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Photoshop Touch brings finger-friendly image manipulation and core Photoshop tools to Android tablets
Synnex attempts to Solv the cloud and renewals
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CA drops regional channel programs for global approach
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Windows XP loses record share as decline quickens
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Autodesk adds cloud services for subscription customers
The company says the offerings make the subscription selling model more attractive, but limited storage may limit opportunity for some partners
RIM runs into trademark dispute over BBX name for future OS
A software company claims that the name BBX violates its trademark for a cross-platform development tool
SAP’s largest Business ByDesign engagement inked in Canada
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IBM to acquire Toronto-based cloud vendor
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Larry Ellison gives hook to Marc Benioff at Oracle OpenWorld
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