Category Archives: Technology

New IBM Software To Help Companies Improve Web Presence

ARMONK, N.Y. – 16 Sep 2010: Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) unveiled new software designed to help organizations reinvent the way they interact with consumers over the Web and through mobile devices.  The software features analytics, social software and commerce capabilities that helps organizations create dynamic and interactive Web experiences to better target consumers and increase brand loyalty.

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TEDxRedmond Conference Brings Some of the World’s Youngest Artists, Writers and Musicians to Speak on Microsoft Campus

REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 16, 2010On Saturday, Sept. 18, some of the nation’s most accomplished and awe-inspiring kids will be descending on the Microsoft campus. The roster includes a 14-year-old mountaineer who has climbed some of the tallest summits in the world including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kosciuszko; three girls who started a nonprofit after a friend died of a rare form of cancer and have to date raised $250,000; and a 12-year-old environmental activist who has worked closely with Al Gore to raise awareness about global warming. (more…)

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Xbox 360 Ushers in New Era in Entertainment With Five New, Exclusive Kinect Games by Legendary Japanese Creators

TOKYO — Sept. 16, 2010 Today, Microsoft Corp. and the industry’s leading Japanese storytellers showcased 10 transformative games, including five exclusive titles for Kinect for Xbox 360, the controller-free entertainment experience releasing exclusively on Xbox 360 this November.

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‘Beauty of the Web’ Shines as Microsoft Launches Internet Explorer 9 Beta

Hardware acceleration for snappy performance and a focus on the Web highlight how Microsoft’s new Internet Explorer 9 beta delivers a better experience for both users and developers

SAN FRANCISCO – Sept. 15, 2010 Microsoft today released a beta version of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) and introduced consumers to its vision of site-centric browsing and the promise of a more beautiful Web. (more…)

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comScore Reports July 2010 U.S. Mobile Subscriber Market Share

*2 out of 3 U.S. Mobile Subscribers Utilize Text Messaging on their Phone* 

RESTON, VA, September 15, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data from the comScore MobiLens service, reporting key trends in the U.S. mobile phone industry during the three month average period ending July 2010 compared to the preceding three-month average.

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IBM Predictive Analytics Software Helps Marwell Wildlife Analyse Data to Improve Conservation Measures for Grevy’s Zebra

LONDON, – 15 Sep 2010: At the START Summit in London, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced how it is working with Marwell Wildlife, a conservation charity, to help secure a future for Grevy’s zebra, an endangered species with less than 2,500 individuals in the wild.

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Yahoo! Connected TV Enhances TV Viewing Experience for Millions of Toshiba Consumers with the Best of the Web

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & IRVINE, Calif., Sep 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. today announced that Yahoo! Connected TV is now available on several new models of Toshiba 46″-55″ HDTVs, including the WX800 Cinema Series(R) 3D LED. For the first time on Toshiba HDTVs, consumers will be able to access Yahoo! Connected TV to easily interact with high-quality Internet content and services while they watch TV.

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comScore Appoints Wolf Allisat as Executive Vice President for International Markets

*Proven Digital Measurement Veteran to Lead comScore’s Expansion Efforts*

RESTON, VA, September 15, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world today announced that Wolf Allisat is joining the comScore management team as Executive Vice President for international markets. Mr. Allisat will be responsible for overseeing comScore’s international expansion strategy in the European, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.

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