WiMAX garners U.N. endorsement

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The International Telecommunications Union, a United Nations agency, has approved WiMAX wireless technology for use with third-generation technologies. The decision improves chances of broad adoption of the technology. Approval and opposition to WiMAX has been split among the telecommunications industry's top companies.

Government regulation, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Communications industry, Licensing, certification and accreditation, International Telecommunication Union, Wi-Max

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Europe's telecom chief draws fire for plans to overhaul competition

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Viviane Reding, the European Union's Telecommunications Commissioner, has drawn criticism from EU antitrust officials regarding her plans to boost competition in cross-border telecommunications services. Concerns center on increased administration processes that would result from the initiatives.

Strategy & planning, Government domestic functions, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Antitrust Law, Planning, Evaluation, European Union, Government communications regulation, Company business planning, Antitrust issue, Reding, Viviane

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European investors travel less-risky route: after big swings in the market this year, capital flows to products with steadier returns

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European investors are backing away from traditional bond and stock mutual funds and are instead opting for more flexible or secure investments such as mixes, money market funds, or stock funds that provide guarantees for initial investments.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Investments, Market trend/market analysis, Investment analysis, Securities analysis

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