Intel has released a new tool for remotely managing servers from multiple hardware vendors, though wary of upsetting partners as it looks to make more money from software.
Rakuten to buy Internet messaging app Viber for $900 million
Japan’s Rakuten will acquire instant messaging and calling app developer Viber Media for US$900 million, the e-commerce giant said Friday.
Samsung joins IBM, Google in OpenPower alliance
Samsung has joined the fledgling OpenPower Consortium, an alliance led by IBM to push Power-based chip designs into hardware products such as servers.
Cisco profit halved as revenue falls
Cisco Systems reported another tough quarter on Wednesday, saying profits fell by more than half and revenue declined by nearly 8 percent.
Comcast reportedly buying Time Warner Cable in $45B deal
Comcast is expected to announce Thursday that it will acquire Time Warner Cable in an all-stock deal, according to reports.
Bitcoin exchanges hit by DDoS attacks
The problems plaguing Bitcoin worsened Tuesday as online attacks on the digital currency’s software affected two more exchanges.
Yahoo acquires diary app maker Wander with an eye toward mobile
Yahoo has acquired Wander, a startup that makes a diary app, as part of the Internet company’s continuing efforts to improve its products on mobile devices.
IDC: Leading MEA utility IT spending to top $1 billion in 2014
IT spending on utilities in Turkey, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE increased 9.2% year on year in 2013 to total just under $1 billion, according to the latest round of data released by IDC Energy Insights.
Bitcoin price plunges as Mt. Gox says flaw in protocol allows fraud
Bitcoin software has a bug that allows fraud, Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox said Monday. The news was followed by a new fall in the value of the digital currency.
Forrester: CIOs still in control of most IT spending
CIOs still have the last word over most IT spending but over time they will work more closely with business units on buying decisions, a Forrester Research survey says.