Entries in 'Software' (141)
Symantec buys PC Tools
NEWS Symantec has acquired rival PC Tools for an undisclosed sum in a deal that further strengthens the publisher of market leader Norton.
Formjet to snap up distribution firm
NEWS Formjet, which produces white label software for large retailers such as Tesco to sell as own-brand products, has announced it is to boost its operation with the purchase of an ...
Microsoft renews African pledge
NEWS IT giant Microsoft has revived its commitment to giving free software to 26,000 schools across South Africa.
Trend Micro CEO says AV industry 'sucks'
NEWS The chief executive of Trend Micro has said that the anti-virus industry is 'failing' and accused her rivals of not making the changes that have to be made to prevent ...
BSA accused of 'headline grabbing' over latest legal action
NEWS The British Software Alliance has targeted a major UK online PC retailer, accusing it of using illegal software and failing to co-operate with its anti-piracy investigations.
Adobe sees strong growth
NEWS Adobe has reported a 41 per cent increase in profit, rising to $214,910 (£110,000) – up from $152,505 (£77,600) in 2007 – during its second quarter thanks to continued strong ...
Asus falls foul of French law
NEWS A French court has ruled that Asus must refund one of its customers a total of €130 (£105) after it told Hordoir Robinson that the cost of refunding his money ...
BSA claims Manchester pirate-haven
NEWS Manchester is the second worst city in the UK for software piracy. That's according to the Business Software Alliance, which has emailed thousands of firms in the North-West city to ...
ASI set to take on rivals with new business range
NEWS Ability Software International has unveiled its new range of software aimed specifically at the small business market, and has said that independent computer retailers are crucial to the range's success.
On demand will change UK retail
NEWS On demand retail is set to explode in the UK over the next year according to a report by Screen Digest. It suggests that the DVD side of the industry ...
DSGi updates Children's Charter
NEWS DSGi has updated its Children's Charter in response to recommendations from the Home Office on internet safety and the dangers of social networking sites.
US software sales surge
NEWS Sales of non-video game software in the US jumped by 15 per cent to $3.3 billion (£1.65 billion), after six years of stagnant growth according to market research firm NPD.
Microsoft sees bumper second quarter
NEWS Profits at Microsoft for the key second quarter, which took in both Thanksgiving and Christmas, soared 79 per cent boosted by sales of Vista and its Xbox 360 console.
Xerox launches rebranded image
NEWS Xerox has launched its biggest revamp in years as it moves to shake off its image as just a copier manufacturer.
Borders enters software retail
NEWS Borders Books has entered the UK PC software sector with the launch of a trial at its UK flagship store in London's Oxford Street on February 4th.
Auralog's Tell Me More series gets Interactive
NEWS Interactive Ideas has announced that it will be shipping the latest version of Auralog's Tell Me More series to retail.
SMEs to spend more on IT security in 2008
NEWS SMEs are to increase their spending on IT security next year, according to a survey of 2,800 IT managers.
FutureMark releases PCMark
NEWS FutureMark, the company behind the gaming performance analysing software, 3DMark, have announced the release of the latest iteration of its general performance software, PCMark.
Microsoft celebrates anti-piracy court success
NEWS Microsoft has announced a landmark High Court settlement with Pyramid Distribution, relating to its illegal importation of software worth millions of pounds of lost revenue to the UK channel.
