Security start-ups spin out of intelligence community
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It’s a small but growing group of developers who feel their technology might have a wider appeal.
News
Qualcomm buys Palm patents from Hewlett-Packard
Cell-phone chip maker Qualcomm Inc. said Thursday it has acquired patents once owned by smartphone maker Palm Inc. from Hewlett-Packard for an undisclosed amount.
Microsoft-bound Nokia business sees sales slide
The Nokia handsets business that Microsoft is due to take over saw sales continue to slide in the fourth quarter as its Lumia smartphones failed to draw business away from larger competitors like Apple and Samsung.
Lenovo buys part of IBM server business for $2.3B
Lenovo Group has agreed to buy part of IBM’s server business for $2.3 billion, adding to a product line-up that relies heavily on consumer-oriented computers and smartphones.
Verizon to buy Intel’s cloud TV unit
Selling the assets to Verizon could help Intel focus on its computing products, such as data centers.
Verizon posts $5.07B profit for 4Q
Verizon posted fourth-quarter net income of $5.07 billion, boosted by continued growth in the number of phones and tablets connected to its network.
Meet Orange Chef, the other Google-backed IoT start-up
But Nest isn’t the only Internet-of-Things start-up Google has invested in.
White House forum covers open data and public safety
Start-ups and agencies announced new products aiming to help citizens access safety-related information.
IBM commits another $1.2 B to cloud computing
The company has invested more than $7.5 billion in 18 cloud-related acquisitions since 2007.
Intel revenue $13.8 B this quarter, $52.7 B for the year
PC group revenue was flat year over year, but data center revenue was up about 8 percent.
Ideas
Reston start-up takes construction data to the cloud
BuilDatAnalytics created a cloud-based service to help construction crews manage and share plans.
The Internet of beer: new venture senses how much is left in a keg
SteadyServ is piloting iKeg, a cloud-based software that tracks beer volume, alerting restaurant managers when they’re about to run out.
4 take-aways from an expert panel on open data
Open data experts discussed challenges and opportunities.
Topsy could help fill in Apple’s big hole — big data
Thanks (largely) to Google, Apple’s business is no longer just about selling phones, tablets and laptops.
Building better word problems with open data
One start-up bets students will be more interested in STEM jobs if their homework uses real world data.
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.
Video
The view from an Army 'blimp'
The Army says the aerostats being deployed near D.C., will not be equipped with cameras like the ones in Afghanistan. The Post's Craig Timberg, explains how aerostats work and how powerful their radar and camera sensors can be.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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