Casting the Olympic net

Article Abstract:

Several obstacles must be overcome before small businesses can use the World Wide Web to maximize profits during the Sydney Olympics, which start in Sep 2000. For example, International Olympic Committee licenses are typicaly awarded to the largest suppliers, and many licenses cannot be awarded to buyers in other countries without violating their exclusive territory rights.

Usage, International trade, Small business, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, World Wide Web, Olympics

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Easy add-ons add up

Article Abstract:

Universal Serial Bus (USB), a new technology for expanding computer capabilities, allows as many as 127 devices to be connected to a single computer. The lack of USB products has been problematic for some PC vendors like Hewlett Packard who fear the price sensitivity of the market should be considered in the decision of making USB accessible across their product line.

Innovations, Computer industry, Equipment and supplies, Buses (Computers)

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Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the lack of public interest in purchasing mobile telephone which operate on a wireless application protocol (WAP) basis are discussed.

Wireless communications, Wireless communication systems, Mobile communication systems, Digital telephone systems

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