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The Technology Company Salary and Job Satisfaction Report from PayScale, Inc. sheds light on the characteristics of top tech companies, including job details, demographics, job satisfaction levels, and benefits. The report examines data from Amazon, Apple, Dell, Facebook, Google, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft, providing insights into what sets these
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Fears of a slowdown in global PC sales, sparked by Japan's earthquake, have started to dissipate after tech heavyweights Intel Corp and VMware Inc reported stronger than expected earnings. The results, which also saw IBM Corp blow past Wall Street targets, have raised hopes that the battered US
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In response to President Obama's call to action, the Startup America Partnership has announced a new wave of commitments from over 15 companies and organizations to deliver strategic and substantive resources to accelerate entrepreneurs. These new private-sector partnerships provide more than $400 million in value to U.S.
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In a bullish move, technology shares have risen despite concerns about Apple, with the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index increasing 1.22 points, or 0.17%, to 720.15. The upswing is attributed to an agreement between Verizon Communications and Walt Disney Co. for access to 10 ABC stations,
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Microsoft is seeking to integrate its Windows Phone 7 software with its Xbox gaming console, while Netflix is benefiting from a partnership with Qualcomm, which will allow Android devices to stream NFLX movies and TV shows. The Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index is up 1.39 points, or 0.
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In 2010, Newsweek's Green Rankings saw three of the world's top five companies - IBM, HP, and Sony - crowned as leaders in environmental sustainability. These tech giants, along with others such as Dell and Intel, are transforming their operations and products to reduce their ecological
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European stock markets traded largely flat Tuesday, with market participants cautious as U.S. corporate earnings have tended to drive individual sector responses. Tech stocks led the decliners in the region after earnings from leading U.S. corporates Apple and International Business Machines Corp, while banking stocks posted early gains
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International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has acquired privately held software company OpenPages, continuing its acquisition spree in the business analytics division. This latest deal is part of IBM's strategy to expand its business analytics division and tap into the risk management market. OpenPages' software solutions help clients
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Coca-Cola retains its top spot as the number one ranked brand on the list, with a brand equity value of $70,452 million, followed closely by technology brands IBM, Microsoft, Google, Intel, and HP. Google's brand value increased by 36% over the past year, bringing it closer to
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As the stock market neared the end of trading on August 11, 2010, technology shares plummeted, with the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index experiencing a 2.75% decline to 561.61. The index had previously traded as low as 559.75, indicating a volatile day for tech stocks. Google
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The Linux Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, has announced that the Qualcomm Innovation Center Inc. (QuIC) has joined the organization as a Platinum member. This move marks a significant development in the utilization of Linux in mobile and electronic devices, with Linux becoming the
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Technology shares were mostly lower on July 30, 2010, as the sector failed to keep pace with gains in the broader market. The Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index fell 1.01 points, or 0.18%, to 575.85. Notable movers included Micron Technology, which declined after its CEO sold
