SAP Q2 revenue rises 14 percent

	SAP updates full-year outlook based on strong Q2 | RIM job cuts renew takeover speculation
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	SAP Q2 revenue rises 14 percent SAP's second-quarter revenues grew 14 percent, driven by strong software sales in all regions, the company reported Tuesday. Read More WHITE PAPER: SEPATON and Hitachi Data Systems Data Growth and Protection: Addressing the Challenge How does your organization deal with the data deluge? This white paper explores new research that gets to the heart of the challenges of protecting and managing the data you already deal with and preparing for the ever-increasing volumes of data to come. And, it discusses how a single, scaleable solution can address these issues. Read now In this Issue SAP updates full-year outlook based on strong Q2 RIM job cuts renew takeover speculation China's Baidu revenues gets boost from advertisers RIM Slims as Sales Slump RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: SAP Use Data to Beat the Competition Most companies recognize the importance of their data - but few are leveraging it to full advantage. So while your competitors sit back, you can sprint ahead - helping to cut costs, boost profits, build loyalty, and solve a myriad of day-to-day business challenges. No matter the size of your business, you can now compete on a level playing field. Click to continue SAP updates full-year outlook based on strong Q2 SAP expects its full-year operating profits will be near the top of a previously announced range, based on strong software sales in the second quarter and "improved visibility" into the remainder of the fiscal year, the vendor said Tuesday. Read More RIM job cuts renew takeover speculation RIM's stock fell to its lowest point in five years, after it announced plans to cut 11% of its workers to "optimize" costs. The bargain stock price is fueling a new round or speculation that RIM may be bought out. But the most likely candidates lack the cash, or a reason, to do so. Read More WEBCAST: Cymphonix Strategies Behind Managing Internet Traffic At a time when the number of Internet-connected applications is exploding, now more than ever IT needs maximum visibility into each and everyone of these connections. Read More! China's Baidu revenues gets boost from advertisers China's largest search engine Baidu posted strong earnings for the second quarter, driven by growing traffic and increased spending by advertising customers. Read More RIM Slims as Sales Slump Blackberry maker Research in Motion announced that it will lay off 2000 employees and shake up its senior management after sales last quarter were slower than expected. Read More
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