The IEEE 1394 multimedia networking technology will get a big boost to speeds as high as 1.6Gbps later this year, as vendors begin using an updated version of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standard, introduced recently by the 1394 Trade Association.
The proliferation of rich media on the Internet is creating new challenges for Web site owners and new opportunites for the channel in Internet storage provision. But likely candidates are cautious about launching into the emerging field.
Telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel SA is reportedly in negotiations to acquire beleaguered Lucent Technologies for about $US40 billion, according to reports surfacing in the US.
Cisco Systems posted the first quarterly loss in its 17-year history but suggested that the once high-potency networking market could hit rock-bottom in the next quarter or two.
IBM has announced support of open Internet standards for all its major software products as well as new software tools to help users connect applications via the Web, creating so-called Web services.
Bad financial news from leading B2B vendors has served as an industry wake-up call, signalling a sharp shift toward private business-to-business market places and tentative corporate spending on IT.
Sun Microsystems last week asked users of its SunBlade 1000 workstations to install a software patch to avoid possible data corruption caused by a problem on its new UltraSPARC III chips.
Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) announced this morning it is taking over Cable & Wireless Optus (C&W Optus) in a deal that values its target at $20 billion, and which creates a regional telecommunications powerhouse worth $50 billion.
IBM and Hitachi recently formed a relationship to develop and manufacture servers, including IBM's upcoming AIX 5L server line, semiconductors and related components.
Oracle is finding the software market to be in greater turmoil than it believed only two weeks ago - and things could get worse before they get better.
With the bloom off the pure-play e-commerce rose, two big name e-tailers Amazon.com and Buy.com recently announced strategies to achieve profitability sooner, including layoffs and the refocusing of resources on core business.
Computer Associates International recently released the latest version of its Unicenter TNG Asset Management Option with added support for wireless and mobile devices from Microsoft and Palm.
IT professionals interested in exploring the world of XML have a new online learning centre. XMLSolutions recently started classes at XMLClassroom.com, an interactive learning site dedicated to enhancing XML skills.
Network Associates is maintaining a stiff upper lip in Australia despite its recent US management shakeup and continued Wall Street woes.
Online recruitment advertising is booming as the Internet continues to significantly change Australia's employment landscape.
