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Microsoft and the Europeans
Life, James Hein, Published on 14/12/2016
» For those upset by Brexit and the election of Trump, Microsoft has an answer -- LinkedIn. In a statement to the EU after the recent acquisition, Microsoft indicated as much after the EU expressed concern that Microsoft would do its usual trick of integrating LinkedIn into Office and combine the databases. There were also concerns that only MS CRM users would have access but, given the take-up of the MS CRM system, that was soon dismissed as a concern. Microsoft has agreed to a number of EU conditions, including third-party access to Office, keeping Office customisable, allowing for separate installation of LinkedIn, and allowing it to be uninstalled. The EU has always been tough on organisations like Microsoft that try to set up any kind of monopoly, but this time it might be a bit of a storm in a teacup.
Hamas closes offices of Gaza's only mobile phone company
AFP, Published on 30/06/2015
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Hamas on Tuesday closed the offices of Gaza's only mobile telephone company after accusing it of tax-dodging, a move experts said could halt all cellular services in the Palestinian territory.
Putin scolds Russian customs over racy video
AFP, Published on 17/02/2011
» Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday rebuked the head of the Russian customs service after a slick music video of his officers going wild in their offices became a viral Internet hit.