IBM just getting started with analytics spending spree
It’s a safe bet to say Big Blue isn’t done spending big dollars on business analytics companies
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), or IBM, is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.
Skills shortage: IT companies go back to school
IBM and Samsung explain why it’s important to get children interested in technology, and what role the private sector should play
IBM wants partners to help deliver a Smarter Planet
Worldwide initiative will help partners open up new conversations and opportunities with customers
Oracle purchases Sun Microsystems for US$7.4 billion
Paying US$9.50/share for Sun, the deal moves Oracle into the hardware arena
Sun may still be open to an IBM bid
Sun said to be willing to consider a deal if Big Blue ‘makes stronger commitment to complete’ the deal
New Xeon to give Intel a turbo boost
This release places pressure on rival AMD to execute on roadmap
IP issues could be slowing IBM-Sun talks, experts say
A myriad of patent and licensing agreements make any merger discussions a complex affair.
Dell sees IBM rumour as chance to steal share from Sun
Computer boss sees users shifting from Sun’s Sparc to x86 in the confusion that could follow an acquisition of Sun by IBM
IBM eyeing acquisition of Sun Microsystems
The Wall Street Journal says that IBM could pay as much as US$6.5 billion
IBM takes business partner program beyond the data centre
Big Blue’s New Enterprise Data Center program is being re-launched as Dynamic Infrastructure, with new resources and rewards for partners
IBM streamlines partner incentives while growing the pie
A revamp of IBM’s partner incentives mean less programs, but more dollars flowing to resellers
Laid-off IBMers offered jobs in China or India
One observer says Project Match is a clear indication that IBM plans on accelerating its offshoring of U.S. and Canadian jobs
IBM and Juniper launch a cloud computing strategy
IBM and Juniper on Monday provided a peek at technology that lets enterprises easily reallocate computing resources between a private and a public cloud
One on one with IBM’s CIO
Mark Hennessy speaks candidly on transforming Big Blue’s IT organization, fostering a culture of innovation and managing IT during the financial crisis
Slideshow: Lotusphere heads for the cloud in pictures
IBM’s software group brings in A-listers like Dan Ackroyd