Cisco, EMC, VMware join hands

Virtual Computing Environment coalition (VCE), a joint venture between network giant Cisco and virtualisation software maker VMware and network storage provider EMC, have agreed to work hands in glove with the first European customer for its first ever VBlock product, claims the IT news website The Register.

UK based service provider Cobweb Services claims of acquiring the VBlock 1 from system integrator firm MTI. Report coming from Cobweb CEO Paul Hannam, through a statement claimed that the Vblock platform and the association with EMC, MTI, VMware and Cisco enable Cobweb to expand its business wings.

He further stated the Cobweb was developing a portfolio of cloud-based products for its customers in Europe.

Meanwhile the purchase came soon after research and study by the IT services provider.

Microsoft sells 15,000 slim Xbox units in Japan at launch

Microsoft has claimed of selling 15,000 units of the new slimmer Xbox 360 units whilst its launch week in Japan.

Supposed to be the console's strongest week in the region it was further stated that a total of 17,370 Xbox 360s were sold in the country.

Also the last week reported of sales figure that boasted of just 2060 units, which in contrary is the weakest in terms of the Xbox's normal Japanese standards.

However it is being stated that the supposed reason for the same is because the console went on sale on the 24th, but the weekly figure is counted for four days worth of sales.

Meanwhile it was stated that Japan came up with a strong DS line sales that included DS Lite, DSi and DSi LL selling a combined 61,141 units.

Tesco and its shareholder recoiling

Tesco had to face the fuming repercussion as its shareholders agitated with the reason of the huge pay package. During the bygone year, the supermarket goliath's chairpersons bagged more than £32million which is known as one of the biggest boardroom roll over prize.

But over and above it depicted only an embarrassing annual meeting held out yesterday for the top leagues at the group eminent for the slogan it chants "every little helps". However four out of 10 of the Tesco's investors united together for the backlash, for voting against the pay policy ramped by the group which led to the one of the massive No to votes for the decade.

Also the anger was fumed and directly proportional to the Tim Mason, who is handling the Fresh & Easy stores in the US. The guy who is known for being Tesco's second highest earner and taking home around £7million in spite the fact the business is running in losses. According to the spokesman, they expressed and shielded that the payout is considerable as the US stores are well known and might be profitable in the future.

Europe in growth off to simmer

According to a report released on Thursday, it was depicted that the Japanese biggies in the manufacturing domain unpredictably went sanguine through the month of mid-June, however the analysts are vexing over the stance, predominantly under the turmoil in the market scenario since the rise in the currency, Yen.

Further, the stock markets and commodity prices dived down in Asia after the important survey in the international and home markets of China was entailed, adding to the vows of the purchasing managers concerns on the global outlook. They seem to stay amidst the pressure in Europe, which is low by seven out of the past eight trading sessions.

Also, the Wall Street has rounded off the worst quarter it faced starting from the economic meltdown in 2008 shelled out by the dwindling of the U. S. investment bank Lehman Brothers.

Yamaha grows by 32% in June

After banking on the premium segment for the past many months, Yamaha has recently entered into the entry-level segment with the YBR 110 and the response that it has been able to get from the Indian consumer is surely more than overwhelming.

It is to be mentioned here that the company has been able to sell close to 28,155 units in the month of June 2010, which is way up as compared to the 21,278 units, the two-wheeler major sold in June 2009, filing a rise of close to 32%.

Notably, out of the total sales, the domestic sales for the company stood at 21,157 units in June 2010 as compared to 17,878 units in the same month last year.

Moreover, the exports segment also grew by many folds as the company exported close to 6,998 units in June 2010 while 3,400 units were exported in June 2009.

Boris Johnson detailing London Wi-Fi plans

It follows from the previous month's statement by Mayor of London Boris Johnson about the Wi-Fi coverage throughout London prior to the 2012 Olympics.

Now the topic has yet again come up which means London will have Wi-Fi hotspots on lampposts and bus stops across London, and in tube as well.

This according to many of the market pundits is a hypothetical idea as people cannot get enough room for elbow how can they actually think of working online on the go.

In addition to this the Mayor himself claims it to be a costly affair especially incase of underground reach.

Shimano Renew Dura-Ace Wheels and Pedals

Renewing the hubs on the existing 24mm and 50mm wheels, Shimano are pioneering an all-new 35mm carbon wheel set into their Dura-Ace range. It is being said that that there would possibly be a new carbon version of the Dura-Ace pedals.

The new 35mm wheels selected WH-7900-C35-x will be obtainable in both tubular and clincher versions and contain the latest Dura-Ace 7900 hubs, which have ingenious bearing tuning without the need for cone spanners.

The clincher versions, which are a carbon/aluminum composite weigh 1,627g per set, will cost £1,200. The tubular in all-carbon weigh 1,339g will sell for £1,700. These will most probably be available by mid October.

The on hand 24mm rims, which come in either standard or 'tubeless'-compatible clincher format but no longer for 'tubs' will be offered with new hubs from November and will lessen overall weight by about 20g or so.

All the Dura-Ace wheels are fabricated with 16 butted, bladed, stainless steel, straight-pull spokes in the front and 20 in the rear wheel.