Pavel’s Online Presence

These slide shows from ChannellWeb present various technological topics in a very concise manner, usually 10 slides explaining/outlining the most important features of a product or technology…

Some examples,

The 10 Coolest Notebooks of 2008
The 10 Coolest Netbooks of 2008
The 10 Coolest Open Source Products Of 2008
Google Apps Vs. Microsoft Windows Live

At the bottom of the page there are links to previous years’ archives.

According to www.sify.com, software bugs or errors cost the US economy an estimated $ 59.5 billion annually, which is equivalent to 0.6 per cent of its gross domestic product. This loss is borne by users and developers of software. At least a third of this cost can be saved through better quality and timely software testing.
Because testing requires a thorough knowledge of the business process in the segment and of the testing process and methodology, and even a moderately skilled resource that fits this description is scarce, the article claims that offshore destinations, such as India, have a large pool of human resource that can be turned into high quality testing professionals.

As reported by yahoo news, Keane, Inc., a leading business and information technology (IT) services firm, announced it has further strengthened its software testing offerings by acquiring Cresta Testing Inc., the U.S. affiliate of U.K.-based consulting company Cresta Group Limited. Keane currently offers a wide portfolio of outsourced testing and quality assurance services and by adding Cresta Testing Inc., enhances its testing experience, expertise and customer relationships.

Additional information on the strategic importance of software testing can be found in the Keane White Paper, “An Ounce of Prevention: The Importance of Testing,” and can be requested online at http://www.keane.com/whitepapers.

As reported by the businessweek online, the analysis of sales from a sampling of electronics retailers shows that notebook sales accounted for 53 percent of the total personal computer market last month, up from 46 percent during the same period last year.
Such demand is triggered by the overall price drop and improved quality of the notebooks.

Chinese computer maker Lenovo said Sunday it has completed its US$1.25 billion purchase of IBM’s personal computer division, creating the world’s third-largest PC maker, behind Dell and Hewlett-Packard.

As reported by the PCWorld.com, Lenovo is promising a wave of new product introductions to come within weeks, and which can be soon seen on Lenovo’s newly revamped web site for the U.S.

As reported by the Internetnews.com, Red Hat earned $11.8 million in the quarter, or six cents a share, up from $4.8 million, or three cents a share, in the year ago quarter. The company’s earnings were in line with Wall Street’s expectations, and revenues of $57.5 million beat $56 million estimates. Subscription revenues of $45.4 million were up 92% and topped $44.8 million forecasts.