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 IBM opens Linux center in China, says it will work with Red Hat

Big Blue is further expanding an already large presence in China with a new Linux-focused center in Beijing. And it says the world's top Linux developer, Red Hat, will be involved as well as Red Hat rival SUSE.

IBM's research center in China

 As AT&T expands 4G in Triangle, reports surface it may drop HTC Facebook phone

AT&T is expanding its 4G wireless coverage in more of the triangle, but sources say the telecommunications giant may drop the recently launched HTC phone that incorporates Facebook.

AT&T hiring across state as network expansion revs up

AT&T says it plans to add more than 250 jobs to help expand its network across North Carolina. The telecommunication firm also has some 150 open jobs.

 Can Dell Software be a winner? Yes, but speed is crucial

Analysis: With no legacy software business to protect, and a midmarket presence, acquisition and integration strategy, the new Dell Software division enjoys an edge over enterprise software vendors IBM, Microsoft and HP. TBR believes Dell Software has the IP and team to do this -- but the speed of full integration remains unknown.

Networking groups willing to pay for your ideas

Internet2, in conjunction with Juniper Networks, Ciena and Brocade, are giving you the opportunity to walk away with up to $10,000 for a winning networking idea though the new 2013 Internet2 Innovative Application Awards.

2013 Internet2 Innovative Application Awards

Bad news for BlackBerry? Pentagon to clear Apple devices

The move would give Apple the chance to eventually compete for military market share with BlackBerry, the Pentagon's dominant smartphone supplier, and Samsung, which gained the department's certification earlier this month.

News in review: What made headlines in WRALTechWire

A look back at technology, life science and other related news as reported in WRAL Tech Wire for the week of April May 6-12.

Investor Icahn tries for Dell again with new bid

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has teamed with Dell's largest independent shareholder, Southeastern Asset Management, to pitch a deal that would let Dell shareholders keep their stake in the company.

AT&T launches pay-as-you-go wireless service

The new subsidiary will offer nationwide wireless service to value-conscious customers interested in unlimited talk, text and data plans without an annual contract.

GSK, Merck slash cost of cervical cancer vaccine 95% for use in poorest countries

Two drug giants with substantial operations in North Carolina are drastically cutting the costs of their cervical cancer vaccines as part of the first large-scale effort to get the shots to girls in the world's poorest areas.

For common Windows 8 gripes, some possible soultions

Part of the problem is that Windows 8 tries to be all things to all people. It's designed to respond to touch-screen controls, but it also works with traditional mouse and keyboard commands. It offers a new layout that resembles tablet computers, but it also has a desktop mode that looks like previous versions of Windows. What results is confusion.

Cisco joins Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster

YouTube to launch a series of new pay channels

The content on the new pay channels will be in addition to the millions of videos viewers watch for free on YouTube. It's not clear whether the paid videos will come with advertising.

Microsoft is tuning up Windows 8 after user gripes

Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales.

 Cisco loses a top tech leader in emerging software defined networking

A high-profile startup backed by Intel, Goldman Sachs and several high-profile venture capitalists has scored a big victory in the hunt for talent to lead product development for software defined networking, or SDN. And Cisco is the big loser.

 Is IBM-Lenovo deal really dead? Insiders say no

An IBM facility in Research Triangle Park that even Big Blue calls a "Superlab" remains at the center of reports about a possible sale of at least a portion of IBM's server business to Lenovo. What's a SuperLab? What do they do? What are employees there hearing?

IBM touts its "X" server lineup

More global wireless carriers just saying 'No' to iPhone

Apple is missing out on a chance to court as many as 2.8 billion new smartphone customers, many of them in Asia, as wireless-service providers balk at conditions imposed by the iPhone maker and drag their heels in signing on as partners.

iPhone 5's sharp, bigger display

IBM comes under U.S. Justice Department investigation

The Justice Department is investigating whether IBM violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the company said in an April 30 filing.

Pentagon clears Samsung's Galaxy S4, Blackberry 10 for military use

While the military has relied on BlackBerrys, which have consistently received federal certification for protecting sensitive data, it had announced its intention to open its networks to Android and Apple alternatives, setting up a smartphone battle.

YouTube says the battle with TV is already over

YouTube says more 18- to 34-year olds watch YouTube than any cable network.