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HP’s mixed bag: Sales weak across all units, earnings on target; Outlook weaker than expected

HP’s mixed bag: Sales weak across all units, earnings on target; Outlook weaker than expectedHP Pay cutIn an email timed with the quarterly results Mark Hurd announced across the board pay cuts for virutually all employees. Hurd takes a 20% cut, most of the executives take 10 or 15. Exempt...

Tags: Sales strategy, Financial accounting, Groupware, weaker-than-expected, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Outlook, sales

Discussion threads 2009-02-18

Adobe lays off 600 workers, CS4 demand weaker than expected

Adobe lays off 600 workers, CS4 demand weaker than expectedserves them rightIs anyone else tired of the endless Acrobat format changes that seem designed to do little more than sell software updates?Price adjustments maybe?Something a little lower possibly?...No?:(

Tags: weaker-than-expected, CS4, Adobe Systems Inc., worker

Discussion threads 2008-12-03

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Google Wave hits developers; Bug hunt begins

another nail in M$ coffinSome think that Google is the white knith killing the M$ dragon.This shows the synergies of Google and FOSS in creeating a better world.You mean that some[i]wish[/i] that Google was killing off Microsoft, but it is not to be.Though many wish you would get your trolling...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Review 0.9 (Mac)

Review is a software designed to help you study and retain information for a long time. The program keeps track of how well you know each question, so it can test your weaker spots more frequently. You can add your own questions in the form of text, mathematical symbols, images,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Question, Smart Learning Software, Desktops, Tools & Techniques, Hardware, Management

Software downloads 2009-09-15

Verizon Touch Pro2 coming 11 September with worldwide calling support

Verizon version crippled again?I tested the VZW Touch Pro when I was shopping around for a new phone earlier this year, and the performance limitations VW had imposed on the device were incredibly disappointing. I'd seen videos of the Touch Pro on other carriers where everything was slick, sleek,...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, VZW, Touch Pro, Sprint Communications, Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-10

Review 0.9 (Windows)

Review is a software designed to help you study and retain information for a long time. The program keeps track of how well you know each question, so it can test your weaker spots more frequently. You can add your own questions in the form of text, mathematical symbols, images,...

Tags: Question, Smart Learning Software, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Software downloads 2009-09-08

Apple, Palm rivalry redux: Poaching examined

Former Palm CEO Ed Colligan reportedly rebuffed Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who wanted to prevent Palm from hiring his employees. According to a Bloomberg report , Colligan rejected a proposal from Jobs to refrain from poaching each other's employees. The August 2007 missive between Jobs and Colligan...

Tags: Steve Jobs, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Palm Pre, Recruitment & Selection, Smart Phones, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-20

Management Magnified: Getting Ahead in a Recession by Making Better Decisions

To explore how the recession has affected corporate decision-making, in May 2009 the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed companies from a range of industries around the world. Almost two-thirds (62%) report weaker demand, while only one-quarter observes continued growth. Most report that their organisations are responding to economic challenges in the...

Tags: Recession, Economist

White papers 2009-08-01

Analyst: iPhone 3GS, Palm Pre gang up on BlackBerry sales

Research in Motion's BlackBerry sales had a rough June at AT&T and Sprint as those wireless carriers talked up the iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre, respectively. Those findings come courtesy of Piper Jaffray's Michael Walkley. In a research note, Walkley writes: Our checks indicated BlackBerry sales...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Research In Motion Ltd., Palm Inc., AT&T Corp., RIM BlackBerry, Sprint Communications, Sales Strategy, Palm Pre, Sales Force Management, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Sales, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Why Free Patch Management Could Cost You More

Today's current economic situation underscores the importance of scrutinizing all business expenses, particularly within IT. Although point patching products may look more attractive on the surface, closer inspection often reveals hidden costs and missing capabilities. The result: fragmented patch management and weaker security posture while also being a more costly...

Tags: Patch Management, Lumension Security Inc., Patches

White papers 2009-06-01

It's the recession stupid

It's the recession stupidWhat "exactly" is MS doing? Can I get an example?Pagan jimThese days cash helps a lotLooking at a company's net cash position is probably a good indication of how well they will get through the recession.The most impressive cash hoard in terms of company size is...

Tags: recession, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-04-09

Mirage Nanosat 5.1

Mirage Nanosat 5.1Fabulous valueI've had a Nanosat system for three years now. The speakers are small and unobtrusive, can mount anywhere and best of all provide nice diffused sound. This diffusion helps blend out blatant sound effects. You know, the ones that scream "this sound effect brought...

Tags: speaker, Mirage Nanosat 5.1, Nanosat

Discussion threads 2009-03-30

Nanorobot for Brain Aneurysm

The idea of nanorobots floating throughout our arteries to fight diseases and deliver drugs is migrating from science fiction to medical fact, at least in virtual 3D simulations. Nanorobotics pioneer Adriano Cavalcanti and his colleagues report progress with their nanorobot control design NCD software which helps them simulate the behavior...

Tags: Gradient, Vessel, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Team Management, Emerging Technologies, Management, Chris Jablonski

Blog posts 2009-03-25

IBM in talks to acquire Sun?

A big blue cloud overshadowed Sun’s announcement today unveiling their Open Cloud Computing platform. Media was a buzz today at rumors of a possible acquisition of Sun Microsystems by IBM. Still a rumor at this point, the story brings up many questions about how feasible this acquisition really is and...

Tags: Acquisition, Sun Microsystems Inc., IBM Corp., IBM Global Services, IBM SWG, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Sun Solaris, Servers, Investment, Finance, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, James Staten

Blog posts 2009-03-18

Apple's U.S. market share tumbles to 8% in Q4

Apple's U.S. market share tumbles to 8% in Q4Hey...[i]...that the sequential decline in Apple's market share was not entirely unexpected because Apple traditionally does well in the back-to-school third quarter which typically results in a weaker fourth quarter of each calendar year...[i]Hey, whatever excuse gets you through the day...I called...

Tags: Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-01-15

Apple's U.S. market share tumbles to 8% in Q4

According to a preliminary report released by Gartner Apple ranked fourth in U.S market share in Q4 2008 at 8.0% - up from 6.7% in the fourth quarter of 2007, but down from 9.5% in the third quarter of 2008. MacRumors...

Tags: Market Share, Apple Inc., Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-01-15

Psystar offers another (weak) argument in Apple suit

The arguments get weaker and weaker every time Psystar tries to justify installing Mac OS X on non-Apple computers. And seeing how the courts keep kicking Psystar to the curb with its claims, you'd think that the Miami-based company would start thinking about throwing in the towel. But, nooooo. This...

Tags: Apple Inc., Psystar, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Software, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-01-14

Samurai Puzzle Battle Lite 1.0.0 (Mobile)

Alternative version of medieval Japan torn by war Steam engines, flying machines, magic and demons meet in one place After mysterious death of the emperor, Japan is getting weaker. Shoguns are trying to get as much wealth as possible be the one, who dominates four biggest islands. Earn money, possession,...

Tags: Japan, Mobile, Apple iTunes, Vivid Games, Shoguns, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-12-04

Microsoft aims to poach Verizon Wireless from Google

Microsoft is reportedly wooing Verizon Wireless in an effort to derail the wireless carrier's search deal with Google. According to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has been offering Verizon Wireless a better revenue share and higher payments. Meanwhile, Google is trying to be the default search provider...

Tags: Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Verizon Wireless, Advertising & Promotion, Search, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-06

Microsoft Live Mesh to bridge Windows and Mac

Microsoft Live Mesh to bridge Windows and MacWhat are you talking about?[i] Hmmm, so Microsoft is breaking down walls between Windows and Mac. Interesting.[/i]Since when has Microsoft ever prevented Windows from being installed on the Mac? There has never been a wall between Windows and the Mac. Only one company...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., hardware, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Live Mesh

Discussion threads 2008-10-28