California users file civil suit against FacebookSANTA ANA, Calif. — Five Facebook users filed a civil lawsuit Monday alleging that the social networking site is violating California's privacy laws and misleading members about how their personal information is used.

Mass. giving transit data to software developersBOSTON — Massachusetts is planning to "democratize the data" behind its public transportation network.

Analyst upgrades Gartner; shares flatNEW YORK — An analyst upgraded his rating on research and consulting company Gartner Inc., saying that corporate information technology spending appeared to be stabilizing with a rebound expected in 2010.

Spherix 2Q loss widens on higher costsBETHESDA, Md. — Spherix Inc., a provider of biotech and information technology services, said Monday its second-quarter loss widened on higher operating expenses.

Software AG offers to buy remaining Scheer sharesFRANKFURT — Germany's Software AG said Monday it was offering euro15 ($21.15) a share in cash for all the outstanding stock of fellow software company IDS Scheer AG after announcing in July it intended to acquire the company.