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(IBM) International Business Machines to Buy Varicent Software

In a bid to strengthen its business analytics portfolio, International Business Machines Corp (IBM) has agreed to acquire analytics software provider Varicent Software Incorporated. However, the financial...

16Apr2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Forays into Patient Care Business

The leading PC manufacturer in the world, Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) recently announced that it is venturing into the patient care business. HP has won a contract from the Runnymede Healthcare Centre in...

5Mar2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Company Reports Dull First Quarter Despite Earnings Beat

Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) reported first quarter 2012 earnings per share (EPS) of 92 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 87 cents. In the after market trade, the company’s share price dipped...

23Feb2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) IBM Set to Acquire Software Developer Worklight

IBM Corp. (IBM) recently announced that it is set to acquire mobile application and infrastructure software developer Worklight. The financial terms of the deal remained undisclosed but it is expected that...

2Feb2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) International Business Machines 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Preview

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is all set to report its fourth quarter and full year 2011 results on January 19, 2012, after the market closes. We expect IBM to report modest...

18Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) IBM to Focus on Analytics

Analytics has emerged as the new focal point for IBM Corp. (IBM) in 2012.The company looks set to drive significant growth in this fast-growing sector, according to CEO Virginia Rometty.

The strong...

14Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) IBM Further Spreads Wings in Cloud

IBM Corp (IBM) recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Green Hat, a cloud-based software testing provider. This would mark IBM’s first acquisition in 2012. The to-be-acquired company will be integrated...

9Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) International Business Machines to Acquire DemandTec

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has agreed to acquire DemandTec Inc. (DMAN), a cloud-based analytics solutions provider, for...

9Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) Is the Time Ripe to Buy Stocks?

It is said that opportunities are never lost — someone else will catch the one you miss. And the saying remains true to the equity market. No one wants to miss a good opportunity to make exceptional profits from stock markets.

So, is this the time to take the...

28Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) IBM Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview

IBM Corp. (IBM) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2011 results after the closing bell on October 17, 2011, Monday. We noticed the quarter’s estimates treading in a positive direction, and considering...

18Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) International Business Machines Partners with High Energy Accelerator Research Organization of Japan

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and High Energy Accelerator Research Organization of Japan, also known as KEK, have joined hands to develop a server and storage solution named “KEK Central...

6Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) CoreLogic Acquisition Rumors Flaring Up

by Justin Dove, Investment U Research

28Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Wins Aussie Hospital Contract

The Australian government recently awarded the Australian arm of Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) a technology service agreement for its next-generation digital hospital in Adelaide, Australia. According to the...

21Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard’s Winning Spree Continues

Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) recently announced that the U.S. Air Force (USAF) will deploy its Workstations and Desktop PCs. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The latest deal emerges...

14Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) International Business Machines Unveils New Cloud Solution

International Business Machines Corp.(IBM) has unveiled its new hybrid cloud solution that is capable of managing and connecting public and private clouds securely for its clients.

Hybrid cloud is a...

26Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Company Plans Major Restructuring

Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is planning an extensive restructuring, as announced by its chief executive officer (CEO) Leo Apotheker. In order to focus more on the high-growth and high-margin business, the CEO...

22Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) HP Reports Quarterly Earnings In Line

Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) reported third quarter 2011 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.10, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Revenues

Revenues increased 1.0% year...

19Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) International Business Machines Partners with Infor

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) in partnership with Infor, a provider of business software and services, has developed a second set of integrated hardware and software solutions that would likely...

8Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) What We Can Learn From IBM and Nestle

by Carl Delfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst

3Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Unveils New Printer for Small & Medium Businesses

Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) has always remained pro-active on the SMB (small & medium businesses) front. Recently, the tech monster enriched its much coveted printer portfolio with the launch of LaserJet...

6Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Shifts Focus to China

The largest PC maker Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) recently announced its expansion plans for China. The tech major announced a series of new initiatives which may be expected to strengthen its presence in...

30Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) IBM Unveils New Analytics Appliance

International Business Machines Corp.(IBM) has come up with a new analytics application, namely IBM Netezza High Capacity Appliance, which can analyze up to 10 petabytes of data within minutes. A petabyte...

23Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(SGMS) Scientific Games Extends Contract with Georgia Lottery Corporation

Scientific Games Corp. (SGMS) recently signed a five-year contract extension agreement with Georgia Lottery Corporation.

Under the terms of the contract, Scientific Games will serve...

22Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) IBM Unveils New SmartCloud Service

International Business Machines Corp.(IBM) has launched two new cloud based services for its clients that enable data protection and help in the faster recovery of archived data and essential applications.

IBM...

21Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) International Business Machine Supports Bank Austria

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) has entered in to a five-year services contract with Bank Austria in a bid to strengthen the latter’s infrastructure and provide support for its incremental business....

16Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard’s New Notebooks get AMD VISION

Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) has introduced 11 new notebook models with AMD’s latest VISION Technology targeting individual consumers, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and large corporations. The new...

16Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett Packard Lets Halo Go – Nurtures WebOS

Better known as an acquirer, Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) recently broke the trend by divesting its Halo video conferencing business to the unified collaboration solutions provider Polycom Inc....

14Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett Packard to Acquire Printelligent

The leading personal computer manufacturer in the world, Hewlett Packard Company (HPQ) recently signed a deal to acquire Printelligent, a closely held provider of managed print services (MPS) for an undisclosed...

14Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HPQ) Hewlett-Packard Secures Healthways Deal

The largest PC manufacturer Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) recently secured a 10-year outsourcing contract worth $380.0 million from Healthways Inc. As per the terms of the agreement, the PC maker will provide...

4Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IBM) IBM New Migration Tools Move Clients from Oracle

IBM Corp. (IBM) introduced new migration resources to pace up the process to shift clients using Oracle Corp (ORCL) software to IBM software.

This...

31May2011 | | 0 comments | Continued