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U.S. companies are expanding offshoring efforts, study shows
Annual report from Duke, The Conference Board finds that firms are increasingly shipping research and development outside the U.S., not just manufacturing jobs. More smaller and midsized companies are also shipping jobs to foreign countries.
Linking viruses, cancer – A key to developing new treatments?
UniversityTech: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer has uncovered clues to the development of cancers in AIDS patients.
IBM prepares rollout for its own 'cloud computing' suite
Big Blue to offer three "flavors" of services – private inside an enterprise, preview for testing and a package including management software.
Taking on economic crisis; SAS’ Goodnight stresses education, confidence, leaders as catalysts
At World Economic Forum on Latin America, Jim Goodnight stresses the current economic crisis doesn’t have to doom progress or economic growth. Education 'is the only lasting key to success,' he says.
By transforming itself, Big Blue is weathering world economic storm
Analysis: Even as IT spending falters in recession and competitive landscape changes with Oracle acquiring Sun, IBM maintains buoyancy with its ability to find the right match of cost-cutting or outsourcing solutions or offering strong revenue-generation opportunities through consulting and systems integration.
An RTP boost: GlaxoSmithKline buys Stiefel Laboratories for $2.9 billion
Florida-based Stiefel operates a research and development lab in RTP. The company is privately held. Its dermatology products generated some $900 million in sales last year.
GlaxoSmithKline buys Stiefel Laboratories for $2.9 billion
Florida-based Stiefel operates a research and development lab in RTP. The company is privately held. Its dermatology products generated some $900 million in sales last year.
Video: SAS’ Goodnight outlines agenda for growth in Latin America
Dreaming: What if Cisco invested $2B at home rather than South Korea?
John Chambers commits to huge investment in R&D, financing and venture funds in his play for more Asia business. Korea's president thanks him for a 'difficult decision.'
Lenovo's rebound strategy: Focus on BRIC, maybe no acquisitions, 50 new PC models
Caveat: New models and new focus may not be enough for return to profitability if global economy falters further, CEO says.
No joke – IBM sought patent for offshoring method
As Big Blue ships thousands of jobs overseas, it sought to protect the "global resource sourcing strategy." Now, IBM says the patent application was "filed in error" and will be withdrawn.
Lenovo reorganizes management, product units
World's No. 4 PC-maker forms business units focused on mature and emerging markets rather than regions. Plus, two product groups are created. One is to be led by longtime IBM veteran Fran O'Sullivan.
IBM cut U.S. workforce by 6,000 while adding 18,000 overseas in 2008
Annual report documents sharper cuts in U.S. headcount than had been tracked by Alliance@IBM union. Big Blue has reduced U.S. work force by 12,000 over past two years.
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