Skype Founders Raise $165 Million for Disruptive Early-Stage European Technology

Skype founders, Niklas Zennstr??m and Janus Friis have devised a new business model for investing in “disruptive” early-stage European technology. Their London-based investment firm, Atomico Venture, established in 2006 has raised $165m for its second fund at a time when venture capital groups are struggling with the downturn.
According to Zennstr??m, the firm will focus … Original source on Gaea Times at : Skype Founders Raise $165 Million for Disruptive Early-Stage European Technology.

Know before you go on Spring Break: Pat-downs, hand swabs, body scan more likely at airports

Air travelers to see tougher security before beach

ATLANTA – For those who haven’t flown in a while, be prepared to be scanned, swabbed or thoroughly patted down. Maybe all three.
Many spring break travelers are about to have their first encounter with airport security measures stepped up after Christmas, when a man was accused of trying …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Know before you go on Spring Break: Pat-downs, hand swabs, body scan more likely at airports.

Every UK Home will Get Superfast Broadband by 2020

Prime Minister of UK, Mr Gordon Brown is expected to promise later that every UK home will be able to access superfast broadband by the year 2020. He is due to announce that superbroadband which may be called “the electricity of the digital age” is a must for all citizens. He will also warn … Read more »»».

Is Mobile Voice Technology Going to be the Next Technological Resurgence?

The idea that people will be able to talk to computer and the computer will understand the command, is surfacing since the days of 70s. But, it has never been able to get into mainstream. In the recent months, voice activation technology got enough momentum and it is going to be the next big …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BrahMos Sees Successful Vertical Launch

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Bhubaneshwar, India (GaeaTimes.com)- On Sunday, India test-fired its supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, which hit the target ship INS Meen placed 290 km away without any fault. The missile was launched vertically from the INS Ranvir, which was placed in the Bay of Bengal. The test fire was done at 11:30 AM. The BrahMos missile …. Source article  : BrahMos Sees Successful Vertical Launch.

Gojiyo Goes Live

MUMBAI, INDIA, (GaeaTimes.com)- The current scenario of life where people seldom get time for themselves, social networking is one such medium which keeps each and everyone in touch and offers a host of features that prove beneficial and entertaining at the same time. After Facebook, Twitter and Orkut already invading our lives, it is now … Read more >>.

Top 5 Firefox Add-Ons to Save Money (And Get Rich Quick, just kidding)

Firefox Add-Ons are useful tools for modifying existing features of the browser. Mozilla developers intend to provide fairly minimal application for the browser, exclusively to reduce bugs and to retain high degree of extensibility. The browser is made flexible enough so that individual user can add features according to their preference. With arrays of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Top 5 Firefox Add-Ons to Save Money (And Get Rich Quick, just kidding).

AP Top News at 3:28 a.m. EDT

AP Top News at 3:28 a.m. EDT
Obama to sign health bill, celebrate with allies
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s yearlong health care overhaul drama featured dozens of speeches, contentious debate and a televised summit with lawmakers before a divided Congress passed the bill. An elaborate White House signing ceremony kicks off the next act: selling the … Read more : AP Top News at 3:28 a.m. EDT.

AP Top News at 3:14 a.m. EDT

AP Top News at 3:14 a.m. EDT
Obama to sign health bill, celebrate with allies
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s yearlong health care overhaul drama featured dozens of speeches, contentious debate and a televised summit with lawmakers before a divided Congress passed the bill. An elaborate White House signing ceremony kicks off the next act: selling the … Read : AP Top News at 3:14 a.m. EDT.

AP Top News at 2:44 a.m. EDT

AP Top News at 2:44 a.m. EDT
Health care gains start soon – bigger ones later
WASHINGTON – The first changes under the new health care law will be easy to see and not long in coming: There’ll be $250 rebate checks for seniors in the Medicare drug coverage gap, and young adults moving from college to … Read more >>>.

AP Top News at 2:36 a.m. EDT

AP Top News at 2:36 a.m. EDT
Health care gains start soon – bigger ones later
WASHINGTON – The first changes under the new health care law will be easy to see and not long in coming: There’ll be $250 rebate checks for seniors in the Medicare drug coverage gap, and young adults moving from college to …. Original source  : AP Top News at 2:36 a.m. EDT.

AP Top News at 2:33 a.m. EDT

AP Top News at 2:33 a.m. EDT
Health care gains start soon – bigger ones later
WASHINGTON – The first changes under the new health care law will be easy to see and not long in coming: There’ll be $250 rebate checks for seniors in the Medicare drug coverage gap, and young adults moving from college to …. Source article  : AP Top News at 2:33 a.m. EDT.

Farmville.com: The Game Can Now be Played Without Facebook Account

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) The Farmville game can now be played directly at https://farmville.com and you don’t need to log on to your Facebook account for playing the Farmville game. You can just log on to the above link to play the wildly popular game. The game is now available for everyone.
If you are [..] Read the original article: here.

Google Stops Censoring Search Engine Results in China

Google announced on Monday that it will not censor any more the search engine results in China, ignoring the latest warning from Chinese authorities. The company is going to provide uncensored search results to chinese users from its website at Hongkong. That will help chinese people access more useful information. But, the chinese officials …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Google Stops Censoring Search Engine Results in China.

Speeding up switch from radar to GPS technology in air traffic system a goal of Senate bill

Bill aims to speed up air traffic system overhaul

WASHINGTON – Transforming the nation’s air traffic system by replacing World War II-era radar with 21st century GPS technology would be accelerated under a bill approved Monday by the Senate.
The $34.5 billion bill funds the Federal Aviation Administration through Sept. 30, 2011. It also addresses a series … Read more »».

Replacing radar with GPS technology as part of air traffic update is goal of Senate bill

Updating air traffic system top aim of Senate bill

WASHINGTON – Replacing World War II-era radar with 21st century GPS technology and implementing several new airline safety rules would be required under a $34.5 billion bill approved Monday by the Senate.
The measure funding the Federal Aviation Administration through Sept. 30, 2011, calls for key elements of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Replacing radar with GPS technology as part of air traffic update is goal of Senate bill.

Chinese state media accuse Google of violating promises by stopping Internet censorship

China media accuse Google of violating promises
BEIJING – China’s government reacted testily Tuesday to Google Inc.’s decision to stop censoring its China-based search engine, calling the move “totally wrong” and accusing the company of violating promises.
More than two months after it threatened to shut down Google.cn if it had to continue …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Senate passes bill to modernize air traffic system by replacing radar with GPS technology

Senate passes bill to update air traffic system

WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a bill Monday that would speed modernization of the nation’s antiquated air traffic control system, a major source of airline delays.
The $34.5 billion bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration through Sept. 30, 2011, also contains several measures to boost safety in response … Read more »».

Moody’s bumps Amkor Technology debt ratings up 2 notches, says outlook is stable

Moody’s upgrades Amkor Technology debt ratings

NEW YORK – Moody’s Investors Services upgrading its ratings on Amkor Technology Inc. Monday, citing the chip assembly and testing services company’s stronger offerings and lower debt.
The ratings service upgraded Amkor’s corporate family and probability of default, and Amkor’s senior unsecured notes, to “Ba3″ from “B2.” That’s two notches higher [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Competition missing from FCC broadband plan, some say

Summary Box: FCC broadband plan faces critics

THE PLAN: The Federal Communications Commission last week unveiled a sweeping plan to bring affordable and faster high-speed Internet access to more Americans.
THE CONCERN: Some experts say the plan is not ambitious enough to close the broadband gap between the U.S. and other industrialized countries, which already have faster …. Original article  : Summary Box: Competition missing from FCC broadband plan, some say.

Search engine shuffle: Google stops censoring Web for China, leaving Beijing to do it itself

Google ends 4 years of censoring the Web for China
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations in the country. The maneuver attempts to balance Google’s disdain for China’s Internet rules with … Read more >>.

Federal Communications Commission broadband plan doesn’t tackle competition, some say

Competition missing from broadband plan, some say

WASHINGTON – The sweeping national broadband plan that federal regulators delivered to Congress last week doesn’t go far enough to satisfy some experts who warn that the United States would still trail other industrialized nations in prices and speed.
Those experts insist that the FCC plan is not nearly ambitious …. Read the original article  : here.

Stocks rise after advance in health companies; Insurers, drug makers lead broad advance

Health care companies pull stock market higher
NEW YORK – Drug and hospital companies led stocks higher Monday after House lawmakers ended months of uncertainty and approved the health care overhaul bill.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 44 points. Broader indexes also climbed.
Investors had expected the health care bill would pass the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stocks rise after advance in health companies; Insurers, drug makers lead broad advance.

White House disappointed Google and China can’t agree on Internet search engine’s operation

White House disappointed Google, China at odds
WASHINGTON – The White House says it’s disappointed that Google and the Chinese government have been unable to reach an agreement that would allow the Internet search engine to operate freely in China.
Google on Monday stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : White House disappointed Google and China can’t agree on Internet search engine’s operation.

Google shifts China Web search to Hong Kong to end its censorship while staying in the country

Google ends China censorship with Hong Kong shift
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations in the country. The maneuver attempts to balance Google’s disdain for China’s Internet rules with the company’s desire to …. Read the original article  : here.

Health bill will squeeze industry profits but holds promise for long-term gains

Health overhaul promises pain, gain for businesses

WASHINGTON – When historians write the book on how President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul became law, they’ll need to leave space for some unlikely advocates: lobbyists for the drug, insurance and hospital industries.
Last summer, executives from those groups visited the White House and pledged to do their part … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Health bill will squeeze industry profits but holds promise for long-term gains.

Google, Yahoo criticize Australia’s mandatory Internet filter plan as heavy-handed

Google, Yahoo criticize Australian Internet filter
ADELAIDE, Australia – Internet giants Google and Yahoo have criticized Australia’s proposal for a mandatory Internet filter, calling it a heavy-handed measure that could restrict access to legal information.
Their statements, among 174 comments from the public submitted to the Department of Communications on the filtering proposal, come amid …. Original source  : Google, Yahoo criticize Australia’s mandatory Internet filter plan as heavy-handed.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs. Salesforce.com : An Unbiased Review???

Salesforce.com:

Salesforce.com is a leading company in Contact Management Software. They provide customer relationship management?? by allowing companies to organize and get reports that is going to streamline the business and makes the business more profitable.
Advantages:

It provides customers with host of solutions like customer analytics, document application, marketing automation etc
The software offers the …. Original source  : Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs. Salesforce.com : An Unbiased Review???.

Summary Box: Sprint to promote video calling with launch of first ‘4G’ phone this summer

Summary Box: Sprint’s new ‘4G’ phone
THE PITCH: Sprint Nextel Corp. wants to promote video calling with the first phone for its WiMax, or 4G, network. The Evo 4G is a touch-screen phone and lands this summer.

THE REASON: Sprint needs something special to promote its 4G network. Without video calling, the Evo is just a big, …. Original source  : Summary Box: Sprint to promote video calling with launch of first ‘4G’ phone this summer.

Honeywell International spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on defense, energy issues

Honeywell spent $1.9M in 4Q to lobby federal govt

NEW YORK – Honeywell International spent $1.9 million during the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on legislation related to defense and aircraft technologies, renewable energy, security programs, health care reform and corporate issues.
The $1.9 million spent compares with $1.7 million paid to lobby the government …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Honeywell International spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on defense, energy issues.

General Dynamics spent $3 million in 4th qtr to lobby Congress, federal government agencies

General Dynamics spent $3M in 4Q to lobby gov’t

NEW YORK – General Dynamics Corp. spent over $3 million during the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on legislation related to appropriations for various weapons and technology systems.
The $3 million spent by the aerospace and defense contractor compares with $2.5 million paid to lobby the … Read more : General Dynamics spent $3 million in 4th qtr to lobby Congress, federal government agencies.

FDA panel says knee repair device subject to lobbying campaign appears safe and effective

FDA panel mostly backs much-debated knee device

WASHINGTON – Federal health experts said Tuesday a device for repairing knees that was subject to a contentious three-year review by the Food and Drug Administration is likely safe and effective, despite major shortcomings with company studies.
The findings by the FDA’s independent panel of orthopedic experts came despite the …. Original source  : FDA panel says knee repair device subject to lobbying campaign appears safe and effective.

Summary Box: Google’s solution to censorship brings new challenges as government retaliates

Summary Box: Google’s tussle with China censorship
SMACKED DOWN: China’s government responded to Google’s detour around its Internet censorship rules by blocking some of the traffic from the mainland to the company’s search engine in Hong Kong.
THE BARRIER: China relies on Internet filters dubbed the “Great Firewall” to restrict access on topics that the … Original article on : Summary Box: Google’s solution to censorship brings new challenges as government retaliates.

Britain’s 1st space agency to bring space policies under one roof beginning in April

British version of NASA to begin work in April

LONDON – Britain’s first space agency will begin operating next month in an effort to coordinate U.K. space activities while raising the country’s profile in the global space economy, officials said Tuesday.
With an initial operating budget of 230 million pounds ($346 million) – modest compared with NASA’s [..] Read the original article: here.

Chapple won’t stand for re-election to Yahoo’s board

Chapple will depart Yahoo’s board
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday that John Chapple, a board member since August 2008, has decided not to stand for re-election at this year’s shareholder’s meeting.
Chapple, president of Hawkeye Investments, will devote more time to other business interests, the Internet portal said.
Yahoo shares rose 11 cents to … Read : Chapple won’t stand for re-election to Yahoo’s board.

China adopts countermeasures, tries to thwart Google’s attempt to skirt censorship rules

China thwarts Google’s detour around censorship
SAN FRANCISCO – Google’s attempted detour around China’s Internet censorship rules was met with countermeasures Tuesday by the communist government, which blocked people on the mainland from seeing search results dealing with such forbidden topics as the pro-democracy movement.
China’s maneuver, as well as its public rebuke of Google’s …. Original article  : China adopts countermeasures, tries to thwart Google’s attempt to skirt censorship rules.

KB Home, Google, PMI Group, Leap Wireless, Oncothyreon among big market movers Tuesday

KB Home, Google, PMI Group are big movers
NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
PMI Group Inc., up 50 cents at $3.64
The mortgage insurer said its subsidiary received approval from Freddie Mac to be a direct issuer of mortgage guaranty … Read more »».

Wireless execs like FCC spectrum plan, but say more steps needed to meet data traffic surge

Cell execs say more steps needed to meet demand
LAS VEGAS – Cell phone company executives support a proposal by federal regulators to find more wireless spectrum for mobile broadband services, but say the industry needs to do more to help networks keep up with the demand for wireless data over the next … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wireless execs like FCC spectrum plan, but say more steps needed to meet data traffic surge.

Adobe 1st-quarter profit drops as costs climb; sales improve and results surpass Wall Street

Adobe posts lower 1Q profit, exceeds expectations

NEW YORK – Adobe Systems Inc. said Tuesday that fiscal first-quarter earnings declined on higher expenses, but sales climbed as demand for its design and publishing software improved with the stabilizing economy.
The results surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, and Adobe also gave a strong forecast for the current quarter, thanks … Original article on : Adobe 1st-quarter profit drops as costs climb; sales improve and results surpass Wall Street.

Sprint to promote video calling with launch of first ‘4G’ phone this summer

Sprint to promote video calling with ‘4G’ phone
NEW YORK – Sprint Nextel Corp. is aiming to make video calls a selling point of the new, faster data network that it’s spending billions with co-investors to build.
The wireless carrier on Tuesday announced that this summer, it is launching the first … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sprint to promote video calling with launch of first ‘4G’ phone this summer.

Adobe Systems reports lower 1st-quarter profit as costs climb, but sales improve

Adobe Systems posts lower 1Q profit as costs grow

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Adobe Systems Inc. said Tuesday that fiscal first-quarter earnings declined on higher expenses, but sales climbed as demand for its design and publishing software improved with the economy.
Adobe said it earned $127.2 million, or 24 cents per share, during the three months that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Adobe Systems reports lower 1st-quarter profit as costs climb, but sales improve.

Questions and answers about Google’s steps to stop censoring Internet search results for China

An explanation of Google’s moves in China
SEATTLE – Now that Google is sending Web surfers in mainland China to a Hong Kong-based site, the company is free to display complete search results on any topic without the self-censorship Beijing had required. But that doesn’t mean people in China are getting more information.
The Chinese … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Questions and answers about Google’s steps to stop censoring Internet search results for China.

MasterCard spent $960,000 in 4Q to lobby Congress on credit cards, security, Internet issues

MasterCard spends $960,000 in 4Q to lobby Congress

NEW YORK – MasterCard Inc. spent $960,000 during the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on legislation related to credit cards, overdrafts, consumer financial protection, data security and other issues.
The $960,000 spent compares with $680,000 paid to lobby the government in the third quarter and $510,000 during …. Original article  : MasterCard spent $960,000 in 4Q to lobby Congress on credit cards, security, Internet issues.

Digimarc in $4.5 million deal to end patent suit against Arbitron; shares surge

Digimarc in $4.5M deal to drop Arbitron suit

BEAVERTON, Ore. – Digimarc Corp. said Tuesday it is licensing a portion of its technology patents to Arbitron Inc. for $4.5 million, settling a legal dispute over Arbitron’s new “Portable People Meter.”
Digimarc shares surged to a new 52-week high of $22 before settling back to $20.89 in morning …. Read the original article  : Digimarc in $4.5 million deal to end patent suit against Arbitron; shares surge.

Clearwire names new cities to be covered, including Los Angeles, Miami

Clearwire to expand to L.A., Miami, St. Louis
NEW YORK – Clearwire Corp. said Tuesday that it will expand its wireless broadband network to cover Los Angeles, Miami, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City this year.
Clearwire had already said that it would expand to cover New York, Houston, Boston, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

10 Tips To (Ethically) Increase Google AdSense Earnings

Over the years, Google AdSense has emerged as a lucrative source of revenue for those willing work up their brains. Most people creating websites or blog with the intentions of generating?? AdSense revenue are under the impression that they can strike gold with impressive content and?? ads on the header. Their dreams are shattered … Read more : 10 Tips To (Ethically) Increase Google AdSense Earnings.

Obama Twitter account hacker released by French police

LONDON – The hacker who broke into US President Barack Obama’s Twitter account has been released by the French police.

The unemployed 25-year-old was taken into custody after being chased by both French officials and FBI agents, according to a foreign news agency.
The suspect, who used the pseudonym “Hacker Croll”, was said to have had no [..] Read the original article: here.

Facebook Accused of Syphilis Rise in Britain

For those who feel social networking sites are safe heaven for hook ups, here’s an eye-opener.?? According to Health experts at NHS Hartlepool in Britain, Facebook is partly responsible for the rise in cases of Syphilis in three areas Sunderland, Durham and Teesside, where the site is immensely popular. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

What should be Your Job Search Tool during Recession?

It is very difficult to find decent job listing now a days. So, it is crucial that you hand in your resume to the right headhunting firms. Executive search firms pick up their good candidates for many jobs that are never advertised. So, you may loose the opportunity if you are not in recruiter’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : What should be Your Job Search Tool during Recession?.

In parts of New England, warm weather is stunting maple sap yield, shortening sugaring season

Balmy spring shortens maple syrup season for some

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Spring has sprung in northern New England – and that’s bad news for maple syrup makers, who say warm weather is stunting sugaring season in some places.
“The weather affects every single season in a different way,” said Peter Thomson, president of the New Hampshire Maple … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In parts of New England, warm weather is stunting maple sap yield, shortening sugaring season.

Your Next Facebook Friend may be An FBI Agent

According to the revelation by Electronic Frontier Foundation last week, an FBI or Federal Agent can make friendship with you at Twitter or Facebook to gather more information about crime investigations. The report further described that?? fed agents pose as “friends” and get connected?? with ordinary citizens on Facebook and other sites … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Your Next Facebook Friend may be An FBI Agent.

Software firm Red Hat 4Q profit rises 44 percent on subscription revenue gains

Software firm Red Hat 4Q profit rises 44 percent
RALEIGH, N.C. – Red Hat Inc. on Wednesday reported a 44 percent increase in its fiscal fourth-quarter profit on the back of a strong gain in subscription revenue.
The developer of Linux operating systems software earned $23.4 million, or 12 cents per share, compared with $16.2 … Read more »».

No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix: a ‘femtocell’ that relays calls through the Internet

No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix
NEW YORK – AT&T Inc. wireless subscribers who have poor reception at home will soon be able fix that, for $150.
The carrier said Wednesday that it is rolling out “femtocells,” little boxes that work much like Wi-Fi routers, except that they send out cellular signals. … Original source on Gaea Times at : No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix: a ‘femtocell’ that relays calls through the Internet.

The last shall be the first: MetroPCS to launch 4G phone this fall, ahead of Verizon Wireless

MetroPCS to launch 4G phone before Verizon
NEW YORK – MetroPCS Communications Inc. plans to be the first wireless carrier to introduce a phone using a new network technology that provides faster data access. It’s beating Verizon Wireless, the country’s largest carrier.
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it’s supplying a phone for MetroPCS’ rollout …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : The last shall be the first: MetroPCS to launch 4G phone this fall, ahead of Verizon Wireless.

Adobe Systems spent $70,000 lobbying federal government in 4th quarter

Adobe spent $70,000 lobbying in 4Q
WASHINGTON – Adobe Systems Inc. spent $70,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby federal officials on cyber-security, government procurement policy and other issues, according to a disclosure report.

That was less than the $80,000 it spent in the same period a year earlier. The San Jose, Calif., software company also spent …. Source  : Adobe Systems spent $70,000 lobbying federal government in 4th quarter.

Integrated Device says International Trade Commission rules in its favor in patent case

Integrated Device says it won patent claim

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Communications chip maker Integrated Device Technology Inc. said Wednesday that the International Trade Commission ruled in its favor in a patent case brought by LSI Corp. against it and other chip companies.
Integrated said the ITC found that LSI’s patent claims were invalid and it has …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sprint Announced its First 4G Phone

Sprint unveiled its first 4G Mobile Phone at CTIA 2010 in Nevada, USA. The HTC phone has a 4.3 inch screen and it is designed for video viewing and Web browsing. The device is 30 percent bigger than the screen of the iPhone, Sprint said. The handset, has a 8 megapixel … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sprint Announced its First 4G Phone.

Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut after pricing above expectations, raising $89.6M

Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut

NEW YORK – Shares of MaxLinear are soaring in the chip maker’s IPO debut after it priced its initial public offering above expectations, raising $89.6 million.
It’s the second company this year to do so, following portfolio manager and advisory firm Financial Engines Inc. last week. Gradual improvements in …. Original article  : Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut after pricing above expectations, raising $89.6M.

Pakistan judge delays ruling on request to question disgraced nuclear scientist

Pakistan judge delays ruling on nuclear scientist

LAHORE, Pakistan – A judge on Wednesday delayed a ruling on a government petition aimed at questioning Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan over recent media reports that Islamabad arranged the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran, a lawyer said.
Naveed Inayat Malik, the deputy attorney general, said the Lahore … Read more : Pakistan judge delays ruling on request to question disgraced nuclear scientist.

Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO at top of expected range, raises $82 million

Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO

NEW YORK – Broadband communications equipment maker Calix Inc., formerly known as Calix Networks Inc., priced its initial public offering at the top of its expected range Tuesday night, raising $82 million.
The Petaluma, Calif. company’s products enable the delivery of phone, TV and Internet services, primarily through service providers with … Read more : Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO at top of expected range, raises $82 million.

Top 10 Affiliate Ad Networks

Affiliate ad networks have become the best bet for bloggers, webmaster, and people with internet business to make money online. The affiliate networks play intermediary between the affiliate programs and publishers. Majority of web publishers choose affiliate programs to generate handsome earnings. The networks make it easy for the website publishers to participate in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Top 10 Affiliate Ad Networks.

Morgan Keegan analyst downgrades NICE, says large customer to develop product internally

Ahead of the Bell: Analyst downgrades NICE

NEW YORK – A Morgan Keegan analyst downgraded shares of Israeli data recording products maker NICE Systems Ltd. on Wednesday, saying the company’s largest customer plans to develop its own software instead of relying on NICE’s.
Analyst Brian W. Ruttenbur downgraded NICE to “Market Perform” from “Outperform.”
“While we do not … Read more : Morgan Keegan analyst downgrades NICE, says large customer to develop product internally.

Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute with Interbond

Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Acacia Research Corp., a company that buys and licenses patents, said Wednesday it has entered a settlement with Interbond Corp. of America over a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology.
This resolves a dispute that was pending before the U.S. District Court for … Read : Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute with Interbond.

Uncertainty surrounds Google’s China partnerships amid censorship dispute

Google deals in doubt amid spat with Beijing
BEIJING – Google Inc.’s business ties in China unraveled a little more amid a widening backlash to the U.S. Internet company’s decision to move its Chinese search engine offshore in a challenge to the country’s online censorship laws.
While Google’s stand is winning it …. Read the original article  : here.

Cyber-attacks on Google, US companies could be China’s ploy to steal corporate secrets

WASHINGTON – An Obama administration official has revealed that the cyber attack on Google and other American companies was part of a suspected Chinese government plot to steal corporate secrets.

The Washington Times quoted the official as saying that the US …. Original article  : Cyber-attacks on Google, US companies could be China’s ploy to steal corporate secrets.

Google says its still censoring content for some of its China customers

Google still censoring for some China customers
BEIJING – Google Inc. is still censoring search content for some of its customers in China, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday, in a decision that underscores the Internet giant’s delicate effort to hold onto its mainland businesses days after moving its search engine offshore.
The decision … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Google says its still censoring content for some of its China customers.

More than 1,100 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google

More than 1,100 communities seek Google network

WASHINGTON – More than 1,100 communities have approached Google Inc. in hopes of landing one of the ultra-fast broadband networks that the company plans to build in a handful of spots around the country.
Last month, Google said it will build experimental fiber-optic networks that will deliver Internet connections of …. Source  : More than 1,100 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google.

Utah jury weighing dispute between SCO Group, Novell over ownership of Unix software code

Ownership of Unix copyrights in hands of Utah jury

SALT LAKE CITY – A Salt Lake City jury has started deliberations in a case pitting two software companies that each claim ownership of the Unix computer operating systems used by large corporations.
The SCO Group, of Lindon, Utah, filed a lawsuit in 2004 asserting Waltham, Mass.-based Novell … Read more : Utah jury weighing dispute between SCO Group, Novell over ownership of Unix software code.

Smart Modular Technologies rises after 2nd-qtr report, 3rd-qtr outlook beat analyst views

Smart Modular Technologies rises after 2Q report

SAN FRANCISCO – Smart Modular Technologies Inc. shares rose Friday after the maker of computer memory products reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat analyst estimates and predicted third-quarter results also above Wall Street expectations.
Smart Modular Technologies shares rose 98 cents, or 14 percent, to close at $8.14. Earlier the … Read more >>>.

More than 600 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google

More than 600 communities vying for Google network

WASHINGTON – More than 600 communities have approached Google Inc. in hopes of landing one of the ultra-fast broadband networks that the company plans to build in a handful of spots around the country.
Last month, Google said it will build experimental fiber-optic networks that will deliver Internet connections …. Source  : More than 600 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google.

US trade official: Export drive makes US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China

US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China

BRUSSELS – U.S. trade representative Ron Kirk said Friday that he is reluctant to wade into long-running trade disputes with China as the United States tries to double its exports to emerging markets over the next five years.
U.S. politicians and businesses have complained about the Chinese government’s actions … Read more >>>.

AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters plagued with serious security holes that threaten power grid

AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters have security holes

SAN FRANCISCO – Computer-security researchers say new “smart” meters that are designed to help deliver electricity more efficiently also have flaws that could let hackers tamper with the power grid in previously impossible ways.
At the very least, the vulnerabilities open the door for attackers to jack up strangers’ power …. Read the original article  : AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters plagued with serious security holes that threaten power grid.

Tibco Software buys Netrics for undisclosed price

Tibco buys Netrics for undisclosed price
SAN FRANCISCO – Business software maker Tibco Software Inc. said late Thursday that it agreed to buy privately held business data matching software company Netrics for an undisclosed sum.

The company also said Netrics’ CEO and President Stefanos Damianakis joined Tibco.
Shares of Tibco, which also reported fiscal first-quarter results above analyst …. Source article  : Tibco Software buys Netrics for undisclosed price.

Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 on lobbying in fourth quarter

Software trade group spent $110,000 to lobby in 4Q

WASHINGTON – The Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on intellectual property protections and other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.
That’s the same amount that the trade group spent on lobbying in the third quarter and …. Read the original article  : Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 on lobbying in fourth quarter.

TechAmerica spent $378,000 in fourth quarter to lobby on trade, tax issues, stimulus bill

TechAmerica spent $378,000 in 4Q lobbying
WASHINGTON – The Technology Association of America spent $378,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 to lobby the federal government on a long list of trade agreements, last year’s economic stimulus bill and other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.

That’s up slightly from $358,000 in the third quarter.
TechAmerica, as … Original article on : TechAmerica spent $378,000 in fourth quarter to lobby on trade, tax issues, stimulus bill.

Nokia buys privately held mobile browser company Novarra, terms not disclosed

Nokia buys mobile browser company Novarra
SAN FRANCISCO – Nokia Corp., the world’s largest cell phone maker, said Friday that it agreed to buy privately held mobile browser company Novarra Inc.

Terms of the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized by the end of June, were not disclosed.
Espoo, Finland-based Nokia said it will use Novarra’s mobile … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nokia buys privately held mobile browser company Novarra, terms not disclosed.

Verizon winds down FiOS expansion to focus on completing areas where it’s already started

Verizon winds down expensive FiOS expansion

NEW YORK – If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn’t already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service, chances are you won’t get it.
Where it’s available, FiOS usually provides the only competition for cable TV apart from satellite service. Studies have shown that its entry … Read : Verizon winds down FiOS expansion to focus on completing areas where it’s already started.

Ghost Recon Future Soldier: Live Trailer Available

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The game addicts who have a penchant for playing PC games that offer lifelike visuals and extremely realistic effects love the games belonging to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Franchisee. The Ghost Recon games have a loyal fan base who sticks to it despite steep system requirements that make many users … Read more : Ghost Recon Future Soldier: Live Trailer Available.

Obama’s Tweet hacker says he is a ‘kind pirate’!

London, March 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama’s Twitter account hacker has described himself as a “kind pirate”.

Francois, who has been arrested by FBI, claimed that he just intended to show the loopholes in internet security.
“I am not a hacker. I am a kind pirate. I did not act with a destructive aim… I wanted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Videocon GSM Services Launched

CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Videocon GSM services shall now be available all across the country as many as 100 cities likely to avail the services. Videocon GSM services goes ahead to offer a lesser than one paisa tariff for all it subscribers. It was reported that Tamil Nadu will be the first one to be blessed …. Read the original article  : Videocon GSM Services Launched.

List of social ills blamed on Facebook

London, March 26 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has been blamed for many social ills, the latest allegation being: it has led to a resurgence of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis.ow, Telegraph has come up with a list of problems the site has been linked to:

1. Facebook leads ‘children to suicide’
Archbishop Vincent Nichols from the Catholic … Read this article on Gaea Times at : List of social ills blamed on Facebook.

Line2 app for iPhone and iPod Touch by Toktumi

“Toktumi and Line2 are currently experiencing a denial of service attack”, this is what the Toktumi site read when we hit it searching for the Line2 app. iPhone users tired of AT&T’s drill hole must be craving for VoIP app like this one. The Line2 app allows users to have two separate phone lines …. Read the original article  : Line2 app for iPhone and iPod Touch by Toktumi.

Small and Medium Enterprises Learned Lesson from Recession How to Build Future

Indian SMEs?? remain pretty much insulated despite the recent recession due to the fact that they do not have any capital expenditure or big spends. Rakesh Rewari, deputy managing director, THE Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), said an SME can sustain its value and grow faster if they adopt the … Read more >>.

Line2 App Unveiled For Iphone

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- It is quite commonplace for the US users of Apple iPhone to suffer from average network service provided by AT&T. The 3G network of the company has often drawn the flak of the irate users who complain of inconsistent performance of its network. They can now avail third party iPhone … Original article on : Line2 App Unveiled For Iphone.

Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- India’s biggest mobile service operator Bharti Airtel has announced that it will start selling the much anticipated Apple iPhone 3GS in India. The sales start from today. It will be sold in 16GB and 32GB capacities and the users get the choice of picking between the white and black … Original article on : Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India.

LG Infinia TV Unveiled

SEOUL, KOREA (GaeaTimes.com)- LG has unveiled the world’s first full LED 3D TV, LG Infinia TV which is a model called LX9500 which first made its debut at the CES 2010. 22.3mm slim, 55 inch screen size that is roughly estimated round 1200 LED’s are the biggest power boosters for this newbie launched by … Read more »»».

60% Virtual Servers have Security Risks compared to Physical Servers

There is a caution from the analysts that many virtualization projects have been deployed without considering the information security system for the architecture design and planning. According to Neil MacDonald, vice president and Gartner fellow, the insecurity arises in a virtualization project due to immaturity of tools and processes and lack of training of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 60% Virtual Servers have Security Risks compared to Physical Servers.

Top 10 CPM Ad Networks

We had already discussed about the top CPC ad network and we now we’d focus on CPM (Cost Per thousand Impressions) ad networks.?? In case you investigate the type of traffic your website or blog is getting, you can find out whether these are organic traffic from search engines or direct referrals. The organic …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Top 10 CPM Ad Networks.

More than 1,100 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google

More than 1,100 communities seek Google network

WASHINGTON – More than 1,100 communities have approached Google Inc. in hopes of landing one of the ultra-fast broadband networks that the company plans to build in a handful of spots around the country.
Last month, Google said it will build experimental fiber-optic networks that will deliver Internet connections of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : More than 1,100 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google.

Utah jury weighing dispute between SCO Group, Novell over ownership of Unix software code

Ownership of Unix copyrights in hands of Utah jury

SALT LAKE CITY – A Salt Lake City jury has started deliberations in a case pitting two software companies that each claim ownership of the Unix computer operating systems used by large corporations.
The SCO Group, of Lindon, Utah, filed a lawsuit in 2004 asserting Waltham, Mass.-based Novell …. Original source  : Utah jury weighing dispute between SCO Group, Novell over ownership of Unix software code.

Smart Modular Technologies rises after 2nd-qtr report, 3rd-qtr outlook beat analyst views

Smart Modular Technologies rises after 2Q report

SAN FRANCISCO – Smart Modular Technologies Inc. shares rose Friday after the maker of computer memory products reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat analyst estimates and predicted third-quarter results also above Wall Street expectations.
Smart Modular Technologies shares rose 98 cents, or 14 percent, to close at $8.14. Earlier the …. Source  : Smart Modular Technologies rises after 2nd-qtr report, 3rd-qtr outlook beat analyst views.

More than 600 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google

More than 600 communities vying for Google network

WASHINGTON – More than 600 communities have approached Google Inc. in hopes of landing one of the ultra-fast broadband networks that the company plans to build in a handful of spots around the country.
Last month, Google said it will build experimental fiber-optic networks that will deliver Internet connections … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : More than 600 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google.

US trade official: Export drive makes US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China

US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China

BRUSSELS – U.S. trade representative Ron Kirk said Friday that he is reluctant to wade into long-running trade disputes with China as the United States tries to double its exports to emerging markets over the next five years.
U.S. politicians and businesses have complained about the Chinese government’s actions … Original article on : US trade official: Export drive makes US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China.

AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters plagued with serious security holes that threaten power grid

AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters have security holes

SAN FRANCISCO – Computer-security researchers say new “smart” meters that are designed to help deliver electricity more efficiently also have flaws that could let hackers tamper with the power grid in previously impossible ways.
At the very least, the vulnerabilities open the door for attackers to jack up strangers’ power …. Source article  : AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters plagued with serious security holes that threaten power grid.

Tibco Software buys Netrics for undisclosed price

Tibco buys Netrics for undisclosed price
SAN FRANCISCO – Business software maker Tibco Software Inc. said late Thursday that it agreed to buy privately held business data matching software company Netrics for an undisclosed sum.

The company also said Netrics’ CEO and President Stefanos Damianakis joined Tibco.
Shares of Tibco, which also reported fiscal first-quarter results above analyst …. Source  : Tibco Software buys Netrics for undisclosed price.

Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 on lobbying in fourth quarter

Software trade group spent $110,000 to lobby in 4Q

WASHINGTON – The Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on intellectual property protections and other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.
That’s the same amount that the trade group spent on lobbying in the third quarter and …. Original source  : Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 on lobbying in fourth quarter.

TechAmerica spent $378,000 in fourth quarter to lobby on trade, tax issues, stimulus bill

TechAmerica spent $378,000 in 4Q lobbying
WASHINGTON – The Technology Association of America spent $378,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 to lobby the federal government on a long list of trade agreements, last year’s economic stimulus bill and other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.

That’s up slightly from $358,000 in the third quarter.
TechAmerica, as …. Source article  : TechAmerica spent $378,000 in fourth quarter to lobby on trade, tax issues, stimulus bill.

Nokia buys privately held mobile browser company Novarra, terms not disclosed

Nokia buys mobile browser company Novarra
SAN FRANCISCO – Nokia Corp., the world’s largest cell phone maker, said Friday that it agreed to buy privately held mobile browser company Novarra Inc.

Terms of the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized by the end of June, were not disclosed.
Espoo, Finland-based Nokia said it will use Novarra’s mobile …. Source article  : Nokia buys privately held mobile browser company Novarra, terms not disclosed.

Verizon winds down FiOS expansion to focus on completing areas where it’s already started

Verizon winds down expensive FiOS expansion

NEW YORK – If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn’t already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service, chances are you won’t get it.
Where it’s available, FiOS usually provides the only competition for cable TV apart from satellite service. Studies have shown that its entry …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ghost Recon Future Soldier: Live Trailer Available

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The game addicts who have a penchant for playing PC games that offer lifelike visuals and extremely realistic effects love the games belonging to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Franchisee. The Ghost Recon games have a loyal fan base who sticks to it despite steep system requirements that make many users …. Source article  : Ghost Recon Future Soldier: Live Trailer Available.

Obama’s Tweet hacker says he is a ‘kind pirate’!

London, March 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama’s Twitter account hacker has described himself as a “kind pirate”.

Francois, who has been arrested by FBI, claimed that he just intended to show the loopholes in internet security.
“I am not a hacker. I am a kind pirate. I did not act with a destructive aim… I wanted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama’s Tweet hacker says he is a ‘kind pirate’!.

Videocon GSM Services Launched

CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Videocon GSM services shall now be available all across the country as many as 100 cities likely to avail the services. Videocon GSM services goes ahead to offer a lesser than one paisa tariff for all it subscribers. It was reported that Tamil Nadu will be the first one to be blessed …. Source article  : Videocon GSM Services Launched.

List of social ills blamed on Facebook

London, March 26 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has been blamed for many social ills, the latest allegation being: it has led to a resurgence of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis.ow, Telegraph has come up with a list of problems the site has been linked to:

1. Facebook leads ‘children to suicide’
Archbishop Vincent Nichols from the Catholic … Read more »».

Line2 app for iPhone and iPod Touch by Toktumi

“Toktumi and Line2 are currently experiencing a denial of service attack”, this is what the Toktumi site read when we hit it searching for the Line2 app. iPhone users tired of AT&T’s drill hole must be craving for VoIP app like this one. The Line2 app allows users to have two separate phone lines …. Original article  : Line2 app for iPhone and iPod Touch by Toktumi.

Small and Medium Enterprises Learned Lesson from Recession How to Build Future

Indian SMEs?? remain pretty much insulated despite the recent recession due to the fact that they do not have any capital expenditure or big spends. Rakesh Rewari, deputy managing director, THE Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), said an SME can sustain its value and grow faster if they adopt the …. Read the original article  : Small and Medium Enterprises Learned Lesson from Recession How to Build Future.

Line2 App Unveiled For Iphone

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- It is quite commonplace for the US users of Apple iPhone to suffer from average network service provided by AT&T. The 3G network of the company has often drawn the flak of the irate users who complain of inconsistent performance of its network. They can now avail third party iPhone … Original source on Gaea Times at : Line2 App Unveiled For Iphone.

On Line Rivalry Led 15 Year Old to Stab his Classmates

A 16 year old high school student can land up in Laguna Beach jail for a Facebook row with his ex classmates. Michael Jason Wilson stabbed his ex classmate, 17 yr old Julian C at his stomach and hit two of Julian’s friend with a knife.

Julian C., drove to the house of Wilson … Read : On Line Rivalry Led 15 Year Old to Stab his Classmates.

Skin will Soon Become your Gadget Control Pad

UK researchers are working out?? a technology so that you will be able to control phones and music players using tap touches.The system with a projector can use the skin as a surface to display menu choices, a number pad or a screen. You need 20 minutes training to learn the system called … Read : Skin will Soon Become your Gadget Control Pad.

Hawaii pings Google in hopes of improving its Internet lag behind rest of the nation

Hawaii searching for Internet answers with Google
HONOLULU – Stuck in the Internet slow lane, Hawaii and its sluggish network are hoping Google will ride to the rescue.
Through online petitions, a Facebook fan page and a YouTube video by the governor, Hawaii wants to persuade Google to choose the islands for one of its [..] Read the original article: here.

Top 10 AdSense Competitors Today

Google AdSense is the leading content-sensitive ad network today. However, Google Adsense doesn’t excersie monopoly over web based advertising, it has several competitors in the market. Google’s terms and conditions are strict such that several web publishers cannot use adsense adverts on their sales. Some publishers are either denied from joining the Google Adsense program, …. Original article  : Top 10 AdSense Competitors Today.

Netflix.com/Wii – Instant Streaming Video via Wii To TV

Today Netflix.com has announced to launch “streaming to Wii” service for the Netflix members. In their official site they stated that it will be a great experience for their users. Netflix will provide an instant streaming video from internet via Wii console to your TV. This service will enable you to watch video, while …. Source  : Netflix.com/Wii – Instant Streaming Video via Wii To TV.

Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- India’s biggest mobile service operator Bharti Airtel has announced that it will start selling the much anticipated Apple iPhone 3GS in India. The sales start from today. It will be sold in 16GB and 32GB capacities and the users get the choice of picking between the white and black …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India.

LG Infinia TV Unveiled

SEOUL, KOREA (GaeaTimes.com)- LG has unveiled the world’s first full LED 3D TV, LG Infinia TV which is a model called LX9500 which first made its debut at the CES 2010. 22.3mm slim, 55 inch screen size that is roughly estimated round 1200 LED’s are the biggest power boosters for this newbie launched by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : LG Infinia TV Unveiled.

Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit falls as expenses climb

Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit declines

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Employee management software company Saba Software Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal third-quarter profit fell as increased sales and marketing expenses overshadowed a small increase in revenue.
For the quarter that ended Feb. 28, Saba earned $430,000, or a penny per share. This compares with a profit …. Source article  : Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit falls as expenses climb.

Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup , Qualcomm among big market movers Thursday

Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup are big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Ambac Financial Group Inc., down 14 cents at 66 cents
The bond insurer said again that it may seek bankruptcy protection after state regulators took control of some of … Original article on : Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup , Qualcomm among big market movers Thursday.

Saba Software to repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares

Saba to buy back up to $5M worth of stock
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Saba Software Inc. said Thursday that its board approved a plan to buy back up to $5 million worth of its common shares.

The employee management software company said it may repurchase stock through private or open market transactions. It did not set … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Saba Software to repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares.

Oracle profit slips 10.5 percent on Sun acquisition, but new-software revenue rises

Oracle profit slips, but software revenue rises
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp.’s profit fell 10.5 percent in the latest quarter as the business software maker absorbed Sun Microsystems and its expenses for building and supporting computer servers.
Still, Oracle’s profit edged past Wall Street’s estimates and its revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher … Read : Oracle profit slips 10.5 percent on Sun acquisition, but new-software revenue rises.

Oracle profit tops Wall Street forecast as revenue jumps 17 pct

Oracle profit and revenue top Wall Street forecast
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp.’s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street’s estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
That is an encouraging sign that big companies are steadily increasing their spending on new technology projects.
Oracle said after the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oracle profit tops Wall Street forecast as revenue jumps 17 pct.

Stocks erase advance after doubt emerges about prospects for Greece bailout; Dow adds 5 points

Stocks give up steep gains on renewed Greece woes
NEW YORK – Renewed concern about Greece’s debt problems short-circuited the big stock market rally.
The Dow Jones industrial average closed Thursday with a gain of just 5 points after earlier rising to a new high for 2010. Broader indexes slipped.
The market’s advance …. Original source  : Stocks erase advance after doubt emerges about prospects for Greece bailout; Dow adds 5 points.

Feds to invest $32.2 million in broadband Internet access on sprawling Indian reservation

Grant to fund high-speed Internet on Navajo Nation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The federal government is investing more than $32 million in stimulus funds to help the nation’s largest American Indian reservation, the Navajo Nation, build a high-speed Internet highway that will connect thousands of homes and businesses across the sprawling reservation.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced … Original source on Gaea Times at : Feds to invest $32.2 million in broadband Internet access on sprawling Indian reservation.

China’s Qiao Xing terminates deal to acquire 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Eversun

Qiao Xing cancels deal to acquire stake in Eversun

BEIJING – Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co. Ltd. said Thursday that it has terminated the proposed purchase of a 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Beijing Eversun Technology Co. Ltd.
The Chinese cell phone maker said that it couldn’t reach an agreement over certain commercial terms with …. Source  : China’s Qiao Xing terminates deal to acquire 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Eversun.

Hewlett-Packard names Peter Galanis as CEO of its Canadian operations, replacing Paul Tsaparis

HP names Peter Galanis as CEO of Canada operations

NEW YORK – Technology company Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it named Peter Galanis as president and CEO of its Canadian operations.
Galanis, 43, previously served as director of global accounts for HP’s manufacturing and distribution industries business in the central region of the country. He joined HP in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard names Peter Galanis as CEO of its Canadian operations, replacing Paul Tsaparis.

Stocks resume climb after stronger numbers from Best Buy, Qualcomm; Greek debt worries ease

Stocks climb on forecasts from Best Buy, Qualcomm
NEW YORK – Stocks resumed their climb Thursday after upbeat forecasts from Best Buy and Qualcomm boosted expectations for the economy.
The advance came a day after a drop in the market interrupted a string of gains. The Dow Jones industrial average has risen in 10 of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stocks resume climb after stronger numbers from Best Buy, Qualcomm; Greek debt worries ease.

Qwest seeking $350M in stimulus money to expand high-speed Internet access to rural areas

Qwest seeks $350M in stimulus money for broadband

DENVER – Qwest, the nation’s fourth largest traditional phone company, is seeking $350 million in federal stimulus funds to provide high-speed Internet service to people living in rural areas.
Qwest Communications International Inc. wants to build facilities that will serve more than 500,000 homes, schools, businesses with download speeds …. Read the original article  : here.

Traffic for Smartphone Went Up 193% in a Year

According to AdMob, the mobile advertising network, smartphone traffic is up in a year and feature phone traffic is down. Also, mobile internet service is increasing drastically for the devices like iPod that does not have built in phone. AdMob compares the traffic between Feb 2009 and Feb 2010 in three categories as mentioned …. Source article  : Traffic for Smartphone Went Up 193% in a Year.

Ness Technologies to buy Gilon Business Insight for $17.5 million

Ness Technologies to buy Gilon for $17.5M
NEW YORK – Ness Technologies will buy Gilon Business Insight Ltd., a provider of business intelligence consulting and services, for about $17.5 million, the company said Thursday.

The information technology service provider said the acquisition will help it meet growing demand for business intelligence software and services.
As part of the … Read more >>>.