Money managers who pursue this business model have given up on delivering performance.

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Delivering outstanding performance, versatility and value, HP's business PC portfolio maximizes productivity for businesses and government organizations of any size.

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"Our business transformation plans are ahead of schedule and already delivering substantially improved performance, which resulted in our recent return to the FTSE 250, " she said in Wednesday's update.

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And freed from those shackles by new generations of astonishingly powerful and inexpensive microprocessors and storage devices, a new breed of business applications is hitting the market and delivering unprecedented power, speed, and performance to businesses that need to accelerate every facet of their operations.

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"Our Home business has been a vibrant part of Motorola Mobility's portfolio, innovating while delivering strong financial performance, " said Dennis Woodside, Chief Executive Officer of Motorola Mobility, the Google subsidiary that is the parent of Motorola Home.

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