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A Microsoft and News Corp. search pact? It adds up

Microsoft and News Corp. are reportedly discussing a deal where Rupert Murdoch would take his properties and delist them from Google. These sites would presumably wind up on Bing. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Microsoft Corp., News Corp., Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-22

Mozilla: Still too dependent on Google for revenue; Can it diversify?

Mozilla reported its 2008 audited financials and the organization behind the Firefox browser delivered consolidated revenue of $78.6 million, up 5 percent from 2007. The worry: Google, now a competitor, is still bankrolling Mozilla. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Revenue, Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Web Browsers, Operational Accounting, Internet, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Michael Dell sticks to Windows 7 big bang theory

Dell chief Michael Dell is projecting a Windows 7 upgrade cycle that could put PC growth "well into the teens." What's unclear is whether Dell will be able to grab a bigger share of the revenue pie. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Revenue, Dell Computer Corp., Theory, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operational Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Research paints ugly IT employment picture: Almost 2 million jobs gone in 14 years

The Hackett Group reports that 300,000 IT jobs have disappeared in 2009, a spike that will translate into nearly 2 million eliminated technology positions between 2000 and 2014. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Job, Information Technology, Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-20

CIO Sanity Savers: Five ways to become a more effective executive

This episode of CIO Sanity Savers looks at some time-tested tips that leaders can use to be more effective with their time. by Larry Dignan

Tags: CIO, Leadership, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-20

News to know: Google Chrome OS; Dell; AOL; Microsoft

Google's Chrome OS from security to Web apps, Dreamforce wrap, AOL, Dell, and government IT lead today's headlines. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Google Inc., Dell Computer Corp., America Online Inc., Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Google Chrome, Government, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Dell's third quarter disappoints yet it sees IT demand improving

Dell missed Wall Street targets on third quarter earnings, revenue and gross margins. But Dell does see some signs that IT demand is improving. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Strategy, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Google's Chrome OS: Will you give up desktop apps?

Google revealed a bevy of noteworthy developments for its Chrome OS, but the success or failure of the Chrome OS will ride on whether users will give up desktop applications. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Google Chrome, Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

AOL: Will Armstrong get any honeymoon?

AOL will lay off a third of its workforce once it is spun off as a public company. The company's ad business is a wreck. And the best thing AOL has going for it is a subscription model (read dial-up) that's also in decline. Welcome back to the big leagues...

Tags: Honeymoon, America Online Inc., Recruitment & Selection, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

FAA hit with network glitch; Flight plans go manual

The Federal Aviation Authority is looking into a networking problem that threatens to delay flights across the U.S. The problem resides in its telecom network. by Larry Dignan

Tags: FAA, Network, Federal Aviation Authority, Networking, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup

Should PC makers and other hardware players each cook up their own operating systems in an effort to emulate Apple's success? The short answer: Yes. The more operating systems the merrier the user. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Operating System, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

The future of...remote controls

How often do you lose the TV remote? ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das explains why the days of digging under couch cushions may be numbered thanks to sensors and chips that can "see" and "understand" hand gestures. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Cushion, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Networking, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Sony in danger of fumbling its big e-reader shot

Sony says it can't guarantee shipments for its latest e-readers for the holidays and that could be a big issue as it tries to compete with Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's nook. by Larry Dignan

Tags: E-reader, Sony Corp., Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-18

IBM makes progress toward 'thinking' computing system

IBM is making progress toward cooking up a computer system that emulates the human brain and simulates abilities for sensation, perception, interaction and cognition. The end goal: Create a computing system that thinks like the human brain. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Brain, Computing System, IBM Corp., Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Yahoo's dwindling search share: Time to panic?

Microsoft's Bing search engine continues to grab market share from Yahoo in a perverse dance before these two companies partner to conquer Google. Is it time for Yahoo to panic about its search share? by Larry Dignan

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Search, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-18

The Big Question podcast: Handicapping the Verizon vs. AT&T marketing war

In this episode of The Big Question, Jason Hiner, Andrew Nusca and I handicap the entertaining marketing scrum between Verizon and AT&T. Who's right? by Larry Dignan

Tags: Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Marketing Research, Podcasts, Marketing, Internet, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-18

TR Dojo: Common habits of superstitious computer users

From avoiding upgrades to refusing reboot requests, Bill Detwiler takes a light-hearted look at superstitious end-user habits IT pros should debunk. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Habit, Computer, Productivity, Strategy, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-18

News to know: Chrome OS; IE 9; Salesforce; Scareware

Google's Chrome OS, IE 9, scareware, Salesforce.com, AT&T vs. Verizon and Black Friday deals top today's headlines. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Sales Force Management, Web Browsers, Sales, Internet, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Google to demo Chrome OS; Detail launch plans

The company is holding an event at its Mountain View campus. The event will be "a technical announcement," but Google will be showing a few demos as well as detailing its launch plans for next year. by Larry Dignan

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Blog posts 2009-11-17

Salesforce delivers solid quarter; Wall Street wanted more

Salesforce.com reported strong third quarter earnings and raised its sales outlook for the fourth quarter, but investors weren't impressed given the company merely met Wall Street expectations. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Wall Street, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Sales, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-17