Video-on-demand feed fleshes out a vision of the digital future

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IMS, the Internet subsidiary of Hong Kong Telecommunications, provide people a glimpse of tomorrow's information superhighways with its newly-launched video-on-demand services. The firm recently offered the services via a highly-complex fiber-optic computer network, dubbed as broadband, due to its capability to expedite data transfer than most Internet connections today. IMS' video-on-demand services, which enables residents to select a movie from an on-line menu and view it at any time, also offers a valuable insight to other companies on how the services are accepted in Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Provide people a glimpse of tomorrow's information superhighways with its newly-launched video-on-demand services

Services information, Hong Kong, Video-on-demand, Article, IMS (Hong Kong)

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Unplugged and unglued

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Travelers who aim to do mobile computing may find themselves having problems with their equipment and their travel accomodations. Many Asian hotels have not been wired to international mobile computing standards, which means phone lines or electrical lines may not be adapted to accept computers. Mobile computing travelers should equip themselves with computers and peripherals that can be adapted to conditions, such as bringing electrical and telephone adapters, or supplementing equipment with flexible communication support such as satellite linked mobile phone.

Electronic computers, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Portable computers, Travelers

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Singaporean cybersingles look for love on-line

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The rise of women Internet users in Singapore has led to the popularization of on-line romance in the country. Women's magazines have also capitalized on the popularity of cybersex and have launched sexually provocative covers and online features. Survey Research Singapore reports that women represent 34% Internet users in the country and expects this to boost online advertising profits.

Social aspects, Internet, Women, Singapore, Social policy, Information services

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