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As part of its strategy to make high-speed internet access more affordable and widely available, Intel Corporation has announced plans to deliver broadband connectivity devices aimed at providing residential and small business users with faster access to the internet. This move marks Intel's entrance into the emerging broadband
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Technology stocks surged following an upbeat forecast from semiconductor giant Intel, driving the Nasdaq composite to an all-time high, while blue chip stocks experienced a muted response to favorable second-quarter earnings. Despite generally positive economic indicators, analysts remain divided on the possibility of another interest rate hike by the Federal
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XM Satellite Radio Inc., a subsidiary of American Mobile Satellite Corporation, has closed a major investment deal with Clear Channel Communications, DIRECTV, General Motors, and a private investment group. The $250 million investment will support the development of XM's digital-quality audio service, offering up to 100 channels of
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Technology leaders at Microsoft and Intel are doubling down on their joint commitment to innovation in the global workstation market, with Intel's Craig Barrett predicting that one billion connected computers will be online worldwide within five years. The move comes as both companies face growing competition from Linux,
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Cisco Systems' senior vice president, Charles Giancarlo, has been appointed to the board of directors at InfoGear Technology Corporation, a leader in network-centric technology and services for Internet appliances. This move is part of a series of strategic investments made by InfoGear, including a $12 million funding round led
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Compaq Computer Corporation has launched its new Prosignia Notebook 165 Series and Notebook 150, which can be configured with the latest processors from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). The Prosignia Notebook 165 features Intel Mobile Pentium II processors up to 400 MHz, delivering high performance and storage capacity. The
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As the electronics industry shifts towards 0.18 micron designs and beyond, manufacturing requirements are evolving to meet the demand for smaller, faster, and cheaper chips. Mentor Graphics Corporation, a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, has unveiled its next-generation Calibre technology for deep submicron (DSM) verification
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Verisity Ltd. recently announced the addition of the Affirma NC Verilog simulator to its list of supported simulators for Specman Elite, its functional verification software. This move aims to meet the high-quality verification goals of companies like AMD, which relies on Specman Elite for delivering designs on schedule. The integration
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Acer, the world's third-largest personal computer manufacturer, has solidified its relationship with International Business Machines (IBM) through a seven-year procurement and technology development alliance worth billions of dollars. This strategic partnership will enable Acer to purchase cutting-edge technologies, such as hard disk drives, micro-electronics, networking, and displays, from
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As part of its strategy to expand in the multibillion-dollar networking and telecommunications market segment, Intel Corporation has acquired Dialogic Corporation for $780 million. The deal is aimed at strengthening Intel's position as a key supplier to the converging Internet and telecommunications industry by providing industry vendors with
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On May 12, 1999, several companies including American Business Financial Services, General Magic Inc, ChromaVision Medical Systems Inc, 8 X 8 Inc, International Microcomputer Software Inc, and Allstar Systems Inc are set to broadcast their quarterly earnings conference calls over the Internet. This development highlights the growing trend of companies
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