VentureBeat:
We’ve been a little behind with roundup lately. Our apologies. Here’s the latest action:Barnes & Noble Nook sold out — The bookseller’s entry into the eBook reader market is under way. The B&N Nook is out of stockk on the company’s web site and it is now taking orders for devices that will ship next year. Analysts say that (Read More)
VentureBeat:
Thanks to everyone who made it out to GreenBeat 2009 yesterday and Wednesday!We were thrilled with the turnout, and couldn’t be more grateful for all the support we received from attendees, speakers, sponsors and the press. It’s clear that the Smart Grid has gained the momentum it needs for serious work to be done, and we a (Read More)
New York Times:
European Union regulators said Friday that they have extended until Jan. 27 a deadline to wrap up their antitrust review of Oracle's planned $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems. (Read More)
All Things Digital:
The European Union’s formal objection to Oracle’s (ORCL) proposed acquisition of Sun (JAVA) has evidently transformed the database giant’s intransigency into a grudging agreeability. The EU has extended the deadline or approval of the $7.4 billion merger to January 27 from January 19 at Oracle’s request. Seems the company (Read More)
Reuters: Deals:
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union regulators on Friday extended the deadline for their review of plans by U.S. software company Oracle to buy computer maker Sun Microsystems for $7 billion.
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VentureBeat:
Venture capitalists and investment bankers are fascinated by the potential of making money from Smart Grid investments and initial public offerings in the coming year, judging from the latest panel at GreenBeat 09.In spite of a difficult IPO market and the recession’s drag on the industry, Smart Grid companies are starting (Read More)
Engadget:
You know what Livescribe's $170/$200 Pulse smartpen with 2GB/4GB of storage is missing to keep it from going mainstream? More apps. At least that's what Livescribe's execs seem to be thinking with the launch of its new application store featuring more than 30 paid and free applications that augment the smartpen's ability to (Read More)
VentureBeat:
The seminal conference on the Smart Grid has arrived.Our two-day inaugural GreenBeat conference kicks off this afternoon at the San Mateo Marriott, bringing together 400 utility, finance, political and entrepreneurial leaders working to make our electrical grid cleaner, reliable and more efficient.This is the first time we’ (Read More)
VentureBeat:
There’s one day to go before GreenBeat 2009 takes off, and we’re still adding Smart Grid experts to the agenda. Rounding out the program, we have Google PowerMeter engineer (and former astronaut!) Ed Lu, and OPower CEO Dan Yates, each adding their own brand of expertise to the conversation on consumer-facing energy manageme (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
As tech companies expand into one another’s turf, rivalries are often created or intensify. So it should come as no surprise to see some deals that can be summed up as the enemy of my enemy is my friend.SAP and Microsoft, which dominate different segments of the software industry, are set to announce the latest such partner (Read More)
MSNBC:
The Washington Post: “As the Senate prepares to take up legislation aimed at overhauling the nation's health-care system, President Obama and the Democrats are still struggling to win the battle for public opinion. A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows Americans deeply divided over the proposals under consideration and (Read More)
Reuters: Mergers News:
BRUSSELS, Nov 17 (Reuters) - EU antitrust authoritiescontinue to examine Oracle's plan to buy SunMicrosystems over which there are competition concerns,a senior European Commission official said on Tuesday.Oracle, the world's No. 2 maker of business software, hasalready received U.S. regulatory approval for its $7 billion (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
Technology stocks rose in early trading Monday, led by sector leaders such as Cisco Systems Inc., Apple Inc. and Oracle Corp. and upbeat reaction to the latest national retail sales figures.
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Wall Street Journal Tech News Briefing:
Dell is launching a smart phone in China and Brazil ... Cisco increases its bid for Norway's Tandberg ... the EU says it has an "open mind" about the Oracle-Sun deal ... and we'll tell you how the Web can help you get the most of out of your frequent-flier miles. Jim Chesko reports.
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