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Oracle Buys Taleo Corp. For $1.9B
February 9, 2012 9:49 am | News | Comments
The planned purchase of Taleo extends Oracle's offerings in the growing arena of cloud-based computing.
Learning Valuable Lessons From Working At Apple
February 22, 2012 1:23 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsReid Hoffman, LinkedIn founder and Facebook investor, shares lessons learned from his early stint at Apple. Yes, we already ran a video this week that featuring this gentleman. That being said, he has a lot of good things to say here.
Intel's Return To Form
February 22, 2012 1:13 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsPaul Otellini, CEO of Intel, says his company has recovered from its early stumbles in building mobile chips. Here's the tech giant's plan for the future. There's a lot many companies can learn from Intel's struggles.
For Car Buyers, It's Harder To End Up With A Lemon
February 22, 2012 9:19 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsIn the past five years, global competition has forced automakers to improve the quality and reliability of their vehicles.
AT&T CEO Takes $2M Pay Cut Over T-Mobile Deal
February 22, 2012 9:15 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsAT&T Inc.'s board cut CEO Randall Stephenson's 2011 pay by $2.08 million because he engineered the failed deal to buy T-Mobile USA.
Dow Breaks 13,000 For First Time Since '08 Crisis
February 22, 2012 9:07 am | by Christina Rexrode, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe Dow last closed above 13,000 on May 19, 2008. The next day, it crossed under 13,000, not to return for almost four years.
Looking Out For The Long-Term Unemployed
February 21, 2012 2:35 pm | by CBS News | Videos | CommentsThe chances of finding a job are grim for the four million long-term unemployed in the U.S., but Joe Carbone is looking to change that in his Connecticut town. This video from CBS News offers some hope for America's unemployed or underemployed.
10 Observations About Manufacturing Technologies
February 21, 2012 2:22 pm | by Steven Hawkins, Director of Automation Services, Stellar | Blogs | CommentsIn our work designing and implementing information and automation systems, we have observed ten important emerging trends.
Caterpillar To Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back Home
February 21, 2012 9:53 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsCaterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman says demand is coming back to the U.S. and plans to build a $200 million plant in Georgia. Why is CAT so bullish on the U.S. manufacturing market? Oberhelman explains here...
Olympus India Exec Dead In Apparent Suicide
February 21, 2012 9:31 am | News | CommentsThere has been no indication that his death is linked to the scandal over the coverup of $1.5 billion of losses at Olympus.
Ex-Google CEO Schmidt To Sell 2.4M Shares
February 21, 2012 9:27 am | News | CommentsSchmidt's decision to sell some of his shares comes 10 months after he ended his 10-year stint as Google's CEO.
Ex-SanDisk Worker Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charge
February 17, 2012 2:14 pm | by Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | News | CommentsAuthorities say he fed tips about SanDisk Corp. to a research firm in Portland, Oregon.
GE To Bring 300 Software Jobs To New Orleans
February 17, 2012 2:10 pm | News | CommentsGE spokesman Andrew Williams said Friday that the jobs with GE Capital will pay up to $100,000. He said all the positions will be new hires.
Proposed Ga. Caterpillar Plant To Create 4,200 Jobs
February 17, 2012 2:06 pm | by Errin Haines and Jeff Martin, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe 1-million-square-foot facility near Athens is expected to directly employ 1,400 workers and create 2,800 full-time jobs in the U.S. among suppliers and at other companies.
The Business Side Of DfX
February 17, 2012 1:00 pm | by Chris Munroe, Director of Engineering, EPIC Technologies | Blogs | CommentsAn innovative product with a design that drives efficiency throughout product realization process is a true competitive advantage. So, let’s look at cost drivers and ways that they can be eliminated.
Maximum Jobless Benefits Trimmed To 73 Weeks
February 17, 2012 9:18 am | by Sam Hananel, Associated Press | News | CommentsUnemployed workers would no longer be able claim 99 weeks of benefit checks by this summer under a deal being worked out in Congress.
Two Former Olympus Presidents Questioned
February 17, 2012 9:16 am | News | CommentsThe two former presidents -- Masatoshi Kishimoto and Toshiro Shimoyama -- have been accused by a third-party panel set up by the company of involvement in the coverup.
LinkedIn Co-Founder Talks Being "The CEO Of Yourself"
February 16, 2012 4:00 pm | by CBS News | Videos | CommentsLinkedIn co-founder and Executive Chairman Reid Hoffman discusses his new book, "The Start-Up of You" in this CBS News video. He discusses just how you can become "the CEO of yourself."
Plant Design Maximizes Chocolate Production
February 16, 2012 2:54 pm | Articles | CommentsToday's manufacturers can rapidly respond to the specific desires of the customers with the help of flexible production and adequate machine capacities.
ABB's 2011 Net Income Up 24%
February 16, 2012 9:16 am | News | CommentsABB reported an increase in profitability in the fourth quarter of 2011 on a combination of strong revenue growth and cost savings. For 2011, the company reached $40 billion in orders for the first time ever and reported record revenues of $38 billion.
Rising From Kodak's Rubble
February 15, 2012 3:15 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsDespite Kodak's bankruptcy, the photography company has influenced many small/midsized companies in Rochester, N.Y.
Can't Get A Job? Become Your Own Boss
February 15, 2012 3:09 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsMore than 5.5 million under 25s are unemployed in Europe, and the UK government is encouraging young entrepreneurs to start their own business and create jobs for the next generation.
Apple CEO Discusses Labor Conditions
February 15, 2012 3:02 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsThere has been quite a bit of news pieces lately that has shed light on the the labor practices of Apple's suppliers, including China's Foxconn. However, CEO Tim Cook argues Apple is doing more to improve working conditions than any other company in the technology industry.
Overcapacity Could Drag On Solar For Some Time
February 15, 2012 10:08 am | News | CommentsSolar panel manufacturers will have a hard time boosting revenues this year with Germany cutting government incentives at a time when the market is flush with supply.
Factory Output Jumps 0.7 Percent In January
February 15, 2012 10:03 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsU.S. factories boosted output last month and December ended up being their best month for growth in five years. Busier factories are helping drive the economy.
Obama To Promote Manufacturing On West Coast Trip
February 15, 2012 10:00 am | News | CommentsPointing to a rebound in manufacturing, President Barack Obama on Wednesday is visiting a plant that has brought back jobs to the United States.
