industry
RSS industryIn brief: Open Group calls for middleware standards
News Too much time and money is wasted on integrating middleware solutions because of a lack of standards within the industry, according to the Open Group. The group claims the potential fragmentation of the... [04 Aug 1998]
IBM unveils revolutionary chip technology
News The chip industry has been struggling for years to produce this technology. IBM has launched a revolutionary chip technology which it claims will make fully functional handheld computers a reality. Mitul Mehta, senior... [04 Aug 1998]
In brief: Construction firms to get online directory
News An online directory is being compiled for the world's building and construction industry. Products and services from over 8,000 companies will be listed on Leonardo, which is being developed by Birmingham-based... [03 Aug 1998]
Why Linux is a safe bet for business
Comment The decision by Informix, Oracle and Netscape to start developing server software for the Linux operating system (OS) - as well as its rival, Windows NT - brings to a head the conflict between community and commerce in the IT... [03 Aug 1998]
Digital CEO departs
News Commentators gave tribute to Palmer's achievements at Digital, but dismissed him as being a future force in the industry. However Bata thinks Palmer is unlikely to take another such high profile role in the... [31 Jul 1998]
Siemens shuts down Tyneside plant
News He added he "deeply regrets" the effect of the decision, and said he has been speaking to the Department of Trade and Industry and Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, about the... [31 Jul 1998]
UK car industry struggles with data
News Car manufacturers in the UK fear they are losing business because they are unable to create effective customer profiles. A survey released yesterday by Cap Gemini reveals that 42 per cent of leading car manufacturers, dealers and... [31 Jul 1998]
Visa puts weight behind smartcard firm
News An American Express spokeswoman told Silicon News: "We'll work with developers to create a common specification and we'll make our results available to the industry as a whole. Visa yesterday gave its backing to a... [30 Jul 1998]
Web portals: here today, gone tomorrow?
Comment Web publishing is well known as an industry of trial and error, but its first coherent business model has just emerged from the haze: Web portals. Web portals aim to be a 'one-stop-shop' from which you can access... [29 Jul 1998]
UK water companies collaborate on Year 2000
News The water industry has invested £100,000 in a six-month project to share millennium bug information. Adrian Beeby, of industry body Water UK, said although some companies have already begun compliance... [28 Jul 1998]
In brief: BT buys into Malaysian reseller
News The UK telco said the move will help it become a top player in the world's communications industry. BT has bought a 33 per cent stake in a Malaysian telecoms equipment reseller for £250m. The reseller, Binariang, will... [27 Jul 1998]
In brief: Philips sells off components division
News Industry pundits say the division could go for as much as £350m. Philips has appointed JP Morgan to find a buyer for its passive components arm. The division, which operates in Europe, has reported lean returns for the... [27 Jul 1998]
Supply in motor industry outstripping demand by 30 per cent
News Cap Gemini is developing a computer-simulated model of the European motor industry in an effort to improve its associated consultancy services. The unfinished system has already predicted that the... [27 Jul 1998]
Radiation expert takes mobile operators to court
News The mobile phone industry has been hit by a private prosecution from a radiation expert in Wales. He wants the industry to fix labels warning people of the potential danger of mobile phones. He said he... [27 Jul 1998]
Geneva meeting to appoint domain name authority
News Organisations from across the world met in Geneva at the weekend to propose a 15-strong panel of industry experts to replace the government's role. The US government's decision to hand over control of Internet domain... [27 Jul 1998]
