The former Apple executive who oversaw the creation of the iPod, Jon Rubinstein was tapped to breathe new life into HP, but has now become a symbol for all the dramatic and bumpy transformations HP has undergone over the past few years.READ»
HP is rapidly devolving from a leading PC manufacturer into a can't-look-away soap opera. Getting back on track requires innovation in its development and execution of corporate strategy as much as development of new products. READ»
In 1974, 3M scientist Art Fry came up with a clever invention. He thought if he could apply an adhesive (dreamed up by colleague Spencer Silver several years earlier) to the back of a piece of paper, he could create the perfect ...READ»
Following up on last Sunday's recommendations for holiday gifts and your own reading list, here are additional ideas from CSR and nonprofit leaders.READ»
Former SAP chief Leo Apotheker started his job as HP's new CEO last Monday--and already he's on the lam. Why? Oracle, which is in a $4 billion software theft suit against SAP, has hired private detectives to track down and subpoena Apotheker. READ»
After pulling down millions in boardrooms, a number of former CEOs are
spending gobs to get into government: Carly Fiorina from HP spent $5.5
million on the California Senate primary, Meg Whitman from eBay is
making a $119 million ...READ»
Recently, my old company Hewlett-Packard has been in the news--and not in a good way. I've been watching the coverage from the sidelines up to this point, but felt increasingly compelled to join the conversation and share my point of view. So here goes.READ»
HP is currently under investigation in Russia and Germany for alleged bribery of Russian officials. The best part? Those Russian officials are in charge of criminal prosecution...for corruption cases.READ»
This may be the year that the third-dimension finally takes hold. The earnings for Avatar exceed $1.8 billion, and 3-D TVs were all the rage at CES this year. Earlier this month ESPN announced plans for a 3-D channel to debut with ...READ»
We like to view the world in black and white, good and bad, friend and foe. But as industry lines blur,
such clear distinctions become even more difficult to see within our
complex reality. This creates an opportunity for those ...READ»
Last week the Iraqi government launched a new version of its official history. As students return to school from the Ramadan holiday they found new history books waiting for them that include the major changes the nation has ...READ»
Happy Birthday, Carly Fiorina! We’d ask you what your birthday wish is, but you’ve already made it abundantly clear; you’ve got your eye on Barbara Boxer’s Senate seat in 2010, and why not? You’ve certainly got the ...READ»
Without explanation or details, the Chinese government has suspended the enforcement of the new rule mandating that Web filtering software, known as Green Dam Youth Escort, be included with every computer sold in that country. The ...READ»
In case you missed the memo that print is dying (or you’re simply in denial), you can head to Washington, D.C., to talk about “trends, technologies and strategies that are keeping print relevant.” Conference co-hosts include ...READ»
You have seen our Fast Company 50. But what are the companies within specific categories doing creative and ground-breaking work? Who is leading an industry into the future? Here we present the top ten firms in Consumer Electronics.READ»
Every year, color and material consultant Laura Guido-Clark helps HP update its memory-keeping products -- customizable photo albums, posters, and greeting cards sold in its retail photo centers. She aims to tailor materials and ...READ»
