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MySpace Cuts 30% Of Workforce

June 16, 2009 04:19 PM

The social networking site's parent company, News Corp., saw a 47% dip in its operating income in the third quarter of its current fiscal year.

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NASA Eyes Wednesday Shuttle Launch

June 15, 2009 03:40 PM

The space agency canceled Saturday liftoff after discovering a gas leak.

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Space Shuttle Set For Saturday Launch

June 12, 2009 02:21 PM

Endeavour is poised for a mission to the ISS to deliver components to Japan's space lab.

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Proposed NASA Cuts Draw Fire

June 08, 2009 03:04 PM

Florida legislators say a plan to reduce the space agency's operating budget could hurt the economy and innovation.

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Think Tank Pushes Broadband Enterprise Zones

June 08, 2009 02:20 PM

Institute For Policy Innovation says private-sector forces are best to ensure nationwide coverage.

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Mixed Bag For IT Jobs

June 08, 2009 01:43 PM

Report sees growth in some tech-related professions, losses in others.

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White House Seeks Input On Transparency

June 04, 2009 12:51 PM

The Obama administration wants to know what you think about government transparency. Deputy CTO for Open Government Beth Noveck issued a call for input Wednesday about the government's efforts to make more information available to the public.

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Hi5 Strikes Deal with Televisa Interactive

June 04, 2009 11:48 AM

Spanish-language media company and social networking site team up for exclusive video agreement.

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Gen Y Not Into Twitter

June 04, 2009 11:35 AM

Millennials are more likely to use social networking sites to communicate.

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Fiorina Donates $500,000 To Islamic Women's Groups

June 04, 2009 11:08 AM

Former HP CEO seeks to empower women in countries with large Muslim populations.

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Biden Touts Recovery Act In New York

June 03, 2009 01:43 PM

Veep says stimulus plan is creating and saving jobs in the Empire State and beyond.

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China Knocked For Censoring Tiananmen Square Info

June 03, 2009 01:21 PM

The People's Republic is blocking Web searches related to the historic protest, group charges.

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Time Spent On Facebook Increases 700%

June 03, 2009 01:07 PM

Social networking site is outpacing rivals in battle for traffic.

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FDA Strives For Transparency

June 03, 2009 12:55 PM

Food and Drug Administration is asking for public input in effort to open up.

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Time Warner Under Fire For New Terms Of Service

June 02, 2009 03:52 PM

Critics charge that policy changes are a threat to network neutrality.

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Utility Leaders Want Larger States Role In Broadband Stimulus Funds

June 02, 2009 02:18 PM

NARUC suggests states could help speed up the process to review the thousands of applications that are expected to pour in.

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NASA Aims To Improve Orbital Re-Entry

June 02, 2009 12:05 PM

The space agency launches a series of experiments as part of its quest for safer, more efficient space flight.

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York U Wins Mars Rover Challenge

June 01, 2009 03:54 PM

The Canadian university is tops in a contest to design next-generation vehicle.

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White House Further Restricts Stimulus Lobbying

June 01, 2009 12:34 PM

U.S. President Barack Obama's administration is cracking down -- even more than it revealed in March -- on lobbying for funds under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.

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Minorities, Women Underrepresented In IT

June 01, 2009 12:14 PM

Lack of diversity hurts Silicon Valley's competitiveness, study says.

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Bio

K.C. Jones has always been interested in science and technology, particularly robotics and space. An even greater love of writing led to a career with daily newspapers and a wire service. �Jones' insatiable curiosity about the world, and the people in it, has led to a wide range of beats like: crime, homeland security, immigration, the environment, and politics, including the Clinton impeachment. Jones joined UBM three years ago and covers Internet policy, Web portals, and e-commerce for InformationWeek in New York City. She enjoys rock climbing and other outdoor sports and travel. She speaks French, Spanish, and some German.

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By The Numbers

Base: 417 respondents at organizations using or planning to deploy data analytics, BI or statistical analysis software
Data: InformationWeek 2013 Analytics, Business Intelligence and Information Management Survey of 541 business technology professionals, October 2012

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K.C. Jones

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MySpace Cuts 30% Of Workforce

NASA Eyes Wednesday Shuttle Launch

Space Shuttle Set For Saturday Launch

Proposed NASA Cuts Draw Fire

Think Tank Pushes Broadband Enterprise Zones

Mixed Bag For IT Jobs

White House Seeks Input On Transparency

Hi5 Strikes Deal with Televisa Interactive

Gen Y Not Into Twitter

Fiorina Donates $500,000 To Islamic Women's Groups

Biden Touts Recovery Act In New York

China Knocked For Censoring Tiananmen Square Info

Time Spent On Facebook Increases 700%

FDA Strives For Transparency

Time Warner Under Fire For New Terms Of Service

Utility Leaders Want Larger States Role In Broadband Stimulus Funds

NASA Aims To Improve Orbital Re-Entry

York U Wins Mars Rover Challenge

White House Further Restricts Stimulus Lobbying

Minorities, Women Underrepresented In IT

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