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IBM confident in outlook despite slow economy
IBM is confident about its earnings outlook for this year and 2010, saying its focus on high-margin software and its geographic diversity would help buffer the impact of a slower economy.
IBM reiterates growth outlook despite slow economy
IBM Chief Executive Sam Palmisano reiterated his outlook for 2010 earnings, saying the company's focus on high-margin software and its geographic diversity would help buffer the impact of a slower economy.
iPhone now in IBM Lotus Notes
IBM is releasing the availability of Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1 Software with iPhone support. The beta release of Lotus Notes wit Domino software will give capabilities for e-mail and calendaring tools to the Apple iPhone as well as supporting Microsoft's Exchange ActiveSync.
IBM launches new real-time data analysis software
IBM Corp is set to begin selling a long-awaited software aimed at helping companies analyze real-time data, ranging from traffic data to manufacturing processes, to find more efficient ways to run their business.
Microsoft CEO says talk of SAP buy are rumors
Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer on Tuesday said speculation the company may buy German software firm SAP was a 'random rumor.'
Cyberbullying, more than just messing around
If may affect as many as half of U.S. teenagers, can be as bad or worse than being beaten up in the schoolyard, and is so relentless and emotionally devastating that suicide can sometimes be the result.
Google: American phenomenon and antitrust target
Google is more than a fabulously successful company -- it is a cultural phenomenon facing increasing U.S. government scrutiny despite its chief executive's campaign support for President Barack Obama.
Italy's UniCredit inks WWF deal to slash emissions
Italian bank UniCredit signed a deal with conservation group WWF on Wednesday to slash its carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2020, and provide green loans to boost energy efficiency in homes and businesses.
Rim Release New BE-Server 5.0
On Monday, Research in Motion (RIM) launches the new BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 designed to adopt large-scale enterprises workforce.
Sun Micro loss deepens prior to acquisition
Computer server maker Sun Microsystems Inc reported a wider quarterly loss as sales fell because of lower technology spending and uncertainty over the company's future.
Wall St slips as more bank woe offsets data, IBM
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as fresh worries that major banks may need to raise more money offset more reassuring economic data that suggested the worst may be over and a big dividend boost from IBM.
IBM raises dividend, to buy back more shares
IBM's board on Tuesday raised its dividend by 10 percent and authorized an additional $3 billion worth of share buybacks, underscoring the technology company's relative strength even in a weak economy.
Wall Street advances as IBM and data offset bank fears
Stocks rose on Tuesday as IBM's dividend boost and reassuring data that could point to a bottom in the slow economic cycle offset worries that major banks may need to raise more money.
Wall Street drifts as data offsets bank fears
U.S. stocks rose modestly on Tuesday as a dividend hike at IBM and reassuring data that could signal a bottom in the economic cycle offset concerns that major banks may need to raise more money.
IBM, Brocade boost ties as Cisco rivalry heats up
Network equipment maker Brocade Communications Systems Inc is bolstering its partnership with IBM, in a sign it may be gaining market share from industry leader Cisco Systems Inc.
Cost cuts help tech giants ride out weak economy
A solid crop of earnings reports from the leading lights of technology suggests the sector is proving adept at cost cuts and more resilient to the economic meltdown than previously thought.
IBM plans cloud computing services for 2009
IBM plans to launch several cloud computing services this year, taking on companies such as Amazon.com Inc, Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Salesforce.com Inc.
Oracle embarks on Sun courtship, troops cheer
After one false start, weeks of speculation and roller-coaster swings in its share price, the company once synonymous with the rise of the Internet has finally landed an attractive-looking buyer.
Toshiba, IBM showcase MXF Flash Memory Video Server
Toshiba's high-definition ON-AIR MAX play out server with IBM’s Media Hub Framework will be showcase in an ongoing National Association of Broadcasters’ annual convention in Las Vegas.
IBM revenue falls more than expected
IBM's quarterly revenue fell by a bigger-than-expected 11 percent as the slowdown in corporate spending hurt even one of the healthiest U.S. technology companies.
IBM Q1 loss, maintains 2009 outlook
IBM said Monday its first quarter sales fell better than expected from Reuters Analysts' average forecast of $22.56 billion, however earning per share rose to 1.70 from $1.64.
IBM sales fall more than expected, but EPS up
IBM reported a bigger-than-expected fall in quarterly sales, showing that even one of the healthier U.S. technology companies was being hurt by a slowdown in corporate spending.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro, enters hardware market
Oracle Corp plans to enter the computer hardware market by buying Sun Microsystems Inc for more than $7 billion, swooping in after Sun's talks with IBM fell apart.
Wall Street sinks on banks' woes
U.S. stocks slid more than 3 percent on Monday after weak results from Bank of America reignited concerns over the state of the banking industry and the economy.
Microsoft CEO very surprised by Oracle-Sun deal
Microsoft's chief executive said on Monday he was 'very surprised' by Oracle Corp's plans to buy Sun Microsystems Inc.
Wall Street tumbles on earnings caution, bank jitters
Stocks tumbled on Monday on worries about the sustainability of recent better-than-expected results from banks after Bank of America Corp reported a big increase in troubled loans.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro for over $7 billion
Oracle Corp plans to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for more than $7 billion, after the high-end computer server and software maker's talks with IBM fell apart.
Wall Street set to fall on earnings caution, bank jitters
Wall Street was set to fall at the open on Monday on worries that problems persist for the struggling banking sector and after Bank of America's results relied heavily on one-time items as credit quality deteriorated markedly.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro for $7.4 billion
Oracle Corp said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion.
Oracle to buy Sun Micro
Oracle Corp said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion.


