Upwardly mobile
The race to own the mobile phone is entering its final lap, with the momentum now held by Microsoft. But Bill Gates’ Goliath is facing significant and delicate challenges. more…
Consultancies’ little secret
Undercutting is rife in the IT services sector as even the industry leaders struggle to survive the downturn. more…
Fujitsu’s global ambitions
The systems giant is gunning for a bigger slice of the software and services market. But can its strategy match up to its ambitions? more…
Andrew Lawrence welcomes the refreshing lack of hype in the technology industry.
POWER POINTS
Inside stories and perspectives from the vanguard of the technology economy
Wanted: a better sales pitch
Microsoft: the gentle giant
European IT sector heading for recession
A critical look at some of the companies pitching themselves as the latest hot prospects.
Intuwave
Conformiq Software
Vordel
Portum
PICK OF THE MONTH
US start-up Cenzic has impressed the developer and VC worlds with its comprehensive vulnerability assessment platform. more…
Infoconomist takes a look at the embryonic market of blade servers, and the key contenders. more…
NUMBERS
The latest trends data analysed and put into context.
Mobile messaging services
Recent company results from Europe and across the globe.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Recent tech M&A deals in Europe. more…
FUNDING
VCs are still resisting calls – and pleas from cash-hungry start-ups – to return to the private equity market. This month, US private equity group Carlyle bucks the trend and splashes out.
