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Google goes global with Apps, has 2 million customersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said more than 2 million businesses now use its online office software, and the Web search leader is going global on Monday with an advertising campaign to lure customers away from Microsoft Corp and IBM products.
Reuters Monday, October 19, 2009Verizon offers discounts to compete with cableNEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is advertising new discounts on Monday for customers who sign up for four of its telecommunications services, as it looks to recoup
market share from cable rivals in the holiday shopping season.
Reuters Monday, October 19, 2009Fake security software in millions of computers: SymantecWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tens of millions of U.S. computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime.
Reuters Monday, October 19, 2009Telkom shifts focus, unveils new logo(Telecompaper) Indonesian carrier Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) plans to expand operations in its non-core businesses to increase its
market share to 60 percent, from the current level of below 50 percent. The non-core businesses include media, entertainment, software application development, and various internet services. To support the business expansion, Telkom plans to acquire two IT firms, The Jakarta Post reports citing president director Rinaldi Firmansyah. Additionally, Telkom has introduced a new logo to reflect the new strategy. To facilitate the shift in focus, Telkom is currently divesting companies in which it does not hold a controlling stake, such as fixed-line operator Citra Sari Makmur (CSM), satellite company Pasifik Satelit Nusantara and terrestrial network provider Patra Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Patrakom). Telkom has further allocated USD 2.1 billion for next year for capex and acquisitions.
DMeurope.com Monday, October 19, 2009Telecom NZ unveils new logo, branding(Telecompaper) Telecom New Zealand has introduced a new logo and branding. Over the coming months, the company will change over its stores, websites, communications, and advertising. The brand is designed to be less about the company and more about the customers. Where previously it stood for telecommunications services, wires and networks, it now reflects New Zealanders doing what inspires them, and doing it on their terms.
DMeurope.com Monday, October 19, 2009Google goes global with AppsSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said more than 2 million businesses now use its online office software, and the Web search leader is going global on Monday with an advertising campaign to lure customers away from Microsoft Corp and IBM products.
Reuters Monday, October 19, 20096.6m UK adults 'not interested in getting online'Ten million adults in the UK have no web access, with 66 per cent of them not interested in getting online, a study has found.
Webuser.co.uk Monday, October 19, 2009'Scareware' nets scammers millionsFake anti-virus software generates millions of pounds for the criminals behind the scams, according to research.
Webuser.co.uk Monday, October 19, 2009'Gone Google' campaign going globalCompany touts marketing program that uses stories from businesses extolling its online services and announces plans to expand campaign to other countries.
CNET Monday, October 19, 2009CSIRO patent win funds researchCSIRO'S long legal battle with 14 of the world's largest technology companies proved worthwhile.
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