Intel's responds to lawsuit: This is free-market at work Nov 11, 2009
" In a Nov. 10, 2005, e-mail also cited in the court document, Michael Dell, founder and chief executive officer of Dell Inc., wrote Intel's Paul Otellini, "We have lost the performance leadership and it's seriously impacting our business in several areas," referring to his company's inability to offer AMD-based computers because of agreements with Intel, which at the time offered no chips with comparable features as AMD's then-new Opteron line. Otellini replied, "There is nothing new here. Our... (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Dell executive sees bright future in China market Nov 6, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Dell Inc., one of the world's major personal computer (PC) makers, foresees a bright future in China, which is already the second largest market for the company, a Dell executive has said. "China is expected to become the largest PC market in the world by 2015. Needless to say there are many opportunities to grow," Amit Midha, president of Dell China, told Xinhua in a recent written interview. (Xinhuanet, China)
Will case lift chip fab? Nov 5, 2009
Cuomo's 83-page lawsuit alleges Intel tried to shut AMD out of the computer market with payoffs to companies like IBM Corp. and Dell Inc. and by bullying the companies when they tried to buy more chips from AMD.. The complaint includes dozens of e-mails between executives at Intel and those at other companies, providing an insider's view into the extremely competitive nature of the industry and the exchange of billions of dollars. (Albany Times Union)
Intel whacked by another antitrust lawsuit Nov 5, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Thursday November 5, 2009 MYT 4:41:00 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
N.Y. Lawsuit: Intel Used "Illegal Threats" Nov 5, 2009
Computer maker Dell Inc. alone was paid almost $2 billion in such rebates in 2006, the state said, in exchange for an agreement not to market products from Intel's main rival, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.. Cuomo said Intel resorted to "bullying" customers that didn't play along. (CBS News)
Dell to refund money early to NC communities Nov 4, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM (AP) Dell Inc. is getting a discount for quick repayment of more than 26 million in local incentives that went for naught when the company decided to close its North Carolina computer assembly plant. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
New PCs shed pounds and CD drives Nov 3, 2009
Companies including Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. have pulled DVD drives out of midrange to more expensive computers, such as HP's Pavilion dm3z, which starts at $550, all the way up to the $1,700-and-up HP Envy and Dell's $1,500-and-up Adamo. Good enough is plenty. (AZCentral -- Business)
Jurors in crime camera trial ask question; indicate deliberations may go for a while Oct 30, 2009
Earlier Thursday morning, to start off deliberations on the third day, the jury wanted clarification on the non-disclosure agreement that Southern Electronics said Dell Inc. signed with them. This jury is trying to decide if Dell is guilty of conspiring to steal the crime-camera technology designed by Southern Electronics. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Deliberations stretch into second day in crime-camera trial Oct 29, 2009
Greg Meffert, who is the city's former technology chief, and Dell Incorporated are being accused of conspiring to take the crime-camera technology invented by local company Southern Electronics and Active Solutions. Southern Electronics says they had a deal with Dell. (WWLTV.com, LA)
IT services in sweet spot as M&A gathers steam Oct 29, 2009
IT services in sweet spot as M&A gathers steam- ITeS-Infotech-The Economic Times. IT services in sweet spot as M&A gathers steam29 Oct 2009, 0928 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Dell repays $1.5M in N.C. incentives Oct 29, 2009
Dell Inc. has repaid $1. 51 million in grant disbursements it received from the state of North Carolina as an incentive to open its Winston-Salem manufacturing plant, according to a state Department of Commerce official. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Dell returns $1.5 million in incentives to state Oct 28, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) Computer giant Dell Inc. has returned more than 1. 5 million to the state after the company announced that it was closing a large computer assembly plant in central North Carolina. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Dell repays JDIG payments Oct 28, 2009
Dell Inc. has repaid in full the two state Job Development Investment Grant disbursements made to the company as part of the incentive package that led to the opening of its Winston-Salem manufacturing plant, according to a state Department of Commerce official. Dell announced earlier this month that it would close that plant early next year, eliminating 905 jobs. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Why Lenovo still lags in consumer PCs (and how it plans to fix that) Oct 28, 2009
(10-27) 14:20 PDT -- If all had gone according to plan, Lenovo Group Ltd. today would be trading elbows with Dell Inc. for the second spot in the PC market, while preparing for a showdown with market leader, Hewlett-Packard Co.. More IDG Headlines. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
End in sight for crime-camera trial Oct 27, 2009
Attorneys for Dell Inc. defended their crime-camera business, saying they never had a business agreement with Southern Electronics and Active Solutions, and that they had every right to do business with their competitor. But plaintiffs' attorney Gladstone Jones spent all morning talking to the jury in the final round of arguments Monday in the lawsuit over the city's controversial crime cameras. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Offshoring, strategic shifts alter the makeup and size of Dell Oct 24, 2009
Two seemingly unrelated events this month in two different parts of the world may foreshadow the future of computer maker Dell Inc. and more importantly it could indicate what s in store for thousands of the company s local workers. First, Round Rock-based Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) announced that it was closing a manufacturing plant in North Carolina, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Long lines as Microsoft opens store Oct 23, 2009
Long lines as Microsoft opens retail store- Software-Infotech-The Economic Times. Long lines as Microsoft opens retail store23 Oct 2009, 1237 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Windows 7 May Help Kickstart Delayed Corporate Spend Oct 22, 2009
By Gabriel Madway and Ian Sherr October 21, 2009. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Computer makers hoping for Microsoft Corp's new Windows 7 operating system to free up a long-awaited corporate spending spree may have to wait until the second half of next year. (ABC News -- Wire)
Windows 7 May Bring The Fun Back To PCs Oct 22, 2009
Windows 7 feeds into this design craze in part by adding deeper support for touch-screen controls, leading such PC makers as Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. to add "multitouch" screens that respond to finger gestures. The plummeting cost of memory and computing power make this shift possible. (Click2Houston, TX)
Like Windows 7, Vista Got Good Reviews Too Oct 22, 2009
By Ian Sherr October 21, 2009. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As Microsoft Corp's Windows 7 release approaches, early reviews are generally positive. (ABC News -- Wire)
Microsoft Launches Windows 7, Eyes PC Sales Rebound Oct 22, 2009
By Bill Rigby October 22, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp launched Windows 7 on Thursday in its most important release for more than a decade, aiming to win back customers after the disappointing Vista and strengthen its grip on the PC market. (ABC News -- Wire)
IT Spending to Jump, Dell CEO Says Oct 16, 2009
October 16, 2009 Hot topics. Free Newsletters : lect. (Datamation)
Dell CEO expects IT spending bounce Oct 15, 2009
SANTA CLARA, California: Dell Inc Chief Executive Michael Dell said the business climate was improving and repeated his expectation for a "powerful" hardware refresh cycle beginning next year. While noting that there are still obstacles to the recovery, Dell sounded optimistic about the upcoming year as the tech sector makes its way out of a crushing recession that has severely impacted end-demand. (India Times)
Intel Stokes Hopes For PC Recovery; Shares Jump Oct 15, 2009
Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc., the top PC makers, have been reluctant to call a bottom in the PC market, as Otellini did in April. Intel's net income was $1. (KERO 23, CA)
Windows 7 Might Be Coming Up Sevens Oct 15, 2009
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Component Changes Made to Dow Jones Islamic Market and Dow Jones Health Care Titans 30 Indexes Oct 15, 2009
In the Dow Jones Islamic Market Titans 100 Index and sub-index Dow Jones Islamic Market U.S. Titans 50 Index, Wyeth (United States, Health Care, WYE) will be replaced by Dell Inc. (United States, Technology, DELL). In the Dow Jones Health Care Titans 30 Index, Wyeth (United States, Health Care, WYE) will be replaced by Express Scripts Inc. (United States, Health Care, ESRX). (Primezone Releases)
Worldwide PC shipments gain in Q3 Oct 15, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Thursday October 15, 2009 MYT 9:44:00 AM. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Dell loses no. 2 spot to Acer Oct 15, 2009
SA FRANCISCO: Dell Inc, once the worlds top seller of personal computers, fell from second to third place in the global PC market last quarter after Acer Inc surged past the company. Dell was the only top-five PC maker to see its shipments drop in the third quarter from a year earlier, market research firms IDC and Gartner Inc said today in separate reports. (India Times, India)
Dell sees gradual move to new mobile platforms Oct 15, 2009
Dell Inc. will move gradually into new kinds of mobile platforms, said founder and chairman Michael Dell. He also expressed cautious optimism computer demand is picking up in an evening talk at the here. (EETimes)
Cisco to pay $2.9b for Starent Networks Oct 14, 2009
In September alone, Dell Inc. paid $3. 9 billion for computer services firm , while software company Adobe Inc. bought online marketing software maker Omniture Inc. for $1. (Boston Globe)
Dell eyes more deals Oct 13, 2009
PC maker Dell Inc is eyeing more acquisitions as part of a turnaround plan and is developing merger expertise, Chief Executive Michael Dell said in an interview on Monday. "You will see us be reasonably active," Dell told the news agency and said the company is looking at acquisitions that will help increase sales to corporate clients. (India Times)
Dell closure again heats up NC incentives debate Oct 13, 2009
RALEIGH Dell Inc. s decision to dump Forsyth County plant just five years after it secured a potential 318 million incentives deal brought wistful responses from politicians who once lured the computer maker to North Carolina. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
AP Source: BofA to give up Merrill deal documents Oct 13, 2009
" said Sallie Krawcheck, a former Citigroup executive who joined Bank of America in August to run the wealth and investment management unit. She spoke to reporters Monday morning from Bank of America's New York offices at One Bryant Park. Next Bank of America CEO must rebuild firm's image Ken Lewis' legacy as CEO of Bank of America Corp. will likely be determined by whether his successor can do what Lewis couldn't: prove that the bank's messy acquisition of Merrill Lynch as worth the money. Bank... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
* Acer denies plans to open notebook factory in Brazil Oct 12, 2009
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IBM faces rivalry despite inquiry Oct 10, 2009
IBM faces rivalry despite antitrust inquiry- Hardware-Infotech-The Economic Times. IBM faces rivalry despite antitrust inquiry9 Oct 2009, 2302 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Shareholders look to block Dell, Perot deal Oct 10, 2009
A group of Perot Systems Corp. shareholders has filed a lawsuit to stop Dell Inc. s acquisition of that company. The Booth Family Trust filed the lawsuit earlier this week, claiming among other things that Perot Systems directors unjustly obtained benefits for company officers and directors in the deal at shareholder expense. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
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Dell to promote Salesforce software to PC customers by Reuters: Yahoo. Dell to promote Salesforce software to PC customers. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dell to promote Salesforce software to PC customers Oct 10, 2009
By Clare Baldwin and Jim Finkle - Fri Oct 9, 2009 9:10PM EDT. Add articles about technology to your My Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Michael Dell deposition played at trial Oct 10, 2009
In a deposition played at trial in civil district court in New Orleans on Thursday, Dell Inc. Chairman and CEO Michael Dell denied knowing of any any concerted effort by his company to target the crime camera business, an article in the Times-Picayune reports. Dell's deposition, recorded months ago, was played in the lawsuit trial that pits two small technology companies against current and former officials in the city of New Orleans and Round Rock-based Dell Inc. At issue is a claim by the tech... (Austin Business Journal, TX)
BofA board receives update on CEO hunt Oct 10, 2009
She stepped down from the board of computer maker Dell Inc. last week, citing the need to focus on her duties with Bank of America. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bank of America Corp.'s board received a briefing on the bank's chief executive search Friday, but a spokesman said there was nothing new to report on the Charlotte bank's hunt to replace departing CEO Ken Lewis. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
BofA Exec Sallie Krawcheck Joins BlackRock Board Oct 10, 2009
She stepped down from the board of computer maker Dell Inc. last week, citing the need to focus on her duties with Bank of America. Linsz, 45, is corporate treasurer for Bank of America. (ABC News -- Wire)
Dell to close plant, lay off 905 Oct 9, 2009
ROUND ROCK: Dell Inc said that it will close a desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by the end of January. The computer maker said 905 people will be laid off, with around 600 to be let go next month. (India Times, India)
EU prepares to settle Microsoft browser case Oct 8, 2009
Most people buy the software pre-installed on a computer assembled by manufacturers such as Dell Inc. or Hewlett-Packard Co.. Microsoft has also committed to share more information with software developers for the next 10 years to help them make products compatible with Windows, Windows Server, Office, Exchange and SharePoint. (MSNBC -- Business)
New mobile phone coming up Oct 8, 2009
SEATTLE: Dell Inc. is working on a "smart" phone for AT runs Google Inc.'s Android phone operating system, according to a newspaper report Wednesday. The touch-screen phone could be ready early next year, The Wall Street Journal reported. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Microsoft browser case close to end Oct 8, 2009
Most people get their browsers pre-installed by a computer maker such as Dell Inc. or , which under the proposal would be free to pick non-Microsoft browsers and disable IE. Even if a computer comes with Internet Explorer on it, however, users are free to download rivals such as Firefox, Apple s Safari, or Google Chrome off the Internet. Web browsers are free, so they don t directly make money for Microsoft or any other software maker. (Boston Globe)
Dell Plans First U.S. Smartphone With AT&T: Source Oct 8, 2009
Dell Plans First U.S. Smartphone With ATrce - ABC News. Dell Plans First U.S. Smartphone With ATrce. (ABC News -- Wire)
Changing Focus Leads Dell to Close NC Plant Oct 8, 2009
FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2005 file photo, Dell employee Barrie Kutlik works in the computer assembly area at the then, new Dell plant in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dell Inc. said Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, it will close the desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, by the end of January ... A massive Dell Inc. computer assembly plant once seen as a job generator worthy of the promise of more than $300 million in state and local inducements will go dark in four months, a victim of new... (ABC News -- Wire)
Dell to close US plant, lay off 905 Oct 8, 2009
ROUND ROCK: Dell Inc. said on Wednesday it will close a desktop computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by the end of January. The computer maker said 905 people will be laid off, with around 600 to be let go next month. (India Times)
Dell to launch Android phone Oct 8, 2009
Dell plans first US smartphone with AT&T- International Business-News-The Economic Times. International Business. (India Times)
Brocade puts itself up for sale: report Oct 6, 2009
It bought Foundry Networks last year and has been expanding sales partnerships with large technology vendors such as IBM and Dell Inc. in an effort to gain market share from Cisco Systems Inc.. Oracle executives were not immediately available for comment to Reuters. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Enfatico lays off top creatives Oct 6, 2009
Enfatico has let go of senior-level creative staff in its New York and Austin offices a sign that another WPP company, Young & Rubicam, will likely be handling Dell Inc. s creative duties. According to sources, Enfatico has laid off the following key executives: Ken Segall, NY-chief creative officer; John Steinert, NY-chief CRM lead; David Meer, chief analytics officer; Alex Eisenberg, Austin-small/medium business lead account director; and Josh Sklar, Austin digital creative director. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
HP may be ready to deal on M&A Oct 6, 2009
It has been expanding its partnerships and already sells equipment to HP, International Business Machines Corp and Dell Inc.. Analysts say HP's sprawling portfolio has cushioned it against the shock of the IT spending downturn, but that investors now want to see the world's largest computer company move to ramp up growth. (India Times)
Merger Boom Will Be Next Bubble to Shake Markets Oct 6, 2009
Kraft Foods Inc. is stalking U.K. confectionery maker Cadbury Plc; mining company Xstrata Plc has proposed combining with Anglo American Plc; and computer manufacturer Dell Inc. just acquired Perot Systems Corp.. Expect more deals to be announced over the next six months. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Brocade Shopping Self, HP Possible Buyer: Sources Oct 6, 2009
By Anupreeta Das and Ritsuko Ando October 5, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brocade Communications Systems Inc has put itself on the block and Hewlett-Packard Co is one of the companies that could be interested in buying the network equipment maker, people familiar with the matter said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Whitney Says U.S. Economic Recovery Hampered by Small-Business Loan Curbs Oct 2, 2009
Small companies employ 50 percent of the U.S. workforce and contribute 38 percent of gross domestic product, said Whitney, founder of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group LLC. They are often also innovators, with Dell Inc., McDonalds Corp. and starting as small businesses, she said. Reports yesterday showed U.S. jobless claims grew more than forecast and a gauge of manufacturing unexpectedly fell. (Bloomberg -- US)
Adobe CEO Narayen to replace Krawcheck on Dell board Oct 1, 2009
Dell Inc. board member Sallie Krawcheck has resigned from the board to spend more time in her role as a president with. Krawcheck, whose resignation becomes effective Sept. 30, is being replaced by CEO Shantanu Narayen, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Manufacturing summit looks at shortage of skilled workers Sep 30, 2009
Dell Inc. won EU approval Wednesday to receive a euro54. 4 million ($80. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Dell launches high-end, thin biz PC Sep 30, 2009
Dell launches high-end, thin business PC- Hardware-Infotech-The Economic Times. Dell launches high-end, thin business PC30 Sep 2009, 0710 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Dell Board Member Steps Down Sep 30, 2009
ROUND ROCK (September 29, 2009)--Sallie L. Krawcheck is resigning from the board of Round Rock-based PC giant Dell Inc. to focus more on her work at Bank of America. She recently joined the bank as president of its global wealth and investment management division. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mistrial narrowly avoided in crime camera case Sep 26, 2009
03:10 PM CDT on Friday, September 25, 2009. Michael Luke / Eyewitness News. (WWLTV.com, LA)
CIO Profiles: Manjit Singh, CIO Of Chiquita Brands International Sep 26, 2009
Dell Inc. said it will pay $3. 6 billion for Perot Systems in a bid to boost its IT services. (TechWeb)
TCS: We need more time Sep 26, 2009
NEW YORK: The new head of India's top outsourcing firm, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, said that it would take another few months to tell whether business spending was recovering, as customers were still working on their IT budgets for 2010. "We'll have to wait for the next three months. All the customers are going through their cycles now," N Chandrasekaran, who takes over as chief executive when S Ramadorai retires on October 5, said in an interview. (India Times, India)
More time needed to gauge recovery: TCS Sep 25, 2009
More time needed to gauge spending recovery: TCS- Software-Infotech-The Economic Times. More time needed to gauge spending recovery: TCS25 Sep 2009, 1026 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
President of Southern Electronics grilled in crime camera trial Sep 25, 2009
07:44 PM CDT on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Katie Moore / Eyewitness News. (WWLTV.com, LA)
SEC charges Perot worker with insider trading Sep 24, 2009
Dell Inc. will spend $3 ... Dell Inc. will spend $3 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday it has charged Reza Saleh, an employee of a Perot Systems Corp. affiliate, with insider trading related to Dell Inc.'s offer to buy Perot Systems earlier this week. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
