| Date | Time | Source | | | 05/17/2013 | 5:28PM | DJN | Accenture to Buy Acquity for $316 Million
By Debbie Cai Accenture PLC (ACN) has agreed to purchase Acquity Group Ltd. (AQ) for about $316 million in cash to expand the consulting company's range of digital marketing services. Under the terms of the deal, Accenture will pay $13 for each Acquity American depositary share, more than double the company's closing price... More...>> |
| 05/17/2013 | 3:36PM | PRNUS | IBM Unveils New Software to Enable Mainframe Applications on Cloud, Mobile Devices
IBM Unveils New Software to Enable Mainframe Applications on Cloud, Mobile Devices New compiler improves application performance and helps modernize COBOL business applications running on System z PR Newswire ARMONK, N.Y., May 17, 2013 ARMONK, N.Y., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new software... More...>> |
| 05/17/2013 | 2:47PM | DJN | UPDATE: Bloomberg Names Palmisano to Review Compliance
(Updates throughout) By William Launder Bloomberg L.P. stepped up efforts to address client concerns about data security and privacy, appointing Samuel Palmisano, former chairman and chief executive of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), to conduct an independent review of the company's data practices. In Mr... More...>> |
| 05/17/2013 | 12:18PM | PRNUS | IBM PureFlex and SmartCloud Entry Allow Zetark to Help Customers Deploy Clouds Quickly
IBM PureFlex and SmartCloud Entry Allow Zetark to Help Customers Deploy Clouds Quickly New SmartCloud portfolio reinforces IBM's commitment to open standards PR Newswire ARMONK, N.Y., May 17, 2013 ARMONK, N.Y., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that French Managed Services Provider (MSP... More...>> |
| 05/17/2013 | 10:50AM | ZACKS | Accenture Helps Insurance Companies - Analyst Blog
Accenture Plc. (ACN) is winning deals from insurance companies across the globe. Recently, the company won a deal from the Reale Mutua Assicurazioni Group of Italy to provide back office and IT services, expanding the company’s business in Italy. Accentuire has agreed to provide multi-year back office assistance... More...>> |
| 05/17/2013 | 9:30AM | PRNUS | Big Data Helps City of Dublin Improve its Public Bus Transportation Network and Reduce Congestion
Big Data Helps City of Dublin Improve its Public Bus Transportation Network and Reduce Congestion Irish city is a test bed for Smarter Cities research using real-time data from its road and transport systems PR Newswire DUBLIN, May 17, 2013 DUBLIN, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced it is helping... More...>> |
| 05/17/2013 | 9:00AM | PRNUS | IBM Cited as a Leader in Business Consulting Services Worldwide
IBM Cited as a Leader in Business Consulting Services Worldwide Ranked Most Capable in Driving Innovation; Clients rate IBM Global Business Services as Most Capable at Delivering Value-Creating Innovation with Business Consulting Services PR Newswire ARMONK, N.Y., May 17, 2013 ARMONK, N.Y., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE:... More...>> |
| 05/17/2013 | 5:36AM | ZACKS | Stock Market News for May 17, 2013 - Market News
Benchmarks ended their streak of gains after the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, John Williams said the Central Bank could start tapering the monetary stimulus program this summer, if the job market continues to improve. Meanwhile, a string of discouraging domestic reports was released yesterday... More...>> |
| 05/16/2013 | 1:38PM | PRNUS | IBM helps transform Thames Water using Big Data Analytics in preparation for future growth
IBM helps transform Thames Water using Big Data Analytics in preparation for future growth PR Newswire LONDON, May 16, 2013 LONDON, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has been appointed as the Technology and Innovation Partner in the Thames Water AMP6 Alliance. IBM together with Thames Water... More...>> |
| 05/16/2013 | 12:53PM | DJN | UPDATE: Nasdaq's Options Market Has 'Issues,' Halts Some Trading
(Updates with comment from Nasdaq spokesman in the third paragraph and with additional details throughout.) By Jacob Bunge and Kaitlyn Kiernan Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) on Thursday halted trading in some contracts for the rest of the day on its largest options exchange due to "system issues," according to notices sent... More...>> |
| 05/16/2013 | 12:31PM | PRNUS | Mother's Day Online Shopping Up 15 Percent, Reports IBM
Mother's Day Online Shopping Up 15 Percent, Reports IBM Mobile Percentage of Sales Reaches 17 percent, as On-the-Go Consumers Shop for Mom PR Newswire ARMONK, N.Y., May 16, 2013 ARMONK, N.Y., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mother's Day online shopping grew 15 percent in the week leading up to Mother's Day, compared... More...>> |
| 05/16/2013 | 11:10AM | DJN | Nasdaq's Options Market Has 'Issues,' Halts Some Trading
Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) on Thursday halted trading in some stock-options contracts on its largest options exchange due to "system issues," according to notices sent to traders. Trading in some options contracts with symbols beginning with the letter Z was halted on Nasdaq's PHLX options exchange, likely for the rest... More...>> |
| 05/16/2013 | 10:47AM | DJN | Nasdaq's PHLX Options Market Has 'Issues,' Halts Some Trading
By Jacob Bunge Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) on Thursday halted trading in some stock-options contracts on its largest options exchange due to "system issues," according to notices sent to traders. Trading in some options contracts with symbols beginning with the letter Z was halted on Nasdaq's PHLX options exchange, likely... More...>> |
| 05/16/2013 | 9:47AM | PRNUS | UCB and IBM Collaborate to Personalize Care for Epilepsy Patients
UCB and IBM Collaborate to Personalize Care for Epilepsy Patients - Project Will Use Big Data and Analytics to Address Pressing Public Health Issue PR Newswire ARMONK, N.Y. and BRUSSELS, May 16, 2013 ARMONK, N.Y. and BRUSSELS, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- regulated information -- UCB and IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced... More...>> |
| 05/16/2013 | 8:20AM | ZACKS | Mellanox Set to Acquire Kotura - Analyst Blog
InfiniBand chips developer Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Kotura for approximately $82.0 million, subject to certain adjustments. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the second half of 2013. Mellanox expects the acquisition... More...>> |
| 05/15/2013 | 5:30PM | DJN | Berkshire Sells General Dynamics, Archer Daniels Stakes
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKA, BRKB) sold its stakes in defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. (GD) and agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) in the first quarter, the Omaha, Neb., company said in a regulatory filing Wednesday. The company also purchased a stake Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. (CBI), a Netherlands... More...>> |
| 05/15/2013 | 8:00AM | PRNUS | L'Oreal USA Gains Purchasing Power with IBM Services and Cloud Analytics
L'Oreal USA Gains Purchasing Power with IBM Services and Cloud Analytics New analysis tool from IBM Research combs millions of buying transactions to pinpoint issues, optimize purchasing compliance across the L'Oreal USA organization PR Newswire ARMONK, N.Y., May 15, 2013 ARMONK, N.Y., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/... More...>> |
| 05/15/2013 | 5:50AM | ZACKS | General Dynamics Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
On May 14, 2013, shares of General Dynamics Corporation (GD) hit a 52-week high of $77.00. Operational efficiency, a large number of contracts, solid liquidity position and effective cash deployment strategy have led General Dynamics to attain this high. General Dynamics is a well-managed defense prime. Its inventory turnover... More...>> |
| 05/15/2013 | 5:30AM | PRNUS | Southern Denmark Tackles Heart Disease with IBM Big Data Analytics Program
Southern Denmark Tackles Heart Disease with IBM Big Data Analytics Program Initiates Smarter Care Coordination Trial across Region PR Newswire DUBLIN, May 15, 2013 DUBLIN, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth Week Conference -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that the Region of Southern Denmark (RSD) is launching a new... More...>> |
| 05/15/2013 | 5:30AM | PRNUS | Catalan Institute of Health Engages IBM for Care Coordination
Catalan Institute of Health Engages IBM for Care Coordination Smarter Care Pilot Program Tackles Big Data Challenge for Catalonia PR Newswire DUBLIN, May 15, 2013 DUBLIN, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth Week Conference -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that it is working with Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), a... More...>> |
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