Google acquires GrandCentral; SAP admits to 'some inappropriate downloads' in Oracle

IT Market Watch News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Juniper Networks Never close your office Your network never stops, why should your business? Extranet portals deliver anytime, anywhere access to clients and partners. View this Webcast and learn how they deliver a competitive advantage and hear a real-world case study from a healthcare IT CEO on how they work in the real world. Network World's IT Market Watch News Alert, 07/03/07 Google acquires GrandCentral, 07/02/07: Following on rumors that a deal was in the works, Google acquired GrandCentral Communications for an undisclosed sum. SAP admits to 'some inappropriate downloads' in Oracle case, 07/03/07: SAP waited until almost the last minute to refute Oracle's strongly worded legal complaints accusing it of stealing trade secrets in a bid to attract new customers. AT&T expands wireless coverage with Dobson buy, 06/29/07: The iPhone won't be just for customers living in the big cities. On the day it is introducing the hugely hyped cell phone, AT&T announced it will acquire wireless provider Dobson Communications for $2.8 billion in cash. Network World's Network Applications Buyer's Guide Find the right network applications for your enterprise - fast. Our extensive database of detailed product information will help you quickly pinpoint what you need. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Buyer's Guide now. Extreme claims clean bill on options review, 06/28/07: Extreme Networks this week said it has completed its review of its stock-option grant practices and submitted filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that had been delayed by that review. 3Com to spin out TippingPoint, 06/28/07: 3Com is spinning out its intrusion-prevention subsidiary. HP pretexting case may wrap up Thursday, 06/26/07: A criminal case against some of the people implicated in the HP pretexting scandal may wrap up Thursday in a courtroom in San Jose. Quest pays $90 million cash for ScriptLogic, 06/22/07: Quest plans to use desktop, server and directory management tools to bolster its offerings to small and midsize companies.

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