Best Buy to acquire The Carphone Warehouse in $2 billion deal

The Carphone Warehouse Group Plc has agreed to sell 50 percent of its retail interest to US company Best Buy Inc. for $2.1 billion.

Clearwire and Sprint Nextel form new WiMAX network

Clearwire Corp. and Sprint Nextel Corp. today announced they have entered into an agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to create a new wireless communications company.

Reuters report Yahoo CEO open to more Microsoft talks

Yahoo Inc. chief Jerry Yang (pictured) has signaled a more open stance towards Microsoft Corp., saying he had been seeking “common ground” when the software maker abruptly ended deal talks.

Tech Data approved for Scribona takeover

Information technology distributor Tech Data has been given clearance by European regulators to buy Nordic-based Scribona for a premium in excess of $20 million.

Rockstar Games set for big payday

Gaming software manufacturer Rockstar Games, creator of the hugely controversial Grand Theft Auto series, is expected to earn over $1 billion in profits for the latest instalment.

Microsoft slump fuels PC demand fears

Software giant Microsoft Corp. has reported a 4.6 percent share decline in early U.S. trading after a slump in sales, raising concerns about the short-term future of the PC market.

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Have your say on the FTA issue

With Britain's Gordon Brown in the country to talk up international trade, it seems a good to time to ask how FTAs are affecting your business.

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A look at some of the Consumer Electronics Show’s devices and gadgets

A look at some of the Consumer Electronics Show’s devices and gadgets

Following the International Consumer Electronics Show last week, Technology Exec looks at some of the new devices and gadgets to look out for in 2008.

Bird Technologies specialization in radio frequency leads to market leadership

Bird Technologies specialization in radio frequency leads to market leadership

Product innovation and investment in business improvement help keep Bird Technologies at the forefront of its market. Exec talks to Ed Bartos.

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales launches internet search engine

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales launches internet search engine

Jimmy Wales, the founder of online encyclopedia Wikipedia will today launch Wikia Search, an internet search engine that draws on human recommendations.

Manufacturing excellence at Kawasaki Motors

Manufacturing excellence at Kawasaki Motors

Getting lean and mean is the secret to manufacturing success, according to those at KMM, who combine the best of Japanese and American manufacturing.

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