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IBM's market value rose to $214 billion yesterday, surpassing Microsoft's $213.2 billion, marking the first time since 1996 that IBM has exceeded its software rival based on closing prices. This development reflects the industry's shift away from personal computers, with IBM's
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As a leading contributor to Apache Hadoop projects, Hortonworks has announced its support for the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) as a Gold sponsor. This move is set to fuel the growth of the Apache community, which includes over 70 top-level projects, more than 350 active members, and over 3,000
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Global stock markets experienced a significant surge on the mentioned trading day, with the FTSE 100 index rising by 204.68 points to close at 5294.05. This upward trend was observed across various sectors, including aero and defense, automotive, banks, beverages, and more. Here is a summary of the
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U.S. stocks jumped at the open Thursday, bolstered by positive news from Europe's debt crisis. The Finnish Parliament's approval of a proposed overhaul of the European Financial Stability Fund, created last July, was a key factor. Eight of the 17 eurozone members have ratified the
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The FTSE 100, a key indicator of the UK stock market, closed at 5,288.41 on [current date], a decline of 75.30 points (1.4%) from the previous day. Despite this dip, major sectors such as aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals, and technology continue to show resilience. Key Takeaways:
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The 10th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute, hosted by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), brought together over 800 attendees from 20 countries to discuss the latest best practices in compliance and ethics. The four-day conference featured 80 sessions, 30 exhibitors, and 115 speakers, including government and business
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Tata Group, the Indian multinational conglomerate, has improved its ranking in the list of top 100 most valuable global brands, according to a recent survey conducted by Brand Finance. The group has moved up the ranks from 50th position to 41st, while US-based firms continue to dominate the top five
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Microsoft Corp handed out 5,000 sleek Samsung tablet computers running a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference on Tuesday, in an attempt to generate excitement over its new operating system. The devices, powered by Intel Corp i5 chips, offer the first chance for people outside
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Polycom, the global leader in standards-based unified communications (UC), has introduced the Polycom RealPresence Platform, a comprehensive software infrastructure for universal video collaboration. The platform powers Polycom's market-leading HD telepresence and video solutions, ensuring integration with hundreds of unified communications and social networking applications. This open-standards approach enables
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Xbox 360 has announced a gaming charity event, Gaming and Giving for Good (G3), in partnership with GameStop, Hulu, 2K, and other companies, to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The event, taking place on October 1, will encourage Xbox LIVE members to raise money for every hour spent
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Senator Charles Schumer, chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee's Immigration, Refugees and Border Security Subcommittee, emphasized the importance of enacting immigration reform to ensure America's global competitiveness in the 21st century. He argued that the country's education and immigration systems are critical factors in determining
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The Immigration, Refugees and Border Security Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Charles Schumer, held a hearing on July 26, 2011, to discuss "The Economic Imperative for Enacting Immigration Reform." The hearing featured testimonies from experts in various fields, including technology, education, and government. The
