Free Windows 7 Upgrades Hurt Microsoft Profits Oct 24, 2009
Consumers and corporations have cut back on buying computers, servers and other technology during the recession, damaging Microsoft. The software maker resorted to its first wide-scale layoffs, announced in January, and saw annual revenue fall from the prior year for the first time since the company went public in 1986. (Fox News)
Grants go to 14 nonprofits Oct 20, 2009
Salvation Army - $2,500 to help pay for upgrading and buying computers for the Salvation Army's youth library across the street from Chase Street Elementary School. Success By 6 - $2,500 to help expand the Athens and Oconee Wee Read program, which provides a free, age-appropriate book each month for children from birth to age 6. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Away from the financial bust, tech boomed Oct 15, 2009
It is sitting on $30 billion in cash, and is in position to reap significant benefits once companies and shoppers start buying computers again. Microsoft shares have increased 74 percent since March. (MSNBC -- Business)
Intel forecast tops estimates as PC market rebounds Oct 14, 2009
"Whether or not we're still in a recession, companies and retailers and customers alike are very careful about where they're spending their money. Clearly they're still buying computers and all things electronic.". New Windows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Acer: Tech Demand Returning, Sales Lift Ahead Oct 14, 2009
"Revenue growth is significant because it shows that people are returning to shops and buying computers," said Vincent Chen, an analyst at Yuanta Securities, who has a "buy" rating on the stock and a target price of T$85. "A strong operating profit margin also helped, because it means the company can keep costs in control," he added. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Microsoft CEO's compensation down 6% in 2009 Sep 30, 2009
Since the economic meltdown, consumers and businesses have both cut back on buying computers. The last three months of 2008 marked the PC industry's worst holiday season in six years. (India Times)
New computer program tests well during recent school election Sep 23, 2009
She ideally would like to expand the program to be used in the upcoming city elections, but buying computers for the program was not included in this years budget because when budgets were calculated, this program was not foreseen. It is going to take about 25 laptop computers to have one in every precinct and two computers will be deeded in the busier precincts. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Electronic Medical Records Chart a New Course Sep 14, 2009
Charting a New Course - CBS Sunday Morning - CBS News. Charting a New Course. (CBS News)
Electronics Retailers Expect Big Back-to-School Season Aug 20, 2009
She says that uptick is likely because it's not just college and high school students buying computers. "I think electronics have become more ubiquitous and children at all levels of education are using them," she said. (WCAX.com, VT)
Intel Aided by Consumer PC Buying Jul 15, 2009
Even as companies remain on the tech sidelines, consumers are once again comfortable buying computers. The contrasting appetites worked out well for PC chipmaker Intel, which on July 14 reported solid second-quarter results. (BusinessWeek)
Skys’ trial delayed Jul 9, 2009
Daily American - Skys trial delayed. Eric Skys trial was scheduled to start Monday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
AT&T's Wireless Ambitions Jul 6, 2009
But how much difference will this make for ATwill take time to persuade customers to consider buying computers and cameras from the telecom giant, instead of, say, Best Buy (). Even if AT $2 billion in new revenues over the next three years, that's less than 2% of the total. (BusinessWeek)
News from the Cloud: IT big boys want to block Cloud Computing for the little guys, says Salesforce.com Jun 2, 2009
It doesn't want SMEs to stop buying computers and complexity and infrastructure. The traditional industry does not want Cloud Computing to happen. (Accounting Web, UK)
Judge finds Skys fit to be tried May 28, 2009
Eric Skys of Somerset is facing securities, wire and bank fraud charges stemming from his May 15, 2008, arrest. His trial is scheduled to begin July 13 in New York. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
* Leading UK Tamil found guilty of supplying bomb parts Apr 19, 2009
Police became aware in 2004 he was buying computers, circuit boards, remote control equipment, components used in radio tracking devices and satellite equipment from an army surplus store in Southsea, Hampshire. They -believed this was being sent to LTTE forces. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Buying used Macs in tough times Apr 1, 2009
MUNICH: In tough economic times, restraint is in, even when buying computers. Yet there are also times when a change is needed. (India Times)
Dell Profits Plummet Feb 27, 2009
Well, people are still buying computers but far more economically priced models than high-end performance PCs. Still, Dell doesn't expect things to turn around quickly. (IGN Gear)
