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VMware CEO Paul Maritz moves to EMC

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Former top-ranking Microsoft executive named chief strategist of parent company; so who will take over his role?.
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New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is pregnant

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer takes over as Yahoo CEO while revealing she's 6 months pregnant, showcasing the board's modern approach to leadership.
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Yahoo names Google's Marissa Mayer as new CEO

Wed, 18th Jul 2012
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Marissa Mayer, formerly of Google, takes the helm as Yahoo's new CEO, marking the company's third leadership change in a year.
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Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'

Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.
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Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
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Critics impressed by Yahoo's 'Axis' search engine

Thu, 24th May 2012
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Axis works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer, and versions for Android and Windows Phone are on the way.
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More pain for Yahoo as CEO departs

Mon, 14th May 2012
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Yahoo reels as CEO Scott Thompson exits over resume scandal, with investor critic awarded board seat in dramatic upheaval.
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Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO

Fri, 11th May 2012
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Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.
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Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated

Wed, 9th May 2012
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Yahoo's new CEO, Scott Thompson, faces scrutiny as he's accused of falsifying qualifications, igniting a storm amongst shareholders.
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They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo

Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Facebook retaliates against Yahoo's patent suit with its own 10-point counter-claim, accusing Yahoo of prioritising litigation over innovation.
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Apple to maintain 'war chest'

Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils plans to utilise the firm's £100bn reserve, aiming to maintain a 'war chest' for strategic moves.
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Surprise at Yahoo's 'bald-faced' Facebook lawsuit

Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Former powerhouse launches patent claim with opponent's IPO just months away; is it a last desperate effort or just good business sense?.
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Apple sued over Siri shortcomings

Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.
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Celebs make CES cool

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas has always been an exciting time for us tech geeks, but it seems that celebrities are getting in on the fun now too!.
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Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang resigns from board

Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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One-time CEO severs all ties after nearly 17 years. Carol Bartz was also fired after a short time at the helm.
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Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO

Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.
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Telecom: a million problems, one 'Skinny' solution

Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Telecom launches budget brand 'Skinny' to lure users from outdated CDMA network, aiming at young, low-spenders with deals from $4/week.
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How to build a website PT6

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) can seem like one of the most vague and confusing topics of website design and development.
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Microsoft revenue rises in busy quarter

Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Microsoft announces a 7% revenue jump to US$17.37 billion, driven by product launches and key acquisitions like Skype.
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HP boss out - Updated

Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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Meg Whitman has been named as the new CEO of Hewlett-Packard, less than a year after Leo Apotheker was appointed.