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.xxx domainAug 25, 2011

Celeb names banned from .xxx domain

Celeb names banned from .xxx domain, Galaxy phones barred in Europe, Zeus infusion targets online banking, and Nokia unveils revamped Symbian phones.

Admire Moyo

VMwareAug 22, 2011

Ubuntu joins VMware Cloud Foundry

The latesr Ubuntu Server will come fully-loaded with Cloud Foundry's desktop application builder.

Alex Kayle

Content management solutionsAug 18, 2011

Datamatics in $17.39m Cignex bid

Once finalised, the enterprise content management space is expected to boost Datamatics' revenues.

Alex Kayle

Venture fundingAug 15, 2011

AppFog secures $8m funding

The open source provider will use the funds to invest in platform-as-a-service solutions.

Alex Kayle

Qwerty keyboardAug 11, 2011

Review: Nokia E6

The E6 is great for staying in touch because incorporates users' contacts social media profiles in their phone book.

Nokia

SugarCRM 6 ups ante

Astidian Systems is committed to deploying the SugarCRM release 6 open source solution.

Astidian Systems

AndroidAug 8, 2011

Android 'not so open'

Google's refusal to release a public roadmap and closed contributions process model leaves it behind rivals MeeGo and Symbian, say experts.

Alex Kayle

FoxconnAug 2, 2011

Skype for iPad debuts

In today's technology roundup: Skype for iPad debuts, Apple's iCloud.com goes live, Nokia unveils Symbian smartphone, and recession causes greener data centres.

Admire Moyo

OracleAug 1, 2011

Oracle buys open source developer

In a move to boost its competitiveness in the Linux space, Oracle has purchased Ksplice.

Alex Kayle

NebulaAug 1, 2011

Nebula builds cheaper clouds

The cloud start-up hopes to eliminate the customisation required to build most private clouds.

Alex Kayle

NASAJul 29, 2011

Ex-NASA CTO opens cloud start-up

Chris Kemp starts a private cloud computing system to handle the massive data load of the US space agency.

Nadine Arendse

GoogleJul 28, 2011

Patents stifle competition: Google

The Internet search giant is seeking to buy intellectual property that could be used as a defence against litigation.

Nadine Arendse

MicrosoftJul 26, 2011

Microsoft apologises for Winehouse tweet

In today's technology roundup: Microsoft apologises for Winehouse tweet, strong demand for unreleased iPhone 5, hackers hit Italian cyber crime unit, and Mozilla eyes mobile OS.

Admire Moyo