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Dell Committee Says Icahn's New Proposal is Not 'actionable'

The special committee of the board will continue to support founder Michael Dell's proposal to take the company private Full Story »
How To

How to Maximize Your Work Productivity on the Road

Heading on a business trip? To get work done, you're going to need more than your laptop, smartphone and tablet. Here's what else you need to bring to be as productive as possible.

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Steve Jobs' Draft Email Plays Pivotal Role in Antitrust Case

The DOJ presents a wealth of documentation, although observers wonder if such evidence is sufficient to prove collusion

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Dish Won't Make New Bid for Sprint, Clearing Path for Softbank

The satellite service provider had until Tuesday to submit a new offer

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Icahn Acquires Larger Stake in Dell, Proposes New Buyout Deal

Icahn proposes Dell make a tender offer of up to $16 billion as part of a new proposal

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Google Asks to Make Surveillance Orders Public, Citing First Amendment

The company has asked the US surveillance court to rule that it has free speech rights to publish data about requests

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US States' Attorneys General to Take Aim At Internet 'safe Harbor' Law

The federal law limits state attorneys general seeking to prosecute online violations of their criminal laws

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States Tackling Google on Human Trafficking, Drugs

Attorneys General from multiple states want the search engine giant to engage in dialog to deal with illegal activity

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The Microsoft Breakup That Never Happened

Thomas P. Jackson, the former federal judge who in 2000 ruled that Microsoft should be split into two companies as punishment for monopolistic business practices, died Saturday at his Maryland home. He was 76.

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US Officials: Surveillance Programs Helped Stop 50 Terrorist Plots

The NSA surveillance programs are subject to rigorous oversight by courts and Congress, officials say

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EU Institutions' Sites Move Toward Compliance on Cookie-tracking Laws

Data protection watchdog says the issue must be addressed

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Google Glass Privacy Concerns Raised By International Data Protection Authorities

Officials asked Larry Page if they can test the frames and for details on how Google will use the data the device collects

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HP Shakes Up Management Team of PC Division

HP's Todd Bradley steps down from job as PC and printing division chief into a new role to focus on growth markets

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How to Become an IT Innovator

Innovation has become a top concern for companies seeking a competitive edge in today's business world, especially as more organizations face new competitors that are using technology as a business disruptor.

Advice & Opinion

We Should Promote Broadband Pricing Innovation

Experimentation with pricing structures will let the broadband providers -- and their customers -- test new business models without regulatory interference.