Stephen Nellis

Recent articles by Stephen Nellis

Microsoft targets 50,000 jobs with LinkedIn 're-skilling' effort

Microsoft targets 50,000 jobs with LinkedIn 're-skilling' effort

Aims to place 50,000 people in jobs that require technology skills.
Stephen Nellis Mar 31 2021, 10:30AM Finance
Chip sales grow in 2020 after year-end rush

Chip sales grow in 2020 after year-end rush

Offsetting a sharp dropoff in March and April during stay-home orders.
Stephen Nellis Feb 2 2021, 7:21AM Hardware
Qualcomm to spend US$1.4b on chip startup

Qualcomm to spend US$1.4b on chip startup

Will acquire Nuvia, a chip startup founded by Apple veterans.
Stephen Nellis Jan 14 2021, 11:32AM Hardware
Apple launches ARM powered MacBooks

Apple launches ARM powered MacBooks

Unveils first central processor designed in-house for Macs.
Stephen Nellis Nov 11 2020, 9:28AM Hardware
Apple to hold Nov 10 event, analysts expect new Macs

Apple to hold Nov 10 event, analysts expect new Macs

Company gave no further details aside from a tag line of "one more thing."
Stephen Nellis Nov 3 2020, 6:27AM Hardware
Apple's gives Tim Cook US$38m in stock

Apple's gives Tim Cook US$38m in stock

Company gave CEO 333,987 restricted stock units.
Stephen Nellis Oct 1 2020, 10:36AM Finance
Salesforce adapts software for vaccine distribution

Salesforce adapts software for vaccine distribution

To help healthcare organisations and government while supplies are short.
Stephen Nellis Oct 1 2020, 10:20AM Distribution
Apple revises App Store guidelines

Apple revises App Store guidelines

Loosening some restrictions on streaming services, online classes and devs.
Stephen Nellis Sep 14 2020, 11:55AM Software
Apple countersues Epic Games in App Store dispute

Apple countersues Epic Games in App Store dispute

Battle royale over store fees continues.
Stephen Nellis Sep 9 2020, 12:41PM Digital
Apple to delay privacy change

Apple to delay privacy change

That could reduce ad sales by Facebook and other companies.
Stephen Nellis Sep 4 2020, 6:37AM Mobility
Apple expands independent repair shop program to Mac computers

Apple expands independent repair shop program to Mac computers

Program that provides parts and training to independent repair shops.
Stephen Nellis Aug 18 2020, 12:31PM Hardware
Huawei growth slows amid US pressure, expected UK ban

Huawei growth slows amid US pressure, expected UK ban

Still manages to grow 13 percent in H1.
Stephen Nellis Jul 14 2020, 6:51AM Networking
Remote work revenue may shelter Microsoft

Remote work revenue may shelter Microsoft

Analysts expect some areas of its business to take a hit.
Stephen Nellis Apr 29 2020, 6:47AM Finance
ServiceNow injects AI features into business software

ServiceNow injects AI features into business software

Designed to fix problems like helping users reset forgotten passwords.
Stephen Nellis Mar 12 2020, 6:43AM Software
Oracle announces second Melbourne data centre

Oracle announces second Melbourne data centre

One of five new facilities globally.
Stephen Nellis Feb 4 2020, 8:37AM Data centre
AWS working on more powerful data centre chips: report

AWS working on more powerful data centre chips: report

Latest sign that AWS is pouring money into custom silicon.
Stephen Nellis Nov 28 2019, 2:40PM Cloud
Oracle to hire 2000 staff to take cloud business global

Oracle to hire 2000 staff to take cloud business global

Ramping up battle with AWS and Microsoft.
Stephen Nellis Oct 8 2019, 4:54PM Cloud
Apple design chief Jony Ive to leave and start own firm

Apple design chief Jony Ive to leave and start own firm

Apple immediately wipes out US$9 billion in value.
Stephen Nellis Jun 28 2019, 9:47AM Hardware
Apple buys self-driving car startup Drive.ai

Apple buys self-driving car startup Drive.ai

Likely acqui-hire to boost Apple's own self-driving skills.
Stephen Nellis Jun 26 2019, 3:40PM Hardware
Developers take Apple to court over App Store practices

Developers take Apple to court over App Store practices

Alleging anti-competitive conduct.
Stephen Nellis Jun 6 2019, 6:48AM Mobility

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