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CISPA 2013 Passes House: Why IBM Champions The Controversial Cybersecurity Bill Despite Obama’s Veto Threat
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the highly controversial CISPA bill on Thursday, and IBM couldn't be any happier.
Israel Is In The Midst Of A Technology Startup Boom. How Do You Invest In It Without A Lot Of Money? Try Crowdfunding Venture Capitalists
Israel's inventive startups need money for their bright ideas. A crowdfunding company has a new model for backing these companies.
No 100 Percent Guarantees But Mobile Communications Can Be Safe: IBM Security Chief
With major problems from cyberattackers on earthbound computer networks, IBM's mobile security chief says mobile networks can be safe.
IBM Unveils MobileFirst Software, Bolsters New Ties To AT&T
IMB said the goal is to harmonize computer networks with growing numbers of employees who use mobile devices like laptops and smartphones
PlayStation 4 Announcement: How Do The PS4 Specs Stack Up To The Wii U And Xbox Durango?
On Wednesday night, Sony held a massive event in New York to announce their upcoming gaming console, the PlayStation 4. It’s an impressive-looking machine, but how will it stack up to other next-gen consoles?
GE Rolls Out Proficy Vision Software To Handle ‘Big Data’ In Manufacturing
General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) rolled out the Proficy Vision software platform, which manages so-called “big data” with structured data.
IBM Rolls Out Lowest-Cost Servers For Analytics, Cloud In Small Business Push
IBM has introduced a new series of low-cost, powerful computer servers that provide sophisticated analytics to small business.
Oracle Snaps Up Acme Packet For $1.7B; IBM Gets Star Analytics
Oracle Corp. said it will acquire Acme Packet, and IBM bought private Star Analytics.
IBM Announces Security Intelligence Software For ‘Big Data’ Customers
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) introduced security software intended to detect “stealthy threats” that penetrate systems of “big data” providers
‘Watson’ Goes To College: RPI Gets 1st Use Of IBM Computer For Research
Watson from International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) that already has been fed most of the world’s knowledge, is going to RPI.
Firefox Maker Mozilla Named ‘Most Trusted Internet Company For Privacy’ In 2012
Mozilla proudly announced this morning it had been named the "Most Trusted Internet Company For Privacy" in 2012, according to an annual independent study on data protection and privacy.
IBM Expands Cloud, ‘Big Data’ Services With SAP For Global Service
International Business Machines will partner with Germany’s SAP in a new global service for the cloud and “big data."
AT&T 4Q Earnings Preview: No. 1 Keeps Profits Growing
AT&T is expected to report substantially higher fourth-quarter earnings despite slightly lower revenue, due to wireless sector gains.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (New York Times, IBM, LDK Solar, MGIC Investment, Berry Plastics, STR Holdings, Annies, WESCO, Yingli Green, Senior Housing)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Tuesday were New York Times, International Business Machines, LDK Solar Co, MGIC Investment and Berry Plastics Group Inc, while the top after-market NYSE losers were STR Holdings, Annies, WESCO International, Yingli Green Energy and Senior Housing Properties Trust.
IBM 4Q Earnings Preview: Good Profit Gains On Flat Revenue Due to Services
Despite flat software/services revenue, IBM’s performance will look like a sleek engine running in a tech sector buffeted by easing demand.
Apple, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Starbucks, McDonald’s: 57 Earnings Reports To Watch, Jan 22-25
Here's your handy watchlist for this week - a week that should offer further guidance on the health of U.S. companies.
Technology Focus: US Falling Behind More In Patent Sweepstakes
IBM may have won the most patents in 2012, but U.S. companies are losing the innovation war to Asia.
IBM's Watson Gets A 'Swear Filter' After Learning The Urban Dictionary
IBM's supercomputer Watson, the "Jeopardy" star, briefly went from "smart" to "smart ass" with the help of the Urban Dictionary.
IBM Again Tops Patent List Dominated By Foreign Inventors
No surprise: International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) received 6,478 patents in 2012, continuing its 20-year domination of the field.
IBM Sets ‘Smart Home’ Links To STMicroelectronics, Shaspa Research
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) announced a deal with STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Shaspa for "smart homes."
IBM CEO Picks Two To Manage Services After Current Boss Retires
When the boss of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) services retires soon, the CEO determined two heads are better.
Technology Focus: 5 People Of '12 Who Deserve Kudos
Emphasize the positive, and forget the negative: Here are five people who deserve credit for doing things right this year.
Technology Companies: 5 To Watch In 2013
There are thousands of tech companies to watch, but how can one determine which will be the game-changers? Don't worry, here are a few.
IBM Boosts 'Big Data' Push With StoredIQ Acquisition
IBM said it planned to acquire private StoredIQ to deepen its penetration of the market for “big data” products.
IBM Researcher Devises 'Identity Mixer' For Online Privacy
A scientist at IBM (NYSE:IBM) in Zurich has devised Identity Mixer, which he believes can solve online privacy issues.
IBM Nano-Photonic Chip for 'Big Data' Transmission Near Commercial Shipment
Breakthrough research at International Business Machines has yielded chips that merge optics with electronics to speed “big data."
Technology Focus: Cisco's Chambers Creating Legacy
John T. Chambers has decided to base his legacy as CEO of Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) on the cloud, software, and services.
IBM Greatly Exaggerates Twitter's Ineffectiveness
IBM’s 2012 Black Friday and Cyber Monday reports said Twitter drove 0.0% of online sales over the two big shopping days during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Microsoft Elects Symantec's Thompson As Lead Director
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) elected John W. Thompson as lead independent director, succeeding Reed Hastings.
NCR's $650 Million Retalix Buy Latest Software Consolidation
Is anything left to buy now that NCR Corp. NYSE: NCR) has agreed to acquire Israel's Retalix (Nasdaq: RTLX)?