Microsoft is spending its way to Internet power once again by acquiring leading free e-mail provider Hotmail.
The world's largest ISV will gain access to nine million Hotmail subscribers and plans to extensively promote Hotmail via its Microsoft Network service.
Yahoo! recently bought two-year-old Hotmail's smaller rival Four11 for $92 million but Microsoft did not disclose details of the Hotmail deal.
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UK competition regulator launches investigation into Apple's App Store
As Australian Senators hear justification from dating app giant Match Group around doing the same down under.
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Google to shorten Chrome update cycle to four weeks
It will also lower the minimum price limit of Android apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions in 20 markets.
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Twitter and Twitch added to list of those concerned with Australia's Online Safety Bill
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Fuji Xerox's attempt to set aside ACCC allegations in court fails
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Remote work: 5 things every business needs to know
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Reliance doubles equity stake of magnetic levitation transportation startup skyTran
To become the majority shareholder through a payment of around $26.8 million.
Samsung Australia full-year results remain steady despite COVID-19 and court action
Net profit after tax increased marginally while revenue shifted slightly lower during the 2020 financial year.
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