HP Buys Autonomy for $10.3 Billion, Plans Spinoff of PC Unit

Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. is planning a sweeping overhaul of its businesses, agreeing to buy Autonomy Corp. for $10.3 billion and weighing a breakup that would unravel the much-debated Compaq Computer Corp. purchase.

Autonomy shareholders will receive $42.11 a share, Palo Alto, California-based Hewlett-Packard said in a statement. That represents a 64 percent premium over Autonomy’s closing share price yesterday. Hewlett-Packard also said it’s considering spinning off its PC division and that it will discontinue products that run WebOS software. Hewlett-Packard shares dropped after the company issued forecasts that missed estimates.

iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 could go on sale on Friday, October 7, with preorders to start on September 30, according to the latest rumors in the ongoing saga of the hotly anticipated next edition of Apple's smartphone.

Is Apple's follow-up to the iPhone 4 launching in early October?

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Citing intel from its own sources, 9To5Mac said yesterday that Apple had been eyeing either October 7 or October 14 as potential iPhone 5 launch dates. But with preproduction apparently running smoothly, the site says, Apple has opted for the earlier date.

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How to Manage Big Data From a Small Business Perspective

Big data and small businesses just don't mix. It's clear by the terms alone that big data can significantly outweigh the capabilities of small business owners and employees. Having a lot of data is important-- even essential-- to running a business in the most efficient way possible. However, the amount of data can often get overwhelming if you don't know how to handle it. Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks to handling big data in a responsible way to avoid stress and better manage the business as a whole. There are also many resources available for help with managing big data and taking some of the stress off of small business owners.

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NEXON AMERICA GROWS 59 PERCENT IN Q1

Nexon America said it has grown its revenues 59 percent the first quarter from a year ago as the company’s free-to-play online games continue to gain traction in the U.S.

That’s a pretty big jump in a normally weak quarter for the company, which is the North American division of South Korea’s Nexon. It shows that adding new content and convincing new users to switch to free-to-play games — where users play for free and pay real money for virtual goods — is helping Nexon gain market share.

Los Angeles-based Nexon said that first quarter sales typically decline on a seasonal basis compared to the rest of the year. The company does not disclose actual revenue and profit numbers. Nexon specializes in downloadable online games such as Maplestory.