Category Archives: IBM

Video Conferencing… Its’ luke warm again

You have to look at video conferencing from two angles. The first is its ability to increase someone’s revenue through the sale of new kit and a requirement of extra bandwidth which will result in network upgrades and the sale … Continue reading

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Intel and Yahoo see profits slump, but IBM booms

However, IBM’s profits jumped 47% to $2.22 billion (though growth was only 15% if you discount a tax charge), on revenues that grew by 5% to $22.6 billion Interesting news [via] Technorati Tags: IBM, Yahoo, Intel

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IBM transfers top buyer to China

IBM has moved one of its top executives to China, the first time that the computer firm has posted a division headquarters outside the US. this was something we were told internally a while back and I’m surprised the BBC … Continue reading

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IBM is out to destroy patent rights

..frankly, that’s total rubbish. Jim Moore suggests IBM pirates and infringes of patents at will. Not sure if my argument will be a lucid as Dr Moore’s being an IBM serf, (or should I be a Dr IBM Serf), but … Continue reading

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Speaking of PR problems…Cisco traffic jam still causing conversations

It’s not looking too good on the PR front of a Dell and now Cisco right now. Dell is still messed up with spying stories and now Cisco jammed up silicon valley. Sure hope we don’t put our collective feet … Continue reading

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IBM intent on reshaping IT security industry

The Times has an article on IBM’s purchase of ISS and Tom Noonan’s plans – “We think the security market is worth around $20 billion,” Mr Noonan told Times Online. [via]

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Planet IBM

I was told and asked about this a while back and it should do my google page rank wonders, Planet IBM, the list of all IBM bloggers. Technorati Tags: IBM, Planet, Blog

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Motorola to acquire Symbol Technologies!

Symbol is an partner of IBM, I wonder how this will impact us. [via] Technorati Tags: Motorola, Symbol

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ThinkPad explodes at LAX, ignites bomb scare

which was quoted to be an IBM, not a Lenovo This isn’t good news, and it was an IBM thinkpad and not a Lenevo version. Not sure what that means as they are all made in the same factory, with … Continue reading

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Scout

The TAP, Technology Adoption Programme, it’s for early adopters within IBM has launched another tool called Scout. It’s for managers, to help them with the deluge of email. Being a Manager it can get a bit nuts at times all … Continue reading

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Employee/Manager Advisory Council

I’ve been selected to join the Employee/Manager Advisory Council within IBM. IBM Learning is forming a new Employee/Manager Advisory Council to help guide and shape career development resources. We want to give you a voice in how career development resources … Continue reading

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IBM + ISS = Consolidation?

This is a strategic move. I heard a romour the other day that IBM was looking to push more into Security. I think this signals a real intent to do that on a big scale $1.3bn is a lot of … Continue reading

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IBM upgrades Sametime client to work with Microsoft software

The company said that with Sametime 7.5 users will be able to launch real-time communication sessions from within Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft’s Outlook e-mail client. The company also announced support for RIM, Nokia and Windows Mobile devices. We’ve … Continue reading

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IBM: The ‘next big thing’ no longer exists

“If you’re looking for the next big thing, stop looking. There’s no such thing as the next big thing,” Nicholas Donofrio said. I read this and thought of the old quote “everything that can be invented has been invented” and … Continue reading

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Class-Action Suit Expanded Against IBM

Attorneys for plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit against International Business Machines Corp. seeking overtime pay announced that the suit has expanded to include state claims in Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New Jersey. IBM seems to be under a little bit … Continue reading

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