hardware
RSS hardwareIn brief: Oracle and SGI launch interactive TV into Europe
News Oracle developed the software and SGI will provide the hardware for the system. Oracle and Silicon Graphics (SGI) will launch a joint product on Friday designed to deliver interactive TV to cable and satellite subscribers. [09 Sep 1998]
Gates pours scorn on Ellison's NC
News He said: "people seem to forget that one can emulate the other," adding that "the hardware is the least important part of the architecture". The hardware doesn't matter". Bill Gates indulged in another... [08 Sep 1998]
In brief: Acer supplies PCs to Turkish schools
News Acer has won a contract to supply Turkey's Ministry of Education with computer hardware and software for over 600 schools. The Central News Agency reported that Taiwan's largest computer manufacturer will provide around... [07 Sep 1998]
Seattle hosts Net video summit
News The show will also demonstrate Web access speeds of up to 25.6 Mbps over an ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) using hardware from Alcatel and Compaq. Video over the Web technology will be showcased in a two-day summit... [27 Aug 1998]
High-tech high flyers get helping hand
News Companies working in biotechnology, telecoms, and computer hardware and software look set to gain most from the scheme The fastest growing high-tech companies in the UK are to get a boost from Deloitte & Touche [25 Aug 1998]
In brief: IBM and Intel unveil 450MHz hardware
News IBM and Intel have released a range of servers and workstations based on the 450MHz Pentium II (PII) processor. The IBM Netfinity 5500 and 3000 servers and Intel's Intellistation workstations are aimed at the mid-range market as the Xeon... [25 Aug 1998]
BP picks EDS for worldwide IT services
News As well as supplying computer hardware, EDS will set up a call centre in Durham, UK, where BP employees will be able to get IT support. British Petroleum (BP) has completed the final leg of its IT outsourcing process,... [20 Aug 1998]
French spend more on Internet services than hardware
News The latest report from US-based consultancy Market Access has found that French companies will spend two thirds of their 1998 Internet budgets on services rather than equipment. According to Martha Bennet, European Giga Information... [18 Aug 1998]
Ready-made ISPs go on sale
News For $60,000 a prospective ISP obtains the use of the Quik brand name, an 'exclusive territory', hardware and software installation, and technical training. Quik International, the Internet service provider (ISP)... [17 Aug 1998]
Cisco wins $5m European network contract
News The network will be supported with Cisco hardware and software backbone routing equipment. Cisco has won a $5m contract to install an international IP network for European telecoms carrier, Carrier1. Carrier1 claims the... [11 Aug 1998]
Compel wins £75m BBC outsourcing contract
News One source said Compel will primarily provide Compaq hardware. The BBC has awarded a PC supply and services contract for 18,000 users to systems integrator, Compel. The contract is worth £75m over the next three years,... [10 Aug 1998]
Cannock builds next-generation call centre
News Callflex's systems will be based on Lucent hardware and include CTI (computer telephony integration) and IVR (interactive voice recognition) technology. Call centre specialist Cannock Communications is to build an... [10 Aug 1998]
BT takeover rumours send Olivetti shares soaring
News Stocks in the Italian IT giant - which recently refocused its business on telecoms hardware - rose ten per cent since last Monday. Olivetti has seen a surge in its share price amid speculation it is in takeover talks... [07 Aug 1998]
Sun and IBM unveil JavaOS for business
News The release, to software developers and hardware manufacturers, comes just four months after announcing their original JavaOS collaboration. Sun and IBM have jointly launched a Java operating system (OS) aimed at large... [06 Aug 1998]
Why Linux is a safe bet for business
Comment Until now, Linux's main users have been research institutes, keen to run server software on cheap PC hardware. But recent support from the big players will most likely lead to new software being developed, and better... [03 Aug 1998]
