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Amid the ongoing US recession, the video game industry has taken a significant hit, with sales plummeting by 29% in July compared to the same period last year. According to the NPD research firm, the industry suffered across the board, with hardware sales falling by 37%, software sales by 26%
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Microsoft's recent sale of Razorfish, the digital advertising firm, to Publicis Group has created a win-win situation for both companies. The deal will allow Publicis Group to acquire a digital advertising company, transforming a quarter of its business to the digital model. The sale price of around $530
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Publicis Groupe SA is set to boost its share of web advertising by acquiring Microsoft Corp.'s digital advertising firm Razorfish for a combined value of $530 million. The acquisition will see Publicis Group purchase ad dollars over a five-year term across Microsoft's digital properties, while Razorfish
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Zacks Equity Research analysts highlight the benefits of investing in Practice Fusion, an electronic health records company, as part of a deal with Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM). The agreement will generate around $1.0 million in revenue annually, leveraging Salesforce.com's cloud computing model to enhance value for
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Franklin, Ky., residents will soon benefit from a series of informative programs addressing business formation, entrepreneurial ventures, and intellectual property matters, courtesy of TBC Global News Network, Inc. (OTCBB: TGLN), which has partnered with Attorney Gregg Zegarelli. The programming will cover topics such as copyright, media, trade secret, and trademark
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The Green Grid has announced the appointment of Larry (Larry) Vertal as its new executive director, succeeding in its mission to advance energy efficiency in data centers and the broader business computing ecosystem. With over two decades of experience in operational management, strategic relations, corporate governance, and marketing with technology
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As the global economy continues to reel from the effects of the 19th-month recession, the video game industry is feeling the pinch. Despite being a discretionary spend, gamers have thus far been willing to part with their cash, even in tough economic times. However, with the official U.S. unemployment
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China's smart phone market remained resilient in 2008, despite facing challenges from currency inflation and the global economic crisis. The market growth was driven by new technologies and services that promoted the convergence of mobile communication networks and the internet. Smart phones became a key platform for future
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U.S. stock indexes rose 7 percent last week after impressive earnings and forecasts from major companies, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., IBM Corp., and Intel Inc. This week, more than 143 Standard & Poor's 500 companies are set to report their quarterly results, including industrial manufacturer Eaton
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In a groundbreaking partnership announced in 2006, Microsoft collaborated with BSkyB to bring Sky Player satellite TV content to broadband-enabled Xbox 360 consoles in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This deal signaled a significant shift in the broadcasting industry, as satellite TV content merged with gaming consoles, offering consumers a
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Cook Children's Health Care System, a leading children's health organization, has announced a collaboration with athenahealth and Microsoft to implement information technology solutions aimed at improving care and outcomes for pediatric patients nationwide. As a top-ranked children's hospital in the nation, Cook Children'
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China's smart mobile phone market experienced rapid growth in 2008, despite facing challenges from currency inflation and the economic crisis. The market was characterized by the convergence of mobile communication networks and the Internet, with smart phones emerging as the best platform for future mobile Internet services. Vendors
