The Internet search giant is seeking to buy intellectual property that could be used as a defence against litigation.
The company's share fell more than 12% in after-hours trading after posting an outlook below consensus projections.
Local networking infrastructure will need some incremental improvements to cope with future demands, a survey discovers.
Energy-efficiency at the centre could give the mobile operator a saving of R1 million annually.
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The partnerships are designed to deliver integration between Blackboard Learn and resources offered by the publishers.
The module allows IT organisations to streamline operating systems deployment across large groups of computers.
The majority of local organisations believe cloud computing is here to stay, according to a survey.
The Technology for Women in Business programme aims to move women to the mainstream of the economy through the use of technology.
David Kramer has been knighted by the French government.
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CIOs are reluctant to implement the technology because they are worried about purchasing a wrong solution, says Ovum.
The move comes as pressure rises for the US to become a better national steward of e-waste policies.