The global downturn fuels the adoption of open source software as companies look for affordable computing options.
In this World Wide Wrap: Deutsche Telekom considers Sprint Nextel bid, Vodafone to bring MiFi hotspot, and wireless broadband uptake to continue.
In this World Wide Wrap: TCS and Microsoft in virtualisation deal, extending virtualisation's reach, and CIOs turn to virtualisation.
In this World Wide Wrap: Mozilla patches Firefox holes, Verizon and Sybase offer managed mobility, and mobile meeting iPhone app unveiled
In this World Wide Wrap: Supercharge CRM with tech trio, Salesforce.com embraces social networking, and call centres popular in NZ.
In this World Wide Wrap: Patent lockdowns promote open source, open source gets Hungary's vote, and Facebook turns to open source.
The group has acquired 100% of the UK-based IBM Cognos specialist for the equivalent of R49 million.
MWeb Business has connected 24 companies to the municipal network in eight months, says GM Andre Joubert.
In this World Wide Wrap: Queensland to up ICT usage, public sector halves carbon emissions, and Malaysia OSS centre to improve meetings.
In this World Wide Wrap: HP and Informatica expand alliance, avoid rushing BI software migration, and SocGen chooses MicroStrategy's BI
Robert Sussman and Lance Fanaroff were named finalists in the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Awards.
In this World Wide Wrap: HP unveils iPhone-friendly printers, Xeikon to demo colour press, and debut for Delta greyscale printers.
In this World Wide Wrap: Successful CM requires culture shift, Open Text drives Web solutions, and Zenprise leverages mobile management.