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The York Archaeological Trust, a non-profit organization, won second prize in the Association of Project Managers Sir Monty Finniston awards for excellence in project management. The Trust successfully implemented project management techniques to maximize its resources and complete projects efficiently. Founded in 1972 with a staff of two, the Trust
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Cable giant Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI) has announced that it will not make a bid for part of computer online giant Prodigy, a joint venture between IBM and Sears Roebuck. Despite reports suggesting that TCI may have offered around $400 million for a one-third interest in Prodigy, the company has denied
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IBM had high hopes for its PowerPC technology, an extraordinary alliance with Apple and Motorola, but delays in putting its powerful new chip into play threaten the company's bid to retake the initiative in the personal computer market. The new PCs, the brains of which are the PowerPC
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Despite Intel's dominance in the PC market, Power Macs powered by the high-performance PowerPC RISC chip have outsold Intel PCs in the US, according to a report by Computer Intelligence InfoCorp. The report states that Apple has sold around 66,300 RISC-based machines in the US since their
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Apple Computer executives were thrilled to lift the veil on forthcoming new Macintosh system software, which included Intel's decision to follow Apple's lead by moving to reduced instruction set computing (RISC) technology. This significant development signifies a major vindication of Apple's PowerPC processor, which
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Mary Gates, mother of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, was more than just a parent to a successful son. She was a dedicated philanthropist, civic leader, and socialiser who inspired countless people through her tireless efforts. Born in 1929 into a prominent banking family in Seattle, Washington, Mary grew up with
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The US Supreme Court has made a landmark decision in the case of MCI vs. AT&T, ruling that communications companies cannot avoid publishing competitive rates. The 5-3 decision effectively upholds the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) authority to regulate the industry. The case began in 1989, when
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In the midst of the property boom's collapse, Birmingham Midshires estate agency has developed a innovative software solution to stay ahead in the market. James Cox, the agency's representative, demonstrated the effectiveness of EasyMove, a software that streamlines the home-selling process, reducing bureaucracy from days to
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Video-game rental market leaders Sega of America, Blockbuster Video, and International Business Machines Corp. have announced plans to test electronic delivery of video-game software for retail sale. The pilot project, dubbed NewLeaf Entertainment, aims to capitalize on the $1.5 billion video-game rental market by using IBM technology to deliver
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IBM has embarked on a major overhaul of its software-development programs, aiming to reduce the estimated $1 billion it spends annually on developing various software operating systems. The move is part of the company's effort to recover from its lagging position in the client-server computing market, a fast-growing
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As the multimedia market continues to gain momentum, hardware manufacturers are gearing up for a price war that will make multimedia equipment more accessible to consumers. Apple Computer Inc., International Business Machines Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., AST Research Inc., Dell Computer Corp., and NEC Corp. are among the major players
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At the COMDEX/Windows World trade computer show in Atlanta, major computer makers unveiled a range of innovative products that aim to increase performance and efficiency. Apple Computer, Inc. introduced its PowerBook 500 series of portable computers, featuring a 9.5-inch active color matrix screen and an integral solid state
