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Motorola: The End of the Zander Era

Friday 30 November 2007 @ 5:55 pm

Ed Zander’s exit was hastened by a failure to anticipate demand for 3G phones. Can Greg Brown help Motorola regain market share?




Qualcomm Embraces Its Software Side

Wednesday 14 November 2007 @ 12:30 pm

Its purchase of Firethorn, a provider of mobile banking solutions, reflects another step into wireless technologies




The iPhone Legacy: Pricier Smartphones?

Wednesday 31 October 2007 @ 9:01 pm

Apple’s cell phone has shaken up the wireless industry, which is racing to catch up—with new features and higher price tags




Nokia and Qualcomm Face Off in Europe

Wednesday 17 October 2007 @ 9:45 am

The outcome of the European Commission’s case—over Qualcomm’s patent royalties—will likely be a yardstick for future disputes with the mobile tech player




The Great Tech Worker Divide

Tuesday 9 October 2007 @ 9:01 pm

Is there really a labor shortage, or are tech companies lobbying Congress for more visas and green cards simply to avoid paying Americans better wages?




U.S. Companies: Bring On Stronger Yen

Friday 14 September 2007 @ 5:02 am

The U.S. mortgage mess and likely rate cuts triggered a yen-buying binge. That’s good news for U.S. businesses that sell big to the Japanese




With Gateway, Acer Foils Lenovo

Monday 27 August 2007 @ 4:31 am

Taiwan’s Acer strikes back at its mainland rival with an agreement to acquire Gateway, the third-largest PC brand in the U.S., for $710 million




Broadcom Reaps Patent Suit Benefits

Sunday 26 August 2007 @ 9:01 pm

The chipmaker is snaring Qualcomm customers before the patent infringement ruling is final, as wireless players scramble amid supply worries




S&P’s 2007 Tech Sector Outlook

Thursday 21 December 2006 @ 2:31 pm

Here’s Part 1 of a rundown of analysts’ expectations for key IT industries in the coming year—and their top stock picks




Why the Chipmakers Are Down for ‘07

Thursday 14 December 2006 @ 9:27 pm

Semiconductor companies are bullish about 2008. But first, they’ll have to contend with loads of challenges this coming year




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