If IBM’s figures were disappointing for investors, then those of Google and Microsoft will reassure them and offer some optimism around the IT industry. Google , which was concerned over lower mobile ad prices, appears to have shaken it off and has posted profits of US$ 3.35 billion, up 16% on the last time. Read full story… Follow us on Twitter Join free newsletter View upcoming events Find a new job

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Google Figures Lifted On Better Click Rates; Microsoft Windows Performs, With New Mini Device Due
Yahoo is slowly turning its ship around and still has millions of email users, and might attract more with its new magazine-like approach to mail with a new iPad and Android app.
After a barrage of negative press due to weak PC sales, and Intel’s latest flat quarterly figures, the PC landscape is looking pretty barren. Both parts of the Wintel alliance are making their own moves to try and improve the situation.