Windows 7 launch much better compared to Vista for Microsoft
NPD has revealed that the initial sales of Windows 7 are much better than that of Windows Vista.
Microsoft launched Windows 7 last month. Reviews and customer reaction is mostly positive.
Industry sources say that Windows 7 sales were 234% higher than Vista in the [...]
VMware to expand presence in India
Virtualization solutions provider VMware has said that they are now going to expand their presence in India.
The company would hire more workers and their Bangalore unit would house more than 1000 employees in the coming years.
VMware plans to hire 200 or so other sales and support employees.
Symantec considering more acquisitions
Security software maker Symantec has said that they are looking towards making more acquisitions to expand in the market.
The company however dismissed the rumors in the market that they are closing in on acquiring data-loss prevention software company Vontu.
Company CEO John Thompson said in a statement: “If I were to think about [...]
Microsoft acquiring Thai company Global Care Solutions
Software giant Microsoft has announced that they are now acquiring privately held, Thailand-based Global Care Solutions Ltd.
This company specializes in creating software modules for hospitals’ clinical and administrative operations.
The two companies have not disclosed the financial aspect of this deal signed between them.
GCS has implemented their solutions in seven [...]
Adobe collaborating with Business Objects
Adobe has announced that they are now going to work with Business Objects to add business-intelligence capabilities to rich Internet applications.
The two companies are planning to build a Business Objects Xcelsius Connector to Adobe LiveCycle Data Services ES.
They are also going to look at the possibilities of integrating Adobe’s Flex development [...]
Barak Berkowitz stepping down at Six Apart
Software company Six Apart has announced that their Chairman and Chief Executive Barak Berkowitz is stepping down from his positions in the company.
His work would now be handled by Chris Alden who is currently managing the company’s professional software unit.
Berkowitz has been heading the company for around four years. [...]
CA files a lawsuit against Rocket Software
Software company CA has announced that they have now filed a $200 million copyright lawsuit against rival developer Rocket Software.
CA is claiming that Rocket Software hired their developers and also stole source code belonging to them.
They have amended an existing lawsuit that was filed in April this year. The [...]
Intuit to expand in international markets including India
Intuit has announced that they are now planning to expand their presence in international markets including India, China, Russia, and Brazil.
The company currently generates most of their revenues from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Nilesh Thakker, Intuit’s director of product development, and country manager for India said in [...]
Oracle acquiring Agile Software
Database industry giants Oracle has announced that they are now acquiring premier product lifecycle management solution provider Agile Software.
The deal is worth around $495 million and is expected to close in July. Charles Phillips, president of Oracle added that Agile will serve as the foundation of an Oracle PLM offering.
The company has [...]
HCL Technologies to provide tech solutions to SIDBI
Indian IT company HCL Technologies has announced that they are now going to provide integrated Enterprise-wide IT solutions to SIDBI for delivering increased efficiency in its business operations and reduce response time to SME customers in credit delivery.
They would be providing solutions related to core banking, business intelligence, [...]
