It never rains

Article Abstract:

Competition has increased in the weather forecasting market, with the advent of the Internet as a vehicle for selling weather information. A wide range of business activities, such as soft drinks production, are affected by the weather, and accurate forecasts are valuable. Governments are involved in forecasting, and exchange data. They are losing market share to commercial forecasters. The free exchange of data could be affected by private sector competition, but this could change with the large sums of money involved.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Services, not elsewhere classified, Meteorology, Weather forecasting, Weather broadcasting

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Less than the sum of its parts

Article Abstract:

Valeo is a French company which produces car parts, which became involved in e-business from 1999. the company's internet strategy is examined in detail, including the way that the relates to it strategy as a whole.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Motor Vehicle Parts, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Management, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Automotive parts, Valeo S.A.

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Virtual fix?

Article Abstract:

The impact of the internet on clinical trials is examined, as are likely developments in this area.

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs, Research, Pharmaceutical industry

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