IBM deepens Africa push with 10-year deal with telecommunications heavyweight Bharti Airtel

IBM pushing deeper into Africa with telecom deal
SAN FRANCISCO – IBM has struck an agreement to overhaul the back-office technological infrastructure of a major telecommunications operator in Africa.
The 10-year deal being announced Friday with New Delhi-based Bharti Airtel Ltd. represents a major opportunity for IBM while helping expand access to reliable mobile phone … Read more »»».

Lawsuit says exclusive licensing deal for hot new SweeTango apple isn’t so sweet

Licensing deal for hot new apple comes under fire

HASTINGS, Minn. – A new breed of apple has been a hit with consumers lucky enough to find it. Cindy and Frank Femling, however, are among the growers who fear it could put them out of business.
The SweeTango, with its juicy crunch and intense sweet-tart flavor with … Original article on : Lawsuit says exclusive licensing deal for hot new SweeTango apple isn’t so sweet.

LG Electronics CEO Nam Yong resigns, new chief is named after record loss in handset business

LG Electronics replaces CEO over profit slump

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s LG Electronics, the world’s third-biggest maker of mobile phones, said its chief executive will be replaced by the brother of the LG Group’s chairman after record losses at its handset business.
Koo Bon-joon, the younger brother of LG Group chairman Koo Bon-moo, will replace …. Source  : LG Electronics CEO Nam Yong resigns, new chief is named after record loss in handset business.

Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO employee rape case

BANGALORE – A local court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by the driver of a vehicle leased by her employer.

When the case came up for … Original article on : Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO employee rape case.

Sharp president calls for more government action to contain strong yen, protect exporters

Sharp calls for more action to contain strong yen

TOKYO – The Japanese government needs to do more to stem the yen’s rise to protect the nation’s export-driven economy as manufacturers increasingly shift production overseas, Sharp’s president said Friday.
Mikio Katayama, who heads the Japanese electronics company, said keeping all production in Japan was growing too risky, …. Read the original article  : here.

Air Force to base advanced drones on Guam; planes to assist intelligence gathering near Asia

Air Force to base advanced drones on Guam
HONOLULU – The U.S. military has selected Guam – a U.S. territory in the Pacific strategically located to host forces capable of monitoring North Korea – as the next base for its most advanced unmanned plane.

Pacific Air Forces Cmdr. Gen. Gary North said Thursday that the Global Hawk … Read more »».

Twitter Brings out its Latest Look and Feel

New York (GaeaTimes.com) — The unique Social Networking Website Twitter has launched a new look and feel. Although, the recent changes in Twitter have disappointed the majority of users, this new look and feel from Twitter seems to turn the table. A full redesign of Twitter has been made.
The new Twitter shows off … Read more »»».

Transit Directions Launched by Microsoft Bing

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The Bing maps service from Microsoft has been growing better ever since it has been launched. Today, Microsoft launched another unique feature into its location based service. The new feature called the “Bing Maps Transit Directions” has been launched and data is available now for 11 selected cities.
The Cities …. Source article  : Transit Directions Launched by Microsoft Bing.

Lockheed Martin gets role in $2.8 billion tech contract with Social Security Administration

Lockheed Martin gets role in $2.8B IT contract

BALTIMORE – Defense contractor Lockheed Martin said Thursday it received a role on a new $2.8 billion contract to provide information technology to the Social Security Administration.
The new contract spans seven years. Over that period, Lockheed Martin will receive task orders for design, development, testing and maintenance services. … Read more »».

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon to sell Samsung tablet; launch date, price unknown

AT&T, Sprint, Verizon to carry Samsung tablet
NEW YORK – All four major U.S. wireless carriers will sell an iPad-like tablet computer from Samsung Electronics Co., the companies said Thursday.
Samsung and the service providers – AT&T Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp., T-Mobile USA Inc. and Verizon Wireless Inc. – didn’t say how much the Galaxy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon to sell Samsung tablet; launch date, price unknown.

Seattle cartoonist who started “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” goes into hiding on advice of FBI

Seattle cartoonist goes into hiding on FBI advice
SEATTLE – A Seattle cartoonist who became the target of a death threat with a satirical piece called “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” has gone into hiding on the advice of the FBI.
Seattle Weekly editor-in-chief Mark D. Fefer announced in Wednesday’s issue that Molly Norris’ comic would …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Seattle cartoonist who started “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” goes into hiding on advice of FBI.

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon to sell Samsung tablet; launch date, price not disclosed

Leading wireless carriers to sell Samsung tablet
NEW YORK – Samsung says all four major U.S. wireless carriers will sell its iPad-like tablet computer in the coming months.
Samsung and the service providers – AT&T, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless – aren’t saying how much the Galaxy Tab will cost, or exactly when it [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Yahoo hoping to impress users, advertisers with e-mail, search changes

Summary Box: Yahoo preparing mail, search upgrades
COMING ATTRACTIONS: Yahoo is preparing to upgrade its free e-mail service and Internet search results this fall.
WHAT’S NEW: People will be able to post updates to their Twitter accounts from Yahoo’s e-mail. The inbox also is supposed to run twice as fast. The search results will be … Original article on : Summary Box: Yahoo hoping to impress users, advertisers with e-mail, search changes.

Dell to invest up to $100 billion in China over a decade; will open Chengdu plant in 2011

Dell to boost China spend to $100B over a decade
SEATTLE – Dell Inc. is making a $100 billion bet that China will remain one of the fastest-growing markets for personal computers over the next decade.
Dell said Thursday it plans to open a manufacturing, sales and service center in Chengdu in 2011 that could …. Source  : Dell to invest up to $100 billion in China over a decade; will open Chengdu plant in 2011.

RIM co-CEO optimistic on resolving BlackBerry disputes; company posts 68 percent profit jump

CEO optimistic on resolving BlackBerry disputes
TORONTO – BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. believes it will successfully resolve disputes with India, the United Arab Emirates and other countries over data security and avert their threats to ban services, the company’s co-CEO said Thursday.
Jim Balsillie’s remarks came as the company said its …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : RIM co-CEO optimistic on resolving BlackBerry disputes; company posts 68 percent profit jump.

Summary Box: Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent as businesses buy more software

Summary Box: Oracle’s net swells 20 pct
OPENING UP ORACLE: Oracle Corp.’s net income swelled 20 percent as the world’s biggest maker of database software prospered from freer technology spending by corporations.
SOAP-OPERA STAR: Oracle’s results come as the company finds itself in a starring role in Silicon Valley’s latest soap opera with the hiring …. Source  : Summary Box: Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent as businesses buy more software.

Research in Motion posts 68 percent jump in 2nd-quarter profit, adding BlackBerry subscribers

Research in Motion posts 68 pct jump in 2Q profit
TORONTO – Research in Motion Ltd. said Thursday its second-quarter earnings jumped 68 percent as it added new BlackBerry subscribers and beat analysts expectations at a time many have started to write the company off.
RIM shares increased 8 percent in extended trading.
BlackBerry shipments … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Research in Motion posts 68 percent jump in 2nd-quarter profit, adding BlackBerry subscribers.

Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent amid drama over Hurd hiring as businesses buy more software

Oracle’s net swells 20 pct amid Hurd hiring hubbub
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp.’s net income swelled 20 percent in the latest quarter as the world’s biggest maker of database software prospered from freer technology spending by corporations.
Wall Street expected less and Oracle’s shares rose nearly 5 percent.
Oracle’s results, reported Thursday, came as …. Original article  : Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent amid drama over Hurd hiring as businesses buy more software.

Oracle’s net income jumps 20 percent amid drama over hiring of former Hewlett-Packard chief

Oracle’s net income jumps 20 pct in latest quarter
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle’s net income swelled 20 percent as it reaped the rewards of businesses spending more freely on technology than they did last year.
The world’s biggest database software maker has landed a starring role in Silicon Valley’s latest soap opera with the …. Source article  : Oracle’s net income jumps 20 percent amid drama over hiring of former Hewlett-Packard chief.

Warner Bros., Sony to release 7 3-D Blu-ray movies without ties to TV purchase

Warner Bros., Sony offer more 3-D Blu-ray movies
LOS ANGELES – Warner Bros. says it will release six 3-D movies on Blu-ray ahead of the holidays, while Sony Pictures announced one more. That alleviates concerns that studios have tied up too many movies in exclusive release deals with television manufacturers.
Warner Bros. said Thursday that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Warner Bros., Sony to release 7 3-D Blu-ray movies without ties to TV purchase.