Sun Microsystems Inc. has laid off about 200 people from its Scalable Systems Group. The layoffs represent about 7 percent of the group's workforce. Managers of the high-end systems division also streamlined the group by closing open requisitions, re- allocating resources and increasing organizational efficiency.

Salesforce.com buys wireless vendor

Salesforce.com Inc. has acquired wireless technology developer Sendia Corp. for US$15 million in cash. Salesforce.com already uses Sendia technology in its App-Exchange Mobile offering, which allows corporate customers to access on-demand applications using handheld computers and smart phones. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Sendia employs 35 workers.

McAfee portal offers virus information

McAfee Inc. has unveiled a new online portal called McAfee Threat center, which is designed to help users research a wide range of security problems. The portal will provide updates on viruses along with information from the company's Avert Labs division on topics such as spam, phishing and spyware. The site will also offer free tools, blogs and articles from McAfee security experts.