Nokia announced that it has completed its acquisition of gate5 AG, a leading supplier of mapping, routing and navigation software and services. The acquisition of gate5 is an important step in developing the new product category of multimedia computers that offer people multiple ways to connect to information, entertainment and other people. In the end

Construction output in Cyprus accelerated in the second quarter of 2006 and also rose faster than initially estimated in the first quarter, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Service. The construction output index in the second quarter reached 138.8 units (base year 2000=100.0), recording an increase of 6.9% over the second quarter 2005.

DTK Computer Middle East, a leading brand of personal computers, notebooks and servers, has launched the Cuatro 8470 desktop PC in the region, offering a reliable, high-performing solution that forms part of its Cuatro 8400 series of desktop PCs. At the heart of the Cuatro 8470 is the Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 processor which

Keylogging scammers are once again laying siege to World of Warcraft gamers, The Register reports. In the latest attack, malware designed to steal user names and passwords from World of Warcraft players has been planted on maliciously constructed websites that pose as repositories for gaming advice. Unprotected Windows users visiting these sites can get infected

The number of phishing emails increased 81% in the first half of this year, Computing reports. According to a new report, some 157,477 phishing messages were detected in the first six months of 2006, compared with 86,906 in the second half of 2005. The sharp increase could be a result of attackers attempting to bypass

Consumers are now on the main target of malicious hackers intent on enriching themselves through the misery of others, The Register reports. A new report, which covers the first half of 2006, suggests that consumer security protection is weak, leaving Joe Public easy prey to identity thieves, botnet herders and other financially motivated criminals. Hackers

Ocean Tankers Holdings PCL aims to raise about USD 13.38 mln from the initial public offering (IPO) that starts today in the first such issue of a new company to list on the Cyprus Stock Exchange in two years. The company, presently privately owned by the Michael Ioannides Group and its affiliates, has a fleet

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are organising the first International Conference on Religious Tourism (ICORET 2006) in Nicosia next week. This first-of-its-kind conference will be held at the Hilton Park Hotel on October 19-21 and aims to bring together stakeholders and organisations involved in the field as well