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Intel to pay $1.4bn for Infineon WLS Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:06AMBut does it really need it? Comment Intel has embarked on a major shopping spree to counter the pressures on its traditional businesses, which prompted it to issue a results warning at the end of last week. That was swiftly followed by the announcement that it would acquire Infineon‘s wireless arm, as widely expected, for $1.4bn, hard on the heels of the purchase of security software firm McAfee.…
Dad keeps hope alive for son Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:22AMPORTLAND — His son’s backpack is stuffed with school supplies. Bus passes sit next to a bus schedule. All is ready for the first day of classes on Tuesday. Kaine Horman has no idea whether his son — who’s been missing since June 4 — will be going to third …
Fake chips threaten military Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:16AMCommerce Department officials partly blame the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for diminishing the supplies of chips the military normally uses for equipment repairs and forcing it to rely on questionable dealers for replacement parts.
Fujitsu Debuts Ultimate Road Warrior LIFEBOOK Tablet PCs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:14AMDubai, UAE, September 5, 2010 ― Fujitsu Fujitsu today announced the ultimate notebooks for the true road warrior - the new tablet PC LIFEBOOK T Series models packed with all must-have features for the frequent traveler, now also comes with optional built-in GPS (global positioning system).
Stock Market Isn’t Impressed With M&A Boom Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:06PMA funny thing happened last month: The stock market and the M&A market decoupled.
3 Stocks Shaking the Market Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:10PMThese stocks have been looking up over the past month.
Intel Wants to Be Inside Everything Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:46PMIntel is counting on its embedded Atom Processor chips to help break its dependence on the slowing PC market
Amiga is back--in name, anyway Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:25PMPC World - The original Amiga PCs earned their place in computer history, but until recently the brand has been just that: History. Since the purchase of the Commodore International brand in 2005, the future of the Commodore and Amiga names as they apply to classic PCs has been in limbo.
With McAfee deal, Intel to bake in security Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:25PMIntel acquisition of McAfee signals shift away from standalone software products toward security that is embedded in devices, sources tell CNET.
Cisco Systems to buy S.F. smart-grid software maker Arch Rock Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:12PMCisco Systems, the giant San Jose maker of networking equipment, intends to buy Arch Rock, a San Francisco developer of smart-grid software.
Dynamsoft Further Enhanced Its Web Scanning Solution Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:45PMImproved User Experience in Chrome, Safari and Opera; Forms Authentication Added
Dynamsoft Further Enhanced Its Web Scanning Solution Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:32PMVANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Dynamsoft today announced the release of Dynamic Web TWAIN 6.1, a web scanning solution specifically optimized for web applications. The product comes in two editions: ActiveX and Plug-in. The former is designed for use in IE 6, IE 7 and 8, while the latter is for Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, Netscape, etc. Dynamic Web TWAIN allows users to scan files ...
Intel Puts Security Front and Center Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:51PMWhether it’s in wireless tire-pressure car sensors, U.S. military computers, or the 2008 Spanair plane that crashed and killed 154 passengers, malicious software seems ever more dangerous.
Annual IT Security Automation Conference Runs Sept. 27-29 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:27PMThe Sixth Annual IT Security Automation Conference on Sept. 27-29, 2010,at the Baltimore Convention Center will focus on applying and integrating emerging cyber security automation technologies and software assurance into a wide range of application areas such as cloud computing, health care information technology and compliance.
Web Host Cool Handle Doubles Size of Data Center Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:59PMSeptember 1, 2010 -- Web hosting provider Cool Handle announced on Wednesday it has doubled its data center size and infrastructure.
At noon: Widespread gains Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:42PMMarkets kick off September on a positive note
The Incredible Shrinking al Qaeda by James Dunnigan September 1, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:08AMIntelligence agencies are at odds over how many al Qaeda are in Afghanistan. The estimates vary between a "hundred or so" and "less than a thousand." There is also some dispute as to who exactly qualifies as a "member" of the terrorist organization.
Want to splurge on gadgets? Check this out! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:41AMThe market is now flooded with colourful laptops and netbooks, glossy handsets, and accessories such as headphones that can be customised to suit your attitude.
Ashford.com Reduces Costs and Improves Communications With Cloud-Based IP Phone Systems From Fonality Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:01PMCULVER CITY, CA--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Fonality, Inc. ( www.fonality.com ), a leading provider of cloud-based business phone and unified communication solutions, today announced that Ashford.com has deployed its Fonality Enterprise Solution across multiple sites and call centers to help decrease costs and improve efficiencies. Built on a core cloud platform that ...
Hell on earth, due north of the Arabian Sea Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:58PMIn the convulsive migrations immediately after World War II, Karachi played a largely unreported role.
Wi-Fi Leader Xirrus Becomes the Latest Sponsor of 4GWE Conference in Los Angeles Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:35PMNORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TMC and Crossfire Media today announced that Xirrus, the leader in high-performance Wi-Fi, has signed on to become the latest Gold Sponsor of their 4G Wireless Evolution (4GWE) Conference, taking place in Los Angeles, on October 4-6, 2010. Xirrus manufactures the patented Wi-Fi Array, which is the only fully distributed, dense radio Wi-Fi architecture available ...
Tech companies on an acquisition spending spree Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:40PMTech companies on an acquisition spending spree
Intel Makes Push Into Smart-Phone Chips Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:51PMIntel buys wireless chip tech in mobile-phone push
Why Wall St. Donors Are Deserting Obama Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:50PMA letter from a hedge fund manager to his investors about Washington’s policies stirs up controversy on a sensitive topic among the moneyed elite.
Arizona National Guard soldiers start surveillance at the border Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:14PMArizona National Guard soldiers have arrived at the border.
ArcSight Rumors Trigger Talk of Potential Buyers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:15AMRumors that ArcSight is interested in being acquired hit the press this week. Industry analysts weigh in on what potential buyers would make sense for the vendor.
The Hellhole Next Door Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:38AMAugust 28, 2010: Venezuela is using a new Colombian president coming into power as an excuse to restore normal diplomatic and economic relations. Venezuela is also more willing to do something about the growing FARC presence on their side of the border.
Militants attack army intel office in NW Pakistan Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:16AMPESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Suspected Islamist militants attacked an army intelligence office Saturday in northwestern Pakistan, officials said, setting off a gunbattle that paralyzed parts of the city.
Corruption keeping US firms from investing in RP Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:11AMDA NANG, Vietnam – Corruption, along with problems with transparency, efficiency and bureaucracy are keeping American companies from investigating in the Philippines.
HP raises 3PAR offer to $2 bln, trumps Dell again Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:15PMHP raises 3PAR offer to $2 bln, trumps Dell again
HP raises 3PAR offer to $2 bln, trumps Dell bid Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:01PMHP raises 3PAR offer to $2 bln, trumps Dell bid
RIM looks forward as India, other challenges loom Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:49PMResearch In Motion , its global growth and its secure-email niche challenged by both rivals and governments, is preparing for a long fight it may yet lose on a shifting battlefield.
Dual-boot, Windows-Android tablet PC Planned for September? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:49PMLeaks of Android-powered tablets slated to debut at an overseas trade show early next month abound in the blogosphere this week, with a dual-boot Anroid-Windows tablet from ViewSonic generating the most buzz.
Bay Biz Buzz: Aruba Networks, CDC, Compellent, Frontline Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:31PMBy Lu WangBloomberg NewsShares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading this morning.Some technology companies fell after Santa Clara-based Intel Corp.
Intel Cuts Q3 Revenue Estimates as PC Demand Weakens Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:15PMAfter two extremely strong financial quarters, Intel announced that it was reducing its Q3 revenue estimates amid a slowing demand in the consumer PC space.
H.P. Raises Its 3Par Bid, Leapfrogging Dell Again Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:51AMAfter a bidding war with Hewlett-Packard, Dell raised its offer for the data-storage company to about $1.5 billion and said that 3Par had accepted the offer.
Intel says third-quarter revenue below guidance Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:47AMRevenue for the current three-month period is being squeezed by weaker than expected demand for consumer PCs in "mature" markets, the chipmaker says.
My Linux Computer is Acting Weird Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:45AMMandriva Linux Chronicles: "A few days ago, thanks to one student, I realized that something funny was happening with my Linux netbook."
Intel eyed McAfee for years, Gelsinger says Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:40AMIntel considered acquiring either Symantec or McAfee for years before it announced last week that it would buy the latter, former Intel senior vice president Pat Gelsinger said on Thursday.
Canada Pension Agrees to Buy Intoll for $3 Billion Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:14AMCanada Pension Plan Investment Board agreed to buy Intoll Group for A$3.44 billion ($3 billion), gaining stakes in toll roads in Toronto and Sydney.
Logging on with the serious players Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:01AMFrom performance to aesthetics, the Alienware M15X ticks all the right boxes to prove that it’s not your average notebook.
Looking Askance at Acquisitions Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:35PMCash, caution and skepticism make expectations of a merger and acquisition boom look overdone.
Intel, Infineon Near Deal for Mobile Chip Business: Reports Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:15PMSeveral months after rumors surfaced that Intel was interested in buying Infineon’s mobile chip business, the two sides could be close to a deal, according to reports.
HP trumps Dell again as 3PAR bidding war escalates Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:00PMHP trumps Dell again as 3PAR bidding war escalates
ASUS Announces G51Jx-3DE Notebook Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:59PMASUS has announced the latest addition to their Republic of Gamers (ROG) series notebooks, the G51Jx-3DE featuring a 3D display and Nvidia graphics.
Canada Pension Agrees to Buy Intoll for $3 Billion Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:14PMCanada Pension Plan Investment Board agreed to buy Intoll Group for A$3.44 billion ($3 billion) to gain stakes in toll roads in Toronto and Sydney.
A New Coalition Forged to Offer a Self-Service Private Cloud Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:53PMWith concerns about the immaturity and security of public clouds, many enterprise organizations are opting instead to implement private (or hybrid) clouds in order to access the benefits that cloud computing offers while still operating behind the firewall. Eucalyptus Systems , newScale , MomentumSI , and rPath announced a coalition yesterday at VMWorld they claim will ease that transition ...
First mayor of Rio Rancho dies Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:45PMDavid Bruening, the first mayor elected after Rio Rancho incorporated as a city, died Tuesday at the age of 92.
Cracks in computer defenses abound: IBM Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:08PMIBM on Wednesday reported that the number of discovered cracks that hackers could exploit in computer software surged in the first half of the year.
Should H.P. Dump Its 3Par Bid for McAfee? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:43PMSure, Hewlett-Packard appears to have made an aggressive play by trumping Dell ’s bid for 3Par , a data storage company. Indeed, the bidding war seemed to be heating up even further on Wednesday, with Reuters reporting that Dell is set to come back with a higher bid.