Archive for December 16th, 2005
Friday, December 16th, 2005
2008 Olympics could go open source
According to an article in ZDNet: 2008 Olympics could go open source
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games could switch to an open-source technology platform under proposals to be considered by the International Olympic Committee.
The open-source move will be recommended by the IOC’s technology partner, Atos Origin, under the guidance of subcontractors including Hewlett-Packard and IBM, according […]
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Friday, December 16th, 2005
IBM feeds startups with patent access
Several reports around in recent days about an IBM press release announcing access to IBM’s patent portfolio for venture capitalists and startups - all in the name of fostering innovation.
Some interesting commentary:
Bob Sutor: New IBM licensing program for venture-backed startups (contains text of the announcement).
Bob Sutor: Media coverage of new IBM licensing program for venture-backed […]