26 percent of Americans are more angry about having to pay ATM fees than they are overdraft fees (24 percent), according to the latest ING Direct USA survey.

HP has entered into a definitive agreement with 3Com, under which HP will purchase 3Com, a provider of networking switching, routing and security solutions, at a price of $7.90 per share in cash or an enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion.

With concerns growing over the incidence of bank card fraud and identity theft, a majority of people globally would accept biometric authentication to verify their identities, according to recent research from Unisys Corporation.

Following weak demand for premium travel in Asia, Cathay Pacific is planning to cut few business-class seats on Boeing 777-300s, according to media reports.

Misys, an application software and services company, has entered into a new partnership with mobile banking and payments solution provider ClairMail to enhance and extend its mobile banking solution, Misys Mobile.

Fixed satellite services provider Intelsat has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Corporate Satellite Communications (CSC/DVS), a wireless communication infrastructure provider, for Intelsat’s Network Broadband Global Maritime service.

Covidien, a provider of healthcare products, has launched DuraSeal spine sealant, product approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for intra-operative sealing of the dural membrane during spine procedures.

As part of cost-cutting measures, diversified software firm Adobe Systems is reportedly cutting 680 full-time positions worldwide. The company employs more than 7,000 people.

Samsung Electronics, a mobile phone provider, is going to launch its own open mobile platform, Samsung bada in December 2009. This new addition to Samsung’s mobile ecosystem enables developers to create applications for millions of new Samsung mobile phones, and consumers to enjoy a fun and diverse mobile experience.

IBM has confirmed the opening of the sixth in a network of analytics solution centers - this one dedicated to helping federal agencies and other public sector organizations extract actionable insights from their data.

Shell Chemicals has acquired a 33 percent interest in the Guyane Maritime, approximately 150 kilometers off the coast of French Guiana, from an affiliate of Tullow Oil.

The European Commission has issued statement of objections over Oracle's proposed take over of Sun Microsystems, citing that the deal would hurt competition in the database market.

International Launch Services (ILS), a provider of mission and launch services, and SIRIUS XM Radio have signed a contract for the launch of the XM-5 satellite on an ILS Proton. The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2010.

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Entertainment discovery solutions provider Rovi has introduced Rovi's Automotive Solution, a new digital media platform that can help automotive OEM and aftermarket manufacturers build elegant car infotainment systems.

Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly planning to cut further 5,000 jobs in its UK administration, insurance and mortgage units by the end of 2010, in an effort to meet cost savings from HBOS and Lloyds merger.

Microsoft Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chunghwa Telecom for collaboration on software applications and cloud services for end-user devices, together creating new business opportunities in cloud services.

Pfizer has implemented a new research and development model as part of the integration of Pfizer and Wyeth.

Nokia has initiated a charger exchange program, in which consumers owning certain Nokia-branded chargers manufactured by a third-party supplier are recommended to exchange these chargers for free replacements.

Gemalto, a digital security provider, has added O3SIS' address book management application on the iPhone. O3SIS is a Gemalto company, a mobile software solution provider.