Microsoft on-demand exchange having stability problems
May 22, 2011
Exchange Online has downtime problems again | www.computerworld.com
Microsoft's move into the cloud is far behind other on-demand mail services such as Google and yahoo. Will these stability issues give Google's email and calendar programs for corporations a chance to take over?
Liberty Media makes $1 Billion offer for Barnes & Noble
May 21, 2011
Liberty Media makes $1 Billion offer for Barnes & Noble | akbaspost.blogspot.com
According to Financial Times, Liberty Media has offered to buy Barnes & Noble, the struggling US bookseller, for $1 billion, in an unexpected deal that would significantly diversify Liberty’s holdings.
Microsoft to Roll Dice with $8.5 Billion Skype Deal
May 10, 2011
Microsoft to Roll Dice with $8.5 Billion Skype Deal | bit.ly
In an unprecedented move, Microsoft Corp. agreed to buy Internet phone company Skype Technologies SA for $8.5 billion in cash—the most aggressive move yet by Microsoft to play in the increasingly converged worlds of communication, information and entertainment.
People do not pay for Radio, TV, or digital newspapers
May 7, 2011
8 in 10 Won’t Pay for Online Daily Newspaper | www.marketingcharts.com
There are plenty of business models where the content is given away. If digital newspapers attract enough readers, then they will also attract enough advertizers.
Reversal of Fortunes & U-Turns Allowed
May 2, 2011
Reversal of Fortunes & U-Turns Allowed should be given some real thought, since the US economy has been heading in very dangerous directions during recent decade.
Ma Bell to AT&T, "the consumer rules the new economy".
April 30, 2011
Ma Bell Stifled Innovation, AT&T May Do the Same | uk.ibtimes.com
When Ma Bell ruled the phone lines, most products were developed for businesses first and only later small versions were done for consumers. Today, it is the opposite. Products are built for consumers first and only later developed for businesses. This change is so significant that it will be difficult for even AT&T to stifle creativity.
Lexmark: Is It Finally Game Over?
April 26, 2011
Lexmark: Is It Finally Game Over? | akbaspost.blogspot.com
Lexmark has missed the boat on many fronts; The office products industry has been consolidating rapidly due to oversupply of commodity products offered at incredibly low prices particularly in the low to medium segment. Lexmark does’t have deep financial pockets, secured customer access in new markets particularly in non-US and emerging economies, a credible footprint of managed print services capabilities and captive channels of distribution.
Autonomy Q1 Results - Revenue Ahead of Consensus, Earnings Light
April 21, 2011
Autonomy Q1 Results - Revenue Ahead of Consensus, Earnings Light | autonomy.com
Autonomy, a leading vendor in the high-growth markets of Enterprise Search, eDiscovery and Content Management., has announced a strong quarter with good growth in revenue, profits and other key metrics today. Revenues were $220 million ahead of consensus $216 million, PBT (adj.) $95 million ahead of consensus $90 million, operating margin (adj.) 43% vs consensus 42%.
Xerox Q2 Results Average, but Upside Catalysts Remain Elusive Despite ACS
April 21, 2011
Xerox Q2 Results Average, but Upside Catalysts Remain Elusive Despite ACS | news.xerox.com
After announcing its Q2 results today, Xerox was trading at $10.22 a share after dropping more than 5% on intensifying competition, slowing industry wide unit volume growth, continued mix shift towards lower-margin services contracts and incremental supply chain costs (particularly in 2Q) related to Japan to pressure near-term results. We are working on a very detailed assessment of the company, trends in the technology business, update on ACS merger and its outlook for 2011.
Turkish mergers reach $30 billion in 2010
April 20, 2011
Turkish mergers reach $30 billion in 2010 | akbaspost.blogspot.com
The volume of mergers and acquisitions, or M&As, in Turkey approached $30 billion in 2010, according to estimates from Ernst & Young. 241 M&A transactions took place in Turkey last year, representing a rise of 108 percent.
E-Insurance: When will the insurance industry adopt modern communication tools?
February 14, 2012
ATMs could distribute prepaid Visa cards
January 23, 2012
PayPal can thrive as a standalone company
January 9, 2012
Europe's CO2 Emissions Trading System works, but it can be improved
December 16, 2011
European women wonder why their insurance premiums will increase
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