Apollo Global Management acquires Tech Data for $5.4 billion

Technology provides an alternative to GPS technology for mobile Google Maps users

Software is aimed at verticals needing high reliability and speedy performance

Tool includes capabilities for planning new server roles in Exchange 2007, selecting Exchange cluster configurations and modeling for 64-bit processors

The infrastructure provider launches an incubation program that will give deep discounts on consulting services for companies moving to the on-demand model

Even before the Advanced Wireless Services auction starts, incumbents are expected to cut rates and hold onto their market share before the new entrants can get a foothold

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative is offering a catalogue of recommended technology products, but it doesn’t jive with the existing U.S. EPEAT ratings

Plus, Apple’s holiday tactic and the problem with Leopard

Plus, Cisco and emerging markets and the problem with biometrics

HP Canada and Tech Data Canada partner on a promotion

France’s Orange will undercut the unlocked iPhone price charged by Germany’s T-Mobile

Intel’s Penryn processor powers much of the new line

The EqualLogic acquisition makes good sense for Dell

US cyber shoppers set a one-day sales record for online purchases

News of collaboration comes a month after Sony pulled out of a separate 32nm projectrn

Former NEC president has become a senior vice-president at the distributor