Michael Singer

Sun Microsystems is adopting a “take no prisoners” approach to its Java war with IBM and BEA . The Santa Clara, Calif.-based network computer maker introduced a bevy of new developer tools and new server software Tuesday designed to get the company back in the hunt with Java-based distributions. Sun currently ranks well behind its […]

After years of research and development, network equipment giant Cisco Systems has announced its next-generation high-end router as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. Previously code named HFR for “Huge Fast Router,” Cisco is calling its Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System (CRS-1) a “major innovation in global communications and networking.” John Chambers, president and CEO, […]

IBM continued its quest to conquer the sub-micron processor marketplace with the addition of design support from some design friends, the company said Monday. The Armonk, N.Y.-based tech giant said it has inked a deal to expand the scope of its 90-nanometer semiconductors with the help of Cadence Design Systems, Magma Design Automation, Mentor Graphics […]

A consortium of companies looking to standardize data center practices released its first draft of a Framework Specification at an industry event Monday. The Data Center Markup Language (DCML) Organization, which includes about 45 members and is led by Computer Associates, Opsware and EDS, , said version 1.0 will be the first standard to provide […]

AMD reworked its low-power processor family with the addition of new chips designed for x86-based embedded environments, the company said Monday. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based chipmaker said it is adding the AMD Geode NX processors to compliment its current AMD Geode GX family. The processors are designed for fan-less applications running Windows XP-based high-end thin clients, […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The chief executive officers of Oracle and PeopleSoft will answer questions about the controversial hostile takeover bid before the weekend is through, officials with both companies said during court proceedings here Friday. The U.S. Department of Justice and ten states want to block Oracle’s unsolicited plans to acquire PeopleSoft, arguing that the […]

Even though their accord is less than two months old, the relationship between Microsoft and Sun Microsystems is closer than most people think. Publicly, the two former rivals barely a mention the $1.9 billion partnership beyond a promise of compatibility. But lately, various Sun executives have been commenting on the 10-year interoperability roadmap, which holds […]

Sun Microsystems is adding a native version of Unified Modeling Language (UML) to its enterprise Java developer platform. A licensing and development deal between the Santa Clara, Calif.-based network computer maker and Embarcadero Technologies will add Describe UML version 6.1 to its next release of Java Studio Enterprise platform. UML is a general-purpose notational language […]

While Sun Microsystems is known for its accomplishments in the financial services and telecom industries, the company is now touting wins with retail establishments. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based network computer maker said it has convinced five new customers including Kelly-Moore Paints, Guitar Center, and Air Terminal Gifts to move to its Linux-powered systems. The retailers […]

A Toronto semiconductor technology company is suing Intel for allegedly infringing on its patent, according to court documents filed Thursday. All Computers Inc. is accusing Intel of using its technology without a license. The patent titled “Apparatus and Methods for Enhancing the Performance of Personal Computers” describes the basic circuitry needed for high-speed microprocessors like […]

Internet security specialist Symantec inked a deal to purchase Brightmail for $370 million, the company said Wednesday. The deal comes less than two months after San Francisco-based Brightmail filed IPO paperwork. At the time, it said going public would garner them an additional $80 million. Symantec said the acquisition was fueled in part because “spam […]

AMD is investing so much time and money in China, the company has set up a holding company there. The Sunnyvale, Calif., semiconductor maker registered AMD (China) as a foreign-invested venture with the Chinese government to manage its activities in the country. The company will have its headquarters in the Zhongguancun Science Park in Beijing. […]