Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for July 6, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Summary Box: Big buyers of tech don’t necessarily benefit from industry acquisitions
Summary Box: Tech buyers question takeover spree
CUSTOMERS CONCERNED: As tech companies get bigger, they say their acquisitions help corporate customers do one-stop shopping. Yet customers say they often get new headaches with the multibillion-dollar takeovers.
A REVERSE TREND?: A seminal study on 33 large U.S. corporations found they sold off many more acquisitions than they kept. …. Source : Summary Box: Big buyers of tech don’t necessarily benefit from industry acquisitions.
France Telecom seeks to add 100 million clients to its Orange brand by 2015
New France Telecom CEO lays out 5-year plan
PARIS – New France Telecom CEO Stephane Richard on Monday laid out plans to boost employee moral and make 5 percent of the global population clients of his Orange brand by 2015.
Richard took over as CEO four months ago after his predecessor Didier Lombard was criticized over his …. Source : France Telecom seeks to add 100 million clients to its Orange brand by 2015.
Oz jeweller facing Facebook ban over nipple-flashing dolls
SYDNEY – Facebook has reportedly taken action against a Sydney jeweller for posting stills of unclothed porcelain dolls with bare nipples to promote her works.
Victoria Buckley, who runs an exquisite jewellery store in the Strand Arcade on George …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Oz jeweller facing Facebook ban over nipple-flashing dolls.
As experts warn of injuries, tech companies step in to help distracted walkers step out safely
Tech firms aim to keep wayward walkers on path
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Todd Atwood says he doesn’t worry too much about accidents when walking down the street using his iPhone to make calls, send text messages or check his e-mail.
But he’s seen the consequences of paying more attention to the gadget …. Original source : As experts warn of injuries, tech companies step in to help distracted walkers step out safely.
Ebaumsworld Hacks YouTube, Redirects Users
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- YouTube is under attack from a user named ‘ebaumsworld’ who has placed malicious links in the comments are of the website. Several videos on the web have been under the attack. Though it is common for users to place links that redirect other users to other websites and pop-ups but the …. Source : Gaea News Network.