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UN patent filings dropped for 1st time since 1978
February 8, 2010 6:01 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsThe number of international patent filings dropped last year for the first time since 1978 as companies hit by the global economic downturn sought fewer new protections on their intellectual property, the U.N. said Monday.Most patents filed in 2009 were for computer technology, followed by...
ATG expects offer proceeds of $100.6M
February 8, 2010 5:01 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsSoftware developer Art Technology Group Inc. said Monday it expects $100.6 million in gross proceeds from its public offering of 25 million shares.ATG said underwriters used their option to buy an additional 3.75 million shares. The company priced the offering at $3.50 per share.The offering is...
Space Shuttle blasts off on last night flight
February 8, 2010 4:06 am | by MARCIA DUNN | CommentsEndeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit Monday on what's likely the last nighttime launch for the shuttle program, hauling a new room and observation deck for the International Space Station.
Strengthens Oracle Fusion Middleware SOA Suite and Oracle Enterprise Manager With Best-in-class SOA Management Capabilities
February 8, 2010 4:01 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsOracle (NASDAQ: ORCL)News FactsSupporting QuotesSupporting ResourcesThis document is for informational purposes only and may not be incorporated into a contract or agreement.About Oracle Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's largest business software company. For more information about Oracle,...
Engineering Majors Hold 8 of Top 10 Highest Paid Majors
February 8, 2010 3:55 am | by Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog | CommentsIn August, employers responding to a NACE survey reported plans to trim their college hiring, hiring 7% for 2010 graduates from 2009. In addition, just 29% of those employers said they would increase their starting salary offers for the Class of 2010. Most, but not all majors, experienced...
Utilities To Bolster Smart Grid Cybersecurity
February 8, 2010 3:48 am | by Elizabeth Montalbano | CommentsUtility companies will invest more than $21 billion on cybersecurity over the next five years to protect the world's electrical grids, according to a new report.
QuinStreet beacon of hope in 'lousy' IPO market
February 8, 2010 3:01 am | by ERIN CONROY - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsQuinStreet Corp., an Internet marketer that competes with Yahoo and Google, is the one beacon of hope in this week's crop of initial public offerings as the market contends with jitters spurred by concerns about the economy, and IPOs from companies with more than their fair share of...
HDTVs High on Holiday Shoppers' 2009 Lists, but Purchase Intent down from 2008
February 7, 2010 7:55 pm | by In-Stat | CommentsOver the last two years, High Definition Televisions (HDTVs) ranked as the most desired consumer electronic (CE) product.
DisplayPort Storms the Mobile PC Display Interface Market
February 7, 2010 11:55 am | by In-Stat | CommentsWe expect DisplayPort to see significant adoption in mobile PCs, particularly as an internal interface between the motherboard and LCD panel.
SAP CEO resigns, replaced by 2 co-chief executives
February 7, 2010 10:01 am | by MATT MOORE - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsThe chief executive of German software company SAP AG, Leo Apotheker, has resigned after his contract was not renewed and two new co-CEOs have been named, the company said Sunday.Neither the company nor Apotheker, who has been with company since 1988 and CEO since 2008, said why the decision...
Cellphone Users Call Vendors to Get Back to Basics, "Make a Better PHONE"
February 7, 2010 1:55 am | by In-Stat | CommentsLost in the mania around enhanced features such as touch screens, open OS, and Internet access, consumers are asking cellular handset vendors to make a better PHONE.
Mobile VoIP Could Transform Mobile Landscape
February 5, 2010 4:56 pm | by In-Stat | CommentsMobile VoIP is moving beyond its initial function as a new mechanism to get inexpensive international calls.
Synchronoss Technologies 4th-qtr profit rises
February 5, 2010 1:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsSynchronoss Technologies Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit rose 67 percent, surpassing analyst forecasts.The company, which provides transaction management software for communication companies, said Thursday that it earned $4.5 million, or 14 cents per share, in the fourth quarter. That compares...
CA Inc. declares dividend of 4 cents per share
February 5, 2010 1:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsSoftware maker CA Inc. on Friday declared a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share.The dividend is payable March 16 to shareholders of record Feb. 16.
Earnings Preview: Electronic Arts
February 5, 2010 12:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsVideo game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. reports its fiscal third-quarter results after the stock market closes Monday, the day after running its first-ever Super Bowl advertisement.WHAT TO WATCH FOR: EA, known for games such as "The Sims" and the popular "Madden" football series, gave a...
