Rumors of internal turmoil, a stock price that has fallen 37% in 2014, and a newly branded credit rating of BB- by Standard and Poor’s continue to put Twitter’s strategies into question.
Hortonworks IPO filing shines spotlight on Hadoop vendor market
Almost every industry produces huge amount of data, and the realization of the value of that data has driven the Big Data phenomenon. Powering this collection and analysis of vast quantities of…
Microsoft partners with Dropbox, Apple’s China vulnerability and Home Depot attack details
In a somewhat surprising move, Microsoft and Dropbox have partnered together to streamline the processes of editing and file sharing.
Google’s nanotechnology, Microsoft Band and HP goes 3D
Google has unveiled its latest Google X project: nanotechnology that can detect cancer and other diseases at an earlier stage.
Europe’s big data project can flourish, experts say
A European Commission (E.C.) project to promote big data on the continent has been met with positive reviews. But some warn it could chafe against Europe’s efforts to protect privacy. The E.C.…
Apple’s issues, BlackBerry Passport and the Bash bug
The days of BlackBerry Messenger, roller balls, and physical keyboards seem a long time ago now. The once revolutionary BlackBerry, a must-have utility tool for businesses and individuals alike, became eclipsed by competitors such as Samsung and Apple, who each have claimed substantial market share in the mobile world.
Alibaba’s road to the largest technology IPO ever
Over the past two weeks, institutional investors have piled into the Alibaba roadshow as if the company was handing out free money. The long awaited process started three years ago and the…
Top five Chinese business laws everyone should know
China is a massive marketplace, teeming with talent and a potential goldmine for investors and entrepreneurs. It’s little surprise so many startups set up shop in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou or other cities…
‘Game-changing’ mobile network to release wave of Myanmar tech talent
Myanmar recently crawled out from under the rule of military dictatorship, but tensions in the Southeast Asian country remain high and corruption is endemic. However, new infrastructure could be about to unleash…
Microsoft enters new era following Ballmer’s graceful exit
Steve Ballmer, the larger than life ex-CEO of Microsoft, introduced himself to the LA Clippers fans last week in typically captivating fashion, following his $2 billion purchase of the basketball team. As Clippers…