2010 is the Year of Optimization of the Data Center
Thu, 4/03/10 – 11:33 | One Comment

It has become apparent to me, through talking with clients, chatting with IT executives while traveling,  as well as reading in the IT press, that CIOs and CTOs within large organizations are going to be …

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Merrill and BofA….will it work?
Mon, 29/09/08 – 20:39 | No Comment

After Bank of America announced their intent to purchase Merrill Lynch earlier this month, I am not convinced that this deal will actually go through.  On the surface it sounds like a great deal for …

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Wachovia and Citi Bank enter into FDIC Assisted Transaction
Mon, 29/09/08 – 7:45 | No Comment

Early this morning, Wachovia and Citibank have announced that they have materially agreed to negotiate a merger agreement for Citi to acquire Wachovia’s Retail Bank, Corporate and Investment Bank, and Wealth Management business for $2.1 …

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Yet Another Weekend of deal making in Washington and Wall Street
Sun, 28/09/08 – 13:52 | No Comment

After an entire weekend of discussion and political maneuvering, it appears as if congress is set to vote on an approximately $700 billion package to help restructure the US Financial System and loosen up the …

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Last two investment banks seek solace of Fed
Mon, 22/09/08 – 8:47 | No Comment

The ancient Chinese verse “May we live in interesting times” sure sums up the last 10 days on Wall Street.  Again, over the weekend, actually, yesterday, the last two Wall Street investment banks applied to the …

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