Business Intelligence Goes Virtual

Business Objects joins the growing list of software companies offering virtual appliances compatible with the VMware infrastructure.
Business-intelligence software never makes it past the wish list at many companies. Why? Because of the time and commitment it takes to install and get the software working right. It’s an even bigger problem at smaller businesses with limited […]

Pending Home Sales Worst In Six Years

Although pending home sales for July are at their lowest levels in almost six years, the current downturn can be just the bargain long-term investors should be looking for.
On Wednesday, the National Association of Realtors announced that the Pending Homes Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, showed that existing-home sales are likely to decline in the […]

Yahoo! Acquires BlueLithium for $300 Million

The search engine stalwart aims to improve its behavioral-targeting capabilities–and catch up to its peers.
Yahoo! announced Tuesday its intention to acquire BlueLithium, an online advertising network provider, for $300 million in cash. The deal, which is expected to finalize before the end of the year, is seen a move by the search giant to […]