Nortel files for bankruptcy protection
One of Canada’s most successful technology firms becomes a major casualty of the worldwide recession, with speculation about being broken up or sold to foreign rivals
Oracle snaps up Hyperion
The database company wants to increase its performance management offerings. A Hyperion partner praises the move, while a competitor shrugs it off.rn
Oracle shocks Linux groups
Oracle has surprised the Linux community by announcing it will provide the same enterprise class support for the open source operating system as it gives for its database, applications and middleware.
Corel to lure system builders
Corel has released an entry-level image editing program with a strategy aimed at system builders.
Ottawa backs down again
Reverse auctions are gone, says Public Works minister. Meanwhile, confusion reigns over the proposed printer buying policy