Cloud confusion – Too many choices and too little vision
June 22, 2010
1. Reviewed three different cloud platforms2. Google is wide open, Microsoft is doing the same, but in the cloud, Salesforce.com is driving for new territory and has the most experience.
IT Consolidation Expected by HP Chief
June 7, 2010
EMC Plans Aggressive Acquisition Strategy | akbaspost.com
According to chief of HP, Mark Hurd, the technology industry faces further sweeping consolidation among makers of the hardware, software and services that underpin corporate IT systems.
EMC Plans Aggressive Acquisition Strategy
June 7, 2010
EMC Plans Aggressive Acquisition Strategy | akbaspost.com
EMC Corporation, the data storage and information infrastructure provider, will aggressively pursue acquisitions as it moves more deeply into cloud computing.
SAP Will Acquire Database and Mobile Software Vendor Sybase
May 17, 2010
SAP to Acquire Sybase, Inc. | www.sap.com
o SAP's pending acquisition of Sybase provides SAP with strong mobile and database software technology.o The acquisition will have a negative effect on Oracle whose database currently supports the plurality of SAP implementations. o The acquisition will strain SAP's relationship with database vendor partners including Microsoft and IBM.o In general, it makes SAP a stronger software vendor and continues the company's product evolution.
Canon Sees Office Equipment Market Has Hit Bottom, Gradual Recovery Ahead
May 4, 2010
Gold Rush to Services - Is It Too Many Too Late? | akbaspost.blogspot.com
Following reselling agreement with HP to distribute multi-function printers in addition to its HP branded laser printers, Canon also bought Oce, a respected high-end technology provider. The company's latest financials sounded more upbeat about the gradual demand recovery in its core printing businesses.
A Difficult "Kodak Moment" - Quarterly Profit Disappoints, Shares Dive 15%
May 4, 2010
Gold Rush to Services - Is It Too Many Too Late? | akbaspost.blogspot.com
Eastman Kodak Co (EK.N) posted a disappointing first-quarter profit as growth in its consumer printing unit took a backseat to one-time proceeds from technology licensing, sending its shares down 15 percent. For the second quarter in a row, the company's bottom line was propped up by deals licensing its patents to camera and phone makers, fueling concern about the long term health of its camera, film and printer businesses.
Does iPhone OS 4.0 pose a threat to RIM?
April 11, 2010
Apple raises the bar on mobile devices | brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com
With the ability to run multiple applications and the enhance enterprise security, this could create a significant threat to RIM. Most users prefer the iPhone once they get used to using the keyboard and with the applications available for the iPhone, it is becoming the phone of choice. With the ability to create corporate applications, the iPhone just may have finally created a serious threat to RIM's hold on the enterprise.
Gold Rush to Services - Is It Too Late Too Many?
April 7, 2010
Gold Rush to Services - Is It Too Many Too Late? | akbaspost.blogspot.com
Just few days after my blog post on the rush to pursue services Xerox, HP and Dell, WSJ has published an article that confirms how critical it is to succeed in services to compensate for lack of sustainable profitable growth in their core business. Xerox has missed out on digital transition, HP has far too much relied upon over-milking its printer franchise for too long, and Dell fell victim of its own “everyday low prices” strategy in the PC market.
Will Xerox' Bet in Buying ACS Pay Off Like HP's Bet in Buying EDS?
April 5, 2010
Following HP’s footsteps, Xerox acquired ACS early this year for over $6 billion. According to the management, the deal creates a diversified leader with $10 billion from services in the fiercely competitive Business Process Outsourcing market. Xerox claims the combination offers a strong revenue growth potential by scaling ACS internationally through Xerox brand and global account relationships and cost synergies by combining corporate governance, services delivery and infrastructure. However time will tell whether this deal would be a winner for Xerox shareholders who should closely monitor management synergy scorecard quarterly and think twice before jumping into XRX yet.
What happens when the speed to the internet is as fast as a local network?
March 27, 2010
Cities, towns go gaga to gain Google's super-fast networks | www.computerworld.com
1. A LAN speed network to the home means remote users look the same as office users.2. Additional services will be added to remote users and managed by corporations
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