MTNL Internet service plan may trigger price war
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd's (MTNL) proposed Internet service is likely to trigger a price war with Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) as the former plans to offer the service at rates significantly lower than the existing VSNL charges.

Beijing urged to set up "E-police" to nip rumours
A leading Chinese financial newspaper has called upon Beijing to form an "electronic police" force to regulate companies and individuals that provide stock information and services on the Internet.

SAP sets up new Asia facility in Bangalore
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) no longer represents the gamut of solutions offered as an extension of the original package, SAP AG executive board member Peter Zencke said. Dubbing the term ERP as `outdated', Zencke said businesses were moving to the `supply chain management' model that linked tiers of suppliers with original equipment manufacturers and other business partners.