In 2001, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Japan's dominant telecom provider, got a shock. It had just started DSL broadband Internet service and was taking its first steps toward reaping the benefits of an ambitious and costly plan to string ...
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Consumers worldwide are projected to spend some spend $2.1 trillion in 2012 on digital information and entertainment products, such as mobile phones, computing equipment, digital media and services, according to Gartner. The Gartner ...
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The RSPCA has announced a new partnership with AMT-SYBEX to help its officers handle animal cruelty cases on the move using their mobile phones. All of the incidents reported by the public to the RSPCA – estimated to be one every 30 ...
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AT&T plans to acquire NextWave Wireless, a holder of spectrum that could be used for mobile data services, for about $600 million. NextWave has licenses for spectrum in both the WCS (Wireless Communications Services) and the AWS (Advanced ...
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Cambridge University is turning to technology developed for computer gaming to help it solve some of the fundamental problems of science. Cambridge University is using chips normally found in computer game consoles to drive cutting-edge ...
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Intelligent Transport System designed and implemented by CMC Ltd for KSRTC in Mysore, Karnataka, wins the CSI award for Excellence in IT 2012, in the category; Transport, Air, Rail & Road Products, Designs & Solutions category. The award ...
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International and mobile users have surprising impact online. ORLANDO, FL, August 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Amidst the hype surrounding the first fully digital Olympics this past weekend, millions of viewers around the world tuned in ...
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Department of Service Statistics of NBS China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) In October, non-manufacturing purchasing manager index was 55.5 percent, 1.8 percentage points higher over the previous month, still staying ...
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The Mars Curiosity Rover, a robot sent to Mars by Nasa principally to investigate the possibility of extra-terrestrial life on the planet, uses many technologies which will be familiar to those in the tech industry. It landed in a crater ...
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SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN)—Al Nordin will step down as president of Fallbrook Technologies' bicycle division at the end of the year as the company's San Diego office moves to corporate headquarters near Austin, Texas. Fallbrook is best ...
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Softbank will soon offer a new satellite phone for use in earthquakes and other natural disasters. The Japanese carrier said Monday it has teamed with Thuraya, a Dubai-based provider of satellite operator services and phones, to offer ...
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The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is now on sale in Australia,with the updated seven-seater benefitting from refreshed styling,a number of new driver assistance systems and sharper pricing for the popular Luxury variant. The Mazda CX-9 Classic 2WD ...
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The luxury-spec Jeep Wrangler Overland has been added to Australian showrooms for 2013,bringing a host of premium features to the iconic bare-bones bush-bashing range. Available in two-door soft-top Sport and four-door Unlimited body ...
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Stuart Rosenfarb, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Cambio Change Management Consultants Ltd., has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in consulting. A project and change ...
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Google said it is shutting down its online marketplace for TV ads, and will focus instead on web advertising including its own Google TV, it said Thursday. The TV ads program, launched in 2007, was promoted by Google as a great way for ...
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