British Telecom to let outsiders tap into network

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British Telecommunications (BT) is expected today to unveil Parlay, a new technology designed to let outsiders access its vast telephone network. The unprecedented industry move will interconnect desktop computers and BT's public phone network while maintaining network security, the carrier said. BT also hopes the technology will inspire programmers to develop data-transmission services which can compete with the Internet. A commercial version of Parlay should become available by Dec 1999, according to BT. Partners in the Parlay project include Microsoft, telecommunications equipments vendors Siemens and Northern Telecom, and Philadelphia-based telecom software programmer DGM&S Telecom. Successful development of Parlay would allow individual or corporate users to customize services. Analysts say they will monitor BT's steps toward achieving its goal of presenting Parlay as an open standard available to the public.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Services development, Product development, Services, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telecommunications systems, British Telecommunications PLC, Company services, Company technology development, Telecommunication systems, Access charges (Telephone), Telephone access charges

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Inventor's adjustable glasses could spark global correction

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Joshua Silver has invented a new type of glasses with lenses containing liquid silicon. The lenses can be adjusted by the user. A fatter lens increases magnification for those who are nearsighted. A thin lens helps the farsighted by reducing magnification. A pair of glasses could cost as little as $10. The new product precludes the need for a visit to a doctor or optomitrist or the need for a prescription.

Product introduction, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, Eye Goods NEC, Eyewear

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WorldCom to announce opening today of its Pan-European telecom network

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WorldCom Inc. is announcing that it is launching its 2,000-mile Pan-European network. The network will connect London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Frankfurt. The network can be accessed in 4,000 office buildings throughout Europe. It is linked to a new undersea cable system and to 27,000 office buildings in the US by way of WorldCom's US operations.

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Announcing that it is launching its 2,000-mile Pan-European network

Europe, Company Planning/Goals, Services introduction, Geographic, MCI Inc.

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