IBM acquires CrossIdeas to Expand Security Offerings with Identity Intelligence
PR Newswire - 1 hr 19 mins ago
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has acquired CrossIdeas, a privately held provider of security software that governs user access to applications and data across on-premise and cloud environments. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Final Glance: Computer companies
AP - Wed Jul 30, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:
ASML Says Product Exceeds Expectations, Stock Jumps
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Jul 30, 2:57PM CDT
ASML Holding (ASML) stock was up 15% in afternoon trading in the stock market today after the company said one of its extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography machines reached a throughput of 637 wafers per day, ahead of the target of 500 wafers it...
Good Samaritan Society Transforms Care For Senior Citizens Using IBM Big Data And Analytics
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 30, 12:30PM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is using IBM Big Data and Analytics technology to transform health and wellness services for seniors so that they can live safely and more independently in their homes.
Midday Glance: Computer companies
AP - Wed Jul 30, 12:22PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Early Glance: Computer companies
AP - Wed Jul 30, 9:42AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Technical Updates on IT Consulting and Other Services Stocks -- International Business Machines, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Accenture, Unisys, and Wipro
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 30, 7:30AM CDT
On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,442.70, down 0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.42% lower at 16,912.11, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,969.95, down 0.45%. The losses were broad based as nine out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index ended the day at 652.57, down 0.52%, while the index has advanced 3.34% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH), Accenture PLC (NYSE: ACN), Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), and Wipro Ltd (NYSE: WIT). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
Research and Markets: Global Managed Services Market 2014-2018: Key Vendors Alcatel-Lucent, CISCO, EMC, Fujitsu and IBM
Business Wire - Wed Jul 30, 6:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kw4hm8/global_managed) has announced the addition of the "Global Managed Services Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.
Global Managed Services Market 2014-2018: Key Vendors Alcatel-Lucent, CISCO, EMC, Fujitsu and IBM
M2 - Wed Jul 30, 4:57AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xq9kp3/global_managed) has announced the addition of the "Global Managed Services Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. With the increase in globalization and complexity of the global business landscape, companies are turning toward smarter and easily achievable solutions to address their business needs. From cost-cutting to focusing on core competencies, all of these objectives can be achieved through the adoption of managed services. The increase in the complexity of the issues related to data handling, data protection, information security management, setting up communication networks, and getting mobile services has fuelled the growth of this industry beyond expectations. The analysts forecast the Global Managed Services market will grow at a CAGR of 12.32 percent over the period 2013-2018. The Global Managed Services market can be divided into six segments: Managed Data Center, Managed Network, Managed Infrastructure, Managed Mobility, Managed Communications, and Managed Security. The services provided by vendors in this market are used across a host of industries, irrespective of the size of the business, from SOHOs to large corporations. The report, the Global Managed Services Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Technology 08. Geographical Segmentation 09. Buying Criteria 10. Market Growth Drivers 11. Drivers and their Impact 12. Market Challenges 13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 14. Market Trends 15. Trends and their Impact 16. Vendor Landscape 17. Key Vendor Analysis 18. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - Alcatel-Lucent - CISCO - EMC - Fujitsu - IBM - 3T Systems - Aricent - AT&T - Ericsson - Hewlett Packard - Lockheed Martin - Microsoft - Nokia - Rackspace - Verizon Communications For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xq...al_managed
Breakthrough Elastic Cloud-to-Cloud Networking Unveiled by AT&T, IBM Research and ACS
M2 - Wed Jul 30, 3:37AM CDT
DALLAS; YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y; and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- Scientists from AT&T, IBM and Applied Communication Sciences (ACS) announced a proof-of-concept technology that reduces set up times for cloud-to-cloud connectivity from days to seconds. This advance is a major step forward that could one day lead to sub-second provisioning time with IP and next generation optical networking equipment and enables elastic bandwidth between clouds at high connection request rates using intelligent cloud data center orchestrators, instead of requiring static provisioning for peak demand.
Alliance Key Manager Now Available on IBM Cloud Marketplace
PRWeb - Wed Jul 30, 2:02AM CDT
Townsend Security today announced a partnership with IBM that brings the power of Alliance Key Manager to the IBM Cloud marketplace. Starting today, IBM clients can use Alliance Key Manager for IBM Cloud to manage their encryption keys with the same FIPS 140-2 compliant technology that is in the company's hardware security module (HSM) and in use by over 3,000 customers worldwide.
IBM Elects Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Business Wire - Tue Jul 29, 3:34PM CDT
The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors today elected Alex Gorsky and Peter R. Voser to the board. Alex Gorsky, 54, is chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), and his election to the board will take effect on September 1, 2014. Peter R. Voser, 55, a Swiss national, is the retired chief executive officer of Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE: RDS.A). His election to the board will take effect on January 1, 2015.
New IDC MarketScape Evaluates Worldwide Enterprise Asset Management Software Providers for Power Generation
Business Wire - Tue Jul 29, 1:44PM CDT
IDC Energy Insights has released a new IDC MarketScape study that provides power generation companies managing any type of generation plant (including fossil, nuclear, water, wind, and solar) with insight into the current capabilities and future strategies of enterprise asset management (EAM) vendors and guidance on how to approach planning for a new EAM implementation. IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Asset Management Software for Power Generation, 2014 Vendor Assessment (Doc #EIOS05W) evaluates nine vendors: IBM; IFS; Infor; Mainsaver; Oracle; Ramco Systems; SAP; Schneider Electric; and Ventyx, an ABB company.
IBM (IBM) Announces $1.10 Quarterly Dividend
at The Street - Tue Jul 29, 11:26AM CDT
IBM (IBM) announced a $1.10 quarterly dividend today.
Honda Joins EPRI, Utilities and Automakers to Help Create an Open Grid Integration Platform for Plug-in Electric Vehicles
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 29, 10:57AM CDT
Honda has joined a group of eight major automakers and 15 utilities organized by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to demonstrate a standards-based, open grid integration platform for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). The open platform will simplify and streamline V2G communications, enabling PEVs to provide grid services and increasing the overall value proposition of plug-in vehicles.
IBM Board Approves Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
Business Wire - Tue Jul 29, 10:00AM CDT
The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per common share, payable September 10, 2014 to stockholders of record August 8, 2014.
PREVIEW: LinuxCon and CloudOpen Will Include Linux Quiz Show, Comic Book Hero Costume Contest and 5K Fun Run
Marketwire - Tue Jul 29, 9:02AM CDT
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux and collaborative development, today released a preview of onsite activities, keynotes, co-located events and more taking place at LinuxCon and CloudOpen North America August 20-22, 2014 at the Sheraton, Chicago. Late-breaking keynote confirmations being announced include Douglas Balog of IBM, Michael Enescu of Cisco, and Imad Sousou of Intel.
Grainger Adds New Member To Board Of Directors
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 29, 9:00AM CDT
Grainger's Board of Directors has appointed Rodney C. Adkins to the board, bringing the total number of members to 11. The appointment is effective July 29, 2014.