Mixed earnings reports and recession concerns dog IT in the markets
Bellwethers have reported solid quarterly earnings, but some share prices still slumped
Fourth-quarter sales have reinforced mounting confidence in the sector
The year will mark a new cycle of growth and innovation, Forrester says
Tech M&A is hot as BMC, EMC, Oracle and Apple make acquisitions
Oracle, RIM announce upbeat results as market forecasts offer cheer
Windows 7, Chrome, Twitter and Droid make for another busy year in tech
Aol fails to impress and Ciena reports widening loss
IDC says 2010 IT spending will hit pre-recession levels, but some analysts urge caution
