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When owners of new Packard Bell or NEC Ready personal computers switch on their machines, they will be able to access a special communications offer from AT&T, which includes a residential long distance service and Internet access. The offer can be accessed by clicking on the AT&
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Packard Bell NEC, in a push to create "thin and light" mobile computers, is set to unveil two new notebook computer lines, the Versa SX and Versa LX series. These laptops are designed for highly mobile executives, sales forces, and occasional travelers, and are equipped with Intel'
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Gateway, a leading global direct marketer of PC products, has announced a groundbreaking PC purchase program called "Your:)Ware," designed to lower the cost barriers of buying a PC, provide unlimited Internet access, and protect against technology obsolescence. The six-part purchase program allows consumers to select customized hardware,
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Pioneer-Standard Electronics, a computer and electronics distributor based in Garfield Heights, has announced the promotion of five top executives as part of its global expansion strategy. The move comes on the heels of deals with two foreign companies and the acquisition of Roswell, Ga.-based Dickens Data Systems, a leading
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Michael Dell's company, Dell Computer Corp., is quickly closing in on Compaq, its Houston-based rival, to become the world's top personal computer vendor. Despite Compaq holding the top spot, Dell has made significant strides, thanks to its direct-to-customer sales model and impressive sales gains. Dell'
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Texas Attorney General Dan Morales has decided not to sue Microsoft Corp. on antitrust grounds, instead seeking a negotiated settlement. This move is likely to please major PC makers Compaq and Dell, which have expressed concerns about disrupting the PC market, a key driver of growth in Texas. Morales'
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HP, the industry's fastest-growing PC supplier, has announced significant price reductions for its business PCs and workstations, with discounts reaching up to 21 percent. The price cuts are effective immediately and span across HP's three brands of business PCs and PC workstations: HP Brio PCs, HP
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HP and EMC, two of the world's leading technology companies, have announced an expansion of their strategic relationship to cater to the increasing demand for integrated computing and storage solutions among HP's enterprise customers. The announcement comes as HP now offers EMC's Symmetrix Enterprise
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Microsoft Corp. has granted Authorized Technical Education Center (ATEC) designation to Magellan University, a Tucson-based online educational group. Magellan University delivers educational programs directly over the Internet, offering a range of courses, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer training, college-level calculus, and desktop application training. In addition, American Fence and Security
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Cisco and HP announced their Internet Usage Platform, a new system that allows Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large IP network operators to offer innovative Internet Protocol (IP) services. The platform, which integrates with existing network systems and services, enables the accurate extraction of accounting information from an IP environment
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International Business Machines Corp. aims to lift earnings per share as revenue growth remains anemic, relying on share repurchases to compensate for weaker sales and earnings. The company's dividend will increase by 10 per cent, rising to 22 cents a share, and a $3.5 billion share buyback
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Hewlett-Packard has been working on transforming itself into the world's top computer company for two years, and on Monday, the company unveiled the final major pieces of its strategy. As part of its plan, HP is expanding its product line to include desktop and portable PCs, a move
