Technology Report: Microsoft and Oracle join forces against smaller rivals in cloud

	Click to View in Browser 06/24/2013 Microsoft and Oracle join forces against smaller rivals in cloud SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp and Oracle Corp on Monday announced a tie-up to give the once-fierce rivals a leg up against newer Web-based "cloud" computing companies chipping away at their traditional businesses. Microsoft to bring Xbox and PC games to Apple, Android phones: report SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp will offer its console and computer games for Apple Inc's iPhone and other smartphone platforms this fiscal year, through a tie-up with Japanese smartphone game maker Klab Inc, the Nikkei said on Monday. Apps pinpoint locations of nearby concerts for music lovers (Reuters) - Music lovers looking for a nearby concert can turn to apps that detect a person's location and list nearby live events based on the type of tunes they and their friends like. Jefferies sets pricing on $5.2 billion loan for Icahn's Dell bid (Reuters) - Jefferies & Co outlined price guidance on the $5.2 billion in term loans backing Carl Icahn's bid for computer manufacturer Dell Inc, sources said. Google says did 'good job' replying to EU antitrust probe BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Google said on Monday it had done a good job coming up with concessions to allay EU antitrust concerns it blocks competitors in web search results, as it sought to deflect criticism the proposals would serve only to reinforce its dominance. Western Digital buys Stec to build solid-state business (Reuters) - Hard drive maker Western Digital Corp will buy troubled Stec Inc to become one of the top players in the high-growth solid-state drive (SSD) industry that has flourished despite high prices of the storage devices. Swedish court backs TV license fees for computers, mobile devices STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A Swedish court on Monday ruled that the state broadcaster could charge a fee for accessing television via the Internet on laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices. Snapchat lands $60 million and new board member Michael Lynton SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Snapchat, a service that allows users to exchange fleeting photo messages, raised $60 million in a funding round led by venture-capital firm IVP, the company said on Monday. Jefferies readies loans for Icahn's Dell bid: sources (Reuters) - Jefferies & Co will provide $5.2 billion in term loans to back Carl Icahn's bid for computer manufacturer Dell Inc, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. Pentagon flash drive ban has many exceptions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon has granted many exceptions, possibly numbering in the thousands, to allow staff members who administer secure computer networks to use flash drives and other portable storage devices, department spokesmen say. Related Video Techquity: Apple falls below $400, Google a Waze away Ninja Block brings new level of remote control Mediafile A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend