Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Nokia still dominates, but Samsung performs well.

Motorola, Samsung and Sony Ericsson left way behind.

Larry Ellison has lost his position as the most highly compensated company executive in America..

Mexican upstart steals crown.

The New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has announced it is launching an anti-trust investigation into Intel after allegations that the chip giant abused its market position.

US sales up 38 per cent this quarter.

Open source group circles the wagons.

If only they could see beyond billing, says HP.

Software giant in legal trouble again, this time over sharing data info with competitors.

Abra-keda-bra!.

Attack shows interesting Google hacking technique.

Regulators almost certain to object.

A datacentre conference has heard how one nation plans to drastically cut the cost of running data centres by using sea water to cool servers.

Apple directors have said that Steve Jobs is expected to return to his leadership of the company in June as scheduled after his six month break..

Take up of free applications has not troubled market leader.

Move could 'threaten internet innovation'.

Ed Zander falls on his sword.

Shift in corporate structure to better take on Dell.