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Taking Tech to Retail
Microsoft has scored some major deployments for its Windows XP Embedded operating system. At the National Retail Federation in New York this week, it announced that RadioShack Corporation will be deploying some 8,000 Windows XP-based point-of-sale (POS) systems in more than 5000 company owned stores. Circuit City Stores Inc., and Meijer Inc. are deploying POS…
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Ellison Steps Back … Or Does He?
Big news on Monday for Oracle followers: Founder, CEO and Chairman Larry Ellison gives up the chairman title and, for the first time since Ray Lane left, appoints a president. Not just one, but two! Uninformed observers might assume that this is the first sign that Ellison, approaching 60, is about to step away completely.…
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Databases Opening Up
Rapid commoditization of databases is sparking momentum for open-source database vendors, such as MySQL AB, among others, to firmly establish notoriety for quicker-paced, less costly alternatives to large-scale database offerings. Experts say developers are showing a growing comfort level toward open-source database tools, primarily due to the proliferation of Linux combined with liberal licensing terms…
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Alcatel’s OmniVista Network Management Software Debuts
Alcatel S.A. this week will debut a new release of its OmniVista network management software that streamlines network management through new automation and enhances security on multiple fronts. OmniVista Version 2.2 adds five new features intended to enable greater centralization and standardization of operations across a network of Alcatel LAN switches. It also extends some…
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IBM, SuSE Team Up on POS Suite
IBM and SuSE Linux AG are hoping to make more cash registers ring this year with a new SuSE Linux-based POS solution that includes a complete operating system and management solution. Known as IBM Retail Environment for SuSE Linux, the solution will be available by midyear and combines the Linux platform for retailers with IBM…