Google commissions AECOM’s Davis Langdon for its new UK Headquarters (SACommercialPropNews)
Davis Langdon is working directly for Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) as cost consultant and employer’s agent. Davis Langdon is also acting in a project management support role to the development manager, Argent. The 1 million ft² (approx. 92,900 m²) building will be designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) architects. It is being developed with high quality and sustainable design concepts that will offer a flexible and dynamic working environment for employees. It is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Should Its Shareholders Panic Over Falling PC Shipments? (InsiderMonkey)
Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) took investors on quite the ride this week, but even though they plummeted more than 4.42% in just one day, they still managed to end the week higher than were they began. Do investors have anything to worry about? Let’s take a look. So what happened? On Monday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) dropped by 0.38%, after the company announced that it was selling its IPTV business to Ericsson. The terms and price of the deal weren’t disclosed, but it was estimated to sell for somewhere between $100 million and $234 million. The IPTV unit creates software that gives wireless device manufacturers the ability to deliver television signals over the Internet.
Microsoft Corporation offers SMEs a discount on Windows upgrade (SMEWeb)
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is offering small and mid-sized companies (up to 249 users) a 15 per cent discount on the combined price of Windows 8 Pro and Office 2013 upgrades if they buy before the end of June 2013. Richard Edwards, principal analyst at Ovum comments: “This is good news for cash-strapped companies and for those organizations that are still trying to make the business case for the upgrade. It is also potentially good news for the Windows division at Microsoft, as it could help push Windows 8 into the business sector – a market yet to respond to the allure of Microsoft’s message of a ‘Windows remained’.
RK University, Microsoft tie up for Ed-vantage program (Business-Standard)
Rajkot based R K University and Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, US, have joined hands for the Ed-vantage program. Under this tie up, Microsoft will help the R K University students to find job in information technology sector. Moreover, the company will also support the students to start their own business in future. “We have started Ed-vantage program since last six months to provide platform that enables students realise their true potential. R K University is sixth in India and first in Gujarat with whom we have joined hand. Under this program, we will help the students to grow with Industry Connections – a Microsoft facilitated access to a web portal where eligible students may apply for available positions posted by potential employers”, said Raj Kataira, Director for geo expansion in Microsoft Corporation India.
Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) Lumia 920 most popular Windows Phone (USMarketBuzz)
Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK)’s Lumia 920 is the most popular Windows-based smartphone in the market, outstripping the Lumia 800 according to reports. The Finnish handset maker has launched the Lumia 920 last October and since then has managed to make rapid inroads in the market and at present has a share of 14 percent. From its fourth position last month the latest device from Nokia has leaped ahead to the top. Availability of stocks, which was a major problem immediately after its launch, has led to improved sales.
Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) Refutes Reports About Z10 Returns (MarketNewsCall)
Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) has taken righteous umbrage at a report issued by well-known securities analyst Detwiler Fenton who has claimed that its Z10 smartphones are being returned by customers faster than they were being sold. The Canadian cellphone maker has termed the report erroneous and has also demanded an investigation into it by the Securities and Exchange Commission, suggesting that it was done with a view to manipulate the share price of the company.
Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) On Top Of ‘Not Wanted’ List (USMarketBuzz)
The fresh way of surveying consumer response in the smartphone market is asking people which handset they would not use, rather than asking them, which handset they prefer to use. This discovery was made by Raymond James in a latest survey of smartphone buying intent among consumers. The survey came up with some interesting outcomes. Raymond James had asked people about the features that would make convince them to invest in an Android, a Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) or an iPhone. The options include lower price, better features and bigger screen. It also came with the choice of saying that they would never use a specific smartphone.
