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The Obama administration's proposal to curb offshore tax avoidance through a $15.5 billion plan targets transfer pricing, a technique that allows companies to reduce their tax bills by transferring intangible property to offshore subsidiaries. Tech companies, including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell, are gearing up to fight the
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Microsoft Corp. has unveiled Windows Phone 7, a new mobile operating system designed to compete with rivals Apple Inc. and Google Inc. The software replaces Windows Mobile 6.5 and features a newly designed homescreen and elements from Microsoft's Zune HD music player and Xbox game console. Microsoft
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the Windows Phone 7 Series at the Mobile World Congress, a move aimed at reversing the company's declining fortunes in the mobile market. The new operating system is designed to provide a more user-friendly and engaging experience, with a focus on the consumer.
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Microsoft Corp. is expected to unveil a major overhaul of its phone software, Windows Mobile 7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, in an attempt to regain its position in the smartphone market where it has been overshadowed by rivals. The new software is designed to be more
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SAP AG announced a surprise leadership shakeup as CEO Leo Apotheker stepped down, with Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe assuming co-CEO roles. Meanwhile, CVS Caremark reported a strong Q4 earnings beat, with revenue growth driven by its pharmacy services segment. Key Takeaways: * SAP AG's new leadership structure,
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An engineering career fair was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, drawing a diverse group of companies and students seeking full-time positions, internships, and co-ops. The fair, hosted by Engineering Career Services, featured top companies such as Bank of America, Facebook, and Microsoft Corporation, alongside smaller organizations and healthcare information company
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Microsoft has joined the ranks of technology giants, including IBM, HP, and Cisco, by becoming a paying member of RPX Defensive Patent Aggregation. This move allows RPX to acquire patent rights before non-practicing entities (NPEs) can, effectively protecting Microsoft from patent trolls. RPX has been backed by investors such as
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Microsoft and Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) have joined forces to contribute $1.25 million in software and cash to local nonprofit agencies, allowing them to better serve the community. The partnership, known as "Innovation through Technology," aims to equip community agencies with advanced technology, focusing on primary
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As global technology giants like Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Google, Cisco, and IBM declare better-than-expected results, the Indian software services industry is breathing a sigh of relief. The US, which accounts for the bulk of India's IT business, is showing signs of recovery, with discretionary spending increasing as companies
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Google Inc. is gearing up to unveil a new store for online business software, a move aimed at countering Microsoft Corp.'s dominance in the market. The new store will sell business software designed by outside developers, integrating with Google's Web services such as enhanced security features
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Leaders in the global computing and datacenter industry will convene at the Uptime Institute's fifth annual Symposium, held May 17-19, 2010, at the Hilton New York. Top experts from companies such as Amazon, APC, Dell, and Microsoft will discuss green IT trends, strategies, new technologies, and best practices
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Just two weeks after the earthquake struck Haiti, corporate aid pledges have exceeded $122 million, including cash and in-kind contributions. This represents the third-largest corporate response to a natural disaster. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) reports that 299 companies have contributed to
