Nissan makes like a fish
Posted on October 12, 2009 at 10:11 amFrom NPR’s Morning Edition:
Researchers at Nissan have been studying how quickly and how closely individual fish can swim together without bumping into each other. Last week, at a technology show outside Tokyo, the carmaker unveiled a group of little robots that mimic fish, using hi-tech wizardry that could end up in future vehicles.
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Dell shutting down Raleigh plant
Posted on October 8, 2009 at 7:21 amThe computer maker — which recently signaled just how confident it is about future success in that business — will in January shut the doors to its 900-worker plant in Raleigh, N.C. The slimmed-down Nashville operations of the once-high-flying company appear to be safe while the folks in Carolina fret about the fate of more than $300 million in incentives.
SEE ALSO: Background on Dell, including its local cutbacks over the past year
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America’s most promising company is in Brentwood
Posted on September 17, 2009 at 8:27 am
A Brentwood-based trio of veteran engineers and business development execs top Forbes‘ list of America’s Most Promising Companies. Pictured above are Robert Tryon, left, Loren Nasser and Animesh Dey, who founded Vextec nine years ago and have in recent years begun building a strong base of commercial customers for their modeling software business.
Their aim: to hasten the design of everything from engine parts to medical devices–all while slashing research-and-development expenses and even opening doors for new competitors.
Dell’s strength has become its weakness
Posted on August 18, 2009 at 7:04 am
And a Zacks analyst (who does seem to have forgotten that Kevin Rollins left as CEO more than two years ago) says not being willing to adapt could lead the one-time PC high flier down a dark path.
Despite these pressures, Dell refuses to adapt a business model to suit current market dynamics. While most of its competitors have attuned themselves suitably, Dell continues to stick with its supply chain management policy and direct sales model.
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Tazzle seeks to dazzle
Posted on August 6, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Milt Capps introduces us to Chris Savoie, whose Tazzle IT is rolling out a wireless device that lets BlackBerry users safely transfer files to desktop or printers.
The startup is financed by Savoie and a half-dozen other accredited investors in the U.S. and abroad, he said, and he has no plans to recruit outside capital. He declined to provide financial details. The company has four executives aboard, and its manufacturing is done in Tokyo.
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Lebanon, Dell may meet in court
Posted on June 5, 2009 at 8:57 amCity officials are frustrated with the lack of information from the computer maker and say they are contemplating suing the company (Ticker: DELL) over the job cuts at its plant there.
“A 40-year-old deal is a contract. You stay around and continue to have jobs and be a good corporate citizen,” says Farmer.
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Apple in talks to produce Verizon iPhone
Posted on April 27, 2009 at 12:28 pmFrom USA Today:
It would mark the first time Apple has produced a version of the iPhone for a CDMA wireless network, which is different from AT&T’s GSM technology. Vodafone, co-owner of Verizon Wireless, already sells the iPhone in Europe.
The New York-based telecom entered into “high-level” discussions with Apple management a few months ago, when CEO Steve Jobs was overseeing day-to-day business, these sources say. They declined to be named because they aren’t authorized to speak publicly.
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Steve Jobs rumor patrol
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 11:49 amIs the Apple founder moving to Memphis?
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Dell slips a spot
Posted on at 10:44 amFor the first time in eight years, Dell is not the largest shipper of PCs in the United States.
Dell was severely challenged by tough competition in the retail space. This, combined with the weak U.S. professional market, dropped Dell into the No. 2 position in the overall U.S. market. Acer’s strong growth was fueled by low priced mobile PCs, its solid presence in the retail space, as well as in channels.
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Dell hits up bond market
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 11:31 pmThe computer manufacturer has sold $500 million of debt due in 2014 and filed to raise an unspecified amount in the near future.
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Should Dell give the breaks back?
Posted on March 19, 2009 at 7:03 pmFrom WSMV:
When Dell Computer opened a factory in Lebanon, it said it would create 1,000 new jobs. But fewer than 300 people work there now, and now some public officials are asking why the company is still getting a tax break.
Dell used to be a humming computer factory, but it’s a shadow of its former self. Last week, the company announced more layoffs. It won’t say exactly how many, but a representative for Dell confirmed the Lebanon plant now has only 250 to 300 workers — about a third of its former workforce.
That’s causing a stir among city officials who gave Dell a 40-year property tax break to move to Wilson County.
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IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems
Posted on March 18, 2009 at 6:10 pmFrom InfoWorld:
Global technology giant IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems in a deal that would expand its server market share, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
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Dell laying off workers around the world
Posted on March 11, 2009 at 2:04 pmWill Nashville workers be among the sacked? WKRN gets the definite maybe:
We’ve been streamlining our business for more than a year and said as recently as two weeks ago that we’d continue to do so. We’ll confirm that Dell is reducing its global workforce as part of its ongoing initiative to remain competitive. Workforce reduction is difficult, but this is a deliberate part of Dell’s ongoing focus on competitiveness. We recognize the reduction is significant for affected and other employees, and are working to minimize consequences. Affected employees will be offered competitive severance packages, including career counseling and outplacement services.
UPDATE: Nashville workers among those getting the chop.
Solar industry set for a dark time
Posted on March 4, 2009 at 2:12 pmNow that Tennessee is set to be home to more than 1,000 solar industry jobs, reports like these mean a bit more to us.
“While oversupply in the solar market has been looming for some time, the correction has been more aggressive due to the economic crisis,” according to Ted Sullivan, Senior Analyst at Lux Research, and the report’s lead author. “In order to reduce inventories, suppliers will have slashed their cell and module prices by 25% or more.”
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Dell pulls jobs out of Wilson County
Posted on January 28, 2009 at 2:54 pmFrom WSMV:
The company is moving 300 jobs from its manufacturing site in Lebanon to Nashville.
Dell expects most of the workers to make the move, but officials said some may choose to leave the company.
Friday will be the last day of work in Lebanon for those affected.
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