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RSS positions in newsAdobe prepares for testing time ahead
News In addition to the board reshuffle, Warnock said he will step down from board positions he holds outside of the company. Adobe Systems has announced major restructuring and up to 300 job losses in an attempt to plan for long-term growth. [12 Aug 1998]
Bell Atlantic hit by strike
News The workers and the CWA claim Bell Atlantic - a regional Bell operating company which spans the east coast of the US from New England to Virginia - plans to outsource and convert certain jobs into temporary and low paid positions. [11 Aug 1998]
In brief: Novell buys into Netware-friendly Internet companies
News Novell has dipped into its $50m Internet Equity Fund to invest $10m into four emerging Internet and enterprise software companies in exchange for minority equity positions. Evergreen Internet, Chandler, GlobeCast Communications and NetPro Computing... [05 Aug 1998]
In brief: Siemens to supply Deutsche Bank network
News The Winchester House offices will accommodate 2,500 workers, including 1,500 trading positions. Siemens Network Systems is on the verge of signing a deal with Deutsche Bank to provide it with a network infrastructure for its London offices. [03 Aug 1998]
World Trade Organisation abandons IT trade tariff talks
News Harvey said that he aims to resume negotiations in September, once member states have reviewed their positions. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has announced it has no plans to cut tariffs on IT products at present. [20 Jul 1998]
France Telecom positions itself as major French ISP
News France Telecom is to take an 80 per cent controlling stake in French Internet service provider (ISP) NordNet. However, consolidation among French ISPs - partly driven by France Telecom's recent Internet drive - could spell the end for one of the... [08 Jul 1998]
Guardian Royal Exchange begins IT rationalisation
News The first move was to rationalise executive positions by telling PPP Healthcare IT Director, Malcolm Lambell, to leave after working out three months notice. Guardian Royal Exchange (GRE) has started to integrate the IT departments of recently... [07 Jul 1998]
Computacenter waits for verdict
News She believes she was passed over for promotion and claimed in court that at the time of her sacking, Computacenter had no women in genuine management positions. Computacenter will have to wait until early August to find out if it will have to pay... [03 Jul 1998]
