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Oracle hires Mark Hurd: Larry Ellison puts his money where his mouth is
In just one month, Mark Hurd has gone from CEO of HP, which he helped turn into the world's largest technology company, to a president of Oracle, which wants to become as big as HP or IBM. read more »
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Planning a purchase from a major IT vendor? In this still tough economy, negotiating pros recommend being aggressive and creative, as well as analysing your requirements first so that you don't buy more than you need and know where you can compromise.
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When Ford unveiled its re-engineered Explorer in July, the buzz focused on its new options: an engine promising 30 percent better fuel economy, a touchscreen multimedia system, intelligent four-wheel drive, in-vehicle WiFi and inflatable seat belts.
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Looks like Intel is on what has the makings of a good old-fashioned shopping spree. The company's blockbuster announcement Thursday morning that it plans to buy security company McAfee for $7.68 billion comes on the heels of its buyout of Texas Instruments' cable modem chip division earlier this week, and amidst rumours that it will pluck Infineon Technologies AG's wireless chip unit.
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