The latest in technology news with IBM, NetApp, Sprint and more making news:
- The government of New Zealand plans to launch a formal inquiry into IBM and the handling of a health services contract that ZDnet reports was “bungled.” Read the details here.
- DVD kiosk operator Redbox is launching a challenge to Netflix’s streaming-video supremacy. Later this month, Redbox will offer an unlimited streaming-video plan that includes movies from Warner Bros. and pay TV channel Epix, along with four nights of physical DVD rentals, for $8 a month, or $9 a month if customers want Blu-ray discs, The AP reports. Read the details here.
- NetApp shares look to be a good buy at TheStreet.com. “I can’t imagine NetApp remaining an independent company much longer,” writes Richard Saintvilus at The Street.com. Read details here.
- Sprint, which owns just over 50 percent of Clearwire, is studying options including a full takeover of its Bellevue, Washington-based wireless partner, with $3 a share serving as a benchmark for transactions, according to Bloomberg news. Read details here.
- A proposal to allow Dish Network Corp. (DISH) to offer smartphone service was approved unanimously by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, whose chairman called it a “major step” to boost mobile competition, Bloomberg reports. Read details here.
