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Mon 31 Dec 2007
Mirror Mirror on the wall, how was 2007 after all?
The year 2007 was an year of mergers and acquisitions. I have listed out some top mergers and acquisitions across the world in the IT industry.
1. Acer/Gateway — Spanning the globe
Specialties: PCs, servers, monitors.
Reason for merger: Extend U.S. reach, solidify market share.
Cost: $710 million.
Reason the channel should care: Gateway’s product line could see greater play in the channel, where Acer has been active.
2. Arrow/KeyLink — Enterprise expansion
Specialties: Electronics and computer products distribution.
Reason for merger: Expansion into enterprise computing solutions.
Cost: $485 million.
Reason the channel should care: Deal makes Arrow top distributor of IBM, HP enterprise products. (more…)
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Mon 31 Dec 2007
Its a tradition that dates back to the babylonian era. We all tend to set new year resolutions and try to work them to closure every year. Although a resolution can be made any time of the year - new year seems to be a good way to set new targets and goals. Reason - well forgetting the past is a tough thing - a new year automatically ensures -
a new diary
new dates
new holiday list etc.
But all our new year resolutions tend to be short lived. Here are a few tips to help them last longer
1. Set realisitic goals : Most new year resolutions are made in the wake of urgency. Normally decided upon just a day before or on the new years eve. Goals should be set much in advance and attempts muct be made to abide by the resolution prior to the new year eve.
2. Write down your new year resolution in your brand new organizer or diary.
Use the following format (more…)
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Mon 31 Dec 2007
“One of the Best movies of the year 2007. Aamir lives upto his reputation. A definite soul stirrer“
Rating: Five Star
Comments: Must see
The central character of the movie is a bubbly eight year old child known by the name Ishaan Awasti. Ishaan is very weak in studies as compared to his elder brother who’s a topper.
Due to constant complaints from school authorities, his father decides to pack him off to a boarding school. Due to his seperation from his parents, Ishaan self confidence takes a deep plunge. His performance drops and he even stops painting. (more…)
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