Microsoft's Zune to rival Apple's iPod (ZDNet Australia)
After trying for years to compete with the iPod through an array of partners, Microsoft confirmed Friday that it plans to directly go after Apple Computer with its own rival, Zune.

Asia makes headway in IT standards push SOFTWARE (ZDNet India)
Thailand will soon join the ranks of Hong Kong, Singapore and India to establish a chapter under the IT Service Management Forum (itSMF) in a bid to drive IT service management standards and best practices.

Online Spreadsheets vs. Microsoft Excel and How a Combination of Both Works
Many companies like Google, iRows, NumSum etc. provide online spreadsheets trying to compete with the de facto standard Microsoft Excel. It's very valid to ask whether a web based application will ever be able to compete with a powerful desktop application. This article talks about pros and cons of Microsoft Excel, why companies build online spreadsheets and how a hybrid solution like Xcellery works.