SPSS says antitrust inquiry period ended; shareholders to vote on $1.2 billion IBM purchaseSeptember 9th, 2009 SPSS passes antitrust review over IBM purchaseCHICAGO — Business software provider SPSS Inc. said Wednesday the waiting period for an antitrust inquiry has expired, clearing one of the hurdles to its purchase by IBM Corp.
IBM to acquire analytics software maker SPSS in all-cash deal worth $1.2BJuly 28th, 2009 IBM to acquire SPSS for $1.2BARMONK, N.Y. — IBM Corp.
Microsoft keeps dividend at 13 cents, backs shareholder right to call special meetingsJune 11th, 2009 Microsoft affirms dividend, backs meeting proposal
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IBM's $1.2B acquisition of SPSS shows importance of software in IBM transformationJuly 28th, 2009 IBM scoops up software maker SPSS in $1.2B dealSAN FRANCISCO — IBM Corp. is bulking up its most profitable division with a $1.2 billion acquisition of business software provider SPSS Inc., a deal that also reflects the power of wealthy technology companies to throw their money around despite the recession.
Unify names Tim Bacci, founder of shareholder BlueLine Partners, to board of directorsAugust 20th, 2009 Unify names shareholder representative to boardROSEVILLE, Calif. — Unify Corp., a provider of data management and e-mail archiving software, said Thursday it named Tim Bacci to its board of directors.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gets base salary bump in 2009 even as profit sinks 17 percentSeptember 18th, 2009 Microsoft CEO Ballmer's salary up 4 percent in '09SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. raised CEO Steve Ballmer's salary by 4 percent at the start of fiscal 2009, a year in which the software maker's profit declined 17 percent as the economic meltdown decimated personal computer sales.
Software maker Retalix plans to sell stake; founder who is CEO to retire at year's endSeptember 3rd, 2009 Investor group to take 20 percent stake in RetalixRA'ANANA, Israel — Software maker Retalix Ltd. said Thursday it will sell a 20 percent stake in the company to a group of investors.
Voter group asks Justice Dept. to halt Diebold voting machine sale to competitorSeptember 30th, 2009 Voter group challenges Diebold voting machine saleWASHINGTON, D.C. — A voter advocacy organization asked the U.S.
Compuware sells application testing software line to Britain's Micro Focus for $80MMay 6th, 2009 Compuware sells software line to British companyDETROIT — Business software and services provider Compuware Corp. says it's selling an applications testing software line to Britain's Micro Focus International PLC for $80 million.
Sun Microsystems stockholders approve $7.4B takeover by OracleJuly 16th, 2009 Sun shareholders approve $7.4B Oracle dealSAN FRANCISCO — Sun Microsystems Inc.'s shareholders have approved the $7.4 billion sale of the struggling company to business software maker Oracle Corp. About 62 percent of Sun's shares were cast in favor of the deal at a special meeting Thursday.
Intel to buy software maker Wind River Systems for $884 million, helping expansion beyond PCsJune 4th, 2009 Intel to buy software maker Wind River for $884MSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp.
Date Manipulation in Microsoft ExcelOctober 28th, 2005 I wanted to manipulate dates in Microsoft Excel - the result is a sum of date, a fixed number of days and a variable no of day(s) from a second column. I couldn't find much documentation in Microsoft Excel to help me.
EBay calls on EU to change rules restricting online sale of luxury brandsSeptember 17th, 2009 EBay calls on EU to change luxury brand rulesBRUSSELS — EBay Inc. called Thursday on the European Union to change antitrust rules that allow luxury manufacturers to choose who can sell their branded goods online.
Sallie Krawcheck resigns from Dell board, Shantanu Narayen named as new directorSeptember 30th, 2009 Sallie Krawcheck resigns from Dell boardROUND ROCK, Texas — PC maker Dell Inc. said Tuesday Sallie L.
Intel to buy development and testing software maker Wind River Systems for $884 millionJune 4th, 2009 Intel to buy Wind River Systems for $884MSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chip maker Intel plans to buy testing and development software maker Wind River Systems for $884 million.