Strategy News

HMRC taxes

Apple defends its tax paying record in the US

News 21 May, 2013 Michael Toso

CEO Tim Cook due to be questioned by US Senate.

Money

Investment and skill shortages hinder Tech City growth

News 20 May, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

New report flags growth challenges facing firms in East London tech hub.

Yahoo

Yahoo confirms $1.1 bn Tumblr acquisition

News 20 May, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

Internet search giant builds out social networking portfolio with Tumblr purchase.

job ads

IT jobs vacancies near pre-recession levels

News 20 May, 2013 Jane McCallion

Volume of permanent job openings has risen for fourth consecutive year, claims CWJobs.

Acquisition

$1.1 billion Tumblr aquisition approved by Yahoo board

News 20 May, 2013 Reuters

Online services company snaps up social networking site.

Investigation

Huawei and ZTE cited for trade violations by EU

News 20 May, 2013 Reuters

Chinese telcos allegedly broke anti-dumping and anti-subsidy rules.

stocks and shares

Cisco profits beat expectations

News 16 May, 2013 Reuters

Shares rise on positive news

Technology Strategy Board bags record £440 million in Government funding

News 15 May, 2013 Jane McCallion

Record £440m budget will support high-growth SMBs and develop the role of government as a customer.

over spending

IDC slashes 2013 worldwide IT spending forecast

News 15 May, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

Market watcher blames dwindling PC sales and global economic unrest for revising down spending figures.

Sony

Sony advised to spin off entertainment division

News 14 May, 2013 Reuters

Move could help Japanese firm reduce its debts.

Icahn and Southeastern challenge to Dell buyout

News 13 May, 2013 Reuters

Michael Dell would no longer run company under proposal.

Strategy

UK lagging behind in IT, Cisco report suggests

News 10 May, 2013 Jane McCallion

IT collaborates with business less often and is less confident in responding to business needs.

Rumoured deal

Alternative to Dell buyout deal proposed by Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management

News 10 May, 2013 Reuters

Shareholders would have option to keep holding stock in company.

Strategy

Nokia's investors lambast CEO over strategy

News 8 May, 2013 Ritsuko Ando

Nokia investors tell CEO their patience is running thin at company AGM.

Axe

EMC and VWware to axe 1,800 jobs

News 7 May, 2013 Michael Toso

Restructuring cited as primary reason for layoffs.

LinkedIn Q2 revenue forecast falls short of targets

News 3 May, 2013 Reuters

Markets and investors disappointed by underperformance of new products.

Intel announces Brian Krzanich as new CEO

News 2 May, 2013 Khidr Suleman

COO unanimously promoted to top job by the board.

Facebook likes

Facebook mobile ad revenue jumps on strong Q1 performance

News 2 May, 2013 Jane McCallion

Firm nets $219 million in profit in first three months of the year.

Investigation

Britain to quiz Google and auditor again on tax

News 1 May, 2013 Reuters

Public Accounts Committee re-summons executives after Reuters exposé.

Apple surprises market with record $17 billion bond deal

News 1 May, 2013 Reuters

First debt sale nearly doubles expectations.

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