For local employers, a brighter job market

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The economy of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region has been helped by a rise in the number of qualified job applicants. Philadelphia, Penn.-based Tasty Baking Co. has been able to find new employees after years of worker shortages.

Employee Recruitment, Bakery Products, Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing, Baked goods, Tasty Baking Co., TBC

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General Instrument seen as well-positioned for digital age

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Speculation existed that General Instrument, a maker of set top boxes, was to be bought out. This is due to the company's efforts to restructure itself to be more competitive. The company sees digital television offering more possibilities than current TV. As such, the company is coming out with a new set top box with expanded features, such as telephone, and a credit card slot for bill payment. To help reposition itself, GI signed agreements with Sony Electronics, and to acquire hardware and software technology to improve its services.

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Speculation existed that General Instrument, a maker of set top boxes, was to be bought out.

Computer Software, Software Publishers, Communications Eqp ex Tel, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Alliances, partnerships, Software, Telecommunications equipment, General Instrument Corp., GIC, Sony Electronics Inc., Spyglass Inc., SPYG

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A revamping Unisys expects to add a net 4,000 jobs next year

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Blue Bell, Penn.-based Unisys Corp., which has operations in about 100 countries, is planning to hire an additional 4,000 workers for an expanded global computer-services business. The company expects to draw upon its computer and network services division for the new hires.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Pennsylvania, Unisys Corp.

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