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Technology & Communication
A study a couple of years ago found that 63% of executives were making fewer business trips because of technology.Instead of a plane trip, face-to-face meetings and a plane trip back, they used email, videoconferencing, or online meetings, according to the Accountemps study.

Silicon Labs Introduces Industry's Lowest Voltage MCUs
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the industry's first microcontrollers (MCUs) capable of operating down to 0.9 V, enabling portable devices to derive power from a single-cell battery for the first time at the Embedded World tradeshow in Nuremberg, Germany. The C8051F9xx family's novel 8-bit architecture with an integrated high-efficiency dc-dc boost converter, which can supply up to 65 mW of power for both internal MCU use and to drive other components, creates a true single-cell battery system solution. For products powered by user-replaceable batteries such as wireless sensor networks, smoke alarms, portable medical devices, remote controls, compute...

CMP Technology Chooses NXTbook Media™ as Digital Publishing Provider; Lancaster, PA Company to Produce Digital Editions
CMP Technology chooses NXTbook Media™ as digital publishing provider. Lancaster, PA company to produce digital magazines.

Babylon Productions - Toronto Wedding Photographer Latest Technology of Sony Videography and Nikon Photography Equipment
Some companies understand the need to have the latest and greatest in equipment to enhance the images of a wedding. For this, Babylon Productions Wedding Centre is always on the cutting-edge of taking videos and photos with the latest gadgets offered. The Sony HVR-S270U HDV and the Nikon D300.

Dorit Baxter Tells How to Outsmart Skin Care Industry Hype, Avoid High Prices
Manhattan skin care specialist and day spa entrepreneur gives consumers smart tips for circumventing hype, ignoring aggressive marketing and cutting the costs of skin care products and services.

NetQoS Announces Program for Eighth Annual Network Performance Management Technology Conference: NetQoS Customers, Partners, and Industry Experts t
Seeking the latest information and best practices for managing application performance across increasingly complex global networks, IT professionals from all industries will converge on Austin for the 8th Annual NetQoS Symposium. Under the theme of "Performance First," the Symposium will take place April 20-23, 2008, at the Barton Creek Conference Center and Resort.

Mid-Sized Companies In the Services Industry Switch From Microsoft Great Plains to NetSuite For CRM, Ecommerce and ERP /Accounting Software Suite
NetSuite announces the latest companies--all in the services industry--to switch from Microsoft Great Plains to NetSuite, largely to take advantage of NetSuite's unique integration of enterprise resource planning (ERP)/Accounting, customer relationship management (CRM), and ecommerce capabilities in a single on-demand application. Companies automate end-to-end business operations from financials to sales to consulting services at a fraction of the cost compared to Microsoft Great Plains.

Mexican Pharmacy Resource Website Makes Industry First, Bold Low Price Guarantee
Founded in 2002, the informational based website Premier Mexican Pharmacies.com promises to aid the consumer in locating alternative sources for cheaper medication. In short, they guarantee to locate the lowest price prescription drugs on the market or they will refund your money.

Global Market for Metal Finishing Chemicals to Exceed US$7 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
The growth prospects for the metal finishing chemicals are expected to be bright with major markets such as Electronics and Electrical and Industrial Machinery leading the way, primarily due to sustained growth in the machinery shipments. Worldwide sales of Metal Finishing Chemicals are projected to exceed US$7 billion by 2010. The Aerospace and Motor Vehicle Equipment markets also offer solid growth opportunities, mainly the result of growing demand for sports utility vehicles and light trucks.

Spring 2006: The Bracelet Industry is in Bloom
Springtime is finally here, and with it a blooming bracelet industry. Big funky bracelets in particular are gaining ground, and so are bangles, and not just for women. Men are also joining in on the bracelet trend this year.

CFA Networks Hosts FUSION ‘07 - Region’s Premier Technology and Digital Communications Event
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event offered by CFA Networks (www.cfanetworks.com). FUSION '07 will be held on May 17th, at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Springfield, Ohio from 8-4.