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IBM solicits ideas for Africa

May 8, 2007 Company's ThinkPlace collaboration tool offered to public for brainstorming on ways to improve Africa's economy. TAGS: Africa, IBM Corp., idea, Firefox, Web browser

Microsoft: In Africa, cost isn't the only thing

October 18, 2005 You can give people software for free, but they need to have the expertise to use it, Microsoft Nigeria manager says. TAGS: Africa, emerging market, expertise, open-source software, training, London, software company, information technology, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

HP backs African recycling research

September 18, 2007 The technology vendor is working with partners on improving the safety and environmental impact of electronic waste-recycling in the region. TAGS: Africa, South Africa, project, region, waste, equipment, information technology, organization, HP, health, process

Mobile market to rise on back of 3G success

February 15, 2006 Investment in Africa, Eastern Europe and cutting-edge applications expected to drive growth, says research group. TAGS: Africa, Eastern Europe, 3G, data service, Europe

Novell appoints European chief

October 6, 2005 Novell has hired Thomas Francese as president of its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. TAGS: Novell Inc., Africa, Middle East, Europe, IBM Corp., president, U.S.

Microsoft names international chief

June 20, 2005 Former head of Microsoft's operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa will oversee all of its international sales, services and marketing. TAGS: Africa, Middle East, Europe, president, operation, Microsoft Corp.

Palm names EMEA handheld director

August 4, 2005 Palm has named Philippe Nahman as director for handheld and mobile manager activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). TAGS: EMEA, wireless e-mail, Research In Motion Ltd., handheld, Palm Inc., Middle East, Africa, Palm Treo, RIM BlackBerry, Europe

Software Freedom Day struggles in Europe

September 8, 2005 Intended to highlight the virtues of open-source and free software, the worldwide event is most popular in developing countries. TAGS: developing country, Africa, open source, co-founder, activity, Asia, Europe, event, U.K.

Red iPod supports AIDS charity

October 13, 2006 Apple and others are selling red products to support a Bono-backed fund that fights AIDS in Africa. Photos: Nano Red TAGS: charity, Apple iPod Nano, Africa, Apple Computer, Apple iPod

XM buys into WorldSpace radio

July 19, 2005 Deal gives satellite radio compnay a toehold in emerging markets such as Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East. TAGS: WorldSpace, XM Satellite Radio, satellite radio, IPO, Middle East, Africa, Asia, satellite, radio, Europe

Emerging markets fuel cell phone growth

February 14, 2007 The next wave of growth will come from poor, developing nations, leaders in the wireless industry say at 3GSM. TAGS: Telenor, emerging market, Vodafone Group Plc., mobile operator, fuel cell, rural area, operator, subscriber, Barcelona, India, region, Africa, handset, Brazil, China, CEO

HP phases out group for emerging markets

February 15, 2006 Emerging Markets Solutions Group, which focused on places like India, China and Africa, quietly disbanded late last year. TAGS: emerging market, region, Africa, India, China, HP, AMD, PC

Gates charity boosts funding for malaria vaccine research

October 31, 2005 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says it will grant $258 million toward malaria vaccine and drug development efforts. TAGS: malaria, vaccine, drug, Africa, Microsoft Corp.

Synthetic diamonds still a rough cut

February 14, 2007 Lab-made diamonds glitter with promise, but so far they're not significantly cutting into the jewelry market. Photos: Building diamonds in the lab TAGS: diamond, jewelry, gem, Africa, CEO

Microsoft's Courtois targets Asia

June 21, 2005 The new president of Microsoft International, Jean-Philippe Courtois, sets his sites on emerging markets such as China, India and Russia. TAGS: emerging market, Russia, India, Japan, China, Africa, Middle East, Asia, U.K., president, Microsoft Corp.

Soccer star Beckham kicks off Motorola promotion

June 13, 2006 Athlete will appear with cell phones, including the new red Moto Slvr, proceeds from which will go to fighting AIDS in Africa. TAGS: Motorola Inc., soccer, World Cup, promotion, Africa, handset, cell phone

Global satellite radio company plans IPO

April 15, 2005 WorldSpace plans to bring satellite radio to Asia, Africa and other regions typically ignored by existing services. TAGS: WorldSpace, satellite radio, IPO, XM Satellite Radio, satellite, radio company, Asia, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., Africa, programming, receiver, radio

Gene research offers cheesy insights

June 9, 2005 Can you eat pizza? The answer depends in part on where your ancestors came from. TAGS: Africa, region

Satellites used to track world's water supply

December 12, 2006 The roving pair is measuring the Earth's gravitational field as part of a NASA-sponsored experiment on water supply changes. TAGS: satellite, water, Africa, depth, San Francisco, U.S.

Live Aid for the Internet age

July 2, 2005 A difference between today's Live 8 and 1985's Live Aid is the use of modern-day technology to network a global community. TAGS: concert, London, Africa, broadcaster, Bill Gates, Time Warner Inc., leader, America Online Inc., blog
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