Samsung Takes Mobile Crown From Nokia As World Mobile Sales Dipped In 2012
Samsung Electronics was the top mobile phone seller in 2012, snatching the crown from Nokia. Global sales fell 1.7 percent.
State Of The Union: 3 Key Items On Technology Sector Wish List
When President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, the technology sector will be listening for three key items.
Dell’s No. 2 Shareholder Joins Southeastern To Oppose Buyout Deal
The proposed $24.4 billion management buyout of Dell encountered another obstacle as its No. 2 outside shareholder said the deal's undervalued.
Apple CEO ‘Open’ To New Cash Distributions, Bullish On 2013 Gains
Apple CEO Tim Cook said management was receptive to new ways to tap its huge cash pile, won’t make unwise acquisitions and said market share prospects for 2013 were solid.
Nok Nok Labs, Security Startup With Clarke, Raises $15M In Venture Capital
Internet security startup Nok Nok Labs, whose directors include former White House security adviser Richard Clarke, said it had raised $15 million in venture capital.
Cisco Systems 2Q Earnings Preview: Move To Software-Defined Network Gains Takes Time
When Cisco Systems reports second-quarter results, investors expect marginally higher earnings on increased revenue.
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt’s Plan To Sell Huge Share Block ‘Routine,’ Company Says
Although Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), filed intentions to sell a major share block, the company said it was “routine."
Enhanced Security Software Uses Social Media, GPS To Monitor People
Raytheon has devised powerful software that tracks individuals via social media posts and GPS to use analytics to aid security agencies.
Technology Focus: Einhorn Forces Apple To Deal With Cash Hoard
Apple is facing shareholder opposition because its CEO has done little to allocate the big money it has been accruing in recent years.
Google Devises New Mobile Click Ad Concept For Itself As Well As Yahoo
Google will adapt its AdWords strategy to work better and more cheaply for mobile ads. It's also working with Yahoo.
Microsoft Preparing Major Security Releases Vs. Break-ins, Malware
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is completing one of its biggest-ever security updates to respond to major threats to its browser and users of Office products.
BlackBerry Elects Verizon Wireless, Ericsson Veterans To Board of Directors
BlackBerry Inc. elected two mobile industry executives as directors as it continues its year-long shake-up to regain market share and profit.
Apple Responds To Einhorn: Will Consider Options But Backs Bylaw Changes
Apple responded to a challenge by Greenlight Capital, saying it would consider plans to “enhance shareholder value,” which could include issuing preferred shares.
SoftBank Capital Creates $25OM Venture Capital Fund For ‘Growth’ Companies With Alibaba, MediaTek
Japan’s SoftBank Corp. (TYO:9984) said it had raised $250 million for a venture capital fund to invest in companies that have already gotten off the ground.
Apple’s New Threat: Hedge Funds Like Einhorn’s Greenlight Battle For the Cash
The challenge faced by Apple from David Einhorn differs from earlier battles over Yahoo and AOL.
Activist Einhorn's Greenlight Capital Mounts Bid To Force Apple To Deal With $137B Cash Pile
Activist David Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital will challenge Apple over its $137.1 million cash pile by voting against a shareholder proposal.
Sprint’s 4Q Results Beat Forecasts On Higher iPhone Sales, Sees Improvement
Sprint-Nextel Corp. (NYSE:S) reported fourth-quarter results better than forecast due to strong iPhone, smartphone sales.
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.
Dell’s Private Buyout: Setting The Stage For More Technology Deals?
Now that Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) has announced its $24.4 billion leveraged buyout, the fifth-largest ever, are more tech buyouts ahead?
Obama Picks REI CEO Sally Jewell For Interior Secretary
President Barack Obama will nominate Sally Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., to be his second secretary of the interior.
Sprint 4Q Earnings Preview: More Losses Due Ahead Of SoftBank, Clearwire Deals
Sprint-Nextel (NYSE:S) will report another fourth-quarter loss Wednesday as investors await news on the SoftBank Corp. (TYO:9984) merger.
BlackBerry, Shipping Z10 In Canada, Posts $500M Day
BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) gained another $537 million in market value Tuesday as it started shipping the new Z10 units in Canada.
Dell’s Mega-Buyout May Not Have Big Impact On PC Sector
Tablets are already changing the PC sector, so Dell going private may not have much impact overall.
For $24.4B, Who Else Might Want To Take Over Dell?
As the 45-day clock starts ticking on the deal for Dell (NASDAQ:DELL), is there another company that might step up to offer more?
Why Dell Opted For Biggest Technology Private Equity Deal
Unless a higher bid emerges, Dell will soon become a private company, managed by Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners. Why?
Dell Sets $24.4B Buyout That Could Be Topped By Competing Bid
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) said it will be acquired by CEO Michael S. Dell and Silver Lake Partners in a $24.4 billion private deal in technology.
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.
Dell Stays Quiet On Silver Lake Partners $23B Leveraged Buyout Deal
Dell Inc., the No. 3 PC maker, remained mum on reports it was close to completing a leveraged buyout with Silver Lake Partners.
BlackBerry Finds Name Change Worth $1B
BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY), the developer of the new Z10 and Q10, saw its shares rocket 12 percent by changing its name.
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.
