Facebook Inc said it may consider opening a sales office in China to provide more support to local advertisers who use the website to reach customers overseas.
Archives
Salesforce-backed Anaplan raises $100 million
Performance-management company Anaplan has raised $100 million in fresh capital, it said Tuesday, joining a growing roster of enterprise companies winning private funding even as that sector wilts in the public markets.
EU mergers and takeovers (May 13)
The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS
Predictive Analytics Leader Predixion Software Strengthens Management Team With Appointment of Costa Harbilas as SVP of Sales and Terri Avnaim as VP of Marketing
Predixion Software, a leading developer of predictive analytics software, today announced two new members of its executive team. Costa Harbilas joined the company as senior vice president of global sales and will lead the direct, channel and technical sales teams around the globe.
Norwest Venture Partners Closes $1.2 Billion Fund
Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), a global, multi-stage venture and growth equity investment firm, today announced the formation of its latest fund, Norwest Venture Partners XII, LP. The $1.2B fund targets early to late stage venture and growth equity investments across a wide range of sectors.
Latest News
Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and now a prominent venture capitalist, on Monday testified about his cutting access to a popular beach in a court case that calls into question a California tradition of open access to the state's famed coastline.
Jack Ma, the founder and executive chair of Alibaba Group Holding, said investors and entrepreneurs can fall out like domestic couples squabbling over their children in a blog post published late on Monday as the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut prepares for its blockbuster initial public offering.
Marks & Spencer Plc is making a new push to expand abroad, hoping e-commerce will give Britain's biggest clothing retailer a better chance to succeed than earlier attempts to enter new markets.
Alibaba is taking a tougher line against counterfeit items sold on its online marketplaces as the Chinese e-commerce giant heads towards a U.S. stock listing that could be the world's biggest technology company IPO.
Apple will reportedly release two versions of the iPhone 6 this coming August and September. One version will feature a 4.7-inch screen while the other will feature a 5.5-inch screen. Despite reports about the releases this August and September respectively, there are still those who doubt if the tech giant will go for a month early release. According to recent information, Apple may still stick with its timeline debunking the August release. When will the two iPhone hits stores?
Samsung Galaxy S3 users particularly those with i9300 will not get the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware. Samsung announced that the international model for Samsung Galaxy S3 will not receive the OTA. Fortunately for those who still want to update, they can use a custom ROM to experience the Android 4.4.2 software.
Throughout the years, tablet prices have gone down especially since the entry of more low-cost products. In the same way, overall satisfaction has also declined. Nonetheless, according to the results of J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Tablet Satisfaction StudySM—Volume 1, Apple remains superior against other leading tablet manufacturers. The iPad series remains on top against competitors like Samsung, Amazon and Asus.
Sunday Kenya made an agreement with China to finance 90% of the 609.3 kilometer railway project in Nairobi with cost estimate of SH 327 billion or $3.8 billion.
American billionaire Ronald Lauder through Pan African Investment Company (PIC) funds an undisclosed amount in convertible debt to Kenyan car manufacturing startup Mobius to produce Africa's cheapest car.
