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News of high-profile partnerships and acquisitions flooded social media channels, with many market experts and financial sources discussing the implications of these announcements on the tech industry. Notable stocks mentioned on Twitter and traditional media channels include IBM, ARM Holdings, Microsoft, Barnes & Noble, and Sanofi. Meanwhile, other companies such
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A US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling on August 28 has favored Microsoft in its long-running patent-infringement dispute with InterDigital, a company that had accused Nokia, now owned by Microsoft, of patent infringement. The dispute began in 2007 when InterDigital sued Nokia over two standard essential patents for 3G technology.
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Microsoft Corp has been dealt a significant victory in its ongoing patent dispute with InterDigital Inc, as the US International Trade Commission declined to block the import of Microsoft's mobile devices. The decision comes as a major relief for the technology giant, which has been struggling to compete
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The computer software & services industry experienced a boost in stocks, including Automatic Data Processing, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Microsoft. Among these, Automatic Data Processing saw a 2% increase in its price, reaching $75.01 at noon trading. Cognizant Technology Solutions and Microsoft also showed gains, rising by 1.4%
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Microsoft's decision to expand into hardware has been met with skepticism, particularly in the gaming sector where the company's Xbox console has struggled to keep pace with Sony's PS4. Despite this, Microsoft remains committed to its hardware business, driven in part by the success
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India is witnessing a significant shift as a new generation of Indians, educated and trained abroad, are returning to their home country to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. This trend is particularly notable in the technology sector, where Indians are known for their skills in software development and IT. Young entrepreneurs like
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The latest edition of AXIOM, a magazine from Avnet, delves into the world of IoT, featuring insights from leading electronics firms on how to capture the emerging opportunity. Executives from top companies, including Intel, NXP, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments, share their corporate IoT strategies and discuss hot topics such as
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A flurry of analyst upgrades swept across the financial landscape on August 13, 2015, with numerous firms and stocks benefiting from positive calls. The upgrades showcased a mix of growth-oriented and value-driven strategies, with various sectors enjoying the boost. From the banking sector to the tech industry, numerous stocks witnessed
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Symantec Corp, the maker of Norton antivirus software, has agreed to sell its data storage unit, Veritas, for $8 billion to a group led by Carlyle Group LP. The deal is the largest US leveraged buyout of the year and will give Symantec much-needed funds to compete in the cyber
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In a significant move towards promoting equal rights for the LGBT community, four major American companies - IBM, Oracle, Orbitz, and Symantec - have endorsed the Equality Act, a federal legislation that would establish full equality for all LGBT Americans. This move brings the total number of companies supporting the
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At Gamescom, Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX) unveiled its new 2TB Game Drive for Xbox, the result of a strategic marketing relationship with Microsoft. The external drive is specifically designed to complement the Xbox color scheme and features a USB 3.0 connection for easy plug-and-play setup with Xbox One
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Thirteen of America's largest companies, including Apple, Coca-Cola, General Motors, and Walmart, have pledged to reduce carbon pollution through significant investments in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. This commitment is part of the Obama Administration's American Business Act on Climate Pledge, which aims to cut nearly
