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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, 2009Baidu to provide search service for China Unicom's users(Telecompaper) Chinese search services provider Baidu has entered into a strategic partnership with China Unicom to provide mobile search for China Unicom's 3G mobile subscribers. Under the agreement, Baidu's mobile search
service will be embedded in China Unicom's 3G mobile phone modules. China Unicom's mobile subscribers will be able to use preinstalled applications to access Baidu products including web search, Baidu Knows, Baidu Post Bar, image search, news search, MP3 search and other useful services. Baidu will also provide search functions within China Unicom's mobile
internet sites to service the carrier's users.
DMeurope.com Monday, October 19, 2009LG Telecom revenues grow, net profit falls in Q3(Telecompaper) South Korean mobile operator LG Telecom's third-quarter revenues rose 5.6 percent to KRW 1.27 trillion from KRW 1.20 trillion in the year-earlier quarter. Revenues from handset sales were KRW 350 billion, up 0.3 percent, and revenues from services were KRW 921.6 billion, up 7.8 percent year-on-year due to increase in the total subscriber base as well as
number of high value customers. The net profit dropped to KRW 92.7 billion from a net profit of KRW 99.4 billion. EBITDA stood at KRW 221.4 billion, down 0.8 percent, while EBITDA margin declined to 24 percent from 26.1 percent. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to KRW 216.56 billion at the end of Q3. LG Telecom ended the third quarter with 8.62 million mobile subscribers, up 5.9 percent year-on-year. ARPU rose by 1.7 percent from the year-ago quarter to KRW 34,988.
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