IT In Brief: Computer Service Support; Zeto Rodan; Microsoft-SAP talks

The management of publicly listed Computer Service Support, has announced plans to devote zł.1.86 million of its profits for a dividend payout, which will translate into zł.0.50 per share. The final decision will be made on June 30 at its general shareholders meeting. (Puls Biznesu, p. 11) ... Zeto Rodan, an IT sector company specializing in providing computer systems for banks, will be taken over by the second largest IT integrator, Computerland (CL). The company was previously owned by CL's chief competitor Softbank, which sold its stake in the venture in April. (Puls Biznesu, p. 11) ... In relation to the talks concerning a merger between Microsoft and SAP which were held at the end of last year, the domestic division of SAP informed that the negotiations ended without the hoped for success. However, the two companies will cooperate in providing Internet related services. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B3) A.K.