GE Power lands Exelon as Predix customer, co-innovation partner
Exelon’s power generation units will standardize on GE’s Predix platform under an enterprise-wide pact. The two aim to speed up digital transformation in the energy industry. Read More
Stratasys Q3 falls short, shares tumble
To make matters worse, the 3D printer maker lowered its earnings and revenue guidance for the fiscal year. Read More
Tech Ticker: Chinese group in buyout talks for IDG; Priceline takes huge OpenTable writedown
This week’s headlines: Tech publishing giant IDG is reportedly in talks to sell itself to a Chinese group. Also, after paying $2.6 billion for the restaurant reservation service, Priceline is taking a $941 million charge and scaling back expansion. Read More
A touchscreen iMac would be ‘absurd,’ says Apple VP
Waiting for Apple to come out with a touchscreen Mac? Don’t hold your breath. Read More
Can Apple succeed where Google failed?
A report suggests that Apple is planning to expand its wearables business into an area where Google flopped with a consumer offering — augmented reality smartglasses. Read More
This supercomputer puts a petaflop of computing power in a single cabinet
The new XC50 is Cray’s fastest supercomputer so far, as the company adds deep-learning capabilities across its systems. Read More
Microsoft Black Friday preview promises deals on Surface devices, Windows laptops
The tech giant’s online store takes $400 off the Surface Book laptop, while also having specials on Dell and Alienware notebooks. Read More
WhatsApp is taking on Apple FaceTime and Skype with free video calls for one billion users
Facebook-owned messaging service adds free video for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone users to its service. Read More
HCL transcending US protectionism with clear alignment to client’s global digital business needs & goals
HCL’s ‘Great Digital Leap Forward’ will keep astute client partners ahead of US offshoring BPO political protectionism Read More
Department of Finance to rebuild two-year-old IT system
The government department has kicked off the hunt for a new ‘pre-budget’ IT system, two years after its current one was installed. Read More