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Justice Dept probing IBM's computer market conduct

(AP) -- The Justice Department is looking into allegations that IBM Corp. has abused its dominant position in the market for mainframe computers, the data-crunching heavy lifters of the computing world that ...

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Social Security's IT system could benefit by joining the cloud, scientist says

The Social Security Administration (SSA) should restructure its already massive information technology (IT) systems so they can be readily scaled up, much like the systems used by Google and Amazon, William L. Scherlis, professor ...

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From ventriloquist's dummies to turkey dinners, 3-D printing is heading home

When the ventriloquist Jeff Dunham wanted to make a new dummy for his show, he designed the character's head on his home computer and then printed it out in his workshop.

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created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 16 | with audio podcast

Streamlining chip design

In the same way that computing power moved from mainframes to the desktop in the 1980s, it’s now moving from the desktop to handheld devices. But that’s putting new demands on chip designers. Because ...

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created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Berkshire buys 5 pct of IBM, takes other stakes

(AP) -- Warren Buffett said Monday that his company has spent $10.7 billion to buy more than 5 percent of IBM's stock this year, a surprising move by the billionaire investor who has long shied away from ...

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created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

IBM unveils mobile security service to protect sensitive corporate data

Today IBM is unveiling a new service to help businesses secure the exploding number of mobile devices with access to corporate data. The new IBM Hosted Mobile Device Security Management service extends the company's existing ...

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In naming female CEO, IBM passes gender milestone

(AP) -- IBM Corp. has passed a milestone, naming the first female CEO in the company's 100-year history.

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created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

IBM offers concession in EU antitrust case

(AP) -- U.S. computer maker IBM Corp. on Tuesday offered to make it easier for competitors to provide maintenance services for its mainframe computers, a concession to get European regulators to close an antitrust probe.

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created Sep 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

As technology evolves, will PCs be left behind?

Steve Jobs' bombshell resignation as CEO. Hewlett-Packard's abdication of its multibillion-dollar PC group. Google's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility. Dell's wobbly sales forecast.

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created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (7) | comments 18

In nod to IBM, HP overhaul minimizes consumers

(AP) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. is surrendering in smartphones and tablet computers and has put its personal computer division up for sale, as new CEO Leo Apotheker tries to transform the Silicon Valley stalwart ...

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created Aug 19, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

IBM raises guidance, beats Street estimates

IBM Corp. raised its income guidance for the year on Monday as earnings in the latest quarter increased 8 percent because of growth in all three of its major product categories.

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