UPS software taps wisdom of drivers
(Ken James / Bloomberg)
The program would draw upon map data, customer requests and past delivery patterns.
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Analysts: BlackBerry at risk of losing business customers
Businesses should consider alternative platforms as they observe the company, analysts advise.
Cisco’s gloomy revenue forecast shows NSA effect starting to hit home
Cisco has shocked financial analysts by predicting a 10 percent sales slump during the current quarter.
SmartThings raises $12.5 M for the ‘Internet of Things’
SmartThings helps customers monitor and control their homes through their smartphones.
Intel makes new ‘Internet of Things’ division
Intel created a group within the company dedicated to helping devices connect to each other.
Using psychology to sort through social-media static
Software firms are racing to help brands understand what customers are really saying about their products.
Open data could save trillions, but not yet
The public and private sectors must first embrace free information sharing, and regulate accordingly.
SAP CEO McDermott takes a bet on millennial leaders
As the world’s largest purchasing class, SAP can’t ignore them — so it’s trying to attract them.
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Retailers take online shopping in stores
As online sales continue to post double digit gains, traditional brick and mortar stores are embracing new technology to lure shoppers.Photo Galleries
Microsoft showcases
new technologies in D.C.
The software giant displayed some of its most cutting-edge innovations at a fair.
What can be made from 3-D printers?
From models of Les Paul guitars to toy robots, 3-D printers are churning out usable products.
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