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IBM's Former Chief Privacy Officer Warns Enterprises To Heed Cyberattack Warnings
For 12 years, Chief Privacy Officer of IBM (NYSE: IBM) Harriet Pearson, in private practice, warns companies aren't ready for cyberattack.
IBM Sets New $4B Financing Push With Mobile App For Business Clients
IBM Global Financing, part of the Armonk, N.Y.-based company, quadrupled the cash amount in its latest financing plan.
In Nairobi, A Brand New Commuter Train To Beat Kenya’s Worst Traffic Jams
A sparkling new commuter train kicks off Kenya's ambitious infrastructure project, easing Nairobi's terrible traffic.
Google's Legal Morass Could Extend To Android, Too
It's an open secret that Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) is being probed over search. But Android could be a target, too.
Sandberg Joins Facebook Sellers: Don't They Ever Learn?
Sheryl Sandberg, COO and director of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), joined the parade of insiders who have cashed in on the company's public status.
IBM Reports Carbon Nanotube Breakthrough For Advanced Chips
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) reported a breakthrough using carbon nanotubes that could overcome current roadblocks in the chip sector.
Powerful Computers, Software, Satellites Aid Forecasters Evaluating Hurricane Sandy
Meteoreologists using the fastest supercomputers, software and satellites track Hurricane Sandy trying to forecast danger and damage.
Technology Focus: 5 Takeaways From Tech Earnings
Five keys to technology earnings: the strongest thrive, cash is king, get customers to use products more, look behind scenes.
New Study Finds Android Apps Leak Personal Data
A new study warns that Android users may be leaking personal information due to security oversights in popular smartphone apps.
IBM Bolsters Security Software To Protect Against More Risks
IBM (NYSE: IBM) bolstered its security software lines with more sophisticated products.
IBM Shares Dip 6% After Revenue Dip With Better Earnings
Shares of IBM (NYSE: IBM) fell 6 percent Wednesday despite reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (United Rentals, Beazer Homes, Lindsay, Emeritus, Overseas, IBM, BPZ Resources, Unisys, Protective Life)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Tuesday were United Rentals, Beazer Homes USA, Lindsay Corp, Emeritus Corp and Synovus Financial Corp. The top after-market NYSE losers were Overseas Shipholding Group, International Business Machines Corp, BPZ Resources, Unisys Corp and Protective Life Corp.
IBM, Intel Both Beat Estimates; IBM Still Sees Bullish 4Q
IBM reiterates bullish fourth-quarter forecast, while Intel's is more moderate.
IBM Names Peters New Chief Privacy Officer
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) appointed Christina Peters, a lawyer, as its second chief privacy officer.
Transportation Is Crucial For Emerging Global Markets
Sometimes it is the simple things that can make growth in new markets difficult. In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s getting from one place to another.
IBM 3Q Earnings: Keep Brewing Rising Profits
International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) is expected to report lower third-quarter revenue, but earnings should rise at least 5%.
Workday, HR Software Vendor, Jumps Another 9% Post-IPO
Shares of Workday (NYSE: WDAY) the human-resources software company launched by PeopleSoft founder Dave Duffield, jumped another 9 percent from their Friday close.
Technology Focus: How Soon Before Cyberattack Hits Here?
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta warned of a possible “cyber-Pearl Harbor,” but ever-bigger networks provide targets.
Asian Stock Markets Week Ahead: Investors To Focus On Economic Data, Earnings Reports
Market participants are likely to focus on the economic reports in a data-heavy week. Reports on retail sales, Empire manufacturing, Philly Fed, housing starts and inflation from the U.S. are due to be released next week.
Inflection Point: PC Era May Shapeshift To Tablets
Watching financial announcements from big companies in the PC sector resembles a jalopy falling apart. Is the tablet age here?
55 Earnings Reports To Watch: Google, Microsoft, IBM, Bank Of America, Coca-Cola
Third-quarter earnings season will be in full swing next week. Results will indicate how much the global slowdown affects U.S. companies.
Workday, HR Software Dealer, Ups IPO Proceeds To $590M
Workday, the HR software company started by PeopleSoft's founders, boosted its IPO proceeds again.
Amazon Says 300 Government Agencies Using Its Web Services
Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) said its Amazon Web Services clients include more than 300 government agencies and 1,500 colleges.
IBM, AT&T Forge Network Deal For Cloud Services
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and AT&T (NYSE: T), the No. 2 computer company and the No. 1 phone company, respectively, will team up to offer cloud services.
Technology Accounts For Half Of Top 20 Global Brands
Tech companies headed by Apple, IBM, Google and Microsoft are half of top 20 brands.
BMC Software Soars After Report Seeking Buyer
Shares of BMC Software, which specializes in enterprise products, soared nearly 8 percent after a report it’s exploring a sale.
Workday, HR Software Dealer, Ups IPO Proceeds To $546M
Workday, launched by PeopleSoft's Dave Duffield, upped its IPO, in what could be the hottest tech IPO of the quarter.
IBM Mounting Major Electric Cars Push With Ireland’s ESB
IBM (NYSE: IBM) will support 1,000 electric car charges with Ireland's ESB in SmartGrid push.
IBM’s Rometty Becomes First Female Chairman Monday
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) CEO Virginia Rometty will become its first female chairman on Monday.
IBM: Cybersecurity Threats Increase From Phones, Social Media, Browsers
Device proliferation as well as social media and browser intrusion continue to lead the parade of cyber threats to computer networks and data centers, a new IBM study found.