CNET announced <A HREF="http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=4597">the acquisition of silicon.de GmbH,</A> a business-to-business information service for information technology decision makers. The transaction closed on October 1st, 2006. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Munich, silicon.de offers a broad range of online marketing, research and event services that provide technology and business executives with access to vital information, news and analysis, and integrated marketing programmes.