2 posts and columns on technology sector

DOJ, Tech Companies Settle Hiring Probe

in News on September 24, 2010 at 1:51 pm PT

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies over their employee recruiting practices. The companies named in the settlement: Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe, Intuit and Pixar.

Consumers Give Lift to Technology Sales

in News on August 31, 2009 at 5:00 am PT

Consumers are helping pull the technology sector out of one of its worst-ever slumps, and optimism is building that businesses may also start switching on their spending soon. That upbeat picture emerged as some bellwether technology suppliers issued numbers that were stronger than Wall Street expected, though still reflecting the recession’s harsh effects.