Fire brings down authorize.net services
Details are still trickling in, but a fire in Authorize.net primary data center in Seattle took the service off line for a few hours today. The backup data center was also impacted, but details are still hazy. Service should be back online by the time you read this.
SAP benchmarking program begins tracking first KPIs
SAP users have begun measuring the performance of key aspects of their ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems as part of a benchmarking process agreed to with user groups. In April, SAP agreed to delay an increase in the cost of its Enterprise Support service, and to make future increases conditional on meeting certain targets for performance and customer satisfaction.
Oracle may cut up to 1,000 European jobs, union says
Oracle may lay off between 850 to 1,000 European employees, according to the French union CFDT.
Apple may be exempt from China's Web filter mandate
Apple appears to be exempt from China's mandate that a controversial Internet filtering program be shipped with all computers sold in the country.
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Kindle news: pricing, business models and ... source code?
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Cell phone gaming: In search of good mobile games
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