Apple Profit Surges
Startling even seasoned investors, Apple Computer soared past analysts estimates with earnings of $295 million for the quarter.
Is SEMPO Dead? SMA-NA Says You’re Fired!
There’s a new kid on the North American search engine marketing block and it’s has a target painted on the back of SEMPO. Several folks are talking about the story.
Securely Erasing Data
If you’re planning on recycling, donating, or even scrapping your old PC, it’s important to ensure that you’ve securely erased all data from your hard drives. Too
Yahoo Desktop Search Superior To Google & MSN
Late yesterday, Yahoo announced the launch of their desktop search application that will compete directly with offerings from Google and MSN. At first glance, YDS appears superior in features and performance to Google and MSN desktop search apps.
Unisys Fourth Quarter Hopes Fall
Based on preliminary, unaudited results for the quarter, Unisys expects to report a loss of 7 – 10 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2004.
Nortel Pays for Deadline Blunders
After three deadline blunders, Nortel finally completed a restatement of 2001 to 2003 results.
UPS Jumbo Sizes Airbus Order
UPS has ordered 10 Airbus jumbo jets due to a need for larger aircrafts to handle international trade.
Intel’s Strong Sales Don’t Raise Profits
Even though Intel announced record sales for the fourth quarter from a strong holiday season, profits fell 2%.
SQL Server Jobs Can Negatively Affect Performance, If You Are Not Careful
Virtually every SQL Server runs one or more daily jobs. And most likely, runs many weekly jobs. Unfortunately, most DBAs set up jobs, and then forget about them, unless of course they break. But if they run day after day without any problems, most jobs are forgotten about.
Oracle Laying Off Friends
Usually I don’t post stuff that’s off topic but this calls for it. For those of you that don’t know, Oracle is merging with PeopleSoft and there are going to be massive layoffs on Friday.