Freeserve today confirmed reports that it is considering launching a joint bid for the third generation (3G) UMTS mobile licences, due to be auctioned by the government next year. A spokeswoman for Freeserve said that it was determined to enter the...
The UK government today played down reports in the Financial Times that it is to set up a 'knowledge bank' to provide start-up capital for technology firms. It did, however, admit it is looking at the availability of venture capital for small firms...
ASP Netstore is considering the possibility of the company being acquired in order to deliver increased shareholder value in the short to medium term. The company has a large cash pile since its floatation in April 2000, and is looking to maximise...
08.04.99: Microsoft president Steve Ballmer has hinted that the software giant may release some of its Windows 2000 source code to developers. Speaking at the Windows Hardware and Engineering conference in Los Angeles, Ballmer said the firm is...
Google said Tuesday it is "batting about" possible changes to its Gmail web-based email service, which launched last month to a chorus of privacy concerns. The search engine giant unveiled Gmail in late March to about 1,000 people in what it called...
The government is considering restricting the number of private sector companies and individuals that are allowed access to motorists' details from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) vehicle database.