CeBIT 2008: Microsoft Announcements Span From the Environment to the Enterprise
Today at CeBIT 2008, Microsoft Corp CEO Steve Ballmer discussed company efforts for information technology (IT) and the protection of the environment, and delivered news about the next step in Microsoft’s software plus services vision for more innovation in communication and collaboration. Looking at the power of software to have an impact on environmental issues including climate change, Microsoft announced a cooperative agreement with Yello Strom, a Cologne-based electricity supplier, Read more
eXpresso(TM) Announces Debut of eXpresso Pro
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ — eXpresso(TM) Corporation, a
pioneering provider of online community solutions for businesses, today
announced the debut of eXpresso Pro, the full-featured, general
availability version of the popular Web-based product. New eXpresso
customers will enjoy a free 30-day trial of the breakthrough solution that
garnered “Best Of” honors from both PC World and InfoWorld magazines.
Current beta users will automatically enjoy a 30-day period of full
eXpresso Pro functionality, after which they may either subscribe to Pro or
revert to the basic version of eXpresso. Read more
NAVTEQ(R) Map Data Now Compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a
leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions
and vehicle navigation, announced today that it will be offering NAVTEQ(R)
map data for use with the spatial enhancements in Microsoft SQL Server
2008. Read more
Get Ready for War on an Epic Scale With Battlestations: Pacific
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ — Eidos Interactive Ltd.,
one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment
software, today confirmed that Battlestations: Pacific, the official sequel
to 2007’s acclaimed Battlestations: Midway, will be available for the Xbox
360(TM) video game and entertainment system and Games For Windows. Read more
Futronic Announces Microsoft Vista and Windows 2008 Server Support for Its Fingerprint Logon Software
HONG KONG, Feb. 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ — Futronic Technology Company
Limited, a global provider of biometric software and hardware products,
today announced that the latest version of its FinLogon (fingerprint-logon)
software supports Microsoft Vista and Windows 2008 Server. Read more
Wave of New Microsoft Enterprise Products Bring Big Benefits to IT Professionals and Developers
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 — Kicking off more than
225 events around the world and joined by more than 4,000 customers and
partners, Microsoft Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer today
showcased the next generation of infrastructure and application platform
products, including Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and
Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Read more
123Together.com Offers SMBs Migration Assistance to Hosted Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1
BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 27 — 123Together.com, the leading
provider of hosted enterprise-class messaging and collaboration solutions
such as hosted Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1 and hosted Windows
SharePoint Services 3.0, today announced the availability of migration
tools and assistance for small and mid-size businesses (SMBs), who wish to
migrate their email from a previous version of Microsoft Exchange Server or
another email program to its hosted Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1
service. Read more
Oracle: Department of Justice Clears Oracle’s Acquisition of BEA Systems
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., - Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have granted early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) review period for Oracle’s proposed acquisition of BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS). As previously announced, BEA has scheduled a special meeting of its stockholders, to be held at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time on Friday, April 4, 2008 to consider and vote on the proposed merger. The transaction still requires BEA stockholder approval and regulatory clearance from the European Commission and is subject to other closing conditions.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements about Oracle
and BEA including statements that involve risks and uncertainties
concerning Oracle’s proposed acquisition of BEA. Actual events or results
may differ materially from those described, expressed or implied in this
press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond the control of Oracle or BEA. The potential risks and uncertainties
include, among others, the possibility that the transaction will not close
or that the closing may be delayed, general economic conditions, industry
specific conditions and the possibility that Oracle or BEA may be adversely
affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. In
addition, please refer to the documents that Oracle and BEA, respectively,
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and
8-K. These filings identify and address other important factors that could
cause Oracle’s and BEA’s respective financial and operational results to
differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements
set forth in this document. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that
any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will
transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on
the results of operations or financial condition of Oracle or BEA. Oracle
and BEA are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements
after the date of this document to conform to actual results.
Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find it
In connection with the proposed merger, BEA has filed a preliminary
proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Additionally, BEA and Oracle will file other relevant materials in
connection with the proposed acquisition of BEA by Oracle pursuant to the
terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Oracle, Bronco
Acquisition Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oracle, and BEA. The
materials filed by BEA with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the
SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders of BEA
are urged to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials when
they become available before making any voting or investment decision with
respect to the proposed merger because they will contain important
information about the merger and the parties to the merger.
Oracle, BEA and their respective directors, executive officers and
other members of its management and employees, under SEC rules, may be
deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of BEA
stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. Investors and security
holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names,
affiliations and interests of certain of Oracle’s executive officers and
directors in Oracle’s most recent Form 10-K and in other relevant materials
filed with the SEC when they become available. Information concerning the
interests of BEA’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some
cases, be different than those of BEA stockholders generally, is set forth
in the materials filed with the SEC on Form 10-K and in the proxy
statement.
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Extreme Networks Presents Converged Network Solutions Driving Green I.T. at CeBIT 2008
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Extreme
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), today announced that at this year’s CeBIT,
occurring March 4-9, Hannover Germany, the Company is showcasing its power
efficient network capabilities, promoting solutions that contribute to a
greener environment for corporate enterprises and service providers. Read more
Award-Winning ‘One-Step’ Mobile Phone Video Upload Service Provides Unrivaled Enhancement and Ease-of-Use - Still Free of Charge
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ — MotionDSP, an emerging
leader in digital video software, today announced a series of major
enhancements to its acclaimed consumer service, http://www.FixMyMovie.com. Users
can now experience one-step sharing of videos from mobile phones via MMS or
email, as well as free enhancement and iPhone(R) conversion. Read more