Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Jeff Raikes to retire in September.

Some of the people on this list are successful billionaires, Some Nobel prize winners or high-tech nomads. However, some individuals are weird even by geek standards.

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

Microsoft has revealed a plan to port its Outlook communications program as part of the upcoming Office for Mac productivity suite..

Will the iPhone be as good as the Blackberry for work? Apple wants you to think so..

Company announces 14 new vice presidents.

Last week, in honour of the Windows 7 launch, we covered Microsoft's biggest successes in the computing field. This week, in the interest of balance, we're looking to the company's dark side..

2D cards target low-power, multi-screen setups.

Microsoft has officially confirmed that the two newest versions of Windows will be out before the end of the year..

US$149 bundle aimed at small businesses.

Company said to be considering dropping computer voting business.

Dramatic growth attributed to new blogs and small business sites.

PayPal is planning to open up its online payment service to outside developers..

Simpler brand selection for business and consumers, claims chip firm.

Company comes clean on retail site outage.

Flash memory branches to create new company.

Company shifts focus to printers.