Nokia Brand Name to be Phased Out by Microsoft
Microsoft is ditching the Nokia brand name from new devices, less than a year after acquiring the Finnish mobile firm.
Google should be broken up, say European MPs
The European Parliament has voted in favour of breaking Google up, as a solution to complaints that it favours its own services.
Siemens Reports 9% Increase in Patent First Filings
In addition, Siemens intends to boost investments in research and development (R&D) by around €400 million.
EU Approves Facebook Buyout of WhatsApp
European Union regulators on Friday (Oct 3) cleared the buyout of the WhatsApp mobile messaging service by Facebook.
Oracle EMEA : Oracle In Europe
For most enterprises, and certainly most of Oracle's customers, a drive to simplify Information Technology (IT) is becoming of ever-increasing importance. Oracle has become one of the largest technology companies in the world on the strength of its extensive portfolio of software and hardware products to facilitate this simplification.
Brother International Europe : Brother Imprints on History
Founded in Japan over a century ago, Brother International is a globally recognised innovative technology brand.
United Internet to Buy Versatel from KKR
United Internet AG (UTDI) agreed to buy full control of network operator Versatel GmbH to challenge rivals such as Deutsche Telekom AG.
Electrolux Buys GE Appliance Business in Biggest Ever Deal
Sweden's Electrolux said on Monday it would double U.S. sales by paying $3.3 billion in cash for General Electric's appliances business.
Amazon Buys Twitch for $970 Million Cash
Amazon.com Inc snapped up live-streaming gaming network Twitch Interactive for about $970 million in cash,
Huawei Signs Benchmark Deal with Euler Hermes
Euler Hermes, the global leader in trade credit insurance, and Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, announced an agreement to cover the trade receivables for Huawei’s consumer device business in Europe.
Dixons Retail to Divest Electroworld Business in Central Europe
UK’s Dixons Retail has agreed to divest its loss-making Electroworld business in central Europe to local rival NAY, ahead of its £3.7bn merger with telecommunication retailer Carphone Warehouse.
Russian Start-up Prixel Develop Painting-Copying Technology
Russian company Prixel has developed technology that allows copies of paintings that fully convey the texture of the artist’s brushstrokes to be printed at a cost of no more than $200.
