Ashlee Vance

The growing popularity of pre-paid wireless calling plans in Latin America has one research firm predicting a dramatic upswing in cellular use in the region over the next five years, and a corresponding boost in revenue for the region's operators.

When the going gets tough, the tough change their slogans.

The online directory that some claim will make Web services a reality went live Wednesday with backing from many of corporate heavyweights as well as startup companies.

On the heels of a weak second quarter and the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO), Ariba Inc. on Tuesday announced an expansion of its relationships with a number of high profile partners including IBM Corp. and BEA Inc.

Senior technology officers are under pressure to improve their communication and business skills as their role in guiding corporate strategy increases, according to a report published Monday.

Eazel Inc. has decided to go after the desktop, Microsoft Corp.

The labour shortage that has dogged the IT industry for years appears to be lessening, although the problem is still a significant one, according to a study released Monday by a group that tracks such matters.

While it once welcomed Internet start-ups with open arms, San Francisco will likely be the epicentre of the dot-com meltdown, according to a new study.