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IBM (IBM) To Acquire Truven Health Analytics For $2.6B
The purchase of Michigan-based Truven Health Analytics will mark the technology giant’s fourth health data-related acquisition in the past year.
IBM, XPrize Announce Artificial Intelligence Competition With $5 Million Prize Money
In order to encourage “landmark breakthroughs” in creation of artificially intelligent machines, IBM and the nonprofit XPrize announced Wednesday a $5 million competition for AI developers.
Cyberattacks Increase As Companies Lack Malware, Hacking Security: Report
Groups rather than individuals commit the vast majority of cybercrime, according to a new IBM report.
Microsoft Moving Beyond Bitcoin To Create Blockchain Marketplace On Azure Cloud
The company has dabbled with bitcoin in the past, but now it wants to harness the power of the blockchain, the technology underpinning the virtual currency.
IBM Bets Big On Blockchain, The Bitcoin Technology That Could Revolutionize Business
IBM will reportedly announce Tuesday its plans to advance the blockchain technology that underpins the bitcoin.
Microsoft Dives Deep With Underwater Data Centers As Environmentally Friendly Cloud Computing Alternative
Removing the need for expensive and energy draining air conditioning systems, Microsoft’s deep sea data centers could be the future.
Ardit Ferizi, ISIS Hacking Suspect Facing 35 Years, Appears In US Court
Ardit Ferizi, a 20-year-old Kosovo citizen, made his first appearance in U.S. court.
Hang Up On ‘The IRS’: Watch Out For Tax Scammers Trying To Get Their Grubby Hands On Your Financial Records
IRS scammers have weaseled taxpayers out of more than $23 million since October 2013. Follow our tips to avoid them.
Silicon Valley To Women Who’ve Left Tech: Please Come Back
Tech companies — where women hold 33 percent of jobs — are trying to lure back women who left the industry.
Google DeepMind’s ‘AlphaGo’ Program Defeats Human Go Champion For The First Time Ever
The immensely complex ancient Chinese board game has long been considered the most challenging one for a computer to master.
Fed Rate Meeting: Conflicting Central Banks Could Force US Federal Reserve To Rethink Its Strategy
Since it’s the only major central bank hiking rates, the Federal Reserve has to contend with a stronger U.S. dollar. That could slow its efforts to end years of cheap money.
IBM Acquires UStream, Plans Deeper Dive Into Enterprise Video Streaming
Financial terms were not disclosed, but a report estimates the acquisition is worth $130 million.
Tech Recession? Hardware Sales Seen Declining In 2016; US Dollar, China Woes To Blame
Companies like Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco and others face a tough 12 months as clients slash IT spending and consumers hold back from buying devices.
IBM Forecasts Weak Earnings For 2016; Shares Slide
Shares fell 3 percent in extended trading Tuesday as the company forecast 2016 adjusted earnings of at least $13.50 per share.
Hack A Hairdryer: IBM Ends 'Patronizing' Campaign Aimed At Enticing More Women Into Science And Technology
The ad to entice women into careers in science and technology has backfired in a big way.
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Slams Windows 10 Mobile Apps And Satya Nadella's Accounting Practices
The former Microsoft CEO also criticized the company's reporting of cloud revenue figures.
Cyber Monday Sales Predicted To Rise By 18%, Driven By TVs, Apple Watch, 'Star Wars' And Hoverboards
Bargain hunters are expected to increase spending on Cyber Monday, according to a prediction from IBM's Watson supercomputer.
Thanksgiving Day Shopping 2015: Online Sales To Hit Record, While Store Crowds Lag Behind
Early reports for Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales reveal a boom in online shopping while in-store shopping lagged.
Hewlett-Packard Units To Report Earnings For First Time Since Split
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will focus on corporate business and cloud computing under Meg Whitman, while HP Inc will sell printers and PCs.
China Security Law Vexes US Tech Firms: Sacrifice Secrets, Or Sales?
Beijing's demand that U.S. tech companies provide access to data on their systems -- and at times share source code -- has some questioning their future in China.
Microsoft Windows Is 30: A Short History Of One Of The Most Iconic Tech Products Ever
On November 20, 1985, Windows 1.0 was released and a revolution in computing was born.
Immigration Reform 2015: Decade-Long Project To Digitize US Forms For Immigrants Has Cost $1B, Just 1 Available Online
The decade-long project to overhaul the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' paper system could cost $3.1 billion and take an additional four years.
Berkshire Set For Record Q3 Profit As Kraft Heinz Merger Offsets Some Investment, Insurance Losses
However, many observers say more details on who will succeed Warren Buffett, the 85-year old investment icon, matters more than quarterly results.
The Fight Against Food Poisoning: Can Mars Inc. And IBM Help Food Manufacturers Stop Harmful Bacteria Outbreaks?
Food giant Mars Inc. wants its collaboration with IBM to take food safety testing into a new era.
IBM To Acquire The Weather Company Data Assets For A Sunny Internet Of Things-Powered Future
The big exception is the company's TV channel, which will license forecast data from IBM.
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Discloses SEC Investigation Into Accounting Practices
International Business Machines disclosed Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into its accounting practices.
How To Stop Ransomware, The Cyberattack That Holds Your Computer Hostage Until You Pay
Attacks by hackers holding access to computers for ransom are typically traced back to Russia or Eastern Europe, where technical skills are in heavy supply, but jobs aren't.
IBM Corporation (IBM) Q3 Revenue Of $19.3B Misses Street, Shares Fall In After-Hours Trading
Big Blue, which reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales Monday, could face "a prolonged period of underperformance" as it moves to the cloud.
Tech Earnings Preview: IBM Corp. (IBM), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL) Face China Slump, Currency Headwinds In Q3
Several major tech players are reporting earnings this week. And there are multiple factors that could hit revenue numbers.
Dell Set To Announce $50B EMC Takeover
Dell is expected to announce Monday that it has agreed on a deal to purchase data storage company EMC in one of the biggest tech mergers ever.