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HP Announces Departure of Veghte

HP has announced that Bill Veghte, executive VP of HP’s enterprise group, will be leaving the company later this summer to pursue a new opportunity. Veghte has lead the separation efforts for Hewlett Packard Enterprise since last October. Prior to his current role, he served as HP’s COO. Chris Hsu, who will assume the role … Read more

Microsoft Rumoured to be Interested in AMD

Microsoft is rumoured to be interested in acquiring Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), in an effort to revive its chip design operations and bolster its gaming arm by developing its own console chips. Microsoft is believed to have made an approach to AMD several months ago, though the results of their discussions are unclear. The software … Read more

Posiflex Expands Android POS Solutions

Posiflex is a vendor of POS solutions, and is due to launch two new Android-based models in Q3. These terminals are designed to meet retail and hospitality demands for lower-cost products, with a wide feature-set. The Mobile POS MT-4008A is the first product, running Android 4.4. It is similar to the Windows-based MT-4008W, but lacks … Read more

Rumour: Microsoft to Dump Windows for Phones

Microsoft is preparing to abandon Windows Phone and adopt Android for future smartphones and small tablets. So says the rumour (and we stress that it is a rumour) from Twitter tipster @MSNerd. The source says that Microsoft has signed deals with Dell and Samsung to load its apps onto the companies’ Android tablets. Analyst Comment … Read more

French Regulator Warns of 700MHz Issues

French regulator, the CSA, has warned that two DTT multiplex operators will need to cease operations, once the 700MHz band is reallocated. The operators will need to pay indemnities to the broadcast network operator and may need to let workers go. Some viewers may also suffer interference to their DTT reception. In light of this, … Read more