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Supercomputing for the Masses

Advances in chip design are prompting companies to take advantage of the potential power. But the necessary new markets and software are lagging Read More...

Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: GOOG, Technology, Computers, HPQ, AMD, MSFT, Innovation, YHOO, IBM, Semiconductors, INTC, SNE, NTDOY, IDC, ELY

HP's Cultural Revolution

To pick up the pace of innovation, the tech giant is betting on startups and injecting their DNA into its operations Read More...

Posted Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:42 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: NWS, GOOG, DELL, HPQ, Innovation, YHOO, IBM, CSCO, INTC, BA, XRX

New Applications for Microchips

Semiconductor makers such as STMicroelectronics are finding medical uses for the tiny chips they develop—from cancer and flu detection to insulin Read More...

Posted Monday, November 05, 2007 5:58 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, Computers, HPQ, International, Science, Europe, Innovation, Health Care, IBM, Semiconductors, SNE, STM

The Good Times Roll at Lenovo

Taiwanese rival Acer got Packard Bell, but Lenovo is surging ahead in Europe and other markets, leading to a quarterly earnings gain of 178% Read More...

Posted Thursday, November 01, 2007 1:44 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: DELL, Computers, HPQ, International, Asia, Earnings, Stock Market News, IBM, MER, Mergers & Acquisitions

Acer Chief Promises No Gateway Layoffs

J.T. Wang talks about the Taiwanese company's rationale for buying also-ran American PC maker Gateway as well European company Packard Bell Read More...

Posted Monday, October 29, 2007 12:05 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, DELL, Computers, HPQ, Retailing, Asia, C, IBM, Mergers & Acquisitions, SEHK

Five Common Mistakes in Innovation

Every company knows how to get more innovative, but few are willing to make the cultural changes necessary to get results Read More...

Posted Friday, October 19, 2007 2:47 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: AAPL, HPQ, Management, Design, F, Innovation, NKE, GE, Viewpoint, IBM, MMM, SBUX, PG

Intel, IBM: Tech Resilience on Display

The duo's strong third-quarter results indicate the sector hasn't been hurt by housing's troubles or the credit crunch. But can it last? Read More...

Posted Tuesday, October 16, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, Company News, DELL, MOT, Computers, HPQ, Executives, Earnings, NOK, IBM, Semiconductors, INTC, JPM, MER, CEOs, SF

2008 IT Outlook: 'Less than Comforting'

As the tech industry girds for third-quarter earnings, analysts are turning their attention to next year. Many don't like what they see Read More...

Posted Sunday, October 14, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: GOOG, Internet, Technology, Investing, Computers, HPQ, AMD, Software, Earnings, GS, YHOO, C, IBM, IT, CSCO, INTC, AMZN, JPM, ORCL, MHP, UBS, SAP, DAL, RL, RHT, VMW, Info Tech 100, BEAS, SKAB, LWSN, ALK

Bagging BEA Systems Won't Be Easy

Oracle says it's willing to pay $17 a share, but Wall Street is betting that the bidding will go higher Read More...

Posted Friday, October 12, 2007 3:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, HPQ, Software, Stock Market News, IBM, IT, CSCO, FORR, ORCL, Mergers & Acquisitions, BOBJ, SAP, JAVA, BEAS

The Next Software Acquisitions

Now that SAP has changed course and cut a deal to buy Business Objects, more strategic acquisitions in the sector are likely Read More...

Posted Monday, October 08, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, Investing, HPQ, Software, MSFT, INFA, C, IBM, ORCL, Mergers & Acquisitions, BOBJ, SAP, COGN, BEAS, BLOG

IBM's Mills Opens Up on Collaboration

Big Blue software bigwig Steve Mills discusses future profits, IBM's acquisition strategy, and the importance of an open format Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 30, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, Computers, HPQ, Executives, Software, MSFT, Earnings, IBM, ORCL, Mergers & Acquisitions, Branding, CA

Dell Aims To Go Carbon Neutral

It's portraying itself as at the head of the pack among computer makers with a big initiative to help the environment. How good is the plan? Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 27, 2007 5:05 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: GOOG, Technology, AAPL, DELL, Computers, HPQ, Science, Energy, Policy, YHOO, IBM, AIG, ABN, JAVA

Why Krakow Still Works for IBM

For Big Blue and other IT services companies, Poland's skilled workforce makes up for rising wages with skills that offset Bangalore's low costs Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 5:20 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: MOT, HPQ, International, IBM, WIT, Outsourcing, TCS.BO, CAPP.PA, ATOS.PA, TIE1V.HE

Selling Computers to India

With growth slowing in China, computer makers hope Asia's other big market will pick up the slack Read More...

Posted Friday, September 14, 2007 2:55 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, DELL, Computers, HPQ, Software, MSFT, International, Asia, DIS, IBM, IT, INTC, GTW, LNVGY, ACEFF, HCLFF, Info Tech 100

Sun Opens a Door, Sells Windows

As CEO Schwartz moves further away from former CEO McNealy's stance on Microsoft, the two companies announce an expanded partnership Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, Company News, DELL, Computers, HPQ, AMD, Management, Software, MSFT, T, IBM, EBAY, INTC, JAVA

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