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PC shipment growth at its lowest since 2002
Preliminary market figures have found the PC industry suffered its worst quarterly growth rate in six years at the end of 2008.
Britons won't cut back broadband
People are cutting back on spending, but most refuse to lose their broadband, according to a survey.
Cyber criminals take advantage of credit crunch
The latest McAfee research has found that online criminals are cashing in on the credit crunch, and says the threat to consumers and businesses...
Super SMEs beat recession
While most SMEs are feeling the effects of the credit crunch and lingering economy, Super SMEs are thriving because of their investment in IT.
Gartner: Mobile phone growth slipping
But market leaders Nokia and Samsung are both well-positioned to handle the turbulent economy, Gartner has said.
Dell follows HP with upbeat earnings
The number two PC maker impresses the market with better than expected profits.
Intel alarms markets with earnings cut
The chip maker has slashed its fourth quarter forecast by up to $1.9 billion, sending tech shares down across the board.
Acer tops HP in European PC sales
While netbooks help boost the market, shipments of desktops are starting to slide, according to Gartner.
Vodafone cuts full-year outlook
Vodafone also announced plans to cut £1 billion in costs, but wouldn't say whether job cuts were likely.
Sun blames $1.7-billion loss on the economy
The vendor’s third-quarter results deliver on prior revenue warnings, missing analyst expectations for the third straight quarter.
Number of IT jobs advertised falls
The economy is hitting employment opportunities in IT, according to Parity.
IT contractors worried about job security
While five per cent of IT freelancers were out of work last quarter, it's not time to panic yet.
RSA Europe: Innovation is the way out of the ‘economic hole’
At the opening keynote of RSA Europe 2008, the RSA president outlines the importance of innovation and technology.
Financial IT contractors’ pay at five year low
Pay rates have fallen by 12 per cent for IT workers in the finacial sector, according to new research.
Microsoft's Ballmer upbeat on IT market
The software firm's chief executive believes tech firms and telcos will stay strong despite a struggling US economy.
Outsourcing predicted to weather the economic storm
Intellect trends analysis finds widespread use and acceptance of outsourcing that is unlikely to be adversely affected by current financial...
Microsoft: No one immune to economic troubles
The software giant's chief exec Steve Ballmer has warned that spending will dry up.
Service management pros confident despite downturn
No job cuts are expected by service desk workers, but that sector can expect a hiring freeze, a study has shown.
Smartphone market feeling economic pinch
The worldwide market experienced its lowest growth rate in the third quarter of 2008, according to Gartner.
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