Corporate and Government Customers Double Dell's 3Q Earnings
Dell's third-quarter profit more than doubled from a year earlier as demand for its computers from larger companies and governments offset the effect of tepid consumer growth.
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IBM to Donate Technology to Make Cities More Efficient
IBM says it will donate a total of $50 million in free technology and services to 100 U.S. cities that can best use it to boost their efficiency in healthcare, education, transportation and other areas.
SAP Misses Third-Quarter Earnings Expectations as Margins Fall
Shares of SAP fell Wedneday after the German software company's third-quarter profit grew less than analysts had expected. Sales beat Wall Street expectations, growing 20% year over year, but net income rose only 12% on lower margins.
Apple Will Preview New Version of Operating System Next Week
Apple Inc. will preview a new version of its Mac OS X operating system at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., next week, Barron's reported, citing an invitation from the company.
Apple iPad: The Most Successful Consumer Electronics Launch Ever
Apple's iPad launch earlier this year was the most successful tech-gadget debut ever, blowing away previous success stories like the iPhone and the DVD player, according to Bernstein Research analyst Colin McGranahan.
Taking on the iPad: Microsoft Tablets Coming Soon
Microsoft says the first tablets equipped with Windows 7 will hit stores this year. The so-called "slate" computing devices, launched in partnership with hardware companies such as Hewlett-Packard, will go on sale during this year's holiday season. Can they take market share away from Apple's iPad?
Semiconductor Sales Growth Slower Than Expected
Global semiconductor revenue growth this year will be slower than previously expected, as weaker-than-expected demand for personal computers and other consumer-electronic devices will cause inventory to pile up, iSuppli said in a statement today.
The Growing Mismatch Between Jobs and Skills
In the U.S., 52% of companies report problems attracting critical-skill employees. And some of the hottest jobs over the next 10 to 15 years require tech skills that most people aren't learning. Here's what some workers and companies are doing about it.
AMD Lowers Forecast: Chipmakers Suffer from Weak Computer Market
Advanced Micro Devices has lowered its third-quarter sales guidance, citing weaker-than-expected demand for laptops in North America and Europe. The news comes after another chip maker, Intel, cut its third-quarter forecast last month.
Intel and HP Downgraded on Weak Demand
Shares of computer makers Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. were downgraded by UBS amid concerns that weak demand will force the companies to dramatically cut prices.
HP Sues Ex-CEO Mark Hurd Over New Oracle Job
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) is suing its former chief executive, Mark Hurd, after news that he will be taking the post of co-president at competitor Oracle (ORCL). HP alleges that Hurd could end up violating confidentiality agreements by accepting the position.
Toshiba Recalls 41,000 Laptops for Burn Hazard
Toshiba Corp. is recalling about 41,000 laptop computers because the computers may overheat, causing the area where the A/C adapter connects to the computer to melt and possibly burn.
IBM to Start Shipping 'World's Fastest' Computer Chip This Month
IBM claims it has developed the world's fastest computer chip, and it plans to start shipping the chip as part of its zEnterprise System mainframe computers this month.
