Salesforce's Benioff Delivers at Dreamforce. Revenue Builders or Social Fodder?
November 19, 2009
Salesforce.com Announces new Social Applications | www.thestandard.com
Salesforce.com announced major initiatives with Computer Associates,Facebook and Twitter all around their new Chatter feature which Mark Benioff calls the greatest changes since Dreamforce.com began 8 yrs ago. But are these additions social fodder or new streams of revenue for the CRM giant?
Microsoft Protects its Flanks to Save It's Ass
November 18, 2009
Microsoft, Taiwan to develop cloud computing technology | www.totaltele.com
* Microsoft is making a defensive alliance to complete its stack* Fortunes will be made and lost developing cloud offerings* Despite the hype Cloud Computing is a real long term trend
Japanese Carmakers Had Better Watch Out; South Korea Is Charging Ahead
November 17, 2009
Honda Targets Return To Pre-Crisis Profitability | online.wsj.com
Anybody who dismisses Hyundai and Kia's recent success as a "Cash For Clunkers" aberration is in for a rude surprise in 2010.
Does Anyone Really Expect G.M. And Chrysler To Repay Billions In Loans?
November 15, 2009
After Bankruptcy, G.M. Struggles to Shed a Legendary Bureaucracy | www.nytimes.com
Top executives at General Motors and Chrysler have gone out of their way in the past week to say their once-bankrupt companies are positioning themselves to pay back the billions of dollars loaned to them by the federal government. Experts, however, say that billions of dollars are likely to be lost on the automotive bailout.
Auto Sector Looking Better; What Are The New Drivers?
November 10, 2009
Toyota Posts Profit; Outlook Brightens | online.wsj.com
The auto sector gained 1.9% last week based on strong earning results from Ford and Toyota as well as bullish October sales numbers and the release of Chrysler/Fiat's plan to turn business around at the struggling automaker.
GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward
November 6, 2009
GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com
After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
November 4, 2009
A trip into the secret, online 'cloud' | edition.cnn.com
* In the cloud where data is located is not as important as how it is managed* As people become more dependant on the cloud legal and political issues will arise* Cloud companies have new revenue streams based on how they manage the cloud and resolve these issues
Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com
With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.
October Auto Sales: GM Expected To Hit Highest Its Market Share For 2009
October 29, 2009
GM To Draw Down More U.S. Funds | www.facebook.com
October car sales are expected to come in at the highest level of the year except for the summer's "Cash For Clunkers" program.
Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels
October 27, 2009
Ford Gains While Rivals Falter | online.wsj.com
With another week on the books, October auto sales look to be on track for a SAAR in the low 10 million range.
Switzerland sues Google over Street View privacy concerns
November 13, 2009
Here Come the Droids! A brief review of Verizon Wireless' new Droid line-up.
November 11, 2009
October 30, 2009
Vodafone Orange Iphone Deal Ends Two Years Exclusivity Of O2 In UK
October 5, 2009
IPhone Coma Mode puts Apple in the ICU
September 19, 2009