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Intuit Quarter Disappoints, But Tax Season Around the Corner
NEW YORK, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Intuit Inc (NASDAQ:INTU), the maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks accounting software, reported a wider first-quarter loss and its second-quarter outlook missed Street estimates, sending shares lower in after-hours trading. The company said it expects its EPS to be in the range of 36 cents to 40 cents in the…
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Dell’s Strong Quarter Quells Market Fears
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Dell Inc (NASDAQ:DELL) raised its yearly income forecast after third-quarter margins and earnings smashed expectations, helped by sliding costs of PC components and propelling its shares 4.8 percent higher. The personal computer maker, which vies with Acer Inc (TW:2353) for the No. 2 spot in the global PC market,…
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iPad for Business 10 Things to Consider Before Making the Leap
iPad for Business 10 Things to Consider Before Making the Leap 1. ProductivityProductivity can be both increased and decreased with the iPad. Inevitably, it depends on how companies allow their employees to use the tablet. On one hand, the iPad makes for a more mobile workforce that can do more while away from the office.…
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RIM Places its Bets on PlayBook Tablet Computer Against iPad
(Reuters) – If all goes according to Research in Motion’s plan, its touchscreen PlayBook will halt the erosion of its hold on the corporate must-have gadget list, offering safety and control to a security-conscious audience. RIM, whose BlackBerry has long been an essential corporate companion, is banking on interest from enterprises as it readies to…
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Why Smartphones Are Better Than Tablets For Business Users
Why Smartphones Are Better Than Tablets For Business Users 1. The Cost Is RightIf nothing else, companies today are extremely concerned about their budgets. And adding tablets to a mobile mix that already includes smartphones is a mistake. Not only will it cut into budgets, but since 3G is so necessary in the enterprise, it…
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Study: Virtualization, Cloud Management Can Be Tricky
Network Instruments announced the findings of its fourth annual State of the Network Global Study. The study’s findings suggest a need for IT organizations to monitor performance and identify potential trouble spots as organizations move to cloud-based projects, virtualization, and unified communication initiatives. The report concluded these technologies, while being adopted, present “enormous” troubleshooting challenges…
