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IBM Awards Powerful Computing System to University of Lugano for Research to Create Future Workload Optimized Systems

By Guest PostOctober 29, 2010Technologycomputer systems, data analytics, engineer, ibm, ibm power 755, ibm research, information technology, it, matthias kaiserswerth, multi core processors, performance of emerging workloads on multi cores, piero martinoli, poem, power 7 technology, sara lestage, shared university research, sur, switzerland, university of lugano, zurich

*IBM and University of Lugano to collaborate on multi-core technology research*

Switzerland and ARMONK, – 29 Oct 2010: Today IBM announced a Shared University Research (SUR) award in the form of a modern high-end server to the University of Lugano, Switzerland, to advance the design of future computer systems and applications for multi-core processors. The powerful new computer, an IBM Power 755, will be used to investigate how future computer systems can best be optimized as part of a three-year research collaboration with IBM Research – Zurich. (more…)

Microsoft Reports Record First-Quarter Results

By Guest PostOctober 28, 2010Technologyfirst quarter revenue, growth rate, investor relations, operating income

Growth across all business segments drives record first-quarter revenue and earnings per share.

REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 28, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. today announced record first-quarter revenue of $16.20 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2010, a 25% increase from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $7.12 billion, $5.41 billion and $0.62 per share, which represented increases of 59%, 51% and 55%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period. (more…)

Amazon to Launch Kindle App for Windows Phone 7

By Guest PostOctober 28, 2010TechnologyAmazon, dorothy nicholls, kindle app, kindle book, kindle for windows phone 7, Microsoft, windows phone 7

*Free Kindle application extends Amazon’s Buy Once, Read Everywhere approach, bringing over 725,000 Kindle Books to Windows Phone 7*

SEATTLE, Oct 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that Kindle for Windows Phone 7 will be the first major eBook application available for Windows Phone 7. Kindle for Windows Phone 7 will be released later this year, and includes the features customers love about all of the Kindle apps, plus new features built into a Kindle app for the first time, such as personalized book recommendations on your Kindle app home screen and the ability to send a book suggestion to a friend from any book in your library without leaving the app.

Like all Kindle apps, Kindle for Windows Phone 7 will let customers Buy Once, Read Everywhere–on Kindle, Kindle 3G, Kindle DX, iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Mac, PC, BlackBerry, Android-based devices and in the coming months, on Windows Phone 7-based devices. Customers can sign up to be notified when the Kindle for Windows Phone 7 is available later this year at www.amazon.com/kindleforwindowsphone. (more…)

Microsoft’s First Annual Global BizSpark One Summit Brings Tech Startup Companies Together in Silicon Valley

By Guest PostOctober 27, 2010Technologybizspark one, calif, club cooee, danl lewin, david ossip, dayforce, flixster, glostream, matthew clark, micah baldwin, Microsoft, microsoft bizspark one summit, mountain view, technology startups

*Some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs and venture capitalists gather to share insights, knowledge and resources with young companies.*

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Oct. 27, 2010 –

Executives from dozens of the world’s most promising technology startups are coming together today in Mountain View, Calif., to explore the challenges and best approaches to creating new technologies and businesses. The Microsoft BizSpark One Summit is the first annual gathering of participants in BizSpark One, a program that offers Microsoft technologies and gives support to young companies pioneering new business and technologies.

Microsoft executives and members of the entrepreneurial community will share experiences, foster discussions, problem-solve, and in general offer support for the young companies. “The objective of the One Summit is to share the collective knowledge and experience of those attending,” says Dan’l Lewin, corporate vice president of Strategic and Emerging Business Development at Microsoft. “These are smart, capable people who can benefit greatly from the exchange of knowledge and insights on growing a business and taking on the challenges of success.” (more…)

Endless.com Launches Jewelry Category

By Guest PostOctober 27, 2010TechnologyAmazon, auden, betsey Johnson, bracelets, category, cuffs, cz, devon leigh, earrings, endless, fiona paxton, gold gorjana bangle sets, gurhan necklace, jennifer arthur, jewelry, jewelry styles, kenneth jay lane, necklaces, nicky hilton collection, pendants, rings

*Jewelry Fans Can Now Purchase from a Selection of 68 Brands and over 3500 Styles, All with Free Shipping*

SEATTLE, Oct 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Endless.com (www.endless.com) today announced the launch of its new jewelry category featuring 68 brands and over 3500 styles. Customers can now purchase everything from bracelets, cuffs and rings to necklaces, earrings and pendants available in a variety of colors and styles for men and women. From gold Gorjana bangle sets to exclusive statement pieces from Devon Leigh, customers will be able to find whatever fits their style or occasion. In addition, customers will receive free shipping on all jewelry styles.

“We are so excited to launch jewelry on Endless and believe our customers will love this very diverse, in-depth and trend-driven selection of beautiful jewelry,” said Jennifer Arthur, category leader, Jewelry & Watches, Endless.com and Amazon.com. “Whether it’s a trend piece from CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane or a high-end timeless bauble, like an Auden or Gurhan necklace, customers will have many style options to choose from.” (more…)

The Netherlands Leads Europe in Online Visit Frequency

By Guest PostOctober 27, 20102 commentsTechnologyaol, Comscore, digital world, dutch internet users, european countries, Facebook, hyves, instant messaging, internet usage, media metrix, Microsoft, nedstat, Social networking, the netherlands, Twitter, wolf allisat, Yahoo

*Average Internet User in the Netherlands Spent Nearly 32 Hours Online in September 2010*

London, U.K., 27 October, 2010 – comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a study of internet usage in the Netherlands based on the comScore Media Metrix audience measurement service. The data revealed that the Netherlands ranked highest among European countries in terms of frequency of internet visitation with 78.2 visits per visitor in September 2010. Dutch internet users also exhibit strong engagement with an average of 31.9 hours per visitor spent online in September 2010. Users spent most of their time on Portals (7.2 hours), followed by Instant Messaging (6.9 hours), Social Networking (3.5 hours) and E-Mail (3.1 hours). (more…)

Yahoo! Transforms Communications with Faster, Easier, and More Social Yahoo! Mail Beta

By Guest PostOctober 27, 2010Technologymail search tool, yahoo mail, yahoo mail beta, yahoo mail experiences

Sleek Design and Lightning Speed Deliver a Seamless Experience Across Devices for Hundreds of Millions of Users Worldwide

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Yahoo! today launched Yahoo! Mail Beta, a faster, easier, safer, and more social communications experience that helps the 273-million people who use Yahoo! Mail around the world be more engaged, productive and connected than ever. (more…)

New Kindle Exclusive: Edward Burns–Actor, Writer, Director and Film Producer–Makes Electronic Edition of Screenplay “Nice Guy Johnny” Available Exclusively in the Kindle Store

By Guest PostOctober 26, 20102 commentsTechnologyamazon's whispersync technology, createspace, edward burns, kindle content, russ grandinetti, seattle

*The screenplay of Burns’ “Nice Guy Johnny,” the film version of which is releasing today on DVD, is available for Kindle and Kindle app customers in less than 60 seconds*

SEATTLE, Oct 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Amazon.com today announced that actor, writer, director and film producer Edward Burns has made the screenplay of his just-released film “Nice Guy Johnny” available in electronic format exclusively in the Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore). Kindle customers can purchase this book for $7.99 and read it on their Kindle, Kindle 3G, Kindle DX, iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Mac, PC, BlackBerry and Android-based devices. Amazon’s Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off. With Kindle Worry-Free Archive, books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon, where they can be re-downloaded wirelessly for free, anytime. The e-book edition of “Nice Guy Johnny” will be exclusive to the Kindle Store for one year. (more…)

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