European shares slip, but Ericsson soars 12% on venture with Microsoft

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Stockholm's stock index rose 4.9% upon the news of Ericsson's alliance with Microsoft. European media stocks performed strongly also, but the vast majority of European stocks did not fare well, as the tussle between Vodafone AirTouch and Mannesmann undermined market optimism.

Sweden, Securities prices, Central Station Switch Eqp, Telecommunications equipment industry, Securities, Telephone switching equipment, Central office equipment (Telephone), Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

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Cisco accelerates European push

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The article is in the format of an interview with Robert Lloyd, Cisco Systems' vice president for small and midsize businesses in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Cisco is planning aggressive expansion in Europe.

United States, Planning, Interview, Cisco Systems Inc., CSCO, Lloyd, Robert

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KPNQwest taps finance officer

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KPNQwest has appointed Jeffrey Von Deylen as its new chief financial officer and executive vice-president. Von Deylen is replacing Willem Ackermans, who resigned in order to pursue other interests.

European Union, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, KPNQwest, Deylen, Jeffrey Von

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