SOA is the Key for Success for Outperforming Companies: IBM

According to the new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, if you look behind the scene of a successfully performing company, chances are high that you will find a Service Oriented architecture approach for Business Technology. Outperforming companies have nine times more likely a service-oriented architecture in place, and two to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : SOA is the Key for Success for Outperforming Companies: IBM.

GPS software glitch hits some military systems in January; Air Force says it’s been fixed

GPS glitch hit some military systems in January

DENVER – The Air Force says a software glitch in its GPS network in January temporarily left some defense systems unable to lock onto locator signals from satellites, but the problem has since been fixed.
The Air Force Global Positioning Wing said Friday one program halted operations as a …. Original source  : GPS software glitch hits some military systems in January; Air Force says it’s been fixed.

Google acknowledges collecting snippets of people’s online activities broadcast over Wi-Fi

Google grabs personal info off of Wi-Fi networks
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. has been vacuuming up fragments of people’s online activities broadcast over public Wi-Fi networks for the past four years, a breach of Web etiquette likely to raise more privacy worries about the Internet search leader.
Even Google was troubled by …. Original article  : Google acknowledges collecting snippets of people’s online activities broadcast over Wi-Fi.

S&P Ratings raises CA Inc. outlook to positive from stable after fiscal 4th quarter report

Standard & Poor’s sets CA Inc. outlook at positive

NEW YORK – Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services raised its outlook on business management software company CA Inc. Friday, saying its revenue growth outlook has improved.
The firm said CA has a large customer base and its growth prospects are getting better. It raised its outlook to “positive” … Read more : S&P Ratings raises CA Inc. outlook to positive from stable after fiscal 4th quarter report.

Video game stocks blasted after disappointing NPD sales report

Sector Snap: Video game stocks take a hit
NEW YORK – Shares of video game companies took a hit Friday after market researcher NPD Group reported a 26 percent drop in April video game sales, a weak showing for the industry after a slight uptick in March.
Hurt by a lack of big game launches …. Original source  : Video game stocks blasted after disappointing NPD sales report.

Microsoft and state team up to offer Alabama residents technology training

Microsoft teams with Ala. to offer tech. training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The state of Alabama and Microsoft will work together to provide free technology training to Alabama residents.
Gov. Bob Riley said Thursday that through a program called Elevate America, Microsoft will work with the Governor’s Office for Workforce Development, the Alabama Career Center System … Read more »»».

Chip stocks fall after weak Nvidia revenue forecast as broader market trades lower

Chip stocks fall after weak Nvidia sales forecast

NEW YORK – A broad market decline and a weak second-quarter revenue forecast from graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp. sank shares of some semiconductor stocks Friday afternoon.
Nvidia tumbled $1.89, or 13 percent, to $12.76. Intel Corp., the world’s biggest provider of microprocessors for personal computers, fell 81 cents, … Read : Chip stocks fall after weak Nvidia revenue forecast as broader market trades lower.

Wikipedia in 3D

The collaborative online, Wikipedia wants to launch the logo in three dimension. Wikipedia announced major revamp of its site in March that includes the capability so that more users can join in on the creation and editing of content. The new design is aimed to increase participation and in turn improve the quality …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Delaware House passes bill restricting use of cell phones while driving

Del. House votes to restrict driver cell phone use

DOVER, Del. – The state House has passed a bill that restricts the use of cell phones by drivers on Delaware roads.
The bill was approved on a 33-to-5 vote Thursday. It prohibits talking on a cell phone while driving unless using a handsfree device. The bill also …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Delaware House passes bill restricting use of cell phones while driving.

Top 10 Wireless IP Phones in 2010

Wireless IP phone is one of the hottest new technologies in the VoIP market today. The wireless IP phones have become increasingly popular in corporate or home LAN or WiFi hotspots at cybercafes and public places. The wireless IP phones allows seamless portability and cheaper calling costs. Before choosing a wireless IP phone you …. Read the original article  : here.

Md. elections official drafting regulations for campaign use of Facebook, Twitter

Md. may regulate campaign use of social media
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Political candidates in Maryland may be required to clearly identify their campaign when using social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter.
Jared DeMarinis, candidacy and campaign finance director for Maryland’s Board of Elections, said he is drafting regulations now to require candidates clearly label …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apple iPad Wrapped in Gold & Diamonds Priced at $189,000

World’s most extravagant Apple iPad is here. UK based company Stuart Hughes has made a luxury iPad which looks simply stunning. Why shouldn’t it be? The iPad is encrusted with 25.5 cts of flawless diamonds on the Apple logo. There are a total of 53 precious gems. In addition, the casing of the iPad … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apple iPad Wrapped in Gold & Diamonds Priced at $189,000.

Diaspora Raises $100,000

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The rising concern over the privacy issue of the social networking website “Facebook” has led many ardent fans of Facebook to say it a quit. Not only many celebrities and bureaucrats but also many common people are deleting their profile from the Facebook reportedly. However, if they are deleting their profile … Read more >>>.

Gates meets Health Secretary

NEW DELHI – Microsoft founder Bill Gates met Union Health Secretary Sujatha Rao in New Delhi on Friday and the duo reportedly discussed health-related issues prevailing in India, like polio and vaccination.

“It’s a great increase in investment in health and it’s great to see. It is going to lead …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Gates meets Health Secretary.

At Clinton Global Initiative in NY, Tony Blair’s wife touts cell phones for Kenyan women

In NYC, Blair touts cell phones for Kenyan women

NEW YORK – The wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair asked business leaders at a meeting convened by Bill Clinton on Thursday to help her put cell phones into the hands of women in Kenya.
Cherie Blair said mobile phones are “a vital educational, health and … Read more : At Clinton Global Initiative in NY, Tony Blair’s wife touts cell phones for Kenyan women.

Free to roam: Wireless phone subscribers increasingly opting for service without commitment

Wireless users opt for service without commitment
NEW YORK – For wireless subscribers, commitment is out and short-term relationships are in.
This year, customers have been making a big shift away from two-year contracts toward “prepaid” cell phone service, which often costs less and does not require contracts. This is happening even though contracts …. Original article  : Free to roam: Wireless phone subscribers increasingly opting for service without commitment.

US Hiring Reached Highest Level in 15 months in March

According to a government report on Tuesday that ensures that the recovery of US labor market gained momentum. US hiring market reached to its highest level in 15 months in March because job openings went up at the same time. Hiring went up to 4.24 million from 4.01 million in February, as per the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US Hiring Reached Highest Level in 15 months in March.

Sony moving toward profit after posting smaller annual loss

Sony aiming for black as annual loss shrinks
TOKYO – Sony Corp., maker of the PlayStation 3, stayed in the red last business year but predicts a return to profit as restructuring and an aggressive 3-D rollout bear fruit.
The Tokyo-based company Thursday reported some progress toward profitability, booking a 40.8 billion yen ($439 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

In big move for new bosses, SAP buying Sybase for $5.8B as it ratchets up battle with Oracle

SAP buying Sybase for $5.8B as it battles Oracle

SAN FRANCISCO – German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP’s rivalry with database leader Oracle Corp.
The acquisition is the first big move by SAP’s new co-CEOs Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe, who …. Original source  : In big move for new bosses, SAP buying Sybase for $5.8B as it ratchets up battle with Oracle.

Former Russian air force chief says nation’s air defense have weakened

Former air force chief: Russia’s air defenses weak

MOSCOW – Russia is lagging 25 to 30 years behind the United States in developing prospective air defense weapons because of a meltdown of its defense industries, a former Russian air force chief said Thursday.
Retired Gen. Anatoly Kornukov said Russia has only a reduced capability to protect itself …. Source  : Former Russian air force chief says nation’s air defense have weakened.