Software industry
Asia's telecom industry has witnessed considerable growth and innovations, with several countries experiencing a surge in mobile subscriptions and infrastructure development. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has elected Bangladesh as a council member, while South Korea's KT and Samsung have launched a mobile phone with payment
Software industry
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, two of the world's largest mobile phone makers, have announced plans to launch smartphones running on Windows 7 in over 30 countries. The move comes as Microsoft struggles to regain lost market share in the global mobile market. The two companies will launch
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Microsoft's stock slumped following a downgrade from Goldman Sachs, while Microsemi's purchase of Actel sent shares surging. Sara Lee rejected a $12 billion leveraged deal, and Dynamex agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group. Amidst the market activity, several companies announced dividend
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The Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index closed at 597.43 on Friday, with top technology stocks experiencing a decline. Microsoft (MSFT) shares fell 1.7% pre-market after Goldman Sachs lowered its rating to neutral, citing concerns over personal computer sales. Other notable stocks, including Apple (AAPL), IBM (IBM), Cisco
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Social-engineer.Org, a website aimed at improving corporate awareness of social engineering techniques, has released a report detailing the findings of a recent capture the flag (CTF) contest held at Defcon 18 in Las Vegas. The CTF contest targeted 18 companies, including BP, Shell, Apple, and Google, and revealed alarming
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As the media and consumer goods industries continue to evolve, three major stories have emerged in the past few days. Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., and Walt Disney Co. are engaging in talks with cable TV systems to offer films for as much as $30 per showing soon after they run
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held a series of talks in New York with top business leaders from the U.S., including former U.S. Secretary of Treasury Robert Rubin, President and CEO of CSIS John Hamre, chief economist at Morgan Stanley Stephen Roach, Chairman and CEO of American Express Kenneth
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In an effort to boost sagging video game industry sales, Microsoft and Sony are introducing motion-controlled gaming systems, designed to go beyond the popular Wii console's motion-sensing capabilities. The PlayStation Move, for the PlayStation 3 console, and Microsoft's Kinect system, for the Xbox 360, aim to
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The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has released its fourth-annual Directorship 100, recognizing 100 corporate directors, governance practitioners, and public policy leaders who are shaping the future of corporate governance in the United States. This year's list includes a diverse group of individuals, including President Barack Obama,
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Coca-Cola has maintained its position as the number one brand for the 11th consecutive year, according to Interbrand's annual Top 100 Brands ranking for 2010. With a brand equity value of $70,452m, Coca-Cola continues to lead the pack. Technology brands dominate the top 10, with IBM, Microsoft,
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Efforts to manage complex infrastructure projects depend on integrating various technology systems, including capital project management software (CPMS) with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Effective CPMS systems can automatically pass milestone information to accounting or ERP systems, reducing manual data entry and minimizing errors. However, not all CPMS solutions
Software industry
NVIDIA's innovative CUDA architecture is revolutionizing the film and video production industry by harnessing the power of graphics processing units (GPUs) to accelerate complex processes such as encoding, color compression, and visual effects simulation. This technology has been adopted by prominent software vendors, including Adobe, Ambrado, Blackmagic Design,
