News tagged with business development
Microsoft appoints first official Iraq distributor
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. says it has appointed a local company to distribute its products in Iraq in what it says is a sign of growth for the war-plagued country.
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France works with Microsoft to cultivate startups
French minister Frederic Lefebvre and Microsoft on Saturday announced a partnership to cultivate promising Internet startups in France.
Feb 26, 2012 |
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Rules patchwork 'threatens cloud computing growth'
A global patchwork of conflicting laws and regulations could hobble the growth of the cloud computing market, according to a new study.
Feb 22, 2012 |
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Poorly targeted aid and lack of capital leaves small businesses struggling following natural disasters
New research from the University of Warwick suggests the way foreign aid is distributed following a natural disaster in developing countries does little to help small firms recover.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Internet architects oppose US online piracy bills
A group of prominent architects of the Internet added their voices Thursday to those opposing legislation in the US Congress intended to crack down on online piracy.
Dec 15, 2011 |
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Lookout, Verizon team up for mobile protection
US mobile security firm Lookout is teaming up with US telecom giant Verizon Wireless to protect smartphone users from hackers and scammers.
Jul 20, 2011 |
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Israeli innovators build new 'Silicon Valley'
With a concentration of start-ups just behind that of Silicon Valley and an impressive pool of engineers, Israel is becoming the new standard for high-tech, with a unique business model.
Jun 29, 2011 |
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The downside -- and surprising upside - of microcredit
Microcredit, which involves giving small loans to very small businesses in an effort to promote entrepreneurship, has been widely touted as a way to reduce poverty and stimulate economic growth. A multitude of both non- and ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jun 09, 2011 |
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A study analyzes the role of universities and technology institutes in firm innovation
Universities and technology institutes are organisms with distinct objectives with different clients in the business sector. However, the existence of complementarity in their actions for fomenting innovation in firms makes ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jun 06, 2011 |
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Build it and they will come? Think again
When it comes to economic development in American cities, the trusted old theory "If you build it, they will come" may not work, a Michigan State University sociologist argues in a new study.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jan 24, 2011 |
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GetJar out to make mobile phone applications free
The world's second largest online shop for mobile phone applications is out to change the economics of the booming industry by making the popular mini-programs available for free.
Oct 08, 2010 |
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There's no business like Grid business (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have embraced the Grid, but businesses have held back, concerned about complexity and security. Now a European research team has built a platform opening the Grid's vast resources ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Nov 17, 2009 |
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A growing PayPal could soon overshadow parent eBay
(AP) -- Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay's biggest business will likely be PayPal, the online payments ...
Nov 04, 2009 |
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Cablevision unveils interactive banner ads on TV
(AP) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. is bringing interactive banner ads to television, allowing viewers to order samples and brochures and even purchase products by clicking the remote on their TV sets.
Sep 16, 2009 |
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Conference will offer a sneak peek at future of video games
The video game business has come a long way from the original Atari console or even the original PlayStation of a decade ago.
Mar 23, 2009 |
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