Hewlett-Packard springs unwelcome surprise by selecting recently dumped SAP chief as new CEO

HP board’s selection of new CEO raises new doubts

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s board upset many investors when it forced out Mark Hurd as CEO nearly two months ago. Now, those directors appear to have baffled Wall Street with its selection of HP’s new leader – Leo Apotheker, who lost his job running German business … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard springs unwelcome surprise by selecting recently dumped SAP chief as new CEO.

3 more Yahoo execs leaving, creating more challenges for CEO trying to engineer turnaround

Yahoo losing 3 top execs, raising more worries

SAN FRANCISCO – Three top Yahoo Inc. executives are leaving the slumping Internet company in an exodus that could put CEO Carol Bartz on the hot seat as she approaches the end of her second year trying to engineer a turnaround.
The company disclosed the departures Thursday, confirming an … Original article on : 3 more Yahoo execs leaving, creating more challenges for CEO trying to engineer turnaround.

Hewlett-Packard names former SAP chief as CEO in surprise move; former Oracle exec is chairman

HP picks ex-software exec Leo Apotheker as new CEO

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. has hired recently discarded software executive Leo Apotheker to steer the world’s largest technology company as it tries to prove it can thrive without its previous leader, Mark Hurd.
Thursday’s announcement ends HP’s nearly two-month search to fill its top post. The position …. Source  : Hewlett-Packard names former SAP chief as CEO in surprise move; former Oracle exec is chairman.

World Cyber Games, the Olympics of the gaming world, kickoff in Los Angeles

World Cyber Games kickoff in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – The Olympics of the video game world opened Thursday with gamers from 58 countries marching through the Los Angeles Convention Center holding their nations’ flags.

Over the next four days, more than 400 players will compete for more than $250,000 in prize money at the World Cyber [..] Read the original article: here.

WikiLeaks’ Assange criticizes media at London debate, says he won’t shy away from US focus

WikiLeaks chief lashes out at media during debate

LONDON – WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange lashed out at the mainstream media during a debate at a London university Thursday, fighting back at a string of unfavorable stories that have appeared since his organization’s publication of a cache of U.S. intelligence documents.
Assange’s group has reportedly suffered infighting and … Read : WikiLeaks’ Assange criticizes media at London debate, says he won’t shy away from US focus.

Hewlett-Packard names former SAP chief Leo Apotheker as new leader, names Ray Lane chairman

HP picks ex-software exec Leo Apotheker as new CEO

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. has hired recently discarded software executive Leo Apotheker to steer the world’s largest technology company as it tries to prove it can thrive without its previous leader, Mark Hurd.
Thursday’s announcement ends HP’s nearly two-month search to fill its top post. It has …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

P&G ramps up online sales efforts with Pampers’ Facebook page, helped by Amazon.com

P&G to sell Pampers through Facebook page
CINCINNATI – The Procter & Gamble Co. is expanding efforts to increase online sales by offering shopping through its Pampers diapers page on the Facebook social media site.

Spokeswoman Tricia Higgins says the shopping tab is through Amazon.com, which has been selling P&G products online for several years. P&G brands …. Read the original article  : P&G ramps up online sales efforts with Pampers’ Facebook page, helped by Amazon.com.

Nokia shares up 2 pct on shipment of N8 model aimed at challenging iPhone and Blackberry

Nokia starts shipment of N8 model, shares up 2 pct

HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. said Thursday it has begun shipments of its N8 model, a handset that aims to challenge RIM’s Blackberry and Apple’s iPhone in the smart phone market.
The news pushed Nokia stock up 2 percent, to close at euro7.35 ($10.03) on the Helsinki Stock …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Schwarzenegger to Mandate California IT Reform

California Gov, Arnold Schwarzenegger mandates an executive order to consolidate data centers and improve IT infrastructure to create more efficient and cost-effective IT operations. He signed the bill into a law on Tuesday. The new law is going to mandate an order such as a plan to consolidate data center space by 50% …. Read the original article  : Schwarzenegger to Mandate California IT Reform.

Axcelis Technologies CFO Stephen Bassett plans to retire on March 31, 2011

Axcelis Technologies CFO Bassett to retire

BEVERLY, Mass. – Axcelis Technologies Inc. said Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Stephen Bassett plans to retire on March 31, 2011.
The semiconductor services provider has begun the search process for a successor.
Bassett, 62, joined Beverly, Mass.-based Axcelis in 2003. The company said he has been instrumental in significantly reducing expenses … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Axcelis Technologies CFO Stephen Bassett plans to retire on March 31, 2011.

Twitter Launched New Design and Ad Strategy

Twitter unveiled new design strategy on Wednesday. The company said that the new look will provide an “easier, faster and richer experience” by streaming searches, lists them on the left of the screen and group together other features such as favorites, recently-followed feeds and interesting topics on the other side. The new [..] Read the original article: here.

Jobless Brit man tries to sell skills on eBay without setting minimum bid

LONDON – A British graphic designer, who has been unsuccessful in finding work to support his family, has tried to sell his skills for one year on eBay without setting minimum bid.

Graphic designer Tristam Rossin, 36 of Cheshire, made the decision to auction his skills …. Original article  : Jobless Brit man tries to sell skills on eBay without setting minimum bid.

Now, a possible Biblical clue to slow down Iran’s race for nuke weapon

NEW YORK – Cyber defense experts in the United States and Israel have reportedly found a way to slow Iran’s race for a nuclear weapon, but the report is still said to be unconfirmed.

They have apparently discovered a computer worm [..] Read the original article: here.