Technology Industry

Microsoft profit drops but devices, consumer products help results

The company suffers in comparison to the same period last year, but sales of tablets and Windows help it beat expectations

Four growing European startups to keep an eye on

Starting a tech business in Europe is still harder than in the US, but things are looking up, an investor said

Official urges state to adopt federal Obamacare site, rather than fix one Oracle built

Oracle and Oregon are at loggerheads over the health insurance exchange Cover Oregon

San Diego’s SAP system has tripled workloads for some tasks, report says

SAP's software systems 'work exactly as designed,' a spokesman says

Verizon boosts revenue, income on mobile and broadband growth

The company adds 549,000 retail mobile customers and 98,000 Fios broadband customers during the first quarter

Is There Any Digital Marketing Value in New Breed of Social Apps?

Apple defies PC downturn again, boosts Mac sales

Mac sales climb 5% year-over-year during a quarter when industry contracts 4%

Facebook sales leap, amid a growing mobile ad business

Mobile ad sales comprised nearly 60 percent of the company's total ad sales

Fewer college students use tablets; may be a sign device doesn’t boost productivity

Ball State researcher says students use tablets mostly for entertainment; many question whether the technology can be used for academic projects

Healthcare IT Security Brings Challenges, Opportunities, but No Big Surprises