Greylock raises $575m for investing in software companies Nov 3, 2009
Excel Venture Management of Boston and Longworth Venture Partners of Cambridge pulled in a total of $147. 5 million from investors. (Boston Globe)
Aero engineers on cloud nine Nov 3, 2009
The software tools that Strand Aerospace uses are MathCAD and Excel. It also employs specialised software, such as MSC Nastran/Patran (from MSC Software Corp in California) for modelling and analysis of aircraft parts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Microsoft Cashes Out of Office Accounting Software Nov 3, 2009
"After evaluating the product over the past few years, we have determined that other Microsoft offerings, such as free templates in the Office system used with Excel and the Dynamics product, are able to meet our customers' needs," a Microsoft spokesperson said in an e-mailed statement. The , the current version of which is Office Accounting 2009, provides templates, tools and other add-ons to support small-business accounting within Microsoft's Office productivity suite. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Tech Giants Move Toward Social Networks Nov 3, 2009
"There are lots of tools today to make the conversations in your company more social, but what about the data that's sitting there in Excel, in ERP, in e-mail? How you make that data social is going to be key.". Microsoft has lit a FUSE. (Datamation)
Making peace with victims of Vista Nov 1, 2009
Even more disturbing for Microsoft was Google's move to promote a "Gone Google" campaign touting the benefits of Google Apps, Google's online competitor to the suite of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Microsoft's move to make peace with disgruntled Windows users comes as we reach a crucial crossroad in the development of computing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Scary new tech fears to haunt your Halloween Oct 31, 2009
Call it "triumph of the nerds." High school is seen by many as one giant, endless contest between "jocks" -- outgoing, athletic, popular kids who excel in sports and cheerleading -- and "nerds" brainier kids who are more introspective, get better grades and enjoy comics, technology, and fandom more than sports ... Videogames are apparently transforming the kind of competitive, aggressive kids who would normally excel at football and other sports into soft, flabby indoor types who play fake games... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Managing Your Finances Online Oct 30, 2009
Most important, you can export the data to a CSV file that can be opened by Excel and other spreadsheets. Unfortunately, it doesnt export into a format that can be imported by Quicken, but I hope theyll fix that after the merger goes through. (CBS News)
NASA employee reaches out to homeschoolers Oct 30, 2009
James P. Dean of Colorado leads a nationwide aerospace outreach and education program sponsored by NASA that focuses on inspiring youth to excel in their education and seek careers related to math, science and other technical fields. The program provides various schools with a full-sized replica of space shuttle flight deck hardware, built in easily transportable sections that allow it to be transported and erected at any school. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Overview on the Video Market Monitor: India Oct 30, 2009
"market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1256909400", "close" : "1256932800", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". Search for share prices. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Constant Contact Debuts Event-Marketing Tool Oct 27, 2009
You can even export collected data from Constant Contact Event Marketing as a CSV file for viewing and analysis in a separate program such as Excel. Customers also gain access to the company s technical support infrastructure, which includes Webinars, FAQs, a customer community and 160 live support technicians. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Nook may rewrite e-reader market Oct 25, 2009
The device will display electronic books, newspapers and magazines, but will also support business formats such as PDF and Microsoft's Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The QUE will work on Wi-Fi or AT network to download content from Barnes 's eBookstore. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Report slams Google Apps' enterprise prospects, Google says: just you wait Oct 24, 2009
The report also cites Excel's ability to do database functions (unlike Google Spreadsheets) and the ability to hide rows and columns ... Finally, Office allows power users to create more customized uses of the software by scripting for Word and Excel through Microsoft's Visual Studio. (Yahoo News -- Internet Portals & Search Engines)
Kindle Firm Amazon Had A Sizzling Q3 As Sales Soar 28% Oct 23, 2009
"Amazon continues to excel in gaining market share and growing their business," said Standard & Poor's equity analyst Michael Souers. "They continue to provide excellent customer service and convenience for consumers.". (Investors Business Daily)
The Six "Wow" Features of Windows 7 Oct 23, 2009
everything except for MS Excel which MS seems to purposely keep it inferior on Mac OS. -Signed an ex-Microsoft supporter ... Windows 7 is excellent. (FastCompany)
Windows 7 - Microsoft's last chance to get it right? Oct 23, 2009
It was no coincidence that Google chose this week to promote a ''Gone Google'' campaign spruiking the benefits of Google Apps, Google's online competitor to the suite of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Google is also working on a lean and mean operating system known as Google Chrome OS, a light-weight variant of Linux designed to do little more than run Google's new Chrome browser. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
•Young runner relishing surprising early success Oct 23, 2009
But Center Grove's team this year has seen several young runners excel. As a result, the Trojans, ranked No. 17, head into Saturday's Carmel Semistate with a realistic chance to qualify for the state meet. (The Daily Journal)
Commodity Manager Oct 22, 2009
Must have experience with MS Excel and PowerPoint for the purposes of data analysis and creation presentations. Must be willing to travel 30% of the time. (Florida Today)
Get full recap of the meeting Oct 22, 2009
Ethical decision making would not sacrifice the scholarship of those able to excel to those requiring more personal attention. I would suggest, respectfully, should you find experiencing the attention of parents and teachers that find this entire experience distressing, that you should resign your position. (The Palm Beach Post)
In Pictures: Windows through the ages Oct 21, 2009
The release introduced icons, the possibility of overlapping windows, and venerable word processor Word and spreadsheet program Excel. May 1990: Windows 3. (BBC News -- Technology)
* Plastic Logic, Spring Design to unveil their first e-readers in next few months Oct 21, 2009
BUSINESS FOCUS: Unlike current e-readers that are aimed at the leisure reader, Plastic Logic says its device will support Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents AFP AND REUTERS , WASHINGTON AND SAN FRANCISCO Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009, Page 10 ... In addition to connecting its users with their business and professional newspapers, books and periodicals, QUE supports the document formats business users need [including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents] and features powerful tools for... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Windows 7 almost here Oct 19, 2009
Importantly for Microsoft, versions of its popular programs such as Office, Outlook and Excel evolve to work better with successive Windows releases. Winning users of new Windows systems translates into increased sales of other packaged software for the Redmond, Washington-based company. (iAfrica.com)
Windows 7 to salvage Vista 'train wreck' Oct 19, 2009
" While computer users may not give much thought to operating systems that serve as the brains of their machines, the programs are at the heart of Microsoft's global software empire. Microsoft operating systems run more than 90 percent of the computers on Earth. Importantly for Microsoft, versions of its popular programs such as Office, Outlook and Excel evolve to work better with successive Windows releases. Winning users of new Windows systems translates into increased sales of other packaged... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Into the clouds: Working online Oct 18, 2009
The site also allows you to export your spreadsheets into PDF, Excel, CSV and many other formats. Need to edit pictures but you don't have a suitable program. (iAfrica.com)
Stock questions? Ask Matt Oct 15, 2009
Money will let you export your historical transactions to an Excel spreadsheet for future reference. You could then experiment with online services such as Quicken Online, Mint, Wesabe or Cake and start new by downloading recent transactions. (USA Today -- Money)
Touch of luxury: Oct 12, 2009
5 last week, which allows phones to play music, open Word and Excel documents and be synchronised over the internet. The sleek phone has both a touch screen and a key pad. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Squeeze every ringgit when you replace your hardware or software Oct 10, 2009
In comparison, the requirements to run the basic Words, Excel and Powerpoint is only a 500 megahertz (MHz) processor, 256 MB of memory and a 1. 5GB space in your hard drive. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Business briefs Oct 8, 2009
Microsoft made conces sions to settle two Euro pean Union antitrust cases by agreeing to give con sumers more information about Web browsers and how competitors' prod ucts work with the compa ny's Word and Excel pro grams ... Microsoft made conces sions to settle two Euro pean Union antitrust cases by agreeing to give con sumers more information about Web browsers and how competitors' prod ucts work with the compa ny's Word and Excel pro grams. (New York Post -- Business)
Microsoft launches new phone software Oct 7, 2009
The new phones can play music, open Word and Excel documents, and be synchronized over the Internet. But some analysts worry that the new software is not enough of a leap to keep up with rivals. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Microsoft Launches Windows Mobile 6.5 Oct 7, 2009
The new phones can play music, open Word and Excel documents, and be synchronized over the Internet. Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer played down recent industry talk that the company was developing its own smartphone. (Fox News)
Nexon America Unveils BlockParty, an Online Games and Social Networking Service Designed for Gamers Oct 6, 2009
MS Excel based personal finance calculators ers. Free demos. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Modern postcodes are 50 years old Oct 3, 2009
Some large organisations have personalised postcodes, such as the Scottish Parliament's EH99 1SP and the ExCeL centre in London, E16 1XL.. The man who invented the postage stamp, Sir Rowland Hill, introduced Britain's first postal districts in London in 1857. (BBC News -- UK)
P&G Gets Reticent Researchers to Speak Up Oct 3, 2009
At Procter & Gamble's () massive research facility in Beijing, they have a saying: "No speak, no thought." For the more than 500 Chinese scientists, PhDs, and senior researchers working in the global consumer products company's China research and development division, the mantra defines the skill set needed to excel at P&G.. It's not meant to be a rah-rah corporate cheer. (BusinessWeek)
World's Best Companies 2009 Oct 2, 2009
If you want to excel at the best of times, it seems, you need to be prepared for the worst. Companies are little different. (BusinessWeek)
Google rolls out preview of Wave Oct 2, 2009
If Wave helps introduce users to other Google software that resides online - Google docs competes with Microsoft Office products like Word and Excel, while Google calendar competes with Microsoft's Outlook - Gruia said it could indirectly bolster the value of Google's advertising, the company's primary source of revenue. "The better Google can get to know you as a person, the more targeted their advertising can become and the more they can charge for it,'' Gruia said. "The more Google products... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Accounting for modern skills Oct 2, 2009
For example, the Excel spreadsheet program has become more sophisticated and is far more powerful than it was 10 or even five years ago ... Excellent technological skills and a sound understanding of accounting are both essential to a successful accounting career. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
The eScience revolution Oct 2, 2009
The researchers also plan to create plug-in applications for commonly used data software such as Excel that adds access to the data in a format that is familiar to the end user. All of their semantic coding will be open source, making it available to others on the Web seeking new ways to share data. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Spelling it out for you Oct 1, 2009
Previously he did his quotes by writing and adding up, but now in Excel he can enter, say, twt and "Take waste material to tip" will appear. The AutoCorrect entries work in all Microsoft Office products. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Everyday Mathematics' authors to visit Palo Alto Sep 30, 2009
" - Richard W. Hamming, Numerical Methods for Scientists and Engineers Try Googling Hamming. I cause up trillions of number crunching calculations every working day. I cannot remember the last time I did long division, and I may have forgotten how to do it. It's an obsolete skill. However, those trillions of crunched numbers would be for nothing if I didn't understand how to set them up and apply their results. Why does anybody in this Silicon Valley still want to torture kids with numerical... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Hands-on: Microsoft's Office Web Apps Sep 30, 2009
When it launches next year, Office Web Apps will consist of four applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and OneNote ... For example, in Word you can only view documents, while in Excel you can create spreadsheets, edit them and collaborate with other users ... For example, only Excel and OneNote will allow co-authoring (letting multiple people collaborate on a document simultaneously). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
`Mr. October' Jackson To Host TBS Baseball Interview Series Sep 25, 2009
"What has come through to me, regardless of what walk of life they excel in, is the impact their upbringing has had on their character and ability to dominate when the lamp is turned on them.". More Content. (Multichannel News)
Norton Internet Security 2010: 'Reputation Tech' Sep 22, 2009
By separating the known and usually harmless -- for example Microsoft Word or Excel or iTunes -- from the unknown and almost certainly malicious, NIS and Norton 2010 and can react with greater alacrity and accuracy to rid computers and devices of worms, viruses and botnet spamming activity. As a file is distributed across the Internet and its attributes change, Quorum updates the reputation of the file. (eSecurityPlanet)
E-Type: Technologist/Engineer Sep 19, 2009
This is one area in which the self-taught, motivated individual can still excel. Of course, many business opportunities for those in this E-Type do require education and certification, especially in some of the engineering and scientific fields. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Production Manager Sep 18, 2009
Job Snapshot Location: 1055 Mendell Davis DriveByram, MS 39272. Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing Manages Others: No Job Type: Management Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: 5 to 10 years Relocation Covered: No Post Date: 9/17/2009 Contact Information Ref ID: 09-30MS Fax: 601-371-6076 Description. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Getting a Job as a Technical Writer Sep 18, 2009
However, fiction writers often excel at this kind of writing, too, because they are good at engaging the reader and making potentially dull material more interesting. Writers with a teaching background often make good technical writers, because a lot of this kind of writing involves explaining challenging concepts to readers who are in a hurry or who simply want to find out how to get the job done now. (Suite101.com)
KEY COGS: Unsung heroes to Hendrick's success Sep 17, 2009
As lead vehicle dynamicist, Stump designs Hendrick's myriad computer simulations, which primarily rely on five forms of software (MacLab, Fortran and Excel among them) and have become critical in the absence of testing. "It's like a video game; you don't have to be a degreed engineer, you just plug (the setup numbers) and play," says Stump, whose R&D team swings between short-term fixes and one-year projects, such as the next-generation Nationwide Series car. (USA Today -- Sports)
Microsoft Announces Next-Generation Financial Messaging Solution to Simplify Payments Processing and Integration to SWIFTNet Sep 17, 2009
Furthermore, Financial Messaging Service Bus components can be integrated easily with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and SharePoint, for a complete operations management and business intelligence solution. "Financial messaging is the cornerstone for technology renewal in banks and other financial services firms," said Susan Hauser, vice president of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft. (PR Newswire)
After 18 years, firm's founder opts to sell Sep 17, 2009
NET Microsoft platform to add Microsoft Excel features to their software applications without having to have Excel installed on their machines. So why not just use Excel ... and their customers/users would need to own a licensed copy of Excel. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Flying on a cloud of possibilities Sep 16, 2009
Next year's release of Office 2010 will introduce Office Web Apps lightweight browser-based versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. These will be available in a free "basic" version as part of Microsoft's Windows Live service and no doubt also through the company's official Office. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
IBM's Cognos Express Targets Mid-Sized Firms Sep 16, 2009
Express Reporter is designed to connect to any type of data from relational databases to desktop-based Excel files ... It can output reports to the Web, to a portal, to e-mail, or to PDF or Excel files ... Express Xcelerator is all about Microsoft Excel. (SmallBusinessComputing)
BlackBerry success has sour taste Sep 16, 2009
Three of Indonesia's main telecom service providers - Telkomsel, Indosat and Excel (XL) - offer prepaid subscriber fees that allow for unlimited data and e-mail service for around $16 a month. Arbitrary regulation RIM began selling BlackBerrys through its main provider Indosat in late-2004. (Asia Times Online)
Cleantech: Selfishness Sells Sep 16, 2009
Not exactly high on the cool or superior performance axis, but done right, the idea will excel in the affordable (especially if you factor in the cost of gasoline) and possibly in the convenience categories assuming Agassi gets those electricity stations built. Here are four other areas crying out for cleantech innovation. (BusinessWeek)
Google, Zoho Challenge Microsoft Abroad, Too Sep 14, 2009
But rather than turn to Microsoft (), the granddaddy of spreadsheet software, he opted for a lesser-known maker of free, Web-based software that gives his students more flexibility than Microsoft's Excel. "Many people don't have Excel, and that becomes a big challenge," Mukerjee says. (BusinessWeek)
Zee Source Announces ZeeMaps: a Mapping Solution for Non-Techies Sep 11, 2009
"The information on the crimes is collected by newsroom staff every week and submitted for plotting in an Excel file. The end result is very user-friendly.". The Blade also uses ZeeMaps to publish a map for their print edition, derived from the online version. (Primezone Releases)
A hi-tech guide to saving money Sep 10, 2009
Page last updated at 13:30 GMT, Monday, 7 September 2009 14:30 UK. By LJ Rich and Chris Long. (BBC News -- Technology)
Report slams Google Apps' enterprise prospects, Google says: just you wait Sep 10, 2009
The report also cites Excel's ability to do database functions (unlike Google Spreadsheets) and the ability to hide rows and columns ... Finally, Office allows power users to create more customized uses of the software by scripting for Word and Excel through Microsoft's Visual Studio. (Yahoo News -- Internet Portals & Search Engines)
Defensive mode Sep 9, 2009
Security was tight at the tube and Docklands Light Railway stations en route, with a noticeable police presence to deal with any protesters who might be thinking of going near the ExCel site. These vehicles should be in service from next year. (BBC News -- UK)
Ultra champion Sep 9, 2009
"Her brain surgery and the effect that it's had on her has allowed her to excel to a point few people in the world could excel. I think Diane is an exception to practically every rule you could look at.". Her next big plan is to attempt a speed record, racing 20 miles (32km) from the base of Mount Anconcagua, the largest mountain in the Americas. (BBC News -- Americas)
Pharos Traveler 137 Smartphone (Unlocked) Sep 9, 2009
(09-08) 15:03 PDT -- The Traveler 137 from is an excellent touchscreen smartphone with impressive connectivity features, including compatibility with the 3G data networks of both AT&T and T-Mobile ... 1 is adept at synchronizing contact, calendar, and task data with a Windows PC. The Traveler 137 also comes loaded with mobile versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint, all of which allow on-device editing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Company exploding on the technical market Sep 9, 2009
" Germany, now the financial manager for the Congregational Methodist Church Denomination in Florence, said he's seen very few people come through like Bomgar. "He's a remarkable young man in so many ways, a man of tremendous faith and someone who is both extremely competent as well as having a sincere desire to excel. He was always asking questions and wanting to learn how to become a better leader. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Anti-arms fair protests expected Sep 8, 2009
The ExCeL centre will host exhibitors from around the world ... DSEI spokesman Paul Beaver said delegates at the ExCel centre would be "going about their lawful business". (BBC News -- UK)
Safest Jobs? Sep 6, 2009
According to , the workers most in demand even in a down economy are those who excel in the logical and mathematical, including those in areas such as systems design, electronic engineering, accounting and, yes, finance ... Check out the Top 10 cheapest trucks with excellent performance. (Click2Houston, TX)
Wheel success? Sep 3, 2009
But with motorists targeting small cars with their scrappage discounts - precisely the kind of cars the Japanese and Koreans excel in - demand has picked up significantly. Hyundai, for example, saw US car sales rocket 47% in August compared with the same month last year, while Honda saw sales climb 10. (BBC News -- Business)
* Windows Phones to hit stores next month: Microsoft Sep 3, 2009
Other features include e-mail using Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile and Microsoft Office Mobile, which allows users to open and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents from their phone. Microsofts share of the market for smartphone operating systems fell to 9 percent in the second quarter from 12 percent a year ago, market researcher Gartner said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
A few creative options for working without Word Sep 3, 2009
Another option that you forgot is that you could use MS Excel or Powerpoint to create smaller text documents. Please post your comments here. (FCW.com)
Microsoft tries to revive mobile Sep 2, 2009
"What gets lost in the hooting and hollering that often overpowers the smart phone conversation, is that Windows Mobile devices are plenty powerful, with ability to run Windows Mobile Office productivity apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. There's also a user base well north of 30 million," noted Mr Smith. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Technology)
