Facebook, Google sued for patent infringement

Google and Facebook are being sued by a US-based company called Wireless Ink for a patent infringement on its content management software, says Unwired View.

Wireless Ink claims Google and Facebook are infringing one of its patents related to software that allows users to access social networking sites on their cellphones.

Facebook Mobile and Google Buzz are using software technology that reportedly belongs to Wireless Ink.

Hitachi has formed a partnership with NextDocs to develop content and document management solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturers, states Sys-Con Media.

This partnership is part of Hitachi's ongoing plan to strengthen solutions in the area of pharmaceutical research and development.

NextDocs will provide software licences and solutions to customers and Hitachi will provide supporting services including business consulting, system integration, training, operation, and support for drug regulations.

Polycom has rolled out an on-demand video content management solution, reports Market Watch.

Polycom's scalable video content platform allows organisations to create and distribute live and on-demand video content and digital signage.

Andy Miller, executive VP of Polycom, says: "One of the greatest challenges that organisations face today is ensuring effective communication and collaboration among geographically dispersed teams, customers, partners and vendors.”