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Virtualization, Cloud Technologies Add Complexity to Disaster Recovery Initiatives: Report
Security specialist Symantec announced the global results of its sixth annual Symantec Disaster Recovery Study, which demonstrates the growing challenge of managing disparate virtual, physical and cloud resources because of added complexity for organizations protecting and recovering mission-critical applications and data. In addition, the study shows that virtual systems are not properly protected. The study…
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Dell’s Cautious Quarter Outlook a Warning Sign for Intel
Nov 21 (Reuters) – A cautious outlook from Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) is the latest potential warning sign for fourth-quarter results from top chipmaker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Barron’s said in its Nov. 22 edition. Dell beat estimates handily for the third quarter but said revenue in the fourth quarter could be flat and that margins could contract, with…
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Cisco CEO Apologizes to Shareholders
NEW YORK, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) Chief Executive John Chambers repeatedly apologized to shareholders on Thursday for a weak sales outlook last week that sparked a sell-off in the company’s shares. He also said the network equipment maker was unlikely to lose market share in its core business of routing and…
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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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Dell Mobile Executive to Leave
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – The executive in charge of Dell Inc’s (NASDAQ:DELL) mobile group is leaving the company as it begins a major push into the smartphone and tablet markets. Ron Garriques was a high-profile hire when he arrived at Dell in early 2007, charged with overhauling the company’s consumer business. One year…
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Verizon Business, Microsoft Partner on Cloud-based Online Services
Verizon Business and technology giant Microsoft Corp. announced they are jointly delivering Verizon unified communications (UC) and collaboration capabilities with Microsoft Online Services, a cloud-based platform designed specifically for small to medium-size businesses (SMBs). The platform combines Verizon voice, Internet, security, mobility and backup services with a host of Microsoft capabilities that can be packaged…