innovation
RSS innovationRealPlayer accuses Microsoft of dirty tricks
News Speaking before a US Senate Judiciary Committee, Glaser claimed the computer giant is using its market power to impair free competition - a practice which he said could hamper technical innovation in the long run. [23 Jul 1998]
Health managers could waste telemedicine money
News The UK Prime Minster's recent pledge to fund IT innovation in the NHS has met with criticism from top health body, the Institute of Health Services Management. The Institute's technology group chairman, Mik Horswell,... [15 Jul 1998]
Top manufacturers gain by spending less on IT
News The key, according to Lines, is "excellent execution over innovation - it's not necessary to be the first to adopt new technology as it comes along. Europe's leading hi-tech manufacturing firms spend 25 per cent less on... [14 Jul 1998]
Banking Industry fears Y2K and EMU crash
News In a report called Banking Banana Skins, the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) claims banks are afraid that the two events will cause chaos and even destroy some institutions. The banking industry fears... [10 Jul 1998]
European banks back SME sector
News Graeme Jones, head of innovation and growth at NatWest, said: "Innovative and technology-based SMEs come across greater barriers than other small firms because investors don't know enough about the market. [01 Jul 1998]
In brief:Bill Gates speaks out on court ruling
News Gates said the ruling proves that the "only thing at the heart of their [US Department of Justice's] suit is their attempt to block innovation". Microsoft CEO and chairman Bill Gates has publicly spoken out for the... [30 Jun 1998]
