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Is Brightcove’s IPO their Exit Strategy?
Yesterday we heard word of Brightcove’s rumored move towards an IPO, only to have that confirmed, with the video company bringing on Christopher Menard as its new CFO. In an era where video is only increasing in demand, a video network going public isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. But for Brightcove, it appears to be ...
HP Debuts Palm Pre 2, Backed by New webOS 2.0. Can it Compete with Apple and Android?
Hewlett-Packard has announced its new webOS 2.0 today, bringing a major update to the platform since launching in 2009. This is HP’s latest move into the mobile market, which has been dominated by Apple iOS and Android OS for the past year. That means HP will need to take major strides with its webOS in ...
Open Source Cloud Coalition Out to Save Lustre
Open in the cloud. It’s a concept gaining traction, with several entities seeking ways in which they can contribute or participate in its growth and development. To this end, a new coalition of high performance computing leaders are taking matters into their own hand, forming a community-based open-source file system alliance. Participants include Cray, Data ...
Android Revenue Speeds Past iPhone, Mobile Gamers Rule: MobileMix Report
For the first time, Android ad revenue has exceeded the iPhone, according to a surprising study from Millennial Media. The mobile ad network’s September MobileMix report is full of insight for the mobile world, noting Android’s unstoppable growth, which increased 26% for the month—1,283% since January. Not surprisingly, Motorola made some gains, surpassing Samsung to ...
IBM Posts Revenues Higher than Expected, Consumer Interest Returning to Computer Tech
IBM saw strong gains during the third quarter, with revenue increasing at a modest pace. During its earnings call this afternoon, IBM reported quarterly revenue of $24.3 billion, which is a 3% increase, and slightly ahead of analyst projections of $24.1 billion. IBM also saw a 12% increase in net profit, to $3.6 billion, earning ...
Apple’s Tasty Earnings top Expectations, Revenues of $20.34 Billion
Apple’s earnings report started late this afternoon, with the iPad maker doing as well as ever. The Cupertino, CA tech giant reported $4.64 in EPS on revenues of $20.34 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $4.08 per share, on sales of $18.93 billion. Gross margin for apple was 36.9%, which is a drop from last quarter ...
Facebook Apps Caught Leaking User Data, Privacy Undergoes More Regulation
The Wall Street Journal released an alarming report this morning, sending several into a frenzy regarding the privacy of their Facebook profiles. What WSJ found is that several Facebook apps are sending user IDs to third parties, like advertising networks. This is taking place unbeknown to many Facebook users, and also violates the social network’s ...
Google Revenue Increases 32%, Exceeding Wall Street Expectations
Google’s shares have come in higher than expected, with a net income increase of 32% for the third quarter. That’s a jump to $2.17 billion, with shares increasing $6.72 from this time last year. Google’s third-quarter profit was $7.64 per share, with Google noting its revenue climbed 23% to $7.29 billion. Net revenue, excluding commissions ...
FCC Pushing Bill Shock Propsal. Can Customer Service be Regulated, and Can the Cloud Help?
The Federal Communications Commission has unveiled the details behind its Bill Shock Proposal, one that would force wireless providers to alert customers when they’re approaching limits on voice, text and data usage. The proposal cites that bill shock is among the top consumer complaints for the wireless industry. It was a unanamous decision to explore ...
GE Gets Greener with Opal Software Acquisition
GE, which has its hands in just about every pot, is expanding its smart grid software portfolio with the acquisition of Opal Software. Specializing in data migration and SCADA simulation, the acquisition is part of GE’s goals around energy-efficient solutions for data management. Australia-based Opal Software will become part of GE’s Digital Energy business, adding ...