16th June 2006 News

AOL begins beta of IM for business
AOL is releasing in beta the business version of its popular instant-messaging service. more

EBay seeks ways to keep buyers coming back
LAS VEGAS - For eBay, it's a matter of supply outstripping demand. more

Loop, Frontline manage SBS' World Cup website load
Resellers Loop Technology and Frontline have rolled out infrastructure that manages the millions of weekly visitors to SBS' website during the World Cup football tournament. more

Microsoft's culture paved way for Vista's delays
A Microsoft program manager claimed Wednesday that Windows Vista's many delays have been due to overly complicated code and a corporate culture that impose deadlines so unrealistic that slipping is inevitable. more

IBM's enterprise mashup uses web services for new apps
Coming soon from IBM: On-the-spot apps, created in 5 minutes. more

Microsoft's culture paved way for Vista's delays
A Microsoft program manager claimed Wednesday that Windows Vista's many delays have been due to overly complicated code and a corporate culture that impose deadlines so unrealistic that slipping is inevitable. more

Blue-ray on way to Best Buy
Best Buy Co. Inc. is preparing U.S. stores for the July 25 launch of Samsung Electronics America Inc. Blu-ray disc players. more

Mobile phone music services expected to top $US1 billion
Revenue from US music services for mobile phones could top $US1 billion in 2010. more