The Buzz: Palm slumps. Some think it must sell out.
2010-03-19 07:32:04
Keywords: Palm, smartphones, mergers, technology, Apple, Google, Research in Motion, Nokia, Motorola
Quote: The company's patents and mobile operating system webOS could make it an attractive fit for a rival.DELLFortune 500HPQFortune 500) have been mentioned as potential acquirers, since neither of them has a significant presence in the mobile device world. NOKMSFTFortune 500AAPLFortune 500GOOGFortune 500), which is hoping to take the smartphone world by storm with its Nexus One phone and Android operating system, have been touted as good fits for Palm.Michael Walkley, an analyst with Piper Jaffray, s...
Read articleDell plant closing delayed third time
2010-03-19 07:32:03
Quote: Dell Inc. stalled for the third time plans to close its Winston-Salem assembly plant, and it will now stay open until at least October 29, according to a company spokesman.The factory was originally due to close earlier this year, but then it was delayed until April. Dell spokesman David Frink attributed the decision to continue operations in response to higher than expected demand for the desktop computers made there.The company still has about 400 employees plus additional contractors working ...
Read articlePalm revenue forecast lower than analyst estimates
2010-03-19 07:32:01
Quote: "I just don't see what changes here."NYSESNews) and Verizon Wireless work through inventory overhang.Analysts had been expecting revenue of about $306 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.The company shipped a total of 960,000 smartphones during the third quarter ended February 26, but sell-through -- which reflects how many devices actually end up in consumers' hands -- totaled 408,000 units, lagging the 600,000 units or more many analysts expected."The May quarter guidance is the key ...
Read articleSCENARIOS-What's next for Google's operations in China?
2010-03-19 07:32:00
Keywords: Internet software and services (industry),Wireless telecommunication services,Telecommunication services (sector),Media (industry),Hong Kong,Asia,China,Emerging countries,IT services and consulting,Commercial services and supplies (industry group),Industr
Quote: Such a move would put hundreds more out of work, and could
jeopardize firms like Dell (DELL.O) and Lenovo (0992.HK) that
were banking on Android-based phones as a major part of their
push into the China cellular market. Independent software application developers who were
counting on......
Read articleFormer Hoover's/Golfsmith exec joins Bazaarvoice
2010-03-18 01:48:51
Quote: Inc., Costco Inc., Dell Inc., Macy’s Inc., Overstock.com Inc. and others.The appointment comes three months after Bazaarvoice assembled a 17-person team of strategists including two former Time Inc., Reader's Digest Association Inc. and Moore and Company executives.Felix worked most recently as senior vice president of human resources and guest experience for Golfsmith. She was a human resources vice president for Hoover's and NextLeft.She graduated from the Institute of Personnel & De...
Read articleDell Receives "Strong Positive" Rating in 2010 Data Center Outsourcing, North America MarketScope Report
2010-03-17 07:03:21
Quote: PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell today announced that it has been given a “Strong Positive†ratingby Gartner, Inc., a major global IT Services industry analyst firm, forits 2010 MarketScope for Data Center Outsourcing, North America Report.Gartner's MarketScope report provides specific guidance fororganizations seeking data center services.Dell’s ‘Strong Positive’ rating was based on a weighted evaluation ofthe company’s data center capabilities as well ...
Read articleLaurus Technologies Becomes Official Certified Partner in Dell's PartnerDirect Program
2010-03-17 07:03:21
Quote: LaurusTechnologiesDell’sPartnerDirect program as a Certified Dell Partner. Built on threemain tenets of simplifying IT, less complexity and the advantagesoffered by the Dell business model, PartnerDirect will create a lastingand mutually beneficial relationship between Dell and LaurusTechnologies.SystemsIntegration group. “By partnering with Dell, we are renewing ourpromise to deliver the breadth of services and expertise that LaurusTechnologies is known for.â€As a Certified De...
Read articleDell Helps Customers Achieve New Levels of Efficiency with Enhanced Systems Management Capabilities and Refreshed PowerEdge Server Portfolio
2010-03-17 07:03:20
Quote: Today Dell introduced new system management features as well as new DellPowerEdge servers to address the evolving technology demands of largeenterprises, small-to-medium-sized businesses and public organizations,providing them flexible and reliable solutions to help them grow andthrive. Dell is introducing nine PowerEdge blade, rack-mount and towerservers and three Dell Precision tower workstations updated with the newIntel Xeon 5600 “Westmere-EP†series of processors, as well as new...
Read articleJohn Arnold's Inner Drive
2010-03-17 07:03:17
Keywords: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Larry Ellison, Oracle, Google, Apple, John Arnold, Hedge Fund
Quote: Still, in supporting charter school YES, he joins a supporting cast of billionaires that includes Bill Gates, Michael DellDELLnewspeople), and the Walton family.
Philanthropy
While at Enron, Arnold responded to an ad posted on an office bulletin board seeking volunteers for an academic tutoring program. Where went his passion, so goes his wealth: Since 2007 Arnold has given $22 million to charter schools YES (Youth Engaged in Service) and KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program).......
Read articleDell sues 5 Asia tech firms, alleging LCD cartel
2010-03-16 01:18:51
Keywords: Computer hardware,Data processing services,Computer hardware,United States of America,Consumer electronics,Household durables,Japan,Asia,Consumer electronics,Semiconductor equipment and products,Leisure products,Emerging countries,Taiwan,Computers and off
Quote: Dell sues 5 Asia tech firms, alleging LCD cartel
TOKYO, March 15 (Reuters) - Dell Inc (DELL.O), the world's
third-largest PC maker, has filed a lawsuit against Sharp Corp
(6753.T), Hitachi Ltd (6501.T), Toshiba Corp (6502.T) and two
other companies for alleged price fixing of LCD displays. Dell filed the suit at a U.S. district court in San Francisco
on Friday against the group of five firms, which also includes
Japan's Seiko Epson (6724.T) and Taiwan's HannStar (6116.TW), a
spokesman at Dell's...
Read articleTech stocks in the red in early trading
2010-03-16 01:18:50
Keywords: , DELL, Dell Inc, MSFT, Microsoft Corporation, INTC, Intel Corporation, HPQ, Hewlett-Packard Co, CSCO, Cisco Systems Inc, COMP, Nasdaq Composite Index, MSH, Amex Morgan Stanley Hi Tech, SOX, Phlx Semiconductor Index
Quote: Losses came from Dell Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!dell/quotes/nls/dell(DELL14.26,0.00,0.00%), Microsoft Corp./quotes/comstock/15*!msft/quotes/nls/msft(MSFT29.29,+0.02,+0.07%), Intel Corp./quotes/comstock/15*!intc/quotes/nls/intc(INTC21.17,-0.10,-0.47%) and Google Inc. Advancers included Hewlett-Packard Co./quotes/comstock/13*!hpq/quotes/nls/hpq(HPQ52.42,+0.14,+0.27%) and Cisco Systems Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!csco/quotes/nls/csco(CSCO26.08,+0.20,+0.77%). The Nasdaq Composite Index/quotes/comstock/1...
Read articleDell Sues Five Flat-Panel Makers
2010-03-16 01:18:49
Keywords: Financial, News, Stock, Market, Headlines, Investments, Quotes, Trading, TheStreet.com, Andrea Tse ,Consumer Goods
Quote: NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- PC manufacturer Dell(DELL) plans to sue Sharp(SHCAY), Hitachi(HIT), Toshiba, Seiko Epson and HannStar for the suspected price- fixing of LCD (liquid crystal displays) displays, according to Reuters.Reuters.Reuters.Bloomberg. The report says that some of these companies had pled guilty and were fined in a U.S. price-fixing probe in connection with the panels.Dell stock has inched 0.4% lower to $14.21 on Monday morning, while Sharp American Depository Receipts have risen b...
Read articleDell files lawsuit against five tech companies
2010-03-16 01:18:48
Quote: Computer maker Dell Inc. has filed a lawsuit alleging that five companies fixed liquid crystal display panel prices.The Round Rock company (Nasdaq: DELL) filed the suit in a U.S. district court in San Francisco on Friday against Sharp Corp., Hitachi Ltd., Toshiba Corp. and two other companies.Dell filed the suit against the companies, which includes Japan’s Seiko Epson and Taiwan’s HannStar, a spokesman at Dell’s Japan unit said.Dell has not specified damages. Sharp and Hitachi...
Read articleTech Stocks: Google-China stalemate highlights weak tech action
2010-03-16 01:18:47
Keywords: Industries|Tech, GOOG, Google Inc, BIDU, Baidu Inc, AAPL, Apple Inc, IBM, International Business Machines, DELL, Dell Inc, TXN, Texas Instruments Inc, INTC, Intel Corporation, COMP, Nasdaq Composite Index, SOX, Phlx Semiconductor Index, MSH, Amex Morgan S
Quote: Apple began taking orders for the iPad on Friday and will release the device on April 3.Decliners also included International Business Machines Corp./quotes/comstock/13*!ibm/quotes/nls/ibm(IBM127.83,-0.11,-0.09%), Dell Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!dell/quotes/nls/dell(DELL14.26,0.00,0.00%), Texas Instruments Inc./quotes/comstock/13*!txn/quotes/nls/txn(TXN23.94,-0.06,-0.25%) and Intel Corp./quotes/comstock/15*!intc/quotes/nls/intc(INTC21.17,-0.10,-0.47%)The Nasdaq Composite Index/quotes/comstock/10y!...
Read articleMaking Windows 7 Work For You
2010-03-16 01:18:46
Keywords: Windows 7, Enterprise Software, CIO, Enterprise IT, Computer Hardware
Quote: Windows 7 Enterprise requires certain hardware features to run--features that are available in current generation client systems like DellDELLnewspeople) OptiPlex desktops, Dell Latitude laptops and Dell Precision workstations.For organizations that choose to maintain legacy systems, ensuring that all hardware platforms meet these prerequisites can help avert headaches during the migration process. Start by taking an inventory of the desktops, laptops, and mobile devices workers are using. Next,...
Read articleSmartphones vs. Personal Computers: The Battle Is on
2010-03-12 03:52:20
Quote: NASDAQPALMNews) and Dell Inc. NASDAQDELLNews), to understand how they are impacted by the smartphone market penetration threat.http://www.rothmanresearch.com/article/palm/23237/Mar-10-2010.htmlhttp://www.rothmanresearch.com/article/dell/23238/Mar-10-2010.htmlwww.rothmanresearch.com*www.rothmanresearch.comhttp://www.rothmanresearch.com/article/tap/23213/Mar-09-2010.html.Palm, Inc. provides mobile products for individual users and business customers internationally. The company offers integrated t...
Read articleLenovo says business will focus on mobile Internet
2010-03-12 03:52:19
Quote: and Dell Inc., which are creating products tailored to Chinese customers.In the latest quarter, Lenovo said sales in India and other emerging markets rose 52 percent over a year earlier, far ahead of the 13 percent sales growth reported for the United States and Western Europe.Lenovo, which acquired IBM Corp.'s PC unit in 2005, says its global market share last year rose to 9 percent, its highest level to date.Yang said Lenovo has no plans for foreign acquisitions but is ready to look at any dea...
Read articleThe iPad changes everything
2010-03-11 05:33:36
Quote: If the iPad, which will retail for as little as $499, is a success, it could indeed change the computing industry, but not necessarily to the liking of some of its biggest players.
HPQDELLAMZNSNEMSFTGOOGINTC) has reason to worry: The iPad features a microprocessor, the A4, that Apple designed and is having manufactured to its specifications.
Meet iPad's competition
PC) have been making them for industrial clients for years, and many of the PC makers have consumer tablets in the works R...
Read articleXerox chief charts her new path
2010-03-11 05:33:35
Quote: Which is? To expand Xerox in services.
IBMHPQDELLAAPL), which tops FortuneAmerica’s Most Admired Companies–must hone in on services. Product prices are falling and will continue to do so, she says, because consumers and customers are simply unwilling to pay up.
Now, large customers, in particular, are not showing signs of increasing their demand for tech equipment, she added. They’re delaying upgrades, as their costs keep rising and opportunities to lift their...
Read article[$$] Why Palm Is Not a Likely Buyout Candidate
2010-03-11 05:33:35
Quote: Morgan Joseph WE BELIEVE RUMORS of Palm (ticker: PALM) as a potential buyout candidate for larger technology companies such as Microsoft (MSFT), Dell (DELL), Nokia (NOK) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), among others, have little merit. Since the release of the Palm Pre back in January 2009, rumors of Palm being a possible takeout candidate have frequented blogs and newswires. Despite the recent correction in Palm's shares (down 45% since Feb. 12), we do not believe many of the rumored buyers offer mu...
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