Dell profits plunge 54%
Dell Inc. said its quarterly profit dropped by 54 percent on slow sales in the third quarter, though it also predicted a rebound in demand related to the roll-out of the new Windows 7 operating system. bizjournals.com
SouthData acquires Alabama firm
Billing and communications product manufacturer SouthData has acquired assets from Micro Images Inc. of Mobile, Ala., according to an announcement. bizjournals.com
Arizona receives broadband mapping grant
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded 15 grants Tuesday to fund broadband mapping and planning activities in Arizona and 13 other states plus Puerto Rico. bizjournals.com
HP Slate Lowers the Bar for Apple's Tablet PC
All of the hype around Microsoft's rumored tablet PC unveiling were met with an underwhelming presentation of the HP Slate which will make almost any tablet Apple launches look good by comparison. feeds.pcworld.com