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India Set to Leap-Frog Ahead with 'Smart Grid' Energy Strategy
Experts predict the world's cities will double by 2050 -- from 3.3 billion people today, to 6.4 billion in 39 years. Synonymous with this growth is the need for sustainable, reliant resources -- the need for smarter energy. And India is already ahead of the curve.
IBM, Vodafone extend India outsourcing deal for up to $1 billion
IBM has signed an extended deal estimated at up to $1 billion to manage the information technology systems of Vodafone's Indian unit until 2017, the Economic Times reported on Thursday.
IBM, Vodafone Extends Outsourcing Deal for up to $1 bln-Paper
IBM has signed an extended deal estimated at up to $1 billion to manage the information technology systems of Vodafone's Indian unit until 2017, the Economic Times reported on Thursday
Women Tech CEOs: With Bartz Gone, Who’s Left and Why?
Carol Bartz's ouster as Yahoo CEO leaves the ranks of women in the tech sector much smaller. Why?
Is the Dow Headed Higher or Lower?
To say it's been a discomforting time for U.S. stock investors lately would be an understatement. Europe debt concerns, a tepid U.S. economic recovery that’s not creating enough jobs, and now Hurricane Irene’s damage has jolted institutional investors. Given the above, where’s the Dow headed from here?
Tech CEOs in 2011: Where Are the Women?
At Apple, all senior executives are male. Why? And why so few female CEOs?
IBM to buy Algorithmics for $387 million
U.S. IT company IBM is buying Toronto-based risk analytics software firm Algorithmics for $387 million in cash to enhance its financial services capabilities.
IBM Buying Spree Shows Appetite for Foreign Tech Players
IBM, the No. 2 computer services company, has snapped up technology players in Canada and the UK -- demonstrating an appetite for new technologies but also for tax advantages.
U.S. Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Key Macro Data
Stock index futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 down 0.1 to 0.4 percent.
Stock futures fall ahead of key macro data
Stock index futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 down 0.1 to 0.4 percent.
IBM buys British security analytics firm i2
IBM has agreed to buy British security analytics software firm i2 for an undisclosed sum, it said Wednesday, as it continues to devour companies that can help its clients deal with growing mountains of data.
AT&T and T-Mobile: 3 Reasons Why it's a Bad Deal
AT&T and T-Mobile shouldn't have even dreamed of merging; it defies history, technology and consumer interests.
Tim Cook: Apple’s Head Honcho for the Long Run
Stock incentives could keep Cook in Cupertino as Apple's head man until at least 2021.
Tim Cook’s $390 Million Payday: Is it a Risky Gamble?
Some think Apple's pay for its new CEO might be risky because nobody replaces Steve Jobs.
New Apple Chief’s Payday: Incentive Gamble for Success
Tim Cook's $390 million payday isn't the first time he's been taken care of by Apple directors
Steve Jobs' Top 10 Game Changing Moments with Apple after Year 2000
Steve Jobs is the co-founder, chairman, and former chief executive officer of Apple Inc.
Running Apple: After Steve Jobs
With Steve Jobs resigning from the role of the CEO, the running of Apple is expected to be more of a team effort than the one man show which we are so used to.
Irene’s Danger: How Do Experts Measure Catastrophes?
While no one can know ahead of time just how much destruction a Category 3 Hurricane like Irene will do, specialty companies that specialize in catastrophic risk analysis are armed with historical data as well as links to national computer centers that track the storm in real time.
Steve Jobs' Health Behind Resignation, Once Said 'Death is Best Invention of Life
Steve Jobs' groundbreaking decision to resign as chief executive of Apple is widely speculated to be due to his health, as Jobs has long suffered from a rare form of pancreatic cancer, and survived longer than many others with the same disease.
TouchPad Withdrawal Leaves HP Competitors Guessing About New Plans
The significant change in the strategy of Hewlett-Packard to pull its hand from the fastest growing mobile computing, by withdrawing its TouchPad, has left its competitors wondering about its forthcoming plans and strategies.
Steve Jobs Quits: Why He Mattered to Apple and the Tech World
Probably the only reason why Steve Jobs quit as CEO of the company he co-founded and made into a world leader is because the end of his life is near. His body is breaking down and, as usual, neither he nor Apple will discuss it.
UBS Cuts 3,500 Jobs: Did Goldman Sachs Start the Trend?
UBS announced cuts of 3,500 employees on Tuesday, mostly in its investment banking division, as the layoff trend continues in the banking industry.
U.S. Stocks Edge Up, Brent Dips, Gold Hits Record
World stocks eked out a gain on Monday, stabilizing after the previous four weeks of sharp losses, while Brent crude prices slipped on prospects Libya's civil war will soon end.
Why HP Shares Gained: Investors Bet on Recovery
HP shares gained because they had been beaten down and some saw recovery
5 Ways Verizon’s Shrewd Use of Tech Tools Kept it up in Strike
How did Verizon keep its network up? By deploying all the tech tools it owns.
Wall Street edges higher, searches for catalyst
U.S. stocks edged up on Monday after four weeks of losses, but investors were hesitant to take big risks without a catalyst for buying.
IBM Founder Knew How to Tackle Economic Slump
Peter E. Greulich documents Thomas J. Watson, Sr.’s founding leadership that enabled IBM to grow for a century in ‘The World’s Greatest Salesman: An IBM Caretaker’s Perspective, Looking Back’
HP, Apotheker Defend Strategy Shift; Stock Rebounds
HP rebounded a bit on Wall Street Monday as company executives including CEO Leo Apotheker went on a global mission to explain to major investors why the company is drastically changing its mission. Apotheker flew to London to begin selling his new vision of the company and other company leaders, including CFO Cathie Lesjak and Chairman Ray Lane made dozens of calls to answers questions about HP's new and controversial strategy.
Could Lenovo Eye HP’s Discarded webOS Technology?
Could HP sell webOS to another maker? Or license it to a rival?
Why HP Shares Will Gain: Price, Concept and History
HP shares will likely gain Monday after Friday's pounding