Already companies such as Intevac are reporting that sales of large capital equipment to support the HDD industry are increasing.

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Avaya, the communication equipment company, plans on filing for an IPO as early as this week.

FORBES: Next Up For An IPO: Avaya?

The New York Times is reporting that polling places across the country are experiencing difficulties with their voting equipment, and while we'd love to place the blame squarely on shady manufacturers like Diebold, Sequoia, and friends, it seems that the complications are actually due to human error as much as faulty hardware.

ENGADGET: Voter smashes Diebold machine as e-voting problems crop up nationwide

In 2011, UNESCO provided equipment and training on safety issues, conflict-sensitive journalism and humanitarian reporting to more than 40 media professionals in Somalia.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

But a large percentage of the equipment in the data center does not incorporate capabilities for fine grained energy management reporting and control.

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that merger talks between the Barry Diller-backed news site and the newsweekly, recently purchased by stereo equipment mogul Sidney Harman, are off.

FORBES: That Daily Beast-Newsweek Merger? It's not happening.