Acer Q1 net seen lower, but outlook upbeat Apr 22, 2008
(04/21/2008 2:43 AM EDT). TAIPEI, Taiwan Taiwan's Acer Inc., the world's No.3 PC vendor, is expected to post weaker quarterly net profit due to one-time items, but should see strong sales for the rest of the year amid a recent aggressive expansion. (EETimes)
Microsoft Told to Pay Alcatel-Lucent $368 Million Over Patent Apr 6, 2008
Lucent sued Dell and Gateway Inc. in 2002 claiming infringement of its patents ... The case is Lucent Technologies Inc. v. Gateway Inc., 07CV2000, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (San Diego). (Bloomberg)
* Microsoft and Dell await verdict on patent claim Apr 1, 2008
Lucent initially sued computer makers Dell and Gateway Inc. Microsoft then sued Lucent, concerned that it might have to reimburse Dell in the case because the dispute relates to features within the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on Dell PCs. Microsoft also filed counterclaims that the Lucent patents aren't valid and challenging other patents held by the company. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Waitt Family Matching Gift Scholarship Program ends Mar 20, 2008
"I'm the one who suggested to Joan (Waitt) to discontinue it," Wharton said of the foundation's co-founder and former wife of Gateway Inc. co-founder Ted Waitt. "And I did it with a great deal of reluctance."The one thing that was so compelling about this program is the young men and women who came through it," Wharton said. "You wondered how in the world they made it this far. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alliance formed to promote gaming on PCs Feb 21, 2008
Other members of the effort, which is open for others to join, include Acer Inc. /Gateway Inc., Activision Publishing Inc., Dell/Alienware, Epic Games and Razer USA Ltd.. The initiative is seen as a way to shake up the PC gaming world, which is not growing as fast as console gaming. (EETimes)
John P. Goldsberry Appointed to Sanmina-SCI's Board of Directors Jan 30, 2008
Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanmina-SCI Corporation ("the Company") (Nasdaq: ) today announced it has appointed John P. Goldsberry to the Company's Board of Directors effective January 28, 2008. Goldsberry will serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee. (PR Newswire)
Dell seen back to strong growth Jan 17, 2008
January 16, 2008 at 10:28 PM EST. LOS ANGELES Dell Inc. returned to double-digit percentage growth in global PC shipments in the fourth quarter as its new retail sales strategy began to pay off, while rival Hewlett-Packard Co's growth slowed, technology researcher IDC said on Wednesday. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Starbucks's CEO Risk, Unisys Record, Mecom Disclosure: Timshel Jan 9, 2008
Gateway Inc., for instance, tumbled 81 percent during Ted Waitt's second go-round as the PCs maker's top executive. He lasted three years and stepped down in January 2004. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Litigation Department of the Year: Kirkland & Ellis Jan 3, 2008
Lucent had sued Microsoft, Dell Inc. and Gateway Inc., seeking billions of dollars for the alleged infringement of 15 patents for the computer audio compression technology known as MP3. San Diego federal district court Judge Rudi Brewster had segmented the case so that the first trial involved just three of the patents and one defendant: Microsoft. (Law.com)
Asian PC makers turn to U.S. consumers for growth Jan 3, 2008
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Fact or Fiction?: Leaving Computers On Helps Them Last Longer Dec 21, 2007
Leaving Computers On Helps Them Last Longer: Scientific American. Leaving Computers On Helps Them Last Longer. (Scientific American)
L-3 challenges Army's contract with Dyncorp Dec 16, 2007
Ed Coleman, who led Gateway Inc. of Irvine through its acquisition by Acer Inc., resigned as chief executive officer. Coleman, who joined Gateway in September 2006, will leave the company at the end of January, Taipei-based Acer said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Alorica, Stream will add jobs in metro Sioux City Nov 15, 2007
-based Alorica made its announcement while celebrating its one-year anniversary in North Sioux City, where it leases the first floor of the former Argentina building on the Gateway Inc. campus. From a small start-up, the Alorica center has rapidly grown into a 850-employee operation that provides tech support and customer service to its two clients, Gateway and ATless. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lenovo unveils Think pcs Nov 10, 2007
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2007 10:43:22 AM. NEW YORK: Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's third-biggest personal computer maker, unveiled its first new Think-branded products since buying the PC unit of International Business Machines Corp in 2005. (Indiatimes)
Microsoft introduces a server for the home Nov 6, 2007
Others include Velocity Micro, Comtronics, Ace Computers, Advantec, PC Club, Universal Systems Inc., Gateway Inc., LaCie, Seagate Technology and Intel Corp.. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail)
Windows Home Server Available Now to Help Families Protect, Connect and Share Their Digital Experiences Nov 5, 2007
Other leading manufacturers, such as Gateway Inc. and LaCie, have announced plans for Windows Home Server products. Also, Seagate Technology announced the compatibility of its PC hard drives and external storage devices with Windows Home Server. (PR Newswire)
Top China PC maker Lenovo's Q2 nearly triples Nov 2, 2007
If you are a small, independent business owner and either lost property due to the fires or shut down, please contact reporter David Washburn by phone at (619) 498-6653 or e-mail. 5:30 a.m. November 1, 2007. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wi-LAN Initiates Litigation for Patent Infringement Nov 1, 2007
They are: Acer Inc., Apple Inc., Atheros Communications Inc., Belkin International Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Broadcom Corporation, Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc., Circuit City Stores, Inc., Dell Inc., D-Link Corporation, Gateway Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, Infineon Technologies AG, Intel Corporation, Lenovo Group Ltd., Marvell Semiconductor Inc., Netgear Inc., Sony Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Toshiba Corporation, Westell Technologies Inc., and 2Wire Inc. The suits have been... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Acer chief says no layoffs at Gateway Oct 31, 2007
NORTH SIOUX CITY -- The chief of Acer Inc. promises no job cuts as the result of the Taiwan-based PC maker's acquistion of Gateway Inc.. After Acer announced its 710 million deal for Gateway, "People in Gateway started to think how many employees will be laid off," Acer Chairman and CEO J.T. Wang told BusinessWeek. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Acer expects to complet Gateway takeover Oct 17, 2007
NORTH SIOUX CITY -- Acer Inc. said it expects today to complete its 710 million acquistion of Gateway Inc., the once high-flying PC maker that got its start in Sioux City more than two decades ago. More than 86 percent of Gateway shareholders approved the purchase, paving the way for the deal to close. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Acer Inc. Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Gateway, Inc. Oct 16, 2007
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353; LSE: AM50), has announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Galaxy Acquisition Corp., successfully completed its tender offer for Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: ). The offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. (PR Newswire)
Focusing on the big picture gives Vizio edge in TV market Oct 13, 2007
A graduate of USC's electrical engineering program, Wang, 43, cut his teeth in the computer display business with Santa Ana-based Mag Innovision Inc., selling monitors that giant computer makers such as Gateway Inc. bought and resold under their own brand names. But he had bigger ambitions. (Los Angeles Times)
Stocks to Watch Oct 9, 2007
Gateway Inc. () said that it will buy all of the shares of PB Holding Co. from Lap Shun Hui and Clifford Holdings Ltd. Hui owns a 75 percent interest in PB Holding, the parent company of Packard Bell BV. Acer Inc., which plans to merge with Gateway, has agreed to fund the acquisition, the company said. Financial terms weren't disclosed. (Fox News)
Pitch-perfect firms to win VC Oct 8, 2007
Among the presenters are BridgePoint Medical Inc., mPay Gateway Inc., Orasi Medical Inc., SpeechGear Inc. and superDimension Inc.. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Court to consider technology patent case Sep 26, 2007
Quanta and the other companies manufacture computers under contract for U.S. companies such as Hewlett-Packard Co., Gateway Inc. and Dell Inc.. The three U.S. corporations filed court papers in support of Quanta. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
* Acer Inc president says component shortage a threat Sep 26, 2007
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Identity-enabled network devices promise extra layer of authentication Sep 26, 2007
The future of identity-enabled devices According to the TCG, by 2006 every enterprise device shipped from the top 20 vendors had a TPM, covering an estimated 20 million devices shipped by vendors including Lenovo Group Ltd., Hewlett-Packard, Dell Inc., Gateway Inc., Fujitsu, Toshiba, Acer Inc. and Panasonic Corp.. The TCG also cites usage examples from companies in a number of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and car rental companies, plus government institutions, such as the National... (Search Security, MA)
Supreme Court says it will hear LG patent case Sep 26, 2007
(09/25/2007 10:29 AM EDT). WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday (Sept. (EETimes)
Expect twofold increase in patent litigation Sep 25, 2007
Over the last decade, the main players in these investigations have been Toshiba Corp. (six investigations), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (five), and Fujitsu Ltd., Gateway Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. (each with three). In 2006, the investigations involved Biax Corp. (against Philips and 2Wire Inc.), Fluke Corp. (against Altadox Inc., et al.), Lexar Media Inc. (against Toshiba), Linear Technology Corp. (against Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc.),... (EETimes)
Schools eye startup's PC-sharing tech Sep 24, 2007
He is an industry veteran who co-founded eMachines Inc., a discount PC maker that eventually was sold to Gateway Inc.. "It's not up to us to tell educators how to educate," Dukker said. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
WilmerHale Nets SEC Honcho for L.A. Foray Sep 21, 2007
Lee's office also secured a jury verdict in its fraud case against the former CFO and controller of Gateway Inc., but a judge overturned that verdict earlier this year. WilmerHale has 1,000 lawyers in 11 cities, but didn't enter the California market until 2005, when it opened an office in Palo Alto that now has 25 lawyers. (Law.com)
Upstart Vizio is top flat-screen TV seller for now Sep 8, 2007
And CEO William Wangs experience as a supplier and then consultant to PC maker Gateway Inc. convinced him that consumers who might spend big for a feature-laden set for the living room would want a more affordable alternative to replace sets in other rooms ... Wang was a supplier of computer monitors in 1989 when he began selling screens to Gateway Inc.. (MSNBC -- Business)
PC companies designing units for gamers Sep 7, 2007
Gateway Inc., soon to be purchased by Acer Inc., plans to introduce a gaming PC in November called FX540 and follow up with gaming-oriented notebooks in January. And two makers introduced midrange machines in June: Toshiba Corp. launched its Satellite x205 series of gaming notebooks, starting at roughly $2,000. (AZCentral -- Business)
Business Briefs Sep 6, 2007
Gateway plans to sell business unit for $90mIRVINE -- Gateway Inc., a struggling computer-maker that has accepted a buyout offer from a Taiwan-based company, said Wednesday that it will sell its professional business unit to MPC Corp. in a deal valued at about $90 million. Irvine-based Gateway said MPC will continue to offer Gateway Professional products but will move branding from the Gateway name to the MPC brand within a year. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Acer shares down after takeover bid Aug 29, 2007
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Acer Inc.'s shares fell sharply Tuesday, one day after the Taiwanese computer maker said it would acquire Gateway Inc. for $710 million. Acer said it will pay $1. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Stocks End Down, Following July Home Sales Report Aug 29, 2007
1 billion; Swiss electrical engineer ABB Ltd. said it will sell its oil and gas production plant to Chicago Bridge NV for $950 million; and Taiwanese computer vendor Acer Inc. said it will acquire U.S. computer maker Gateway Inc. for $710 million. But it's possible the huge buyout sums seen earlier in the year, which drove the Dow to record highs last month, might slip as debt becomes more difficult to take on. (CBS2.com, CA)
* Acer's plan to buy Gateway may lift it to No. 3 spot Aug 28, 2007
Taipei Times - archives. Chen Lung-chu on Taiwan Status. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Acer to buy Gateway Inc. Aug 28, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Taiwan-based Acer Inc. will acquire Gateway Inc. for $710 million in a deal designed to give the long-struggling U.S. computer maker the size it needs to compete against larger players, the companies announced Monday ... Acer Inc. plans to acquire U.S. computer maker Gateway Inc. for $710 million in a deal that will push the Taiwanese company past China's Lenovo Group as the world's third largest vendor of personal computers. (AZCentral -- Business)
Purchase gives Acer U.S. foothold Aug 28, 2007
The pitched battle for the global PC market grew even more fierce yesterday, as Taiwan-based Acer Inc. agreed to purchase Gateway Inc. in a move designed to bolster the company's consumer presence in the United States. Once the $710-million (U.S.) merger is completed, Acer will have pulled ahead of Asian rival Lenovo Group Ltd. to become the world's third-largest supplier of personal computers. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
`Rule of 20,' Packard Bell's Allure, Stelco's Price: Timshel Aug 28, 2007
Acer Inc., based in Taipei, staked its claim by agreeing to purchase Gateway Inc. for $710 million. The Irvine, California- based company said it will exercise a right of first refusal to acquire Packard Bell from Lap Shun Hui, who sold EMachines Inc. to Gateway in 2004 and is its fifth-largest shareholder. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
U.S. Stocks Drop on Housing Data; Homebuilder Index Hits a Four-Year Low Aug 28, 2007
Gateway Inc. jumped 61 cents to $1 ... Altria Group Inc. (MO US) Bank of America Corp. (BAC US) Countrywide Financial Corp. (CFC US) Dynegy Inc. (DYN US) Gateway Inc. (GTW US) Home Depot Inc. (HD US) Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. (HOV US) Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH US) Lennar Corp. (LEN US) PPL Corp. (PPL US) Ryland Group Inc. (RYL US) Tiffany & Co. (TIF US). (Bloomberg)
Users go for cheap, automated workstation backup Aug 23, 2007
Users from two U.S. companies, Gateway Inc. and Snap-on Business Solutions, say a workstation tool from a Canadian startup called Horizon DataSys Inc. has begun to edge out similar products from Symantec Corp. in their environments, and they're hoping to see the product begin to support servers, as well as PCs ... Users from two U.S. companies, Gateway Inc. and Snap-on Business Solutions, say a workstation tool from a Canadian startup called Horizon DataSys Inc. has begun to edge out similar... (Search Storage)
Dell and Apple Slip in Customer-Satisfaction Survey; Yahoo Beats Google Aug 14, 2007
Gateway Inc., the third-largest U.S. computer maker, saw its score rise 2. 7 percent to 75, its highest rating since 2000. (Bloomberg)
Toshiba Recalls More Batteries Aug 14, 2007
Then, more than 1 million battery packs, and was only one of several notebook makers -- Apple Inc., Dell Inc., Gateway Inc., and Lenovo Group Ltd. were among the others -- forced to recall Sony's batteries. In May 2006, a Toshiba laptop that also prompted the company to urge users to replace defective batteries. (PC World)
Windows Home Server friendly for digital homes Aug 13, 2007
At the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference, Gates demonstrated the Home Server and announced new hardware partners for the upcoming product, which include Gateway Inc., LaCie and Medion International. More importantly, Microsoft also announced several software vendors that are supporting Windows Home Server. (Jakarta Post)
Actors sue for Big Fat Greek profits Aug 10, 2007
In addition to Gold Circle, which is backed by billionaire Norm Waitt Jr., co-founder of Gateway Inc., the suit names Big Wedding Prods. and Vortex Pictures as defendants. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Judge throws out verdict in Microsoft patent loss to Alcatel Aug 10, 2007
The companies' patent battles began in 2002 when Lucent sued Dell Inc. and Gateway Inc. over technology related to color memory, video-search functions and controls using a computer stylus. Microsoft joined the case, fearing that it might be obligated to reimburse Dell and Gateway for any damages. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Global PC Shipments Up 12 Percent in 2Q Jul 19, 2007
Gateway Inc. was in third place in the U.S., but saw a 7 percent decline in shipments. The next three largest were Acer, Toshiba and Apple Inc., all with market shares around 5 percent, though the research firms differed on the exact order. (ABC News -- Wire)
4 Ala. foster homes among calling card recipients Jul 19, 2007
Among the Alabama locations receiving the donated cards are Brantwood Children's Home in Montgomery, Gateway Inc. in Birmingham, Group Homes for Children in Montgomery, and St. Mary's Home for Children in Mobile. The cards total 60 minutes each. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Windows Home Server edges closer Jun 14, 2007
The vendor was later joined by U.S. computer maker Gateway Inc., French external storage maker LaCie Group SA and German consumer electronics company Medion AG, which also will build hardware for Windows Home Server. Microsoft also will offer a version of the OS for custom system builders. (InfoWorld)
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It opened its North Sioux City facility in 2003, leasing a former Gateway Inc. building. O'Connell said the company has recently purchased that building, at 215 Freedom Drive, and has plenty of room for the additional agents. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kelsey retires from insurance business after 50 years Jun 1, 2007
His son Scott also tried selling insurance, but after a year he left for a position with Gateway Inc.. Thom Borchert, who served for more than 20 years as the manager of Prudential's Sioux City agents, recalled Thursday that Kelsey was among the best throughout his career, even after he took agent emeritus status in 1988. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dell to sell computers at Wal-Mart May 26, 2007
Dell's machines will add to Wal-Mart's current lineup, which includes computers from HP, Gateway Inc. subsidiary eMachines and Taiwan's Acer Inc.. Separately, Dell was set on Thursday afternoon to start selling consumer PCs running. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dell redirects sales to shelves of Wal-Mart May 25, 2007
Dell's machines will add to Wal-Mart's current lineup, which includes computers from HP, Gateway Inc. subsidiary eMachines and Taiwan's Acer Inc.. . (Washington Times, DC)
Dell tries Wal-Mart May 25, 2007
Dell's machines will add to Wal-Mart's current lineup, which includes computers from HP, Gateway Inc. subsidiary eMachines and Taiwan's Acer Inc.. Separately, Dell was set yesterday to start selling consumer PCs running Linux, a free operating system that competes with Microsoft Corp.'s Windows. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Bill Gates announces new Microsoft products May 17, 2007
" He also added that the customers response has been unbelievable and the achievement was beyond their expectations. In a subtle manner, Gates also celebrated the success of beating Microsofts biggest competitor, Apple, saying that Windows Vistas sale even jumped the total install base of Apple, without mentioning its name. Apple has also been hitting at Vista in its TV commercials. Gates also confirmed the rumors suggesting the near launch of their new Windows Server software, nicknamed... (The Money Times)
High-def digital mics to debut May 16, 2007
Separately, Akustica has landed two more design wins for its existing at Gateway Inc. The personal computer maker's new Thin Convertible Notebooks, models C-120X and E-155C, use Akustica's CMOS MEMS digital microphones. Related Links. (EETimes)
Microsoft looks beyond the PC May 16, 2007
The company also named three more hardware companies that will be making machines to run the upcoming Windows Home Server software: Gateway Inc., LaCie and Medion International. Craig Mundie, Microsoft's chief research and strategy officer, showed futuristic scenarios, including the ability to use the computing power in a mobile phone to help people determine if their health symptoms require medical attention. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
The Poverty Business May 11, 2007
Gateway Inc. ( ) became a major supplier in December, 2003. "We've clearly been aware of their business model from the get-go," says Gateway spokesman David Hallisey. (BusinessWeek)
Intel launches new Centrino laptop platform May 10, 2007
The new product runns on PCs from Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Inc., Lenovo Group Ltd., Gateway Inc. and others. Intel has seen strong sales for its original Centrino platform, and the company said it has already tallied 230 platforms from various PC vendors that will be designed around the new Centrino. (Xinhuanet, China)
3rd-qtr. profits rise 34 percent at Cisco May 10, 2007
Gateway Inc. said it narrowed its first-quarter loss from a year ago, but the Irvine-based computer maker failed to meet Wall Street's expectations due to declining revenue. This year's net loss fell to $8. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wednesday's Stocks to Watch May 9, 2007
Gateway Inc. () reported a first-quarter loss of $8. 6 million, or 2 cents a share. (Fox News)
Servers serve Hewlett-Packard well May 9, 2007
Gateway Inc. The third-largest U.S. maker of personal computers reported an unexpected loss in the first quarter after sales fell and it invested in new products. The loss narrowed to $8. (Newsday -- Business)
Gateway's first-quarter loss narrows as costs drop May 9, 2007
IRVINE Computer maker Gateway Inc. posted a first-quarter loss Tuesday, as declining revenue kept the company from meeting Wall Street's expectations for a slight profit. Lower operating costs meant losses after paying preferred dividends did narrow to $8. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Some farmers happy to sell; others say land is irreplaceable May 6, 2007
"If the thing went broke, what would they do with all (the buildings)? It should be next to a town where they can still salvage some of the buildings," he said, citing the case of Gateway Inc. in nearby North Sioux City ... In addition, Harkness questioned where the "2,500" workers would come from and what would happen if, like Gateway Inc., in North Sioux City, the company's presence shrank 80 percent in the future. (Sioux City Journal)
