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AT&T connect to Cambridge

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US telecommunications concern AT&T has acquired the firm that owns a communications research laboratory at Cambridge University, UK. The research operation will be renamed AT&T Research Laboratory. AT&T will invest at least 30 million pounds sterling in the laboratory by 2005. The operation carries out research in multimedia, mobility, networking and communications, with AT&T keen to develop Internet Protocol services. The deal is perfect for the university and AT&T, says the university's Professor Andy Hopper.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, AT&T Corp., T, University of Cambridge, Laboratories

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Essex to pioneer life in the fast lane

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Some 6 million pounds sterling has been invested by European venture capitalist 3i to launch the telecommunications company Ilotron at Essex university. The company will utilise research conducted at the university.

Investments, Universities and colleges, Electronics, Essex, University of, 3i Ventures Corp., Ilotron

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Physics key to realising e-vision

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In the 31st Physics Student Olympiad, Britain finished in 15th position. Good physics teaching is considered to be essential for the future e-commerce society, but this will require more qualified physics teachers.

United Kingdom, Education and state, Education policy, Study and teaching, Physics

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