Stock Watch: Three Ways to Profit from Software M&A

Shares of software security companies are rising as investors hope to cash in on growing M&A activity. One the heel’s of Hewlett-Packard’s decision to acquire ArcSight, here are three other companies that could be future take-o…

IBM CEO Disses HP and Hurd, Praises Oracle and Ellison

Big Blue isn’t bullish on Hewlett-Packard. IBM CEO Samuel J. Palmisano launched a verbal barrage Tuesday at its Silicon Valley rival, criticizing HP’s expensive 3PAR purchase, its handling of the ouster of scandal-tarnished CEO…

FCC’s Super WiFi Spectrum Plan Has Big Potential

The Federal Communications Commission is poised to open up a new chunk of wireless spectrum that could soon be used to blanket small towns with wireless signals. The FCC is expected to vote on Sept. 23 to open up the unlicensed…