Tech industry begins upgrade
SAN JOSE, Calif. — From Hewlett-Packard and Cisco Systems to Intel and Oracle, some of Silicon Valley’s largest companies charged out of the recession with fat bankrolls and a determination to spend whatever it takes this year to reshape their businesses around emerging technologies.
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Defense cuts could slow D.C. economy for years
After surging in size and profits during the post-9/11 era, the defense industry in metropolitan Washington is bracing for a major contraction and significant layoffs that economists said could produce a drag on the regional economy for years. United States – Services – Government – Barack Obama – Economy of the United States
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Dell Targets Cloud, HPC with New Hardware
Dell is unveiling a host of new hardware designed to bring HPC and cloud computing capabilities to a wider range of customers. Included is the AMD-based PowerEdge C6105.
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