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Deal Radar 2009: Surgient

Founded in 1999, Surgient develops virtualization automation and lab management software. The Austin, Texas-based company, which was previously known as Surgient Networks, entered the virtual lab automation market in mid-2004 and created an internal private cloud for which it was awarded a patent in 2005. Surgient’s ‘Virtual Automation Platform’ helps IT organizations to provide self-service computing resources to users. >>>

Intel vs. ARM: In the Smartphone Era (Part 1)

By Guest Author Nalini Kumar Muppala

Ms. Mitra recently raised some flags (and the beginnings of a lively reader discussion) by asking if Intel would buy ARM. There has been a lot of discussion lately in the technology press about the prospects of ARM being acquired and about the undeclared war between Intel and ARM. Over the next five parts, we will see why this potential acquisition is important and examine the possibility and impact of such a move.

According to InStat Research, the processor market for devices with Internet connectivity will see a CAGR of 22.3% through 2013. In 2013, half of those 750 million units are expected to go into smartphones. >>>

Helping At-Risk High School Students with Online Solutions: Apex Learning CEO Cheryl Vedoe (Part 5)

SM: In your research, what were some of the key deltas you found between your at-risk students and your gifted students, and how did that affect your design?

CV: There are a great many things we do differently now that we are addressing at-risk and low performing students. What you find when you do the research on at-risk and low performing students is that a significant percentage of them are struggling because they are reading well below grade level. >>>

LinkedIn App Ideas?

Readers, as you know, LinkedIn has opened up its platform for third party applications. I am curious to hear your opinions on what kind of applications you would like to see coming onto LinkedIn.

Also, here is a LinkedIn Poll question.

Catching Up On Readings: Kitchen Divas and Fireplace Turkey

Guest author Erika Valdez dishes out new posts on kitchen divas, fireplace rotisseries, and Thai curry in her holiday series on food entrepreneurs. Find these and all of the week’s posts by clicking on the full article. >>>

Helping At-Risk High School Students with Online Solutions: Apex Learning CEO Cheryl Vedoe (Part 4)

SM: Apex is venture funded, correct?

CV: It is. The company has a long history of financing. It was initially started by Paul Allen and his firm. There were other small investors who came in as well. Prior to my joining the company, Warburg Pinucs invested. Immediately prior to my joining Warburg Pincus acquired the majority of the shares from existing investors. >>>

Indian Startups Hitting $1 Million Revenue Milestone

Readers, I would like to hear from you if you are an Indian startup and have hit the $1 million milestone. Please email Shailesh Otari [shaileshotari.mba AT gmail.com] with your information. Shailesh is working with me with a specific focus on Indian startups.