CWC snubs Microsoft with software plans for digital TV internet access

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Network Computer Inc, a joint venture of software concern Oracle and Netscape, will supply software for the digital television service to be launched by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) in autumn 1998. The software will give subscribers access to the World Wide Web and allow them to send and receive electronic mail, as well as providing access to 200 channels. It will eventually allow online shopping, the placing of online bets and the playing of online games. CWC's decision is a blow for Microsoft, which has been attempting to monopolize the market for set-top box software.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Digital Video Processors, Contracts, Broadcasting equipment, Digital television equipment, Digital television, Network Computer Inc., Cable and Wireless Communications Ltd.

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Britain's motor parts suppliers learn Japanese

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Three Japanese car plants will be supplied with 1.2 billion pounds sterling worth of components a year by British makers and 750 million pounds sterling worth by other European suppliers by the mid 1990's. Japan will be making 600,000 cars in Britain by 1995. Japanese factories in America are also supplied by British components firms. Defects, high prices and long delivery times had to be improved to meet Japanese requirements. The Japanese renegotiate prices yearly, usually downwards, but their aim is continuous improvement. Improved productivity is good for all customers.

Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Japan, Automobile industry

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Arms firms gear up for bonanza

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The UK government's strategic defence review will bring hope for the defence industry, which has seen employment fall by 300,000 to 415,000 since 1980. Defence spending will decline by 900 million pounds sterling in real terms by 2002, but the procurement programme will remain intact. The Ministry of Defence is planning to invest in equipment including two new large aircraft carriers and minesweepers. The UK will also go ahead with the 30 billion pounds sterling Eurofighter programme.

National Security, Defense Procurement, Economic aspects, Defense industry, Military policy, Military procurement

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