The FINANCIAL -- Nokia announced that Marko Ahtisaari has been appointed Executive Vice President, Design, and a member of the Nokia Leadership Team, effective February 1, 2012. He reports directly to President and CEO Stephen Elop, according to Nokia.

The FINANCIAL -- It’s often said that a PC can consume more power than an incandescent light bulb. The good news is that newer PCs, particularly laptops and modern desktops, tend to consume considerably less, according to  Microsoft .

the FINANCIAL -- Washington, D.C. has been resilient through the economic turmoil of the past three years, but our region still faces significant challenges, according to Microsoft Corporation.

the FINANCIAL -- HP announced new HP LaserJet printers and multifunction printers designed to help small to midsize businesses create professional-quality color documents while increasing productivity and efficiency, according to Hewlett-Packard Development Company.

the FINANCIAL -- Accenture is working with Ohio’s Miami University on a strategic sourcing initiative to help the University reduce its total cost of goods and services, according to Accenture.