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10 Potential Second Careers for Bill Gates
(News) Microsoft's cofounder says he'll do charitable work after he retires this month. But we have some other suggestions: driving instructor, expert witness, and circus clown for starters. And Bill has experience in all of them.
(News) Microsoft's cofounder says he'll do charitable work after he retires this month. But we have some other suggestions: driving instructor, expert witness, and circus clown for starters. And Bill has experience in all of them.
Broadcom Co-founder Drugged Drinks, Indictment Says
(News) Broadcom co-founder Henry Nicholas was indicted on charges of backdating stock-options and illegal use of narcotics.
(News) Broadcom co-founder Henry Nicholas was indicted on charges of backdating stock-options and illegal use of narcotics.
HP in Talks to Buy EDS for up to $13 Billion
(News) Hewlett-Packard has confirmed it is in talks to acquire IT services company Electronic Data Systems in a deal that would give...
(News) Hewlett-Packard has confirmed it is in talks to acquire IT services company Electronic Data Systems in a deal that would give...
Microsoft to Appeal $1.3 Billion EU Fine
(News) Microsoft is appealing the $1.3 billion fine imposed on it by the European Union for failing to honor a 2004...
(News) Microsoft is appealing the $1.3 billion fine imposed on it by the European Union for failing to honor a 2004...
Microsoft Earnings Flat, Despite Server Launches
(News) Microsoft on Thursday reported quarterly earnings in line with Wall Street expectations but down slightly from the same...
(News) Microsoft on Thursday reported quarterly earnings in line with Wall Street expectations but down slightly from the same...
After Arrest, Founder of Bug-selling Company to Stay
(News) Five months after being arrested by Italian authorities on hacking and wiretapping charges, the founder of a controversial...
(News) Five months after being arrested by Italian authorities on hacking and wiretapping charges, the founder of a controversial...
AMD Announces Layoffs, Drops Revenue Forecast
(News) Advanced Micro Devices plans to lay off 10 percent of its work force by the third quarter of 2008 in an effort to cut costs.
(News) Advanced Micro Devices plans to lay off 10 percent of its work force by the third quarter of 2008 in an effort to cut costs.
Dell Layoffs Could Exceed Expectations
(News) Michael Dell confirmed the company's cost-cutting and realignment plans.
(News) Michael Dell confirmed the company's cost-cutting and realignment plans.
Dell Morphs in a Bid to Regain its Dominance
(News) Dell is quickly reshaping its strategy and manufacturing to meet the changing demand of customers, an exec says.
(News) Dell is quickly reshaping its strategy and manufacturing to meet the changing demand of customers, an exec says.
Motorola to Split in Two
(News) UPDATE: One new Motorola division will make mobile devices and the other will focus on network infrastructure.
(News) UPDATE: One new Motorola division will make mobile devices and the other will focus on network infrastructure.
Election Hints of New Cooperation by Taiwan, China
(News) Analysis: Taiwanese companies may find it easier to work with China after a change in power.
(News) Analysis: Taiwanese companies may find it easier to work with China after a change in power.
Dell plans significant investment in China
(News) Dell will make significant investments in China to beef up the company's regional presence, CEO Michael Dell said Friday.
(News) Dell will make significant investments in China to beef up the company's regional presence, CEO Michael Dell said Friday.
China Mobile posts strong 2007 growth, gains music, users
(News) China Mobile, the world's largest mobile phone service provider, posted strong growth across the board in subscribers, revenue, net profit, new music service members and instant messaging users, the company reported Wednesday.
(News) China Mobile, the world's largest mobile phone service provider, posted strong growth across the board in subscribers, revenue, net profit, new music service members and instant messaging users, the company reported Wednesday.
Microsoft, Intel to Fund Multicore Research at UC Berkeley
(News) Microsoft and Intel will fund research at the Parallel Computing Lab at UC Berkeley, which explores ways to program software for multicore CPUs.
(News) Microsoft and Intel will fund research at the Parallel Computing Lab at UC Berkeley, which explores ways to program software for multicore CPUs.
Former head of Motorola handset business steps down
(News) The door continues to revolve at Motorola, with the former head of the company's struggling mobile phone division stepping down on Friday.
(News) The door continues to revolve at Motorola, with the former head of the company's struggling mobile phone division stepping down on Friday.
Ozzie: Microsoft Needs Yahoo for Web, Advertising Plan
(News) Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie today attempted to lay a case for why buying Yahoo is integral to Microsoft's plans.
(News) Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie today attempted to lay a case for why buying Yahoo is integral to Microsoft's plans.
Government reviewing MS interoperability changes
(News) The U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general are reviewing Microsoft's interoperability changes announced Feb. 21 "and intend to discuss them in more detail" with the company, according to the latest status report in the 2003 antitrust judgment against Microsoft.
(News) The U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general are reviewing Microsoft's interoperability changes announced Feb. 21 "and intend to discuss them in more detail" with the company, according to the latest status report in the 2003 antitrust judgment against Microsoft.
Microsoft makes boldest move yet embracing open source
(News) In a major turnaround for Microsoft, the company Thursday promised "greater transparency" in its development and business practices, outlining a new strategy to provide more access to APIs and previously proprietary protocols for some of its major software products, including Windows and Office.
(News) In a major turnaround for Microsoft, the company Thursday promised "greater transparency" in its development and business practices, outlining a new strategy to provide more access to APIs and previously proprietary protocols for some of its major software products, including Windows and Office.
Microsoft to offer subscription-based PCs in Russia
(News) A Russian mobile-phone operator is the latest service provider to team with Microsoft to offer Windows-based PCs on a subscription basis through the company's Unlimited Potential program.
(News) A Russian mobile-phone operator is the latest service provider to team with Microsoft to offer Windows-based PCs on a subscription basis through the company's Unlimited Potential program.
HP Settles Pretexting Cases
(News) Hewlett-Packard settled cases with The New York Times Company and three BusinessWeek journalists after being caught spying on reporters in 2006.
(News) Hewlett-Packard settled cases with The New York Times Company and three BusinessWeek journalists after being caught spying on reporters in 2006.
Woman Sues Best Buy for $54M for Lost Laptop
(News) A Washington, D.C., woman has filed a lawsuit seeking US$54 million in damages from Best Buy after the electronics retailer lost her laptop computer last year.
(News) A Washington, D.C., woman has filed a lawsuit seeking US$54 million in damages from Best Buy after the electronics retailer lost her laptop computer last year.
Time Warner to Split AOL Internet Business
(News) Time Warner will run the Internet access and audience businesses of its AOL segment independently, the company said today.
(News) Time Warner will run the Internet access and audience businesses of its AOL segment independently, the company said today.
AMD Reports Fifth-Straight Quarterly Loss
(News) Advanced Micro Devices reports a heavy loss for its fourth quarter, due mostly to charges connected to its acquisition of graphics chip maker ATI.
(News) Advanced Micro Devices reports a heavy loss for its fourth quarter, due mostly to charges connected to its acquisition of graphics chip maker ATI.
Former Disney executive joins Microsoft as CIO
(News) Microsoft has tapped a former executive at Walt Disney to fill its CIO position, a move that shows the company continuing to fill top executive positions from outside the company.
(News) Microsoft has tapped a former executive at Walt Disney to fill its CIO position, a move that shows the company continuing to fill top executive positions from outside the company.
Microsoft trained 200,000 teachers in India
(News) Microsoft has trained 200,000 teachers in India on the use of computers, ahead of its original target to train 80,000 teachers in the country during the five-year period ending December this year, it said.
(News) Microsoft has trained 200,000 teachers in India on the use of computers, ahead of its original target to train 80,000 teachers in the country during the five-year period ending December this year, it said.
Jeff Raikes to retire from Microsoft this year
(News) Jeff Raikes, the president of Microsoft's Business Division, plans to retire in September, the company said on Thursday.
(News) Jeff Raikes, the president of Microsoft's Business Division, plans to retire in September, the company said on Thursday.
Qualcomm Lawyers Reprimanded in Broadcom Case
(News) A federal judge took action against Qualcomm and six of its outside attorneys for hiding documents in the patent lawsuit.
(News) A federal judge took action against Qualcomm and six of its outside attorneys for hiding documents in the patent lawsuit.
McAfee to Pay $13.8 Million in Stock Scandal
(News) To settle a lawsuit over backdating, McAfee has restated its finances reports for 10 years and taken a $137.4 million charge.
(News) To settle a lawsuit over backdating, McAfee has restated its finances reports for 10 years and taken a $137.4 million charge.
Cisco's Giancarlo resigns
(News) Cisco Systems Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President Charles Giancarlo has resigned, the company announced Thursday.
(News) Cisco Systems Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President Charles Giancarlo has resigned, the company announced Thursday.
Microsoft, Google, Yahoo Settle Gambling Charges
(News) Microsoft, Google and Yahoo have agreed to pay a total of $31.5 million to resolve claims that they promoted illegal gambling, the U.S. Department of Justice announced today.
(News) Microsoft, Google and Yahoo have agreed to pay a total of $31.5 million to resolve claims that they promoted illegal gambling, the U.S. Department of Justice announced today.
CompUSA Closing Up Shop
(News) Computer and electronics retailer CompUSA announces that it will start winding down its retail operations after being acquired by an investment firm.
(News) Computer and electronics retailer CompUSA announces that it will start winding down its retail operations after being acquired by an investment firm.
Microsoft Loses Patent Appeal, Must Pay $140 Million
(News) Microsoft and Autodesk must pay millions of dollars to a Michigan company for patent infringement, a federal appeals court rules.
(News) Microsoft and Autodesk must pay millions of dollars to a Michigan company for patent infringement, a federal appeals court rules.
Microsoft Goes Mod with Campus Expansion
(News) Analysis: The newest buildings on Microsoft's main campus reflect the company's newest businesses and products.
(News) Analysis: The newest buildings on Microsoft's main campus reflect the company's newest businesses and products.
Gates Oversees Last Annual Meeting as Chairman
(News) Microsoft's chairman, who will do the job only part time next year, focused largely on future innovations to come out of Microsoft.
(News) Microsoft's chairman, who will do the job only part time next year, focused largely on future innovations to come out of Microsoft.
HP zooms out of camera business
(News) Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced it will shift the focus of its digital camera business, jumping out of manufacturing, distribution and design, in order to concentrate more on its home photo printing and online photo services.
(News) Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced it will shift the focus of its digital camera business, jumping out of manufacturing, distribution and design, in order to concentrate more on its home photo printing and online photo services.
Microsoft fires CIO
(News) Microsoft fired its Chief Information Officer, Stuart Scott, the company confirmed on Tuesday.
(News) Microsoft fired its Chief Information Officer, Stuart Scott, the company confirmed on Tuesday.
Bill Clinton drops in at Microsoft to say thanks
(News) Microsoft is contributing technology for two projects dear to former U.S. President Bill Clinton's heart and on Friday he was at the company's Redmond, Washington, campus to say thanks.
(News) Microsoft is contributing technology for two projects dear to former U.S. President Bill Clinton's heart and on Friday he was at the company's Redmond, Washington, campus to say thanks.
Microsoft beats Street, reports strongest Q1 in 7 years
(News) Strong sales of new and old products alike led Microsoft to its fastest first-quarter growth in seven years, with the company reporting growth in all five business segments and both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) that beat analyst expectations.
(News) Strong sales of new and old products alike led Microsoft to its fastest first-quarter growth in seven years, with the company reporting growth in all five business segments and both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) that beat analyst expectations.
Apple Q4 profits boosted by iPhone and Mac sales
(News) Apple Inc. on Monday reported strong earnings for its fourth quarter, boosted by record Macintosh computer sales and the shipment of 1.12 million iPhones.
(News) Apple Inc. on Monday reported strong earnings for its fourth quarter, boosted by record Macintosh computer sales and the shipment of 1.12 million iPhones.
Survey: HP tops Dell as world's largest PC supplier
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. maintained its lead over Dell Inc. as the world's largest PC supplier in the third quarter of 2007, extending a slim margin it established last year, market researcher IDC said Wednesday.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. maintained its lead over Dell Inc. as the world's largest PC supplier in the third quarter of 2007, extending a slim margin it established last year, market researcher IDC said Wednesday.
Sanyo shelves sale of semiconductor unit
(News) Japan's Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. has decided to keep its semiconductor business, it said Wednesday.
(News) Japan's Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. has decided to keep its semiconductor business, it said Wednesday.
HP agrees to settle backdating suit for $117.5M
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. on Monday agreed in principle to resolve the stock-options back-dating suit facing Mercury Interactive Corp., a company it acquired in 2006, for US$117.5 million.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. on Monday agreed in principle to resolve the stock-options back-dating suit facing Mercury Interactive Corp., a company it acquired in 2006, for US$117.5 million.
IBM, Linden Lab aim for business-friendly virtual worlds
(News) IBM and Linden Lab, creator of the popular virtual world Second Life, last week announced a partnership under which the two companies will work to develop open-standards based technologies and methodologies to enhance the Internet's various virtual worlds and build interoperability between them.
(News) IBM and Linden Lab, creator of the popular virtual world Second Life, last week announced a partnership under which the two companies will work to develop open-standards based technologies and methodologies to enhance the Internet's various virtual worlds and build interoperability between them.
Wal-Mart eyes $287 million benefit from RFID
(News) Wal-Mart Stores Inc. could increase sales by US$287 million by fixing just a small portion of its inventory problems using RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, and that could be just the start, an executive said Friday.
(News) Wal-Mart Stores Inc. could increase sales by US$287 million by fixing just a small portion of its inventory problems using RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, and that could be just the start, an executive said Friday.
Supreme Court lets HP lawsuit move forward
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Hewlett-Packard Co. to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against Compaq Computer Corp., which HP acquired in 2002.
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Hewlett-Packard Co. to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against Compaq Computer Corp., which HP acquired in 2002.
Sprint chief Forsee resigns
(News) Gary Forsee has resigned as Chairman,President and CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp., effective immediately, the company said Monday.
(News) Gary Forsee has resigned as Chairman,President and CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp., effective immediately, the company said Monday.
Palm's financial slide continues despite smartphone gains
(News) Palm Inc. hasn't yet managed to turn around its declining fortunes, posting a quarterly net loss of US$840,000 on Monday.
(News) Palm Inc. hasn't yet managed to turn around its declining fortunes, posting a quarterly net loss of US$840,000 on Monday.
Skype CEO steps down
(News) Skype's co-founder Niklas Zennstrom has handed over his CEO title to become non-executive chairman of the board of directors of this eBay Inc. unit, whose impact on its parent company remains an open question.
(News) Skype's co-founder Niklas Zennstrom has handed over his CEO title to become non-executive chairman of the board of directors of this eBay Inc. unit, whose impact on its parent company remains an open question.
Verizon reverses decision to block text messages
(News) Verizon Wireless Inc. has reversed a decision to block text messages on its network from abortion rights group Naral Pro-Choice America after an outcry from net neutrality advocates and others.
(News) Verizon Wireless Inc. has reversed a decision to block text messages on its network from abortion rights group Naral Pro-Choice America after an outcry from net neutrality advocates and others.
Dell to go 'carbon neutral' by late 2008
(News) Dell Inc. will neutralize its carbon emissions and become carbon neutral by the end of 2008, Chairman and CEO Michael Dell announced Wednesday.
(News) Dell Inc. will neutralize its carbon emissions and become carbon neutral by the end of 2008, Chairman and CEO Michael Dell announced Wednesday.
Chinese retailer Gome to sell Dell computers
(News) Chinese electronics retailer Gome Electrical Appliances Group will soon start selling Dell Inc. computers at its chain of stores across China.
(News) Chinese electronics retailer Gome Electrical Appliances Group will soon start selling Dell Inc. computers at its chain of stores across China.
Oracle posts big gains for quarter
(News) New software licensing revenue growth -- the highest in ten years for the company -- helped boost Oracle Corp.'s first quarter financials.
(News) New software licensing revenue growth -- the highest in ten years for the company -- helped boost Oracle Corp.'s first quarter financials.
LSI slims, refocuses, and is ready to roll
(News) After a busy two years reorganizing LSI Corp., the new leadership of the company, which includes several former Intel Corp. executives, is ready to do battle in the competitive markets for storage and networking chips.
(News) After a busy two years reorganizing LSI Corp., the new leadership of the company, which includes several former Intel Corp. executives, is ready to do battle in the competitive markets for storage and networking chips.
Microsoft, Novell open interoperability lab
(News) Cross platform virtualization is top of the list of projects that a new joint development lab operated by Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. will work on, executives said.
(News) Cross platform virtualization is top of the list of projects that a new joint development lab operated by Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. will work on, executives said.
Verizon taps FBI criminal division chief as CSO
(News) The executive in charge of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation's criminal investigations division will take over as chief security officer (CSO) of Verizon Communications Inc. early next year.
(News) The executive in charge of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation's criminal investigations division will take over as chief security officer (CSO) of Verizon Communications Inc. early next year.
Wipro expands into Mexico
(News) Indian outsourcer Wipro Ltd. has opened a software development facility in Monterrey, Mexico, to offer services to clients in North America and Latin America in the same time zone and geographical proximity.
(News) Indian outsourcer Wipro Ltd. has opened a software development facility in Monterrey, Mexico, to offer services to clients in North America and Latin America in the same time zone and geographical proximity.
AT&T expands services in Middle East
(News) AT&T Inc. is pumping up its services in the Middle East by expanding its network in the region and building up its local presence there, the company announced Monday.
(News) AT&T Inc. is pumping up its services in the Middle East by expanding its network in the region and building up its local presence there, the company announced Monday.
Via loses chipset executive, team of engineers
(News) The Via Technologies Inc. executive charged with running the company's chipset business has resigned, taking a team of engineers with him, according to a source familiar with the situation.
(News) The Via Technologies Inc. executive charged with running the company's chipset business has resigned, taking a team of engineers with him, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Singapore Exchange hit by yet another computer problem
(News) Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) warned investors not to rely on data provided for the Straits Times Index, one day after a computer inaccurately reported the value of the component stocks in the benchmark index. The incident is the latest in a string of computer-related problems to hit the exchange this year.
(News) Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) warned investors not to rely on data provided for the Straits Times Index, one day after a computer inaccurately reported the value of the component stocks in the benchmark index. The incident is the latest in a string of computer-related problems to hit the exchange this year.
Sony Ericsson president Miles Flint resigns
(News) Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB has selected Hideki Komiyama to succeed Miles Flint as CEO of the Japanese-Swedish joint venture, the company said Tuesday.
(News) Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB has selected Hideki Komiyama to succeed Miles Flint as CEO of the Japanese-Swedish joint venture, the company said Tuesday.
Dell profit up 46 percent thanks to cheaper components
(News) Just two weeks after revealing that some employees had falsified corporate revenue to meet earnings targets, Dell Inc. reported a profit of US$733 million for its fiscal 2008 second quarter, up 46 percent from its mark of $502 million for the same period last year.
(News) Just two weeks after revealing that some employees had falsified corporate revenue to meet earnings targets, Dell Inc. reported a profit of US$733 million for its fiscal 2008 second quarter, up 46 percent from its mark of $502 million for the same period last year.
FTC seeks more data on Intel flash spinoff
(News) U.S. government antitrust regulators have asked Intel Corp. and STMicroelectronics NV to provide more information about their plan to spin off their flash memory unit into a new company, the vendors said Thursday.
(News) U.S. government antitrust regulators have asked Intel Corp. and STMicroelectronics NV to provide more information about their plan to spin off their flash memory unit into a new company, the vendors said Thursday.
Microsoft pressed partners in Sweden to vote for OOXML
(News) Microsoft Sweden offered extra "marketing contributions" to its business partners to encourage them to vote for the adoption of Microsoft Corp.'s Office Open XML format as a standard at a meeting of Sweden's national standards body this week, according to e-mails made available to Computer Sweden.
(News) Microsoft Sweden offered extra "marketing contributions" to its business partners to encourage them to vote for the adoption of Microsoft Corp.'s Office Open XML format as a standard at a meeting of Sweden's national standards body this week, according to e-mails made available to Computer Sweden.
Symantec CEO: Microsoft causing security price pressure
(News) Symantec Corp. Chairman and CEO John Thompson blamed Microsoft Corp. Tuesday for the current pricing competition his company faces in the consumer security market, suggesting Microsoft's pricing scheme for its first entry into the space is "monopolistic."
(News) Symantec Corp. Chairman and CEO John Thompson blamed Microsoft Corp. Tuesday for the current pricing competition his company faces in the consumer security market, suggesting Microsoft's pricing scheme for its first entry into the space is "monopolistic."
Sun wants investors to recognize it as the JAVA company
(News) Apparently it's not enough that Sun peppers any and all discussions of its hardware and software products with liberal mentions of its Java programming language, now the vendor wants Wall Street to sit up and take more note of its homegrown technology too.
(News) Apparently it's not enough that Sun peppers any and all discussions of its hardware and software products with liberal mentions of its Java programming language, now the vendor wants Wall Street to sit up and take more note of its homegrown technology too.
India passes US to become Nokia's number-two market
(News) India overtook the U.S. in the second quarter to become Nokia Corp.'s second-largest market, reflecting the rapid growth of mobile phone use in the country. China remained Nokia's biggest market worldwide.
(News) India overtook the U.S. in the second quarter to become Nokia Corp.'s second-largest market, reflecting the rapid growth of mobile phone use in the country. China remained Nokia's biggest market worldwide.
AMD sales chief steps down
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. sales chief Henri Richard will leave the company in September, AMD said Wednesday.
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. sales chief Henri Richard will leave the company in September, AMD said Wednesday.
Intuit CEO to step down in December
(News) Four months after a database problem prevented thousands of U.S. users from paying their taxes on time, Intuit Inc.'s chief executive announced plans to step down.
(News) Four months after a database problem prevented thousands of U.S. users from paying their taxes on time, Intuit Inc.'s chief executive announced plans to step down.
IBM sets up India operation for infrastructure services
(News) IBM Corp. has set up a services delivery operation in India that will focus on infrastructure services to its clients worldwide.
(News) IBM Corp. has set up a services delivery operation in India that will focus on infrastructure services to its clients worldwide.
AMD sales chief expected to step down
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is expected to release a statement later Wednesday confirming the departure of its sales chief, shortly after AMD reported its third straight quarterly loss.
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is expected to release a statement later Wednesday confirming the departure of its sales chief, shortly after AMD reported its third straight quarterly loss.
Infosys sets up Mexico operation
(News) Indian outsourcer Infosys Technologies Ltd. has established an IT services and BPO (business process outsourcing) operation in Monterrey, Mexico, in line with the strategy of many Indian outsourcers to deliver services to customers from locales in nearby time zones as well as offshore from India.
(News) Indian outsourcer Infosys Technologies Ltd. has established an IT services and BPO (business process outsourcing) operation in Monterrey, Mexico, in line with the strategy of many Indian outsourcers to deliver services to customers from locales in nearby time zones as well as offshore from India.
MTV, RealNetworks said to merge digital music stores
(News) MTV Networks and RealNetworks Inc. will merge their online digital music stores in the latest attempt to reduce Apple Inc.'s hold on the music download market, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday morning.
(News) MTV Networks and RealNetworks Inc. will merge their online digital music stores in the latest attempt to reduce Apple Inc.'s hold on the music download market, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday morning.
Ballmer parries discussion of Yahoo buy
(News) Try as he might, not even veteran U.S. television interviewer Charlie Rose could get Microsoft Corp.'s Chairman and CEO Steve Ballmer to disclose whether the company continues to mull an acquisition of Yahoo Inc.
(News) Try as he might, not even veteran U.S. television interviewer Charlie Rose could get Microsoft Corp.'s Chairman and CEO Steve Ballmer to disclose whether the company continues to mull an acquisition of Yahoo Inc.
PC and software sales boost HPs revenue, profit
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co.'s PC business and software sales from its Mercury Interactive acquisition helped produce net profit of US$1.8 billion, for a 29 percent increase, with a 16 percent boost in revenue in the fiscal third quarter, according to financial results released Thursday.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co.'s PC business and software sales from its Mercury Interactive acquisition helped produce net profit of US$1.8 billion, for a 29 percent increase, with a 16 percent boost in revenue in the fiscal third quarter, according to financial results released Thursday.
Dell to restate results after finding manipulation
(News) Dell Inc. will restate its earnings for fiscal years 2003 through 2006 and the first quarter of 2007 after an internal audit found that certain employees had changed corporate account balances in order to meet quarterly financial targets, the company said Thursday.
(News) Dell Inc. will restate its earnings for fiscal years 2003 through 2006 and the first quarter of 2007 after an internal audit found that certain employees had changed corporate account balances in order to meet quarterly financial targets, the company said Thursday.
Diebold fails to sell e-voting subsidiary
(News) Diebold Inc. has been unable to sell its electronic voting subsidiary, and has slashed its full-year revenue expectations for Diebold Election Systems due to controversy surrounding e-voting security, the company said Thursday.
(News) Diebold Inc. has been unable to sell its electronic voting subsidiary, and has slashed its full-year revenue expectations for Diebold Election Systems due to controversy surrounding e-voting security, the company said Thursday.
Reuters to outsource global IT ops to Fujitsu
(News) News and financial services company Reuters will outsource almost its entire internal IT operations to Fujitsu Ltd. under a 10-year deal valued at #500 million (US$1 billion).
(News) News and financial services company Reuters will outsource almost its entire internal IT operations to Fujitsu Ltd. under a 10-year deal valued at #500 million (US$1 billion).
Gateway sets up shop in China
(News) Chinese consumers can now find PCs in Gateway Inc.'s trademark black and white Holstein cow boxes throughout the nation.
(News) Chinese consumers can now find PCs in Gateway Inc.'s trademark black and white Holstein cow boxes throughout the nation.
VMware IPO price set at US$29 per share
(News) VMware Inc. set the price for its Tuesday initial public offering at US$29 per share, the top end of the range of starting prices that the software virtualization company had forecast.
(News) VMware Inc. set the price for its Tuesday initial public offering at US$29 per share, the top end of the range of starting prices that the software virtualization company had forecast.
Qwest names new telecom veteran CEO
(News) Qwest Communications International Inc. has named telecommunications industry veteran Edward Mueller chairman and CEO, replacing the retiring Richard Notebaert.
(News) Qwest Communications International Inc. has named telecommunications industry veteran Edward Mueller chairman and CEO, replacing the retiring Richard Notebaert.
Spam surge sways stock market
(News) Last week saw the Internet's biggest-ever spam surge in a single day, and also offered a lesson on why "pump and dump" stock-market spam campaigns have become so prevalent, according to Postini.
(News) Last week saw the Internet's biggest-ever spam surge in a single day, and also offered a lesson on why "pump and dump" stock-market spam campaigns have become so prevalent, according to Postini.
Dell to pay $48.5M to ousted CEO
(News) Dell Inc. will pay former CEO Kevin Rollins US$48.5 million for his stock options six months after he resigned in the wake of investor criticism about the vendor losing market share to rival Hewlett-Packard Co.
(News) Dell Inc. will pay former CEO Kevin Rollins US$48.5 million for his stock options six months after he resigned in the wake of investor criticism about the vendor losing market share to rival Hewlett-Packard Co.
Cisco blames site outage on accident
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. blamed an outage that affected part of its Web site Wednesday on an accident during maintenance of a San Jose, California, data center.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. blamed an outage that affected part of its Web site Wednesday on an accident during maintenance of a San Jose, California, data center.
Vodafone decides to hang onto Verizon
(News) Vodafone Group PLC has decided to keep a 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless Inc. in a move to retain a toehold in the important U.S. mobile phone market.
(News) Vodafone Group PLC has decided to keep a 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless Inc. in a move to retain a toehold in the important U.S. mobile phone market.
Sun to axe jobs by mid-2008
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to lay off an unspecified number of employees by the middle of 2008 as part of a corporate restructuring effort, according to a filing Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to lay off an unspecified number of employees by the middle of 2008 as part of a corporate restructuring effort, according to a filing Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nokia to use Microsoft's latest DRM software
(News) Nokia Corp. has agreed to license Microsoft Corp.'s new PlayReady DRM (digital rights management) technology, giving the service providers it works with a greater choice of copy protection software.
(News) Nokia Corp. has agreed to license Microsoft Corp.'s new PlayReady DRM (digital rights management) technology, giving the service providers it works with a greater choice of copy protection software.
Despite global growth, Acer trails in China
(News) Acer Inc. has gained ground against top competitors in Europe and North America in recent quarters, but the PC vendor still trails far behind market leaders in China.
(News) Acer Inc. has gained ground against top competitors in Europe and North America in recent quarters, but the PC vendor still trails far behind market leaders in China.
Nokia posts big Q2 profit on one-time gain
(News) Second-quarter net profit soared at Nokia Corp. thanks to a large one-time gain from the company's new telecommunications equipment manufacturing venture with Siemens AG.
(News) Second-quarter net profit soared at Nokia Corp. thanks to a large one-time gain from the company's new telecommunications equipment manufacturing venture with Siemens AG.
Lenovo sees Q1 profits soar on higher PC shipments
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd.'s fiscal first-quarter profit jumped more than tenfold on higher PC shipments as the company's ongoing efforts to cut costs and operate more efficiently yielded results.
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd.'s fiscal first-quarter profit jumped more than tenfold on higher PC shipments as the company's ongoing efforts to cut costs and operate more efficiently yielded results.
Brocade sets up R&D center in India
(News) Brocade Communications Systems Inc. has established a research and development (R&D) center in Bangalore, India. The new center will focus on the development of infrastructure software, and software for storage applications, and data mobility applications, Zahid Hussain, Brocade's vice president of engineering, said Wednesday.
(News) Brocade Communications Systems Inc. has established a research and development (R&D) center in Bangalore, India. The new center will focus on the development of infrastructure software, and software for storage applications, and data mobility applications, Zahid Hussain, Brocade's vice president of engineering, said Wednesday.
Sun swings to black in fourth quarter
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. Monday reported it had swung to a fourth quarter profit compared to a loss last year on essentially flat revenues.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. Monday reported it had swung to a fourth quarter profit compared to a loss last year on essentially flat revenues.
Sharp planning major LCD, solar plant in Japan
(News) Sharp Corp. is to build an LCD (liquid crystal display) manufacturing plant in west Japan that is likely to be the most advanced of its kind when it begins production.
(News) Sharp Corp. is to build an LCD (liquid crystal display) manufacturing plant in west Japan that is likely to be the most advanced of its kind when it begins production.
Merger costs dog Alcatel-Lucent in Q2
(News) Merger costs, flat sales and a strong euro contributed to a second-quarter net loss at Alcatel-Lucent SA.
(News) Merger costs, flat sales and a strong euro contributed to a second-quarter net loss at Alcatel-Lucent SA.
Microsoft breaks ground on San Antonio data center
(News) Microsoft Corp. is relying on green technologies in its newest data centers, including one in San Antonio where it is breaking ground on Monday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is relying on green technologies in its newest data centers, including one in San Antonio where it is breaking ground on Monday.
Dell's new Indian plant starts operation
(News) Dell Inc. has started production at its new manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, India, the company said Monday.
(News) Dell Inc. has started production at its new manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, India, the company said Monday.
Verizon revenue, net income up on Fios strength
(News) Verizon Communications Inc.reported net income of US$1.7 billion for the second quarter of 2007, up slightly from a year ago, fueled largely by increases in data and wireless revenues.
(News) Verizon Communications Inc.reported net income of US$1.7 billion for the second quarter of 2007, up slightly from a year ago, fueled largely by increases in data and wireless revenues.
Bic Camera to sell Dell PCs in Japan
(News) Continuing its new venture into selling retail, computer maker Dell Inc. is partnering with a Japanese retailer to sell products there.
(News) Continuing its new venture into selling retail, computer maker Dell Inc. is partnering with a Japanese retailer to sell products there.
SunRocket buys time for former VOIP customers
(News) Former SunRocket customers were given 10 days Thursday to sign up with another carrier and have their phone numbers ported, the company winding down the [failed VOIP business] said.
(News) Former SunRocket customers were given 10 days Thursday to sign up with another carrier and have their phone numbers ported, the company winding down the [failed VOIP business] said.
Cisco to acquire equity stake in VMware
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. plans to acquire a 1.6 percent equity stake in virtualization software player VMware Inc., mirroring a step Intel Corp. took earlier this month.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. plans to acquire a 1.6 percent equity stake in virtualization software player VMware Inc., mirroring a step Intel Corp. took earlier this month.
Microsoft describes technology behind software plus services
(News) Microsoft Corp. gave some of the clearest examples yet on Thursday of its vision for software plus services.
(News) Microsoft Corp. gave some of the clearest examples yet on Thursday of its vision for software plus services.
SunRocket asset sale buys time for ex-customers
(News) Former SunRocket customers have 10 days to sign up with another carrier and have their phone numbers ported, the company winding down the failed business said Thursday.
(News) Former SunRocket customers have 10 days to sign up with another carrier and have their phone numbers ported, the company winding down the failed business said Thursday.
China's SMIC reports yet another loss
(News) Red ink continues to flow from Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC). China's largest chip maker reported another loss during the second quarter as its struggle with profitability dragged on.
(News) Red ink continues to flow from Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC). China's largest chip maker reported another loss during the second quarter as its struggle with profitability dragged on.
Microsoft to discuss milestones, goals at analysts meeting
(News) Uptake of Windows Vista may not be living up to expectations, but Microsoft Corp. did manage to sell more than 60 million Vista licenses by the end of June, the company is set to announce Thursday at its annual financial analyst meeting in Redmond, Washington.
(News) Uptake of Windows Vista may not be living up to expectations, but Microsoft Corp. did manage to sell more than 60 million Vista licenses by the end of June, the company is set to announce Thursday at its annual financial analyst meeting in Redmond, Washington.
Sony reports higher first quarter sales, profits
(News) Sony Corp. saw higher sales and profits in the quarter from April to June this year, although it saw disappointing results in some key product categories.
(News) Sony Corp. saw higher sales and profits in the quarter from April to June this year, although it saw disappointing results in some key product categories.
Lenovo opens manufacturing plants in Mexico and India
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. plans to ramp up its PC production by spending US$30 million on two new manufacturing and fulfillment plants in Mexico and India, the company said on Thursday.
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. plans to ramp up its PC production by spending US$30 million on two new manufacturing and fulfillment plants in Mexico and India, the company said on Thursday.
HP service helps keep data centers cool
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is getting more detailed in how it analyzes the energy-efficiency of its customers' data centers.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is getting more detailed in how it analyzes the energy-efficiency of its customers' data centers.
Google's privacy chief backs t-shirts, not ties
(News) Google Inc.'s global privacy counsel, Peter Fleischer, wants to see t-shirts replace the tie as standard business attire, saying the tie "constricts circulation to the brain."
(News) Google Inc.'s global privacy counsel, Peter Fleischer, wants to see t-shirts replace the tie as standard business attire, saying the tie "constricts circulation to the brain."
EMC earnings strong as VMware spinoff approaches
(News) EMC Corp. reported a 20 percent increase in second quarter net income Tuesday on a 21 percent increase in revenue, driven in part by the success of its VMware subsidiary, a portion of which soon will be spun off in an IPO.
(News) EMC Corp. reported a 20 percent increase in second quarter net income Tuesday on a 21 percent increase in revenue, driven in part by the success of its VMware subsidiary, a portion of which soon will be spun off in an IPO.
Creative postpones delisting so investors can sell shares
(News) Creative Technology Ltd. has postponed plans to delist from the Nasdaq stock exchange until August 31, saying it wants to give investors more time to sell off their shares.
(News) Creative Technology Ltd. has postponed plans to delist from the Nasdaq stock exchange until August 31, saying it wants to give investors more time to sell off their shares.
Quanta mum on reported iPhone, Dell smartphone orders
(News) Quanta Computer Inc., the world's largest contract laptop PC maker, is reportedly gearing up to make iPhones for Apple Inc. and a new smartphone for Dell Inc., but the company isn't talking.
(News) Quanta Computer Inc., the world's largest contract laptop PC maker, is reportedly gearing up to make iPhones for Apple Inc. and a new smartphone for Dell Inc., but the company isn't talking.
Google finds R&D opportunities, pitfalls abroad
(News) Kannan Pashupathy, the director of Google Inc.'s international engineering operations, oversees the company's growing network of international R&D centers.
(News) Kannan Pashupathy, the director of Google Inc.'s international engineering operations, oversees the company's growing network of international R&D centers.
Microsoft Q4 profit up slightly despite Xbox charge
(News) Microsoft Corp. managed to earn a slight profit for its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter despite a billion-dollar-plus charge related to expenses the company incurred to fix faulty Xbox360 consoles.
(News) Microsoft Corp. managed to earn a slight profit for its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter despite a billion-dollar-plus charge related to expenses the company incurred to fix faulty Xbox360 consoles.
IBM shakes up sales organization to target SMB market
(News) IBM Corp. is revamping part of its sales organization to better target the small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) market.
(News) IBM Corp. is revamping part of its sales organization to better target the small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) market.
Ailing Motorola shuffles businesses
(News) A troubled Motorola Inc. has realigned itself as its critical cell-phone business slows down.
(News) A troubled Motorola Inc. has realigned itself as its critical cell-phone business slows down.
Sanyo restarts chip plant after earthquake
(News) Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. has restarted chip production at a factory that automatically stopped when a powerful earthquake hit on Monday.
(News) Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. has restarted chip production at a factory that automatically stopped when a powerful earthquake hit on Monday.
No plans for network operations center in Asia, RIM says
(News) Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) has no plans to set up network operations centers outside Canada, despite growing demand for BlackBerry in Asia and other markets.
(News) Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) has no plans to set up network operations centers outside Canada, despite growing demand for BlackBerry in Asia and other markets.
Oracle adds Google Maps to Field Service
(News) Oracle Corp. is integrating one of its applications with Google Inc.'s mapping service to help service providers locate customers more quickly.
(News) Oracle Corp. is integrating one of its applications with Google Inc.'s mapping service to help service providers locate customers more quickly.
Intel profit jumps 44 percent despite price war
(News) Intel Corp. said its quarterly profit rose 44 percent over last year, reaching US$1.3 billion as low selling prices for its microprocessors were offset by higher than expected unit shipments.
(News) Intel Corp. said its quarterly profit rose 44 percent over last year, reaching US$1.3 billion as low selling prices for its microprocessors were offset by higher than expected unit shipments.
Dell avoids being kicked off Nasdaq
(News) The board of directors at the Nasdaq stock exchange have thrown an important lifeline to Dell after they decided to let its shares continue trading, despite the failure of the beleaguered computer maker to meet its listing requirements.
(News) The board of directors at the Nasdaq stock exchange have thrown an important lifeline to Dell after they decided to let its shares continue trading, despite the failure of the beleaguered computer maker to meet its listing requirements.
Lenovo makes India marketing services hub
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. has moved worldwide marketing services such as creative development to a new hub it has established in Bangalore, India with marketing communications firm Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Inc.
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. has moved worldwide marketing services such as creative development to a new hub it has established in Bangalore, India with marketing communications firm Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Inc.
Microsoft Research explores location technologies
(News) Microsoft Corp. researchers are working on a variety of location-based tools, some of which could turn into interesting commercial applications.
(News) Microsoft Corp. researchers are working on a variety of location-based tools, some of which could turn into interesting commercial applications.
Intel Capital to buy $218.5 million share of VMware
(News) Intel Corp. said Monday it plans to buy a US$218.5 million stake in the software firm VMware Inc., bolstering the companies' existing agreement to run VMware's virtualization software on Intel's processors.
(News) Intel Corp. said Monday it plans to buy a US$218.5 million stake in the software firm VMware Inc., bolstering the companies' existing agreement to run VMware's virtualization software on Intel's processors.
New Microsoft Vancouver office responds to immigration woes
(News) Microsoft Corp. will open a software development office in Vancouver, Canada, later this year, in part as a way to retain talented workers who can't stay in the U.S. because of immigration laws.
(News) Microsoft Corp. will open a software development office in Vancouver, Canada, later this year, in part as a way to retain talented workers who can't stay in the U.S. because of immigration laws.
Dell gets filing extension from Nasdaq
(News) The Nasdaq stock market has granted a request from Dell Inc. to extend a deadline for filing late reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company announced.
(News) The Nasdaq stock market has granted a request from Dell Inc. to extend a deadline for filing late reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company announced.
Dell delays filing 401(k) statement as audit drags on
(News) Dell Inc. told government regulators on Monday that it cannot file a financial statement for its 401(k) plan, as the company continues to struggle with an investigations of its accounting practices.
(News) Dell Inc. told government regulators on Monday that it cannot file a financial statement for its 401(k) plan, as the company continues to struggle with an investigations of its accounting practices.
Changes at Asustek, BenQ Met With Applause
(News) Corporate reshuffling at two Taiwanese electronics companies met with investor praise in Taipei.
(News) Corporate reshuffling at two Taiwanese electronics companies met with investor praise in Taipei.
Motherboard maker Asustek to split into three
(News) A familiar name in computer motherboards, Asustek Computer Inc., will split into three companies by January to separate its name brand product business from its contract manufacturing operations, it said Monday.
(News) A familiar name in computer motherboards, Asustek Computer Inc., will split into three companies by January to separate its name brand product business from its contract manufacturing operations, it said Monday.
Apple opens largest European store-in-store in Paris
(News) Apple Inc. opened its largest European Apple Shop to date on Thursday, inside the FNAC Digital store on the chic Boulevard Saint Germain in central Paris.
(News) Apple Inc. opened its largest European Apple Shop to date on Thursday, inside the FNAC Digital store on the chic Boulevard Saint Germain in central Paris.
RIM posts record highs in Q1, iPhone to help drive future
(News) BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) announced record high subscriber growth and strong device shipments in its first quarter, a sign that some users aren't putting off smartphone purchases ahead of Friday's iPhone launch.
(News) BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) announced record high subscriber growth and strong device shipments in its first quarter, a sign that some users aren't putting off smartphone purchases ahead of Friday's iPhone launch.
Intel ships 1 million quad-core CPUs
(News) Intel Corp. has shipped more than 1 million quad-core Xeon 5300 microprocessors since introducing them in November 2006, meeting a goal announced by company executives earlier this year.
(News) Intel Corp. has shipped more than 1 million quad-core Xeon 5300 microprocessors since introducing them in November 2006, meeting a goal announced by company executives earlier this year.
Palm troubles continue with 44% profit drop
(News) Palm Inc.'s troubles continued on Thursday as the company posted a profit of US$15.4 million for the fourth quarter, a 44 percent drop from its $27.2 million mark one year earlier, despite strong sales of its Treo smartphone.
(News) Palm Inc.'s troubles continued on Thursday as the company posted a profit of US$15.4 million for the fourth quarter, a 44 percent drop from its $27.2 million mark one year earlier, despite strong sales of its Treo smartphone.
Red Hat profit rises on 42 percent revenue hike
(News) The introduction of a new version of its Linux distribution and new JBoss software helped Red Hat Inc. increase profit to US$16.2 million, or $0.08 a share, on revenue of $118.9 million, in its fiscal first quarter ended May 31, the company reported Wednesday.
(News) The introduction of a new version of its Linux distribution and new JBoss software helped Red Hat Inc. increase profit to US$16.2 million, or $0.08 a share, on revenue of $118.9 million, in its fiscal first quarter ended May 31, the company reported Wednesday.
Yahoo reorganizes sales, names new ad head
(News) One week after Yahoo Inc. named co-founder Jerry Yang as CEO, the company promoted David Karnstedt to head of North American sales, continuing a company[restructuring] that began in December 2006.
(News) One week after Yahoo Inc. named co-founder Jerry Yang as CEO, the company promoted David Karnstedt to head of North American sales, continuing a company[restructuring] that began in December 2006.
The big dig, Seattle style
(News) Xerox Corp. has its legendary PARC labs. Now Microsoft Corp has its famous parking lot.
(News) Xerox Corp. has its legendary PARC labs. Now Microsoft Corp has its famous parking lot.
Dell lets users avoid 'bloatware'
(News) Dell Inc. is allowing its customers to decline the unwanted software applications loaded on new PCs, after hundreds of users complained about such "bloatware" on a company blog.
(News) Dell Inc. is allowing its customers to decline the unwanted software applications loaded on new PCs, after hundreds of users complained about such "bloatware" on a company blog.
Sony Ericsson Setting Up R&D Center in India
(News) New facility in South India will handle research and development for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.
(News) New facility in South India will handle research and development for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.
United planes downed by computer glitch
(News) United Air Lines Inc. was forced to scrap 24 domestic flights Wednesday when the computers it uses to dispatch flights failed.
(News) United Air Lines Inc. was forced to scrap 24 domestic flights Wednesday when the computers it uses to dispatch flights failed.
Dell replaces displays on nine notebook models
(News) Dell Inc. is offering free replacements of the displays on nine popular notebook PC models, responding to customers who created a Web site to complain that some LCD screens developed a one pixel-wide vertical line.
(News) Dell Inc. is offering free replacements of the displays on nine popular notebook PC models, responding to customers who created a Web site to complain that some LCD screens developed a one pixel-wide vertical line.
Nokia rolls phone groups into single division
(News) Nokia Corp. plans to fold all its mobile phone development efforts into a single new business unit, reflecting the growing importance to its business of multimedia and Internet-enabled devices.
(News) Nokia Corp. plans to fold all its mobile phone development efforts into a single new business unit, reflecting the growing importance to its business of multimedia and Internet-enabled devices.
Hurd keeps the pressure on to improve HP
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. may be on track to be a US$100 billion company this year, but CEO Mark Hurd said there's a total $1.1 trillion IT market for it to pursue.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. may be on track to be a US$100 billion company this year, but CEO Mark Hurd said there's a total $1.1 trillion IT market for it to pursue.
Verizon Business expands network service in Europe, Asia
(News) Verizon Communications Inc.'s Business unit will expand its business-level data platform to parts of Europe and the Asia Pacific region this year, the company said Tuesday.
(News) Verizon Communications Inc.'s Business unit will expand its business-level data platform to parts of Europe and the Asia Pacific region this year, the company said Tuesday.
Former Enron Broadband CEO sentenced
(News) Kenneth Rice, former chief executive officer of Enron Broadband Services (EBS), has been sentenced to 27 months in prison on securities fraud charges and ordered to turn over about US$15 million, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.
(News) Kenneth Rice, former chief executive officer of Enron Broadband Services (EBS), has been sentenced to 27 months in prison on securities fraud charges and ordered to turn over about US$15 million, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.
Semel gives up Yahoo CEO title to Yang
(News) Terry Semel ended his six-year run as Yahoo Inc.'s chief executive officer on Monday, and the company's co-founder Jerry Yang will take over from him, the company said.
(News) Terry Semel ended his six-year run as Yahoo Inc.'s chief executive officer on Monday, and the company's co-founder Jerry Yang will take over from him, the company said.
Microsoft interoperability team: Bring on Red Hat
(News) Leaders of Microsoft Corp.'s strategy to make its products more interoperable with competitive technologies said the company still hopes to strike a Linux pact with Red Hat Inc. similar to the partnerships it's forged with Linux vendors Novell, Xandros and Linspire.
(News) Leaders of Microsoft Corp.'s strategy to make its products more interoperable with competitive technologies said the company still hopes to strike a Linux pact with Red Hat Inc. similar to the partnerships it's forged with Linux vendors Novell, Xandros and Linspire.
Creative plans to delist from Nasdaq, cites rules burden
(News) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting rules that govern listed companies are too much for Creative Technology Ltd., which has renewed plans to delist its shares from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
(News) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting rules that govern listed companies are too much for Creative Technology Ltd., which has renewed plans to delist its shares from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Dell gets closer to retail sales in Asia
(News) Dell Inc. is working on plans to sell PCs through retail stores in Asia and Australia, as part of a wider shift within the company away from using only direct sales.
(News) Dell Inc. is working on plans to sell PCs through retail stores in Asia and Australia, as part of a wider shift within the company away from using only direct sales.
Replacement named for CA board chair
(News) William McCracken is going to succeed Lewis Ranieri as chairman of CA Inc., effective immediately, the management software company said Wednesday.
(News) William McCracken is going to succeed Lewis Ranieri as chairman of CA Inc., effective immediately, the management software company said Wednesday.
Yahoo stockholders vote against anticensorship proposal
(News) Yahoo Inc. shareholders voted down a proposal that would have forced management to adopt stronger policies regarding government attempts to limit Internet access and to curtail freedom of speech in countries where Yahoo operates.
(News) Yahoo Inc. shareholders voted down a proposal that would have forced management to adopt stronger policies regarding government attempts to limit Internet access and to curtail freedom of speech in countries where Yahoo operates.
Microsoft taps Linux veteran to lead Novell interop lab
(News) Microsoft Corp. has appointed an executive to lead its controversial efforts to make its software more interoperable with Novell Inc.'s Suse Linux.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has appointed an executive to lead its controversial efforts to make its software more interoperable with Novell Inc.'s Suse Linux.
Qwest's Notebaert to retire
(News) Richard Notebaert, chairman and CEO of Qwest Communications International Inc. will retire as soon as the company's board of directors can find a replacement, Qwest said Monday.
(News) Richard Notebaert, chairman and CEO of Qwest Communications International Inc. will retire as soon as the company's board of directors can find a replacement, Qwest said Monday.
The green, green grass of Dell
(News) Dell is making a bid to become the greenest IT company by reducing its greenhouse emissions, but has set itself easier targets than its rivals.
(News) Dell is making a bid to become the greenest IT company by reducing its greenhouse emissions, but has set itself easier targets than its rivals.
Joost names Cisco's Volpi CEO
(News) Former Cisco Systems Inc. executive Mike Volpi will become CEO of online video company Joost Operations SA, replacing founding CEO Fredrik de Wahl, the company announced Tuesday.
(News) Former Cisco Systems Inc. executive Mike Volpi will become CEO of online video company Joost Operations SA, replacing founding CEO Fredrik de Wahl, the company announced Tuesday.
Google, Salesforce.com to announce deal on Tuesday
(News) Google Inc. and Salesforce.com Inc. will announce a partnership on Tuesday, a source close to the company in Europe said Thursday.
(News) Google Inc. and Salesforce.com Inc. will announce a partnership on Tuesday, a source close to the company in Europe said Thursday.
Developer Day shows Google's software side
(News) Google Inc. is hosting events for software developers in 10 cities around the world on Thursday, promoting the use of its tools and services to build Web-based applications.
(News) Google Inc. is hosting events for software developers in 10 cities around the world on Thursday, promoting the use of its tools and services to build Web-based applications.
Dell Opens New R&D Center in India
(News) New Dell R&D facility in Bangalore can house up to 1000 employees.
(News) New Dell R&D facility in Bangalore can house up to 1000 employees.
News Corp. acquires Photobucket, Flektor
(News) Online photo sharing, storage and creativity Web site [Photobucket] is being acquired by Fox Interactive Media, a division of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.
(News) Online photo sharing, storage and creativity Web site [Photobucket] is being acquired by Fox Interactive Media, a division of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.
Qualcomm infringed Broadcom patents, jury says
(News) A U.S. federal court jury has found Qualcomm Inc. infringed three Broadcom Corp. patents and awarded Broadcom US$19.6 million in damages.
(News) A U.S. federal court jury has found Qualcomm Inc. infringed three Broadcom Corp. patents and awarded Broadcom US$19.6 million in damages.
GoDaddy picks up domains of struggling competitor
(News) Domain name registrar GoDaddy.com Inc. will take over more than 850,000 domain names from RegisterFly, a company involved in a dispute regarding its rights to register names.
(News) Domain name registrar GoDaddy.com Inc. will take over more than 850,000 domain names from RegisterFly, a company involved in a dispute regarding its rights to register names.
NEC workers faked orders, took kickbacks
(News) A group of 10 employees at NEC Corp. ran up US$18 million in fraudulent costs over seven years, the company announced Tuesday, about a year after reporting a similar incident in 2006.
(News) A group of 10 employees at NEC Corp. ran up US$18 million in fraudulent costs over seven years, the company announced Tuesday, about a year after reporting a similar incident in 2006.
VeriSign replaces CEO Sclavos
(News) VeriSign Inc., a vendor of cybersecurity products and operator of the .com and .net top-level domains, has replaced CEO Stratton Sclavos with a member of its board of directors.
(News) VeriSign Inc., a vendor of cybersecurity products and operator of the .com and .net top-level domains, has replaced CEO Stratton Sclavos with a member of its board of directors.
Novell goes public with terms of Microsoft Linux deal
(News) Novell Inc. has published details of its landmark November 2006 partnership agreements with Microsoft Corp.
(News) Novell Inc. has published details of its landmark November 2006 partnership agreements with Microsoft Corp.
VA Software drops software, becomes Sourceforge Inc.
(News) One of the survivors of the early days of Linux has changed its name and folded its software division in favor of doing business entirely on the Web.
(News) One of the survivors of the early days of Linux has changed its name and folded its software division in favor of doing business entirely on the Web.
Dell moves beyond direct sales with Wal-Mart deal
(News) Dell Inc. will begin selling two models of its desktop PCs at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on June 10, fulfilling a series of recent hints from CEO Michael Dell that the company would move beyond the direct sales model that once made it the world's largest PC vendor.
(News) Dell Inc. will begin selling two models of its desktop PCs at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on June 10, fulfilling a series of recent hints from CEO Michael Dell that the company would move beyond the direct sales model that once made it the world's largest PC vendor.
HP settles SEC investigation into Perkins resignation
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. has settled a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation regarding the resignation of Tom Perkins from its board.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. has settled a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation regarding the resignation of Tom Perkins from its board.
Lenovo sales up 9 percent as Americas return to profit
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. said its business in the Americas returned to a profit in the first calendar quarter, helped by cost-cutting efforts and a 9 percent increase in PC shipments.
(News) Lenovo Group Ltd. said its business in the Americas returned to a profit in the first calendar quarter, helped by cost-cutting efforts and a 9 percent increase in PC shipments.
Google, Salesforce.com Joining Forces?
(News) Wall Street Journal reports that Google and Salesforce.com are discussing an alliance to bundle Web-based applications.
(News) Wall Street Journal reports that Google and Salesforce.com are discussing an alliance to bundle Web-based applications.
Microsoft shuffles server, developer groups in reorg
(News) A reorganization at Microsoft Corp., announced Friday, improves the focus of two of the main divisions at the company and could line up a successor to Steve Ballmer, the software giant's CEO.
(News) A reorganization at Microsoft Corp., announced Friday, improves the focus of two of the main divisions at the company and could line up a successor to Steve Ballmer, the software giant's CEO.
Dell steps closer to enlisting sales partners
(News) Dell Inc. is moving forward with plans to begin selling PCs through solution providers, channel partners and retail partners, instead of sticking with the pure direct sales model championed by company founder Michael Dell.
(News) Dell Inc. is moving forward with plans to begin selling PCs through solution providers, channel partners and retail partners, instead of sticking with the pure direct sales model championed by company founder Michael Dell.
Microsoft campus mystery lives on
(News) A new-hire hazing ritual and other employee pranks at Microsoft Corp.'s Redmond campus may live on, thanks to some good-humored building planners at the company.
(News) A new-hire hazing ritual and other employee pranks at Microsoft Corp.'s Redmond campus may live on, thanks to some good-humored building planners at the company.
Dell sharpens market approach to match HP, IBM
(News) Dell Inc. will try to shake its reputation as a simple pusher of computer boxes with a new program for enterprise customers that combines hardware, software and services, as well as a focus on energy efficiency and virtualization.
(News) Dell Inc. will try to shake its reputation as a simple pusher of computer boxes with a new program for enterprise customers that combines hardware, software and services, as well as a focus on energy efficiency and virtualization.
Symantec sues distributors for alleged fake software
(News) Symantec Corp. is suing eight businesses for allegedly selling counterfeit software, the security vendor said Wednesday.
(News) Symantec Corp. is suing eight businesses for allegedly selling counterfeit software, the security vendor said Wednesday.
Sony's sales, profits jump but PS3 misses target
(News) Strong sales of digital consumer electronic gadgets helped Sony Corp. achieve record sales and higher net profit in the financial year just-ended but shipments of PlayStation 3 consoles missed their target, the company said Wednesday.
(News) Strong sales of digital consumer electronic gadgets helped Sony Corp. achieve record sales and higher net profit in the financial year just-ended but shipments of PlayStation 3 consoles missed their target, the company said Wednesday.
Microsoft expands sales channel for home server
(News) Microsoft Corp. has signed up more vendors to build hardware for its forthcoming Windows Home Server, expanding the sales channel for the company's first server OS aimed at home PC users.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has signed up more vendors to build hardware for its forthcoming Windows Home Server, expanding the sales channel for the company's first server OS aimed at home PC users.
IBM union calls work stoppage to protest layoffs
(News) An IBM labor union is calling for a 15-minute work stoppage to protest job cuts at the company.
(News) An IBM labor union is calling for a 15-minute work stoppage to protest job cuts at the company.
Former Oracle VP pays $198,000 in stock trading charge
(News) A former vice president of Oracle Corp. agreed on Monday to settle federal charges and pay US$198,000 for allegedly making stock market profits by using insider information he learned from his wife.
(News) A former vice president of Oracle Corp. agreed on Monday to settle federal charges and pay US$198,000 for allegedly making stock market profits by using insider information he learned from his wife.
Microsoft patent claims hint at internal issues
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s aim to seek patent royalties from open-source distributors and users may be an attempt to use legal threats to deflect attention from larger questions surrounding its business, including lack of interest in new versions of core products and lackluster profit from new wares.
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s aim to seek patent royalties from open-source distributors and users may be an attempt to use legal threats to deflect attention from larger questions surrounding its business, including lack of interest in new versions of core products and lackluster profit from new wares.
Google Shareholders Vote Against Anti-Censorship Proposal
(News) The shareholder proposal would have stopped the company from engaging in self-censorship.
(News) The shareholder proposal would have stopped the company from engaging in self-censorship.
IBM spends $1 billion on 'green' data centers
(News) IBM is investing a billion dollars a year in an initiative to double energy efficiency, first in its own data centers, then in those of its customers.
(News) IBM is investing a billion dollars a year in an initiative to double energy efficiency, first in its own data centers, then in those of its customers.
Motorola CEO is ready to take on iPhone
(News) Motorola Chairman and CEO Ed Zander says his company is ready for competition from Apple Inc.'s iPhone, due out next month.
(News) Motorola Chairman and CEO Ed Zander says his company is ready for competition from Apple Inc.'s iPhone, due out next month.
Cisco posts strong Q3 revenue, profit growth
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday reported strong growth in revenue and profit for a fiscal third quarter in which it made several acquisitions that it expects to help power Web 2.0.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday reported strong growth in revenue and profit for a fiscal third quarter in which it made several acquisitions that it expects to help power Web 2.0.
HP raises Q2 guidance
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. Tuesday raised its estimate for second-quarter earnings to a range of US$25.50 billion to $25.55 billion, pointing to higher than expected sales of consumer PCs and business servers.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. Tuesday raised its estimate for second-quarter earnings to a range of US$25.50 billion to $25.55 billion, pointing to higher than expected sales of consumer PCs and business servers.
Toshiba to establish software center in Vietnam
(News) Toshiba Corp. plans to open a development center next month in Vietnam that will work on embedded software for consumer electronics products.
(News) Toshiba Corp. plans to open a development center next month in Vietnam that will work on embedded software for consumer electronics products.
IBM opens market doors for partners
(News) IBM Corp. is helping shepherd increasing numbers of local software companies onto the global stage as they move outside of the comfort zone of their home markets.
(News) IBM Corp. is helping shepherd increasing numbers of local software companies onto the global stage as they move outside of the comfort zone of their home markets.
Microsoft-Yahoo: Not if but when, analysts say
(News) Reports of talks on a possible merger are not a surprise.
(News) Reports of talks on a possible merger are not a surprise.
Acer forecasts huge sales gains in laptops, desktops
(News) Acer Inc. will make big gains sales gains this year in both desktop and laptop PCs, the company's chairman said.
(News) Acer Inc. will make big gains sales gains this year in both desktop and laptop PCs, the company's chairman said.
Atari announces significant staff layoffs
(News) Long time industry publisher Atari is set to move ahead with substantial layoffs in the near future, cutting its workforce by a total of 20 percent, including an estimated 26 percent of its administration staff.
(News) Long time industry publisher Atari is set to move ahead with substantial layoffs in the near future, cutting its workforce by a total of 20 percent, including an estimated 26 percent of its administration staff.
Sprint posts loss, lags in subscriber gains
(News) Sprint Nextel Corp. continued to struggle as the third-biggest U.S. mobile operator in the first quarter, posting a loss and lagging behind the bigger AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless Inc. in adding subscribers.
(News) Sprint Nextel Corp. continued to struggle as the third-biggest U.S. mobile operator in the first quarter, posting a loss and lagging behind the bigger AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless Inc. in adding subscribers.
Dell memo hints at layoffs, acquisitions
(News) Michael Dell is considering layoffs and acquisitions at Dell Inc., according to a corporate memo that was leaked to the press on Saturday.
(News) Michael Dell is considering layoffs and acquisitions at Dell Inc., according to a corporate memo that was leaked to the press on Saturday.
Verizon reports growth on wireless, broadband
(News) Growth in its wireless and broadband divisions pushed first-quarter revenue higher at Verizon Communications Inc., although earnings declined from a year ago because of asset divestitures and merger costs.
(News) Growth in its wireless and broadband divisions pushed first-quarter revenue higher at Verizon Communications Inc., although earnings declined from a year ago because of asset divestitures and merger costs.
Dell looks beyond direct model
(News) Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell has dropped his biggest hint yet that the PC vendor is looking at an indirect channel.
(News) Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell has dropped his biggest hint yet that the PC vendor is looking at an indirect channel.
Websense makes US$400M bid for SurfControl
(News) Security software vendor Websense Inc. on Thursday moved to acquire competitor SurfControl PLC, with a Websense subsidiary offering about US$400 million in cash for SurfControl.
(News) Security software vendor Websense Inc. on Thursday moved to acquire competitor SurfControl PLC, with a Websense subsidiary offering about US$400 million in cash for SurfControl.
VMware files prospectus for IPO
(News) New details emerged Thursday of virtualization software provider VMware Inc.'s plans to sell its stock to the public.
(News) New details emerged Thursday of virtualization software provider VMware Inc.'s plans to sell its stock to the public.
Toshiba sales rise but chips, phones squeeze profits
(News) Toshiba Corp. saw healthy increases in sales at its main business units in the fiscal year just ended, but competition in the mobile phone market and price declines of memory chips hurt profitability in its electronics operations.
(News) Toshiba Corp. saw healthy increases in sales at its main business units in the fiscal year just ended, but competition in the mobile phone market and price declines of memory chips hurt profitability in its electronics operations.
Nintendo sales surge, but Wii misses target by a hair
(News) Nintendo Co. Ltd. reported a big increase in sales and profit for its financial year just ended, although sales of its smash-hit Wii console missed their target by a whisker.
(News) Nintendo Co. Ltd. reported a big increase in sales and profit for its financial year just ended, although sales of its smash-hit Wii console missed their target by a whisker.
BenQ to spin off BenQ, change name
(News) BenQ Corp. plans to spin off its brand name business, BenQ, and change its corporate identity, it said on Wednesday.
(News) BenQ Corp. plans to spin off its brand name business, BenQ, and change its corporate identity, it said on Wednesday.
AMD looks to raise $2.2 billion through debt sale
(News) Less than one week after disclosing a US$611 million first-quarter loss, chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) Monday said it hopes to raise up to $2.2 billion through the sale of convertible notes to institutional investors.
(News) Less than one week after disclosing a US$611 million first-quarter loss, chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) Monday said it hopes to raise up to $2.2 billion through the sale of convertible notes to institutional investors.
Apple product hazards put to shareholder vote
(News) Apple Inc. shareholders will vote on a resolution at the company's annual meeting May 10 on a proposal to remove certain hazardous chemicals from their products.
(News) Apple Inc. shareholders will vote on a resolution at the company's annual meeting May 10 on a proposal to remove certain hazardous chemicals from their products.
Report: Former Apple execs may be charged this week
(News) Two former executives of Apple Inc. may face legal action this week by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for their roles in the stock options backdating scandal at the computer company, the San Jose Mercury News reported Monday.
(News) Two former executives of Apple Inc. may face legal action this week by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for their roles in the stock options backdating scandal at the computer company, the San Jose Mercury News reported Monday.
Samsung executive pleads guilty to DRAM price fixing
(News) An executive at Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he took part in a conspiracy to fix prices for memory chips bought by Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co. and other PC vendors, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.
(News) An executive at Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he took part in a conspiracy to fix prices for memory chips bought by Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co. and other PC vendors, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.
Epic.org domain renewal comes at a bad time
(News) There's never a good time to lose control of your Internet domain name, but for advocacy group the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), there could have been better times. The group's Epic.org domain name expired the day before it filed a legal challenge to Google Inc.'s plan to buy DoubleClick Inc.
(News) There's never a good time to lose control of your Internet domain name, but for advocacy group the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), there could have been better times. The group's Epic.org domain name expired the day before it filed a legal challenge to Google Inc.'s plan to buy DoubleClick Inc.
Microsoft plans $3 suite for emerging markets
(News) Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates Thursday is expected to unveil a global initiative by Microsoft to bring computers and technology education resources to emerging countries during an appearance in Beijing.
(News) Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates Thursday is expected to unveil a global initiative by Microsoft to bring computers and technology education resources to emerging countries during an appearance in Beijing.
Carlyle scraps US$5.5B offer for Taiwanese chip maker
(News) The Carlyle Group scrapped a US$5.5 billion deal to buy Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE), the world's largest chip packaging and testing company, ASE said Tuesday.
(News) The Carlyle Group scrapped a US$5.5 billion deal to buy Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE), the world's largest chip packaging and testing company, ASE said Tuesday.
Microsoft pressures testers after software leak
(News) Microsoft Corp. is taking tough measures to find out who leaked a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Windows Home Server to The Hotfix.net blog after the software preview was posted on the site by a user named "Richard" soon after it was released to a small group of testers.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is taking tough measures to find out who leaked a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Windows Home Server to The Hotfix.net blog after the software preview was posted on the site by a user named "Richard" soon after it was released to a small group of testers.
HP, IBM Make New Plays for the SMB Market
(News) IBM Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co., in separate announcements Tuesday, each used words like "simple," "reliable" and
(News) IBM Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co., in separate announcements Tuesday, each used words like "simple," "reliable" and
HP, IBM make new plays for the SMB market
(News) IBM Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co., in separate announcements Tuesday, each used words like "simple," "reliable" and
(News) IBM Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co., in separate announcements Tuesday, each used words like "simple," "reliable" and
TSMC reports worst quarterly revenue since mid-2005
(News) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. on Tuesday reported its worst quarterly revenue since the second quarter of 2005.
(News) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. on Tuesday reported its worst quarterly revenue since the second quarter of 2005.
Gartner: Intel still number 1, despite revenue declines
(News) Intel Corp. hung on to its position as number-one semiconductor vendor by revenue in 2006, despite a 12 percent revenue decline over the previous year, according to a report from Gartner Inc.
(News) Intel Corp. hung on to its position as number-one semiconductor vendor by revenue in 2006, despite a 12 percent revenue decline over the previous year, according to a report from Gartner Inc.
Class action suit: Microsoft used deceptive marketing
(News) Microsoft Corp. unfairly labeled PCs "Windows Vista Capable" even when the computers could only run the most basic form of the operating system, according to a lawsuit filed against the software giant on Thursday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. unfairly labeled PCs "Windows Vista Capable" even when the computers could only run the most basic form of the operating system, according to a lawsuit filed against the software giant on Thursday.
IBM donates translation software to US military
(News) IBM Corp. will donate 10,000 copies of its speech translation software to the U.S. government for use in humanitarian settings in Iraq, the company announced.
(News) IBM Corp. will donate 10,000 copies of its speech translation software to the U.S. government for use in humanitarian settings in Iraq, the company announced.
CSC announces $1.2B in US government contracts
(News) Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) announced Monday that it had signed US$1.28 billion in previously undisclosed U.S. government agency contracts during the first quarter of 2007.
(News) Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) announced Monday that it had signed US$1.28 billion in previously undisclosed U.S. government agency contracts during the first quarter of 2007.
InfoNow switches to Microsoft's Virtual Earth
(News) Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday that it will replace MapQuest Inc. as the mapping service supplier to InfoNow Corp., a provider of online store locator technology.
(News) Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday that it will replace MapQuest Inc. as the mapping service supplier to InfoNow Corp., a provider of online store locator technology.
With stock below $1, Transmeta faces delisting
(News) The once high-flying microprocessor company Transmeta Corp. is now facing delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market due to its low stock price.
(News) The once high-flying microprocessor company Transmeta Corp. is now facing delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market due to its low stock price.
Arrest deals blow to Siemens' IT services division
(News) The arrest of a top-ranking Siemens AG official responsible for its IT services business will not affect daily operations at the unit, according to a company spokesman, but the publicity could hardly have come at a worse time.
(News) The arrest of a top-ranking Siemens AG official responsible for its IT services business will not affect daily operations at the unit, according to a company spokesman, but the publicity could hardly have come at a worse time.
Dell division will design Web 2.0 data centers
(News) Dell Inc. on Tuesday announced it launched a division to design customized data centers for companies that rely on servers to run their businesses, such as Web 2.0 firms or Internet search engines.
(News) Dell Inc. on Tuesday announced it launched a division to design customized data centers for companies that rely on servers to run their businesses, such as Web 2.0 firms or Internet search engines.
Samsung won't follow Intel to China
(News) The world's second largest chip maker does not plan to follow Intel Corp.'s lead and build a chip fabrication plant in China anytime soon, a top executive said Tuesday.
(News) The world's second largest chip maker does not plan to follow Intel Corp.'s lead and build a chip fabrication plant in China anytime soon, a top executive said Tuesday.
Intel to Build $2.5 Billion Chip Plant in China
(News) Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini Monday confirmed the company plans to build a US$2.5 billion chip plant in China. The plant, to be built in Dalian, on China's northeastern coast, will enter production during the first half of 2010.
(News) Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini Monday confirmed the company plans to build a US$2.5 billion chip plant in China. The plant, to be built in Dalian, on China's northeastern coast, will enter production during the first half of 2010.
Sun Tackles Hottest Fields
(News) Small businesses, high-performance computing, and delivering digital content are goals.
(News) Small businesses, high-performance computing, and delivering digital content are goals.
Palm profit drops despite strong smartphone sales
(News) Amid rumors that the company could be acquired, Palm Inc. reported Thursday that its third-quarter profit was US$16.5 million, down from $19.8 million for the same quarter last year.
(News) Amid rumors that the company could be acquired, Palm Inc. reported Thursday that its third-quarter profit was US$16.5 million, down from $19.8 million for the same quarter last year.
Bill Gates to finally receive his Harvard degree
(News) It's not like he needs it to beef up his resume, but the world's richest college dropout is finally getting his degree.
(News) It's not like he needs it to beef up his resume, but the world's richest college dropout is finally getting his degree.
Tweeter to close stores in search for retail profits
(News) Consumer electronics retailer Tweeter Home Entertainment Group Inc. said Thursday it would close 49 of its 153 U.S. stores, just weeks after two competitors made similar moves.
(News) Consumer electronics retailer Tweeter Home Entertainment Group Inc. said Thursday it would close 49 of its 153 U.S. stores, just weeks after two competitors made similar moves.
Microsoft, Fuji Xerox agree to cross-license patents
(News) In a move aimed at speeding up development of new document management systems, Microsoft Corp. and Japan's Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd. have agreed to a patent deal to use each other's technology.
(News) In a move aimed at speeding up development of new document management systems, Microsoft Corp. and Japan's Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd. have agreed to a patent deal to use each other's technology.
Hitachi to close HDD plant in Mexico, slash workforce
(News) Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. plans to close a manufacturing plant in Mexico and lay off around 11 percent of its 40,000-person global workforce in a bid to shore up its hard disc drive (HDD) operations.
(News) Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. plans to close a manufacturing plant in Mexico and lay off around 11 percent of its 40,000-person global workforce in a bid to shore up its hard disc drive (HDD) operations.
Motorola cuts Q1 estimate, shakes up management
(News) Motorola Inc. replaced a top executive and warned that sales would be lower than expected for the quarter and the year.
(News) Motorola Inc. replaced a top executive and warned that sales would be lower than expected for the quarter and the year.
Microsoft offers small-business promotions
(News) Microsoft Corp. is offering small businesses promotions for free software trials and business tools, as long as they are willing to ensure that they are running genuine copies of Windows.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is offering small businesses promotions for free software trials and business tools, as long as they are willing to ensure that they are running genuine copies of Windows.
SAP to offer regular updates for Business One
(News) More and faster: That's how SAP AG wants to deliver enhancements to its software for small businesses.
(News) More and faster: That's how SAP AG wants to deliver enhancements to its software for small businesses.
Formula One revs up HP's IT training
(News) You might be surprised to learn that training on IT subjects such as planning, IT processes and lifecycle management can be ... boring.
(News) You might be surprised to learn that training on IT subjects such as planning, IT processes and lifecycle management can be ... boring.
IBM enhances software development program
(News) IBM Corp. is enhancing its software developer's support program by creating a software code exchange.
(News) IBM Corp. is enhancing its software developer's support program by creating a software code exchange.
Philips starts selling off stake in TSMC
(News) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV sold just over 887 million shares of stock in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) Monday for NT$57.66 billion (US$1.75 billion [b]), part of a sale intended to finalize Philips' exit from the semiconductor industry.
(News) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV sold just over 887 million shares of stock in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) Monday for NT$57.66 billion (US$1.75 billion [b]), part of a sale intended to finalize Philips' exit from the semiconductor industry.
Acer Is on the Lookout for M&A Targets
(News) Acer, the world's fourth largest PC vendor, aims to increase its market share with an acquisition this year.
(News) Acer, the world's fourth largest PC vendor, aims to increase its market share with an acquisition this year.
Microsoft to Offer 'MySpace' for Apps Users
(News) Software giant introduces first in a series of online communities for its Dynamics apps users.
(News) Software giant introduces first in a series of online communities for its Dynamics apps users.
Microsoft confirms departure of search executive
(News) A Microsoft Corp. executive has confirmed that the leader of its search team is leaving the company.
(News) A Microsoft Corp. executive has confirmed that the leader of its search team is leaving the company.
SEC charges ex-Nortel executives
(News) U.S. and Canadian stock regulators filed fraud charges on Monday against several former executives of Nortel Networks Corp., accusing them of twisting accounting practices to make it seem that the company was meeting Wall Street expectations.
(News) U.S. and Canadian stock regulators filed fraud charges on Monday against several former executives of Nortel Networks Corp., accusing them of twisting accounting practices to make it seem that the company was meeting Wall Street expectations.
Report: AT&T may scale back Yahoo partnership
(News) Feeling that its partnership with Yahoo Inc. yields fewer benefits than in the past, AT&T Inc. wants to trim the deal's scope and seek more favorable conditions for itself, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
(News) Feeling that its partnership with Yahoo Inc. yields fewer benefits than in the past, AT&T Inc. wants to trim the deal's scope and seek more favorable conditions for itself, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
US jury finds former Gateway execs manipulated earnings
(News) Two former executives with Gateway Inc., the nation's third-largest PC vendor, are guilty of manipulating earnings and revenues to meet Wall Street expectations, according to a verdict delivered Wednesday by a federal jury in California.
(News) Two former executives with Gateway Inc., the nation's third-largest PC vendor, are guilty of manipulating earnings and revenues to meet Wall Street expectations, according to a verdict delivered Wednesday by a federal jury in California.
Hutchison Essar charged with breaking investment rules
(News) An Indian NGO (non-government organization) called Telecom Watchdog has filed a petition with the High Court of Delhi, alleging that foreign shareholding in mobile services operator Hutchison Essar Ltd. is in breach of the Indian government's regulations on foreign direct investment (FDI).
(News) An Indian NGO (non-government organization) called Telecom Watchdog has filed a petition with the High Court of Delhi, alleging that foreign shareholding in mobile services operator Hutchison Essar Ltd. is in breach of the Indian government's regulations on foreign direct investment (FDI).
EMC's DeWalt named new McAfee chief
(News) McAfee Inc.'s board of directors on Monday named former EMC Corp. executive David DeWalt as the security software company's chief executive officer and president.
(News) McAfee Inc.'s board of directors on Monday named former EMC Corp. executive David DeWalt as the security software company's chief executive officer and president.
Apple Eager for iPhone, AppleTV
(News) Strong sales forecast, says financial officer at investment event.
(News) Strong sales forecast, says financial officer at investment event.
CEO Schwartz says the key to Sun's growth is Solaris
(News) The key to Sun Microsystems Inc.'s success going forward is increased adoption of its Solaris 10 operating system, company CEO Jonathan Schwartz said Tuesday.
(News) The key to Sun Microsystems Inc.'s success going forward is increased adoption of its Solaris 10 operating system, company CEO Jonathan Schwartz said Tuesday.
HP back in Japan's consumer market after 4-year absence
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. kicked off a push into Japan's consumer PC market on Tuesday after being absent from the space for about four years.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. kicked off a push into Japan's consumer PC market on Tuesday after being absent from the space for about four years.
Dell sees strong growth in Asian markets
(News) Dell Inc. is seeing strong demand for its products in several Asian markets and is pleased with customer acceptance of Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows Vista operating system, according to one of the computer manufacturer's senior executives in the region.
(News) Dell Inc. is seeing strong demand for its products in several Asian markets and is pleased with customer acceptance of Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows Vista operating system, according to one of the computer manufacturer's senior executives in the region.
Hurd says HP's cost structure still too high
(News) Despite the turnaround Mark Hurd has engineered at Hewlett-Packard Co., the president, chairman and chief executive officer of the technology giant remains unsatisfied.
(News) Despite the turnaround Mark Hurd has engineered at Hewlett-Packard Co., the president, chairman and chief executive officer of the technology giant remains unsatisfied.
RIM to restate results, get new chairman
(News) Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) will search for a new chairman of its board after CEO Jim Balsillie stepped down from the job Monday, taking blame for his role in a stock-option scam that will cost the company US$250 million in restated earnings.
(News) Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) will search for a new chairman of its board after CEO Jim Balsillie stepped down from the job Monday, taking blame for his role in a stock-option scam that will cost the company US$250 million in restated earnings.
Cisco buys another social-networking firm
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. is continuing to buy its way into social networking, acquiring some assets of the company that operates Tribe.net while letting the site remain independent.
(News) Cisco Systems Inc. is continuing to buy its way into social networking, acquiring some assets of the company that operates Tribe.net while letting the site remain independent.
Global stock turmoil hits Gates share sale
(News) Bill Gates sold over 20 million shares of Microsoft Corp. stock last month, and turmoil in the global stock markets probably shaved a few million dollars off of the money he made.
(News) Bill Gates sold over 20 million shares of Microsoft Corp. stock last month, and turmoil in the global stock markets probably shaved a few million dollars off of the money he made.
T-Mobile Moving Into New Markets
(News) Deutsche Telekom seeks to move its T-Mobile brand into new international markets.
(News) Deutsche Telekom seeks to move its T-Mobile brand into new international markets.
War of words erupts between figures in HP scandal
(News) The attorney for ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. chairman Patricia Dunn fired back Wednesday at public comments made by board rival Thomas Perkins about the HP pretexting scandal.
(News) The attorney for ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. chairman Patricia Dunn fired back Wednesday at public comments made by board rival Thomas Perkins about the HP pretexting scandal.
MySQL, JasperSoft sign joint reselling agreement
(News) Open-source database vendor MySQL AB and business intelligence (BI) software provider JasperSoft Corp. Tuesday announced a joint reselling agreement.
(News) Open-source database vendor MySQL AB and business intelligence (BI) software provider JasperSoft Corp. Tuesday announced a joint reselling agreement.
Electronic Arts changes CEOs
(News) John Riccitiello will become the new CEO of Electronic Arts Inc., the company he left in 2004 to join a venture capital firm, EA announced Monday.
(News) John Riccitiello will become the new CEO of Electronic Arts Inc., the company he left in 2004 to join a venture capital firm, EA announced Monday.
Acer Reaps Vista Benefits
(News) PC vendor Acer sees strong first-quarter PC sales on Vista, CPU war.
(News) PC vendor Acer sees strong first-quarter PC sales on Vista, CPU war.
Outsourcing provider Achievo raises $24 million
(News) Outsourcing services provider Achievo Corp., which has much of its operations based in China, has raised US$24 million from private and institutional investors, the company announced Monday.
(News) Outsourcing services provider Achievo Corp., which has much of its operations based in China, has raised US$24 million from private and institutional investors, the company announced Monday.
Skype asks FCC to force open mobile networks
(News) Skype Ltd. is looking to a 1968 ruling by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to open up the country's mobile phone industry for "unlocked" devices and third-party applications -- such as Skype.
(News) Skype Ltd. is looking to a 1968 ruling by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to open up the country's mobile phone industry for "unlocked" devices and third-party applications -- such as Skype.
Microsoft will fight to keep Office Live name
(News) Microsoft Corp. said it will seek to invalidate claims by a California company that has sued it for trademark infringement over the "Office Live" name.
(News) Microsoft Corp. said it will seek to invalidate claims by a California company that has sued it for trademark infringement over the "Office Live" name.
Hurd Pressures HP Storage Sales Team
(News) HP needs to invest in its storage sales force, says CEO Hurd.
(News) HP needs to invest in its storage sales force, says CEO Hurd.
Dell taps Motorola exec to lead consumer division
(News) Two days after naming an electronics manufacturing executive to a new corporate position, Dell Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell has continued a shakeup of his struggling company by hiring another outsider for his leadership team.
(News) Two days after naming an electronics manufacturing executive to a new corporate position, Dell Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell has continued a shakeup of his struggling company by hiring another outsider for his leadership team.
Inventor claims Slingbox infringes patent
(News) The creator of a wireless speaker system is suing Sling Media for patent infringement.
(News) The creator of a wireless speaker system is suing Sling Media for patent infringement.
Analysts: No surprises expected at Microsoft briefing
(News) Microsoft Corp. plans to give analysts in New York a strategic update on the company's business Thursday, but they aren't expecting a repeat of the surprise dished up last April.
(News) Microsoft Corp. plans to give analysts in New York a strategic update on the company's business Thursday, but they aren't expecting a repeat of the surprise dished up last April.
Sony to Cut R&D Spending
(News) Sony will cut spending on semiconductor development, may outsource PS3 microprocessor.
(News) Sony will cut spending on semiconductor development, may outsource PS3 microprocessor.
IBM Sells Large Chunk of Lenovo Stock
(News) Company continues to reduce its stake in Lenovo, now holds 9.7 percent of shares.
(News) Company continues to reduce its stake in Lenovo, now holds 9.7 percent of shares.
IBM to Provide Tech Support for Lenovo
(News) Chinese company has signed a five-year deal for customer services and support.
(News) Chinese company has signed a five-year deal for customer services and support.
Dell Describes Cost Cuts in Leaked Memo
(News) Stock rises as memo reveals Michael Dell's plans for the company.
(News) Stock rises as memo reveals Michael Dell's plans for the company.
Viacom Demands Video Removal From YouTube
(News) Google told to remove over 100,000 Viacom clips from YouTube.
(News) Google told to remove over 100,000 Viacom clips from YouTube.
Dell Investors Sue PC Maker Over Accounting Practices
(News) Suit alleges illegal kickbacks to Dell from Intel were concealed.
(News) Suit alleges illegal kickbacks to Dell from Intel were concealed.
Apple, Cisco Extend Talks on iPhone Deal
(News) Companies push back a deadline in the their trademark fight in hopes of achieving a settlement.
(News) Companies push back a deadline in the their trademark fight in hopes of achieving a settlement.
State Drops Charges Against HP Spying Defendant
(News) Four felony counts dropped because defendant had already pled guilty to federal charges.
(News) Four felony counts dropped because defendant had already pled guilty to federal charges.
Nintendo Wii, DS Lite Sales Surge
(News) Game consoles doing so well, company needed to revise 2007 financial forecasts.
(News) Game consoles doing so well, company needed to revise 2007 financial forecasts.
Sun's McNealy: Intel Deal Offers Options
(News) More possibilities for the Solaris operating system, Sun founder says.
(News) More possibilities for the Solaris operating system, Sun founder says.
Should Microsoft Pay for Wikipedia Edits?
(News) Australian engineer says he probably will take payment for tech edits on some Microsoft subjects.
(News) Australian engineer says he probably will take payment for tech edits on some Microsoft subjects.
Hit by Changes, Intel Profit Falls 39 Percent
(News) Competition, reorganization hit the chipmaker hard in 2006.
(News) Competition, reorganization hit the chipmaker hard in 2006.
HP to Continue Streamlining Business
(News) CEO tells securities analysts that company is doing well, but still needs to reduce costs.
(News) CEO tells securities analysts that company is doing well, but still needs to reduce costs.
LCD Manufacturers Under Investigation
(News) Update: E.U. joins U.S. and Japan in investigation of anticompetitive behavior in the flat-panel display market.
(News) Update: E.U. joins U.S. and Japan in investigation of anticompetitive behavior in the flat-panel display market.
HP Settles Civil Lawsuit Over Spying
(News) Agrees to pay $13.5 million to a state fund to enforce privacy laws.
(News) Agrees to pay $13.5 million to a state fund to enforce privacy laws.
What's in the iPhone Name? Cisco Sues Apple
(News) Cisco hopes to prevent Apple from using the name on its hot new smartphone.
(News) Cisco hopes to prevent Apple from using the name on its hot new smartphone.
Google Partners With Chinese P-to-P Site
(News) Partnership marks another move by Google to make its mark on a market where rivals still lead.
(News) Partnership marks another move by Google to make its mark on a market where rivals still lead.
Report: Feds Looking at Apple Stock-option Documents
(News) U.S. investigators probing whether Apple officials falsified documents to increase options profitability, a legal newspaper reports.
(News) U.S. investigators probing whether Apple officials falsified documents to increase options profitability, a legal newspaper reports.
2006: The Year in Quotes
(News) A roundup of the sage, the silly, and the storied in technology news of the past year.
(News) A roundup of the sage, the silly, and the storied in technology news of the past year.
California Says It Has Evidence to Charge HP Officials
California Says It Has Evidence to Charge HP Officials
California Says It Has Evidence to Charge HP Officials
HP Chairman to Step Down Amid Scandal
HP Chairman to Step Down Amid Scandal
HP Chairman to Step Down Amid Scandal
McAfee Apologizes for Bugs in Falcon Roll Out
McAfee Apologizes for Bugs in Falcon Roll Out
McAfee Apologizes for Bugs in Falcon Roll Out
Intel Announces Layoffs, Reorganization
Intel Announces Layoffs, Reorganization
Intel Announces Layoffs, Reorganization
Dell is Set to Announce More Explicit PC Pricing
(news) Dell is Set to Announce More Explicit PC Pricing
(news) Dell is Set to Announce More Explicit PC Pricing
Analysis: What Gates's Departure Means for Microsoft
(news) Analysis: What Gates's Departure Means for Microsoft
(news) Analysis: What Gates's Departure Means for Microsoft
Microsoft Touts Exchange 2007 Mobility Features
(news) Microsoft Touts Exchange 2007 Mobility Features
(news) Microsoft Touts Exchange 2007 Mobility Features
Microsoft Corporate Security Client a Year Away
(news) Microsoft Corporate Security Client a Year Away
(news) Microsoft Corporate Security Client a Year Away
Gateway Offers IT Services to Midsize Businesses
(news) Gateway Offers IT Services to Midsize Businesses
(news) Gateway Offers IT Services to Midsize Businesses
Is Microsoft Working on Another Secret Project?
(news) Is Microsoft Working on Another Secret Project?
(news) Is Microsoft Working on Another Secret Project?
Is Microsoft Set to Announce New Handheld Device?
(news) Is Microsoft Set to Announce New Handheld Device?
(news) Is Microsoft Set to Announce New Handheld Device?
Microsoft to Bolster Software Assurance Program
(news) Microsoft to Bolster Software Assurance Program
(news) Microsoft to Bolster Software Assurance Program
Gates Pitches Microsoft for 'Digital Lifestyle'
(news) Gates Pitches Microsoft for 'Digital Lifestyle'
(news) Gates Pitches Microsoft for 'Digital Lifestyle'
Real Expands Online Music Partnership With Comcast
(news) Real Expands Online Music Partnership With Comcast
(news) Real Expands Online Music Partnership With Comcast
Intel Revenue Will Exceed Previous Q4 Expectations
(news) Intel Revenue Will Exceed Previous Q4 Expectations
(news) Intel Revenue Will Exceed Previous Q4 Expectations
Infineon Executives Guilty of DRAM Price-Fixing
(news) Infineon Executives Guilty of DRAM Price-Fixing
(news) Infineon Executives Guilty of DRAM Price-Fixing
Dell Expands Consumer Services to Spyware, Peripherals
(news) Dell Expands Consumer Services to Spyware, Peripherals
(news) Dell Expands Consumer Services to Spyware, Peripherals
Strong Server, PC Sales Boost Microsoft Revenue
(news) Strong Server, PC Sales Boost Microsoft Revenue
(news) Strong Server, PC Sales Boost Microsoft Revenue
Intel Developing Optical Connect for Laptops, Servers
(news) Intel Developing Optical Connect for Laptops, Servers
(news) Intel Developing Optical Connect for Laptops, Servers
Microsoft To OK One License for Multicore Chips
(news) Microsoft To OK One License for Multicore Chips
(news) Microsoft To OK One License for Multicore Chips
How Much Money Does Bill Gates Make?
(news) Microsoft details the compensation paid to its top executives.
(news) Microsoft details the compensation paid to its top executives.
The Super Bowl: Your Preview of Hot Tech?
(news) Showcase ads are fun and often entertaining, but are they vaporware?
(news) Showcase ads are fun and often entertaining, but are they vaporware?
Microsoft's Patch Policy Pickle
(news) Blaster attacks could prompt default enablement of automated updates.
(news) Blaster attacks could prompt default enablement of automated updates.
Up Front: The First 20 Years of PC World
(howto) Much has changed since this magazine's founding, but not its mission or soul.
(howto) Much has changed since this magazine's founding, but not its mission or soul.
Adobe's Story Retold
(news) On company's twentieth anniversary, founders recall switching strategies, ducking Microsoft, and keeping the faith.
(news) On company's twentieth anniversary, founders recall switching strategies, ducking Microsoft, and keeping the faith.
What's a WorldCom Customer to Do?
(news) While government probes, FCC and WorldCom itself try to maintain services (and revenues).
(news) While government probes, FCC and WorldCom itself try to maintain services (and revenues).
Schools Cry Bully Over Microsoft Licensing Fees
(news) Audit requirements prompt some school districts to consider open-source software.
(news) Audit requirements prompt some school districts to consider open-source software.
Intel Looks to Excite Tech Consumers
(news) Chip giant hopes new technologies and products will spark consumer demand.
(news) Chip giant hopes new technologies and products will spark consumer demand.
Entrepreneurial Women Tackle Tech
(news) SBA study finds them well-qualified, overlooked, and underfunded.
(news) SBA study finds them well-qualified, overlooked, and underfunded.
Glitz Gives Way to Practical Products
(news) Demo 2002 highlights PC diagnostics, easier surfing for travelers, a second look at the Tablet PC, and palatable avatars.
(news) Demo 2002 highlights PC diagnostics, easier surfing for travelers, a second look at the Tablet PC, and palatable avatars.
Surf the Web and Save the Earth
(news) Internet service provider EcoISP donates a portion of your monthly fee to the environmental cause of your choice.
(news) Internet service provider EcoISP donates a portion of your monthly fee to the environmental cause of your choice.
Apple's Retail Store Debut Draws Crowd
(news) Stylish setup, clear sections serve both novice and 'genius' Mac fans.
(news) Stylish setup, clear sections serve both novice and 'genius' Mac fans.
PC World Named Top Computer Magazine, Wins Other Honors
(news) PC World receives five awards, more than any other publication, at 'Maggies' ceremonies.
(news) PC World receives five awards, more than any other publication, at 'Maggies' ceremonies.
Newest Yahoo Venture Moves Full Stream Ahead
(news) Yahoo Broadcast launches this week with streaming programs and new partners.
(news) Yahoo Broadcast launches this week with streaming programs and new partners.
Tap the Power of Your PC to Fight Cancer
(news) A new Intel-backed program lets you donate your computer's extra power to aid cancer research.
(news) A new Intel-backed program lets you donate your computer's extra power to aid cancer research.
DSL Hell: NorthPoint Strands Thousands
(news) Customers scramble for access as company unplugs network and service providers seek alternatives.
(news) Customers scramble for access as company unplugs network and service providers seek alternatives.
Micron Electronics to Sell MicronPC
(news) Service, support, and sales to continue uninterrupted, executive says.
(news) Service, support, and sales to continue uninterrupted, executive says.
Microsoft Readies a HailStorm of Web Services
(news) Prepare to play (and pay) with consumer services positioned to populate Microsoft's .Net universe.
(news) Prepare to play (and pay) with consumer services positioned to populate Microsoft's .Net universe.
Inktomi Gets Relevant
(news) Internet World: Improved relevance technology and news analysis mean better searches at MSN and AOL.
(news) Internet World: Improved relevance technology and news analysis mean better searches at MSN and AOL.
PeoplePC Broadens Membership Pitch
(news) Company offers members of its PC/Internet service good deals on peripherals.
(news) Company offers members of its PC/Internet service good deals on peripherals.
Intel Feels Pinch, Cuts Jobs and Revenue Forecast
(news) Chip giant blames general slowdown for 25 percent earnings drop, decides to cut 5000 jobs.
(news) Chip giant blames general slowdown for 25 percent earnings drop, decides to cut 5000 jobs.
Yahoo Seeks New CEO, Faces Break-Even Quarter
(news) Previously high-flying portal regroups amid market slump and stock drop.
(news) Previously high-flying portal regroups amid market slump and stock drop.
Paper Will Become Smarter, Not Obsolete
(news) The digital age brings embedded functions and capabilities to paper products.
(news) The digital age brings embedded functions and capabilities to paper products.
Microsoft Pushes Windows for Non-PC Devices
(news) Eyeing PDAs, Net appliances, and other new platforms, Microsoft unveils upgrades for Windows CE 3.0 and embedded Windows.
(news) Eyeing PDAs, Net appliances, and other new platforms, Microsoft unveils upgrades for Windows CE 3.0 and embedded Windows.
Three Minutes With Derek Burney
(news) Corel's chief shares his views on Microsoft's .Net, open source, Linux, and Corel's future.
(news) Corel's chief shares his views on Microsoft's .Net, open source, Linux, and Corel's future.
Newly Released CompuServe 2000 6.0 Mimics AOL
(news) Revamped CompuServe 2000 improves communication functions and adds multimedia tools that sing an AOL tune.
(news) Revamped CompuServe 2000 improves communication functions and adds multimedia tools that sing an AOL tune.
Say What? Voice Recognition Giant Goes Into Chapter 11
(news) Lernout & Hauspie reorganizes, but its troubles don't sound the final bell for voice technologies.
(news) Lernout & Hauspie reorganizes, but its troubles don't sound the final bell for voice technologies.
Quantex Microsystems Site Appears Closed
(news) Once prominent direct-PC vendor's site displays only logo; announcement on corporate future may be made soon.
(news) Once prominent direct-PC vendor's site displays only logo; announcement on corporate future may be made soon.
Comdex 2000: Picks and Pans
(news) Amid the Vegas glitter, we spot a lot of shiny trinkets and some gems.
(news) Amid the Vegas glitter, we spot a lot of shiny trinkets and some gems.
Virgin Withdraws Webplayer Internet Appliance
(news) Entertainment giant's freebie Internet experiment goes belly up after only a few months of service.
(news) Entertainment giant's freebie Internet experiment goes belly up after only a few months of service.
Was Hack Attack Microsoft's Own Fault?
(news) Microsoft denies code was compromised, but observers say hack shouldn't have even happened.
(news) Microsoft denies code was compromised, but observers say hack shouldn't have even happened.
AOL Exec Expounds on the Wired Life
(news) Internet World keynote forecasts wireless, broadband connectivity, and long buddy lists.
(news) Internet World keynote forecasts wireless, broadband connectivity, and long buddy lists.
Intel-Rambus Relationship Shows Signs of Trouble
(news) Barrett's dissing shocks memory company and shows a strained relationship.
(news) Barrett's dissing shocks memory company and shows a strained relationship.