five-year project to push the country to the top of 'e-nations'.

IBM 'pixie dust' conjures disk storage magic

IBM today announced a technological breakthrough that will eventually quadruple the storage space of hard disks, or so claims Big Blue.

MP3 goes 'legit' with Vivendi buyout

Vivendi's 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach to combating the illegal distribution of its copyrighted music online took another step forward yesterday with the purchase of the controversial MP3.com for $372m.

MP3 goes 'legit' with Vivendi buyout

Vivendi's 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach to combating the illegal distribution of its copyrighted music online took another step forward yesterday with the purchase of the controversial MP3.com for $372m.

Bull rings in the changes with services sales

French computer group Bull hopes to get about $263m from the sale of its European services operations to two different groups.

Labour asks online supporters to sponsor ad space

Having dropped online ads, the Labour Party is going online to beg supporters for cash to put up billboards.

BT no better off on first day of rights issue

BT shares were down in early trading this morning - the first day shareholders can either begin selling or taking up their rights to new BT shares.

Pixel perfect for Bertlesmann

German media giant Bertelsmann has increased its share in the ISP and web consultancy Pixelpark from 57.4 per cent to 60.3 per cent.

Euro markets creep up

Changes to the Morgan Stanley Capital International global indices over the weekend have generally pushed up European markets this morning.

MP3 goes 'legit' with Vivendi buyout

Vivendi's 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach to combating the illegal distribution of its copyrighted music online took another step forward yesterday with the purchase of the controversial MP3.com for $372m.

The Bloor Perspective: Cute C&W, that elusive Linux desktop and Proxicom's suitors

In their latest assessment of three topical issues, Robin Bloor and his colleagues take a close look at the progress of UK telco Cable & Wireless, floundering Linux firm Eazel, and the tussle over services outfit Proxicom...


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