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Six former tech CEOs, including Carly Fiorina and John Akers, were tossed out by their boards and are vying for the title of biggest failure. A group of business school professors has weighed in on their performance, and the opinions are varied. While Fiorina has been widely criticized for her
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The computer chip industry has witnessed significant advancements in recent times, with the announcement of the new Cell chip by IBM, Sony, and Toshiba. This 64-bit chip is designed to run at high speeds and handle complex calculations, paving the way for the gaming industry's next-generation consoles. The
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Kimberly Gray, chief privacy officer for Highmark Inc., has been appointed to the board of directors of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the world's foremost association for individuals in the privacy profession. Gray joins industry leaders from major corporations, including America Online, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Eastman Kodak,
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Governor George Pataki delivered his tenth State of the State address on January 5, 2005, outlining three significant technological developments that promise to shape the future of the Hudson Valley, known as Tech Valley. The announcements marked a substantial investment in the region, with global giants such as IBM, Sony,
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The proposed sale of IBM's loss-ridden PC unit to China's government-controlled Lenovo Group has raised concerns among members of the Treasury Department's Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS), including the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security. The committee is
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Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 (MOM 2005) has proven to be an effective tool in resolving Windows server problems. Its ability to take action, monitoring, documentation, and installation features earned high marks from testers. The solution integrates seamlessly with Hewlett-Packard (HP) OpenView and IBM Tivoli, making it a versatile choice for
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Four high-tech companies, IBM, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and Sun Microsystems, are forming a joint venture, the Globus Consortium, to develop software tools for grid computing and educate companies about its usage. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of utility-like grid computing in the corporate world, enabling businesses to leverage the
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The world's largest technology companies, IBM, Yahoo, and Motorola, delivered robust fourth-quarter earnings and worldwide growth, signaling a healthy global economy. IBM, the largest technology company, reported a 7% revenue increase, with strong sales in all its key businesses, including hardware, software, and consulting services. The company'
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IBM has taken a significant step in shaping the open source community by providing free access to 500 of its software patents, paving the way for further innovation in areas critical to IT developers and users. This move marks a substantial shift in how IBM manages and deploys its intellectual
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Oil prices hit a six-week high, rising for a third consecutive day, as the US trade deficit widened in November. This, combined with a weaker profit outlook from General Motors and lower-than-expected earnings estimates from Verizon, sent stocks tumbling to fresh 2005 lows. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 1.
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At the annual Macworld conference, Apple Computer's chairman, Steven P. Jobs, is expected to introduce a sub-$500 Macintosh, according to published reports. This move would mark a significant shift in Apple's strategy, abandoning its premium pricing model in favor of a more competitive approach. The
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The largest names in the technology industry have joined forces to launch an unprecedented effort to recycle personal computers, citing growing concerns over e-waste and potential legislation. The initiative, spearheaded by eBay and involving major players like Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and Apple, aims to make recycling more appealing to consumers than
