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Linux Smartphones Will Outperform All Others Reports ABI

Linux-based smartphones, such as those running Google's Android, will outstrip the growth of the rest of the market and account for more than a third of worldwide market share by 2015, ABI is predicting. In a June 1 report, ABI Research is forecasting such growth to continue - though not based on Google's Android alone. Read More >

 
 

Online Retail Getting Stronger

Seeking a double-digit growth market? Who isn't? Online retail sales is the place to be, according to Forrester Research Inc. Here's what to expect in the U.S. and European Union over the next five years. Read More >

 
 

Where IT Spending is Going in 2009

A new report by Gartner, titled Dataquest Alert: Utilities, Healthcare and Government Lead IT Spending Growth in Challenging 2009, details where IT spending is headed. Gartner analysts expect overall worldwide IT spending growth of one-half of one percent, and an essentially flat U.S. growth rate of 0.1 percent.. Here are some key figures and our comments. Read More >

 
 

POS System Pay Off

Point of sale systems can cut operating costs, integrate accounting systems, track inventory and improve supply chain efficiency. Well-engineered POS equipment can improve customer transaction times, save hours of accounting drudgery and help verify actual sales data. Read More >

 
 

Wal-Marts Scott Retiring as CEO, Duke to Succeed

The surprise announcement by Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, lands one week before the crucial Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend. This comes as Wal-Mart builds on its strength as a discount retailer in a contracting U.S. economy. Mike Duke, who will become Wal-Mart's fourth CEO, also takes over as the retailer increasingly looks overseas to fuel expansion as U.S. growth slows. Read More >

 
 
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