David Zielenziger

Articles by David Zielenziger

David Zielenziger is a veteran editor and journalist who has written for newspapers including the Baltimore Sun, Asian Wall Street Journal and EETimes, as well as for Bloomberg News, Reuters and Mergermarket. For years, he has followed all aspects of the global technology business community. He is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, where he was Chairman of the Daily Princetonian.

Will Obama's Cyber Directive Echo JFK's Moon-Shot Challenge?

The president's directive on cyber security recalls JFK's call for a man on the moon. Will private companies get the same turbocharge?

Will Mega-Dip Explain Dell's Rush To Mega-Buyout?

When Dell reports fourth-quarter results Tuesday, millions of customers might understand why Michael Dell wants a $24.4 billion buyout.

What's Up For Dropbox, SugarSync, Exablox? IPO Or Acquisition?

Global digerati generate data they store on Dropbox, Box, Sugar Sync and others. Are they IPO-worthy?

Michael Dell To Get Less Than Others To Make $24.4B Buyout Work

Michael S. Dell built Dell Inc. into the No. 3 PC maker by selling below competitors.

Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie speaks during the annual general meeting of shareholders in Waterloo

BlackBerry Co-CEO Sells Remaining Shares

Jim Balsillie, the long-time co-CEO of BlackBerry, is no longer a shareholder. He sold his 5 percent stake in the company last year.

John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, speaks during a news conference at at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas

Can Chambers Keep Up The Momentum At Cisco?

Now that Cisco Systems posted its first quarter of solid income gains with a new formula, is it paying off?

Apple Knocks Einhorn's Lawsuit As Self-Serving

Apple has responded to investor Greenlight Capital’s lawsuit by charging that the firm is trying to keep its shareholders “hostage.”

Amazon Gets 'Raymond' From CBS As Kindle Adds More Content

Amazon expanded its content licensing with CBS to add shows like "Everybody Loves Raymond" to its Amazon Prime service.

Hacker-Prevention Developer Cylance Gets $15M In New Funding

Cylance, a 7-month-old Internet security startup founded by a former McAfee executive, raised an initial $15 million in venture capital.

Cyber terrorists hacked Visa and Mastercard when they blocked payments to Wikileaks

Tech Sector Hails Cybersecurity, Visa Reform Push

The technology sector welcomed Obama's initiatives on cybersecurity, but there was one notable omission: offshore cash.

Samsung Takes Mobile Crown From Nokia

Samsung Electronics was the top mobile phone seller in 2012, snatching the crown from Nokia. Global sales fell 1.7 percent.

Obama Speaks: Tech Sector's Top 3 Items

When President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, the technology sector will be listening for three key items.

T. Rowe Price Blasts Dell Buyout Price As Too Low

The proposed $24.4 billion management buyout of Dell encountered another obstacle as its No. 2 outside shareholder said the deal's undervalued.

Apple's Cook Sees More Gains, Says Greenlight Lawsuit 'Bizarre'

Apple CEO Tim Cook said management was receptive to new ways to tap its huge cash pile, won’t make unwise acquisitions and said market share prospects for 2013 were solid.

Security Developer Nok Nok Labs Takes In $15M

Internet security startup Nok Nok Labs, whose directors include former White House security adviser Richard Clarke, said it had raised $15 million in venture capital.