Stay Hale & Hearty: 3 Healthcare IT Stocks to Buy Now
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 54 mins ago
Companies in the Healthcare-IT space are leaving no stone unturned to capitalize on the opportunities in this era of data explosion.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), STRM: 2.23 (-0.05), MRGE: 7.12 (unch)
Dow 30 Stock Roundup: Microsoft Launces Surface Book, Merck's Keytruda Approved for Lung Cancer
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 09, 1:59PM CDT
The Dow registered a record winning streak this week, boosted by energy stocks and the Fed's dovish stance.
MMM: 149.90 (+0.42), GE: 28.07 (+0.04), ADP: 85.24 (+0.12), IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), MRK: 50.95 (-0.07), PFE: 33.24 (+0.15), DD: 56.18 (+0.05), MSFT: 47.11 (-0.34), BA: 139.70 (+0.66), CSCO: 27.91 (unch)
Thomson Reuters and IBM Collaborate to Deliver Watson Cognitive Computing Technology
M2 - Fri Oct 09, 10:43AM CDT
Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced they have entered into an agreement to enhance customer solutions across Thomson Reuters using Watson. The collaboration underscores the ongoing commitment by Thomson Reuters to deliver innovative technology solutions within specific industry domains to its customers via its in-house technology development, as well as through key strategic collaborations.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)
5 Big Stocks to Trade for Big Gains
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 9:01AM CDT
Here's a technical look at how to trade some of the biggest stocks on Wall Street.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), AFG: 71.14 (+0.22), DIS: 105.56 (+0.95), GOOGL: 671.24 (+4.24), LYG: 4.80 (+0.03), GOOG: 643.61 (+4.45)
Global Data Center Rack Market 2015-2019
M2 - Fri Oct 09, 8:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/smjlfw/global_data) has announced the addition of the "Global Data Center Rack Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The global data center rack market to grow at a CAGR of 15.18% during 2014-2019. The report includes the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global data center rack market for the period 2015-2019. The market can be segmented into four divisions: Rack units, rack types, rack width and geographies. One major trend in this market is decline in Rack Prices. The global data center rack market is becoming very competitive and the number of new facilities is increasing worldwide. Racks are being modernized by vendors to meet the growing demand for high-density computing, but rack cabinets that incorporate cooling systems are costlier than traditional rack cabinets. According to the report, one key driver of this market is growing Demand for Data Centers. The development of advanced technologies such as cloud-based services and big data analytics has fueled the demand for data centers globally. Currently, developed countries are the largest markets for data center operations. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges is adoption of Blade and Micro Servers. Three types of server are commonly adopted for data center operations: Rack-mounted servers (or rack servers), blade servers, and micro servers. Rack servers are the traditional type of data center server and have components such as an HDD, network card, etc. Key Vendors - Black Box Network Service - Eaton - Emerson Network Power - HP - IBM - Rittal - Schneider Electric - Tripp Lite Other Prominent Vendors - Belden - Chatsworth - Dell - Fujitsu - Oracle - Pentair Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Rack Units - Market Segmentation by Technology - Market Segmentation by Rack Width - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sm...lobal_data
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), PNR: 57.15 (-0.38)
Biometrics: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2015-2021
M2 - Fri Oct 09, 8:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73tfq9/biometrics) has announced the addition of Wintergreen Research, Inc's new report "Biometrics: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2015-2021" to their offering. The study is designed to give a comprehensive overview of the Biometrics market segment. Research represents a selection from the mountains of data available of the most relevant and cogent market materials, with selections made by the most senior analysts. Commentary on every aspect of the market from independent analysts creates an independent perspective in the evaluation of the market. In this manner the study presents a comprehensive overview of what is going on in this market, assisting managers with designing market strategies likely to succeed. Next generation biometrics implements smart devices that leverage better technology, they support high quality data gathering in the specific milieu in which they are being used. Devices are targeted to specific situations. Hybrid devices increase identification accuracy by combining two or several technologies and approaches to the market. The study has 1003 pages and Biometric identity units provide security protection from a variety of perspectives. Units are comprised of integrated biometric capture devices. Biometrics is used to identify anyone in an accurate, repeatable manner. Physiological characteristics used for biometrics commonly include the face, fingerprints, voice, and DNA. Modern biometrics hybrid fingerprint recognition use onboard fingerprint readers. Mobile devices use capacitive technology to implement security systems Growth of biometrics security systems is being fueled by rising threats. Different portable device implementations have given rise to multiple technology breakthroughs in size, weights, and length of battery use. Modern biometrics hybrid fingerprint recognition use onboard fingerprint readers. Mobile devices use capacitive technology to implement security systems Growth of biometrics security systems is being fueled by rising threats. Different portable device implementations have given rise to multiple technology breakthroughs in size, weights, and length of battery use. Biometrics is used to identify people in an accurate, repeatable manner. Physiological characteristics used for biometrics include the face, fingerprints, and DNA. Developments relate to the ability to unobtrusively collect face and voice biometrics, supplementing fingerprinting that has been dominant . Biometrics technology measures personal physiological characteristics for the purpose of unique identification and security. Key Topics Covered: 1. Biometrics Market Description and Market Dynamics 2. Biometrics Market Shares and Market Forecasts 3. Biometrics Product Description 4. Biometrics Technology 5. Biometrics Company Description Companies Mentioned - Partial List - 3M - Agnitio - Amano USA Holdings, Inc / AccuTime Systems - Apple - AuthenTec - Atos - Aware - Bethcom - BIO-key - Cognitec Systems - Communication Intelligence - Corporation - Cross Match / Francisco Partners - CSC - Daon - Dialog Semiconductor / Atmel - Diamond Fortress - EgisTec - FaceFirst - Fingerprint Cards AB - FotoNation - Fujitsu - Gemalto - Gemalto Group /Avalon - Biometrics - Google - Goodix Technology - Green Bit - IBM Facial Recognition - IdentiPHI - Idex - IDtech360 - Integrated Biometrics - Intel - Interlink Electronics For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/73tfq9/biometrics Source: Wintergreen Research, Inc
ATML: 8.57 (+0.04), IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)
IBM Skills Program Reaches Record Number of Next-Generation IT Professionals
PR Newswire - Fri Oct 09, 7:00AM CDT
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today an expansion of its developer skills training program that will reach a record number of students worldwide this year with the Master the Mainframe programming contest. In addition, for the first time, the company and academic partners will provide aspiring developers access to the world's fastest Linux system via the cloud at no cost.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)
BCD Becomes Zend Premier Partner in Upgraded Partnership
Business Wire - Fri Oct 09, 6:00AM CDT
BCD Software LLC., part of the Quadrant Group and an IBM i industry leader for 40 years, and Zend, the PHP company and provider of the #1 application server for mission-critical PHP applications, have announced a significant upgrade to their partnership: BCD is now a Zend Premier Partner, the highest level of Zend partnership available.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)
Netflix Spikes After Company Announces Subscription Price Hike -- Tech Roundup
at The Street - Thu Oct 08, 6:34PM CDT
The streaming video company said it will raise its standard subscription price by $1.
SBUX: 60.07 (+0.61), NFLX: 113.33 (-1.60), AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), ETSY: 13.86 (+0.29), EMC: 27.86 (+0.68), EAT: 51.69 (-0.59), TRI: 41.46 (+0.19), AAPL: 112.12 (+2.62), YUM: 70.25 (+2.79)
MEDIA ALERT: New IBM Bluemix Feature Enables Node.js Apps to Be Debugged in the Cloud Using Popular Open Source Utilities
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 08, 3:36PM CDT
New capabilities from IBM (NYSE: IBM) for its cloud platform, Bluemix, make it faster and easier for developers to debug applications in a cloud environment using popular open source utilities like node-inspector and tty.js.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)
Cisco, HP, Others May Feel Hit If EMC and Dell Hook Up
at The Street - Thu Oct 08, 12:41PM CDT
Everyone from Cisco to IBM to HP set to feel impact of possible EMC-Dell $50 billion merger
VMW: 78.65 (+1.35), IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), FB: 93.24 (+0.77), GOOGL: 671.24 (+4.24), EMC: 27.86 (+0.68), NTAP: 33.16 (+0.89), HPQ: 29.30 (+0.12), ORCL: 38.10 (+0.21), CSCO: 27.91 (unch)
Everything Wants to Go Up at the Same Time
at The Street - Thu Oct 08, 12:18PM CDT
This rolling bear market can be deceptive.
MMM: 149.90 (+0.42), GE: 28.07 (+0.04), CLX: 120.52 (+0.34), HON: 101.16 (+0.09), KMB: 114.73 (+0.93), PSTG: 16.60 (+0.67), M: 51.00 (-0.47), XOM: 79.26 (-0.77), BWLD: 196.14 (-1.07), JNPR: 29.40 (-0.40), JACK: 77.41 (+1.62), ECA: 8.76 (-0.26), IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), CMG: 732.93 (-1.84), TGT: 78.88 (+0.19), COST: 153.97 (+2.31), GOOGL: 671.24 (+4.24), EMC: 27.86 (+0.68), TWTR: 30.85 (+0.53), AAPL: 112.12 (+2.62), MBLY: 49.27 (+1.38), UNP: 97.04 (-0.01), CSCO: 27.91 (unch), GPRO: 29.08 (+1.48), AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), SWKS: 79.50 (+0.07), FB: 93.24 (+0.77), BA: 139.70 (+0.66), HPQ: 29.30 (+0.12), DIN: 91.64 (+0.08), CELG: 117.38 (-0.59), DENN: 11.19 (+0.09), NFLX: 113.33 (-1.60), GILD: 100.65 (-0.16), MCD: 102.76 (-0.19), PG: 74.48 (+0.08), MRO: 19.59 (-0.59), CVX: 89.57 (-0.34)
Discovery Education Named a 2015 Winner for Prestigious U.S. Chamber Foundation Corporate Citizenship Award
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 08, 12:17PM CDT
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center has named Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, the winner of the 2015 Corporate Citizenship Awards, in the category of Best Corporate Steward, Small and Middle-Market. IBM won in the category of Best Corporate Steward, Large Business.
DISCK: 27.26 (+0.23), IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), DISCB: 27.07 (+1.67), DISCA: 28.90 (+0.06)
Ajay Kelshiker Joins Insurity as Regional Vice President of Sales for Insurance Enterprise View
Business Wire - Thu Oct 08, 12:12PM CDT
Insurity, Inc., a provider of core insurance processing software and data integration & analysis solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Ajay Kelshiker as the company's new regional vice president of sales to help drive the continued rapid growth and market momentum of Insurance Enterprise View (IEV), Insurity's comprehensive data solution.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)
This Time, China Means Business (Doesn't It?)
at The Street - Thu Oct 08, 10:24AM CDT
Much of the strength of the U.S. market in the last few days comes from a belief that Chinese government actions are, at last, working to reboot its economy.
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), GE: 28.07 (+0.04), NKE: 124.94 (+0.03), UTX: 95.37 (+1.04), FCX: 13.49 (+0.03), PSTG: 16.60 (+0.67), WYNN: 75.40 (-0.51), BA: 139.70 (+0.66), MS: 32.72 (-0.27), SBUX: 60.07 (+0.61), PBR: 5.67 (-0.01), IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), BHP: 37.76 (+0.44), NAT: 16.19 (-0.19), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54), RIO: 39.74 (+0.93), AAPL: 112.12 (+2.62), YUM: 70.25 (+2.79)
360training.com to Host Round Table with Industry Experts at the 2015 National Association of Convenience Stores Conference
GlobeNewswire - Thu Oct 08, 10:05AM CDT
This year, in addition to participating as an exhibitor, 360training.com will be hosting a round table and networking event in alignment with the 2015 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) tradeshow on Monday October, 12 in Las Vegas.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)
Asia-Pacific Cloud Analytics Market by Solution, by Verticals, by Geography - Analysis and Forecast to 2019
M2 - Thu Oct 08, 8:45AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tddvpb/asiapacific) has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Cloud Analytics Market by Solution, by Verticals, by Geography - Analysis and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The APAC cloud analytics market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 30.3% from 2014 to 2019 Although Japan holds the largest share in the APAC cloud analytics market, China is expected to grow considerably. The growth of cloud analytics market in this region is driven by technological advancements and the availability of useful data accessible on web. However, cloud analytics is time consuming sometimes when the tools for efficient data extraction and analysis are not present. The APAC cloud analytics market has been segmented and forecast on the basis of solutions such as cloud BI tools, hosted data warehouse solutions, complex event processing enterprise, performance management, governance, risk and compliance, analytics solutions. Also, it has been segmented on the basis of industry verticals such as BFSI, healthcare, media & entertainment, telecommunication, consumer goods & retail, business & consulting, education & research, manufacturing & energy. The market has been further segmented on the basis of organization sizes such as Enterprises, Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). The APAC cloud analytics market has been segmented on the basis of major countries in this region such as Japan, China, and Australia & New Zealand. Factors like increase in usage of social media to analyze the consumer behavior by the organization to design the strategies accordingly and the rapid growth in the tech-savvy population are driving the growth of the cloud analytics market in SMBs in this region. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Asia-Pacific Cloud Analytics Market, By Solution 6 Asia-Pacific Cloud Analytics Market, By Industry Verticals 7 Cloud Analytics-Asia-Pacific, By Geography 8 Cloud Anaytics Market: Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) - Oracle Corporation - SAP SE - SAS Institute Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/td...siapacific
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11), ORCL: 38.10 (+0.21)
IGEL Technology Simplifies and Centralizes IT Management with the Introduction of the IGEL Management Interface
Business Wire - Thu Oct 08, 8:25AM CDT
IGEL Technology Sales Corp. today announced the introduction of the IGEL Management Interface (IMI), a pioneering solution that streamlines the management of endpoint devices by enabling IT organizations to integrate the IGEL Universal Management Suite 5 (UMS 5) with their existing enterprise management systems.
IBM: 152.39 (+0.11)