Articles in the Broadband News Category

Visa Launches Mobile Payment Services

Partnerships with banks in Brazil and Korea will allow consumers to make mobile payments and keep their commuter cards filled up.

eBay Launches Planet-Friendly Marketplace

WorldofGood.com features products made from recycled and organic materials.

Sony Recalls Vaio Notebooks For Overheating Problem

The company’s Vaio TZ-series may have irregularly positioned wires and/or a dislodged screw near the computer’s hinge that can cause a short circuit.

Cox Denies Fiber Optic Cable To Blame For San Diego Wildfires

Previously, the California Department of Fire and Forestry Protection had pointed to lines operated by SDG&E and Cox as linked to three fires in the county last October.

Markit Completes Acquisition of FCS From JP Morgan

Markit acquires provider of syndicated loan portfolio and risk management software services.

SunGard to Unveil Next Generation Messaging Platform at Sibos

SunGard’s new ambit messaging hub to offer increased performance, flexibility and connectivity.

TABB Group Forecasts Monthly Novation of Credit Default Swap (CDS)

TABB Group says trades to exceed $45.2 trillion by 2010 and Novation Rate Growing at 88% CAGR. Major Sell-Side Dealers to Spend nearly $170 Million in 2010 Automating the Affirmation Process.

Xbox 360 Price Cuts Take Effect Friday

Microsoft is reducing the price of its hot-selling gaming console as competition with Sony and Nintendo heats up.

Google Chrome Will Challenge Some SaaS Providers

Google Chrome could help Salesforce.com, DemandTec, and other SaaS vendors evolve their offerings, but it also presents problems.

Lenovo To Offer EMC Backup Service With Select ThinkPads

ThinkPad SL buyers in several countries can try out the online backup service for 90 days at no charge, with a maximum of 5 GB of storage.