Akamai Technologies [[AKAM]]- Akamai has created a digital operating environment for the Web. Our global platform of thousands of specially-equipped servers helps the Internet withstand the crush of daily requests for rich, dynamic, and interactive content, transactions, and applications. When delivering on these requests, Akamai detects and avoids Internet problem spots and vulnerabilities, to ensure Websites perform optimally, media and software download flawlessly, and applications perform reliably.
Amazon.com Inc. [[AMZN]]- Amazon.com is the Internet’s leading retailer. Best known for selling books online, you can find much more for sale at Amazon from electronics to jewelry, kitchen appliances, groceries, clothing and software.
Amazon made its name selling books online, but like Google [[GOOG]], it has become synonymous with the Internet revolution, rivals such as eBay[[EBAY]]. Amazon.com opened its virtual doors in July 1995. While the company originally focused on selling books, movies, and music, Amazon has expanded into several additional categories including tools, small appliances, electronics, apparel, toys, and groceries. Amazon operates separate sites for consumer…
Apple [[AAPL]] – Started by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple has expanded from computer maker to include consumer electronics over the last 30 years, officially changing their name from Apple Computer, Inc. to Apple, Inc. in January 2007..
Among the key offerings from Apple’s product line are: Pro line laptops (MacBook Pro) and desktops (Mac Pro), consumer line laptops (MacBook) and desktops (iMac), servers (Xserve), Apple TV, software, Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server operating systems, iPod (offered with up to 120 GB of storage with the iPod classic or with web browsing and touch screen controls with the iPod touch), and the iPhone (now available for sale in over 80 countries).
Comcast Corporation [[CMCSA]]- Comcast Corporation is the largest cable system operator in the USA, and a significant player in cable television programming, live and televised sports and motion picture production.
When Comcast Gains Control of GE’s [[GE]] NBC Universal, somewhat similar to the strategy deployed by Verizon [[VZ]] and AT&T [[T]] when they moved into wireless. Hulu, the free video service run by Disney [[DIS]], NBC and News Corp [[NWS]], is seen as the right delivery method, Unlike its peer Time Warner Cable [[TWC]].
Comcast is the nation’s leading provider of cable TV, broadband and entertainment services. The company provides cable TV, high-speed Internet and digital phone service to more than 24.2 million customers in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Google [[GOOG]]- Google Inc., a technology company, maintains index of Websites and other online content for users, advertisers, Google network members, and other content providers.
Microsoft Corporation [[MSFT]]- Microsoft was founded in 1975. It develops and markets software, services and solutions that deliver new opportunity, convenience, and value to people’s lives. The company’s product segments provide management with a financial view of its key businesses.
Red Hat Inc. [[RHT]]- Founded in 1993, Red Hat is the leader in enterprise Linux and is the most recognized open source brand in the world. We serve global enterprises with technology and services made possible by the open source model. Solutions include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, JBoss Enterprise Middleware, and a broad range of management and services: consulting, 24×7 support, Red Hat Network. Red Hat’s global training program operates worldwide and features RHCE and JBCAA, the global standard Linux and middleware certifications.
Red Hat is engaged in providing open source software solutions to the enterprise, including its core enterprise operating system platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, its enterprise middleware platform, JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite (Boss Enterprise Middleware), and other Red Hat enterprise technologies. The Company employs an open source software development and licensing model that uses the collaborative input of an international community of contributors to develop software.
Research In Motion Limited [[RIMM)]]- Research In Motion Limited (RIM) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, short message service (SMS) messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables an array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data.
SanDisk Corp. [[SNDK]]- SanDisk Corporation is the global leader in flash memory cards from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders, digital audio/video players, USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise, embedded memory for mobile devices, and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company with more than half its sales outside the United States.
Tibco Software Inc. [[TIBX]]- Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ:TIBX) provides enterprise software that helps companies achieve service-oriented architecture (SOA) and business process management (BPM) success. With over 3,000 customers and offices in 40 countries, TIBCO has given leading organizations around the world better awareness and agility–what TIBCO calls The Power of Now.
VMware [[VMW]]- VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in Business Infrastructure Virtualization, delivers proven virtualization solutions—from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud—that energize business, while saving energy. IT organizations in companies of all sizes rely on VMware and its industry-leading platform, VMware vSphere, to achieve a more efficient, controlled and flexible IT environment. With 2008 revenues of $1.9 billion and more than 150,000 customers and 22,000 partners, VMware delivers the world’s most trusted solutions for virtualization, a strategic initiative that consistently ranks as a top priority among CIOs.
The new year is here and in chatting with a lot of advisors this past week Recently, at my own site, I wrote: Top Best Stocks Picks to buy and trade for 2010.
