How do large companies continue to innovate and respond rapidly to new opportunities as if they were start-ups, asks the Financial Times?
Enron Reaches Settement Three States and Energy Companies
Enron announced that it has reached an agreement to settle civil claims related to natural gas and electricity from 1997-2003, which include claims filed during proceedings of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Greedy Medical Companies Hiding Cancer Cure. No, Not Really.
The American Cancer Society released the results of a poll in the latest edition of the journal Cancer showing that over one quarter of Americans incorrectly believe that a cure for cancer has been found but is being kept a secret for profit reasons.
Cable Companies Don’t Have To Share Lines
Today, the Supreme Court overturned a U.S. appeals court ruling saying that cable Internet lines are required to be open to competing Internet Service Providers.
Supreme Court Hands Victory to Big Cable Companies
A victory went to big cable companies today as the Supreme Court overturned a ruling by a U.S. appeals court, which said that cable Internet lines had to be shared with rival ISPs.
Viacom To Become Two Separate Companies
Viacom announced that it is splitting into two separate publicly traded companies through a spin-off to shareholders in a decision that was approved by the company’s board of directors.
Game Companies, Voice Actors Reach Accord
The simmering dispute between the Screen Actors guild and game companies like powerhouse EA has been settled.
Cable Companies Unite
The U.S. assets of Adelphia are being acquired by Time Warner and Comcast for $12.7 billion in cash and 16% of Time Warner Cable’s common stock.
SAP’s Safe Passage Extension to Over 6,500 Companies
SAP unveiled the second wave of its Safe Passage Program of SAP applications, technology and maintenance service alternatives by extending the offer to more than 6,500 companies…
Phone Companies Feeling the Pinch From VoIP
BBC News: Dutch phone company KPN has announced plans to cut 8,000 jobs over the next five years after it reported a sharp drop in annual profits.