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  • Developers get latest Microsoft database, tools

    Microsoft released long-awaited updates to its database and programming tools to developers on Thursday in the United States and revealed a plan to lure new database customers.

  • Oracle stretches beyond its database roots

    Oracle detailed a major foray into content management and introduced updates to its application server line, part of the company's strategy to grow revenue beyond its database business.

  • IBM to make Java database open source

    Raising its stakes in open-source software, IBM plans to create an open-source project around Cloudscape, a specialised Java database, CNET News.com has learned.

  • Microsoft delays database, tools delivery

    Microsoft is delaying the release of its forthcoming SQL Server database and Visual Studio.Net development tool, in a move that could deprive customers of upgrades they already purchased.

  • Oracle begins shipping 10g database

    Oracle has started shipping final versions of its "grid" database, a product launch that could spark more competition among database providers.

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  • Oracle targets Microsoft with database upgrade

    Oracle's upcoming 10g database is intended to stave off competition from Microsoft in the midsize-business market, Oracle executives said Thursday.

  • Buying secrets on eBay

    With personal information stored on computer hard drives so easy to access, it seems our security procedures aren't keeping up with technology.

  • Cesare Tizi, ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year 2007

    Welcome to the CIO Vision Series and congratulations to Cesare Tizi, who was awarded the ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year award for 2007. Tizi was recognised for the work he did while successfully leading Australia's largest energy supplier, AGL Energy, through a period of intense change.

  • Dealing with storage and data leaks

    In today's knowledge economy, getting the right information at the right time can make the difference between success and failure. However companies need to put adequate controls in place before sharing information freely. We look at how to ensure confidential data doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

  • Researchers: Pull plug on battery attacks

    A team of computer scientists is working to prevent new types of denial-of-service attacks aimed at battery-powered mobile devices.

Reviews (1)

  • No rush to move into new Office

    The new version of Microsoft's widespread Office software package won't likely spur immediate mass upgrades among businesses upon its release, analysts said, due in part to a complex set of added features.

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