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Techniques of the Office Politics Masters
How five of the country's top CEOs maneuvered to reach the top and stay there. Steve Jobs CEO, Apple Political Style: The charismatic visionary Passion is Jobs’ greatest asset in motivating employees, negotiating deals, and cultivating a...
In a Marriage of Giants, HP and Compaq Successfully Merge Supply Chains
HP’s acquisition of Compaq triggered an intensive effort to integrate systems, people and processes — while avoiding the mistakes of prior high-tech mega-mergers. In April, HP was 12 to 18 months away from formal completion of the merger. Transportation was about 50 percent complete although the company remained ahead of...
The Price Strategy Simulator - Anatomy of a Price War Hewlett-Packard / Compaq vs. Dell
The article illustrates a case of Anatomy of a Price War Hewlett-Packard / Compaq vs. Dell in September 2001, Hewlett-Packard acquired Compaq for around $25 billion in HP stock. Investors hated the idea. Both HP's and Compaq's stock fell about 25% in few days after the announcement, so the deal...
Hewlett-Packard and Compaq: If It Goes Through, Here’s How to Try and Make It Work
Hewlett-Packard’s proposed acquisition of Compaq Computer has been about as well received as a brass-knuckles exhibit at a convention of pacifists. Investors do not like the idea at all, and the stocks of the two personal-computer makers have plummeted the deal. While a merger would make the company the world’s...
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M.D.C. Holdings Announces Succession Plan for Chief Financial Officer
DENVER, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. today announced that Christopher M. Anderson has joined MDC as Senior Vice President - Finance. Upon the retirement of Paris G. Reece III as an officer of the Company and appointment by the Board of Directors, Anderson will move into...
Current Technology's Celevoke Appoints Guy Fielder Chief Operating Officer
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Current Technology Corporation (OTC Bulleting Board: CRTCF) today announced its 51% owned Texas-based subsidiary Celevoke, Inc. ("Celevoke") has appointed technology industry veteran Guy L. Fielder to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Celevoke CEO Chuck Allen said, "Guy has a stellar...
Current Technology's Celevoke Appoints Guy Fielder Chief Operating Officer
NEW YORK, June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSGI Security Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MSGI) and Current Technology Corporation today announced Current Technology's 51% owned Texas-based subsidiary Celevoke, Inc. ("Celevoke") has appointed technology industry veteran Guy L. Fielder to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Celevoke CEO Chuck...
Founder's skills culminate in Mozy Inc.
Josh Coates no longer owns American Fork-based Mozy Inc., the company he founded to provide remote data backup over the Internet. But Mozy, which was acquired by EMC Corp. in 2007, continues to provide simple, secure data backup to 500,000 customers and 20,000 corporations. Each step in...
HP Appoints Marius Haas to Lead ProCurve Networking
Brian Humphries Assumes Leadership of HP Strategy and Corporate Development PALO ALTO, Calif. -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that it has appointed Marius Haas as senior vice president and general manager of the ProCurve Networking business. Haas will oversee the group's worldwide operations, with a focus...
Fujitsu LifeBook U810 Mini-Notebook Wins 8th Annual eWEEK Excellence Award
Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation todayannounced that the LifeBookR U810 convertible mini-notebook is the winnerof the 8th Annual eWEEK Excellence Awards in the desktops and notebookscategory. Fujitsu bested Hewlett-Packard's HP Compaq dc7800 BusinessDesktop PC and Lenovo's ThinkPad T61. "The Fujitsu LifeBook U810 mini-notebook exemplifies eWEEK ExcellenceAwards honorees, which set new IT...
HP Bridges Work, Play, Home and Entertainment with Global Personal Systems Product Launch
Massive Unveiling Includes Breakthrough Touch-Based PCs, High-Performance Voodoo Offerings, Billion-Color LED Display and 17 New Notebooks BERLIN -- In a massive announcement of next-generation personal systems, HP (NYSE:HPQ) today unveiled a broad portfolio of products featuring elegant design and inviting new digital experiences. Among the announcements:...
CNBC Squawk Box Commentator and Investment Manager John Merrill to Appear on 'Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly' on June 6, 2008 at 9:00 am ET
HOUSTON, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Frequent CNBC Commentator and Tanglewood Capital Management Investment Manager John Merrill will appear on "Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly," Friday, June 6, 2008 at 9:00 am ET. Listeners may call in with questions live and toll free at 800-336-2225. Previous guests of...
Aegis Names Business Development Leader
LAFAYETTE, Colo. -- Aegis Analytical Corporation, a leading provider of Manufacturing Intelligence software that increases process predictability, announced today that it has hired Julian Gallow to head up its business development efforts. Gallow has more than 20 years of experience in leading and growing companies in enterprise software,...
Managing All The Geeks
HP’s chief technology officer on life outside the lab. During his long career as a technologist, Shane Robison worked at Apple, AT&T Labs and Compaq. Now, as the chief technology and strategy officer at Hewlett-Packard, he oversees the computer giant’s small army of big thinkers. In the latest...
NBC TV's, The Biggest Loser Cheryl Forberg to Appear on 'Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly,' Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET
HOUSTON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional chef and the nutritionist for NBC's "The Biggest Loser" Cheryl Forberg will appear on "Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly", Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:00 am ET. Listeners may call in with questions live and toll free at 800-336-2225. Previous guests...
Acquisition of EDS is a major gamble for Hewlett-Packard
SAN FRANCISCO -- Riding a hot streak that has doubled its stock price in the past three years, Hewlett-Packard Co. is rolling the dice on a $13.2 billion acquisition of technology-services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp. The all-cash deal announced Tuesday represents HP's biggest gamble under the...
Larry W. Sonsini Joins Tesla Motors Board of Directors
SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- Larry W. Sonsini, Chairman of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, has been elected to the board of directors of Tesla Motors, manufacturer of the breakthrough Tesla Roadster high-performance electric vehicle. Mr. Sonsini has gained international recognition for his expertise in the areas of corporate...
Firepond Announces Completion of Financial Restructuring
Firepond, Inc. (OTCBB: FPND) announced todaythat it has completed a financial restructuring that increases liquiditythrough a new equity investment, converts some outstanding senior debt,extends the maturity of all other existing senior debt and positionsFirepond to continue building its active user base and considerablepipeline. "In this challenging financial market, we are...
Canplats Appoints New Director
Canplats Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE: CPQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Watkins to its Board of Directors. Mr. Watkins is an international mining executive with over 40 years experience in exploration and development, acquisitions and mergers, and mining operations. He graduated with a M.Sc. degree in Geology...
Why Bear Stearns Failed - The Email that Killed the Company on 'Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly' Friday, April 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ET
HOUSTON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Tune in to "Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly" Friday, April 25th at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time, and find out the inside story of the failure of Bear Stearns, and the e-mail that many believed caused the death of Bear Stearns as an independent enterprise....
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