Report: IT Recovery Still a Work in Progress [June 23, 2010] Computer Economics threw a little cold water on what's generally been a pretty optimistic 2010 outlook for IT equipment and services providers.
HP Sticks With Windows 7 for Enterprise Slates [July 28, 2010] Even after shelling out $1.2 billion for Palm and its webOS, HP said it still plans to use Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system for its line of business-centric slates.
HP Intros Rapid Data Center Assembly Method [July 27, 2010] The tech giant borrows a page from Henry Ford's book by applying an assembly line approach towards building data centers.
Microsoft Broadens Ties With ARM [July 26, 2010] In a joint announcement, Microsoft and CPU maker ARM say that they are expanding their longstanding partnership, but what exactly that will lead to remains a bit of a mystery.
IBM Reorg Points to Integrated Systems [July 26, 2010] With the consolidation of its software and hardware divisions, IBM is positioning itself to better compete with rivals like Oracle with integrated servers, software and middleware.
Sharp Planning 100 GB Blu-Ray Player [July 23, 2010] The Japanese electronics maker announces plans to bring the first recordable triple-layer Blue-ray player with a 100 GB storage capacity to the consumer market.
Intel Seen Nearing Antitrust Deal With FTC [July 20, 2010] Chip giant could be on the verge of settling one of its latest antitrust issues, though by no means the last one. And it could be getting off pretty cheap, too.
IBM Q2 Soars, Sees Mounting IT Recovery [July 19, 2010] Big Blue topped profit estimates for its second quarter and displayed some optimism for the rest of the year.
AMD Ramping Up Fusion Rollout [July 16, 2010] As it turns in a solid earnings report for the second quarter, Advanced Micro Devices announces plans to bring hybrid CPU/GPU processor to market this year.
Wind River Pushes Linux Security Further [July 12, 2010] The soon-to-be-released EAL 4+ certified 'secure' embedded Linux from Wind River could result in new market opportunities.
Intel Says Reports of Celeron's Demise Untrue [July 12, 2010] The chipmaker says the low-cost processor will survive at least through 2011 even though at least one industry publication is reporting its days are numbered.
Rising Demand to Boost Intel, AMD Earnings [July 7, 2010] With the two leading chipmakers set to release second-quarter earnings, analyst sees Intel and AMD turning in financial performances ahead of Wall Street consensus estimate.
IBM Testing Hot Water to Cool Servers [July 7, 2010] IBM researchers in Switzerland are standing server cooling on its head, using water as warm as 140 degrees to cool processors that have an unusually high safe operating temperature.
iPad Raises Fortunes for Touchscreen Makers [July 7, 2010] Market research firm iSuppli estimates that Apple's iPad has created a spillover effect that will see touchscreen shipments soar by 5,000 percent this year.
Component Shortages Hurt Hardware Suppliers [July 6, 2010] A scarcity of key components is affecting how quickly and in what volume some manufacturers can deliver products.
Global Chip Sales Continue Rebound [July 6, 2010] The chip sector continued its recovery in May, with sales checking in at nearly 48 percent above the year-earlier period, according to the industry's trade group.
Component Shortages Tax Hardware Makers [July 6, 2010] Latent effects of recession continue to sap computer and electronics makers as components remain in short supply, driving up prices and limiting product availability.
Microsoft to License InstaLoad Battery Tech [July 6, 2010] Software giant announces plans to bring to market a technology to simplify battery installation, eliminating the polarity issue that delineates positive from negative.
Intel Plays Show & Tell With Next-Gen Tech [July 1, 2010] Intel, best known as a chipmaker, put on a fair display of new software technology at its annual event showcasing the innovations percolating through its research division.