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Bill Gates, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, has published his first book, "The Road Ahead," which explores the impact of emerging technologies on society. The book, set to be released in over 20 languages, focuses on the information highway and its potential to empower people worldwide. With a
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Creative Technology Ltd. has announced that its ShareVision desktop video conferencing products will support the forthcoming H.324 video conferencing standard for analog telephone lines and the new T.120 standard for data sharing in whiteboards and application sharing. The company's flagship product, ShareVision PC3000, enables users to
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IBM has expanded its innovative speech product family, introducing VoiceType Dictation for Windows Version 1.32, a productivity tool that enables users to convert their spoken words to text quickly and accurately. This solution is ideal for professionals such as doctors and lawyers who require extensive note-taking and document creation,
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Microsoft Corp. and MCI Telecommunications announced a collaboration to integrate conferencing service support into future versions of the Windows operating system. The goal is to provide users with easy access to conferencing services, including networkMCI Conferencing. This collaboration will enable Windows users to perform various functions such as registering with
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MCI and Microsoft Corporation have joined forces to provide direct access to networkMCI Conferencing services in future versions of Windows, a groundbreaking industry first. This partnership will enable Windows users to register, reserve, and use multipoint audio, video, and document conferences with ease, eliminating the need to place a phone
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IBM and Risk Management Technologies (RMT) have announced a joint venture to develop and market a massively parallel processing asset liability and data warehouse solution. The RADAR System, industry-leading financial risk management software, will be integrated with IBM's RISC System/6000 SP Scalable Power Parallel (RS/6000 SP)
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Datawatch Corporation, a leading provider of personal computer software, and Apple Computer Inc. have entered into an agreement that will see Datawatch's netOctopus and Virex software packages included with Apple's Workgroup Servers. The partnership aims to provide a comprehensive network management solution for business, education, and
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A partnership between Sun Microsystems Computer Company, Unisys, and S.W.I.F.T. aims to ease the migration path for SWIFTAlliance users, leveraging Unisys installation and integration expertise and Sun's network computing architecture. The alliance will allow S.W.I.F.T. members to take advantage of
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Creative Technology Ltd. and DataBeam Corp. have announced their intention to enter into a cross-licensing and joint development agreement for a toolkit based on the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) T.120 communications protocols, allowing for real-time multi-point application sharing. This collaboration will enable users to share and control Windows-based applications
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High-tech companies, led by Microsoft and Compaq, exceeded earnings expectations in the latest quarterly reports, sending stock prices soaring. Microsoft announced a 58% increase in profit, selling seven million copies of its Windows 95 operating system. Compaq reported a 22% jump in income, driven by strong demand for personal computers.
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The Nasdaq composite index, driven by gains in Microsoft and I.B.M., recorded its largest increase in a week yesterday. Technology stocks staged a late rally after initially plummeting on I.B.M.'s weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings. However, I.B.M.'s new chief financial officer'
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ABN-AMRO, a leading US banking company, has partnered with Software Earnings, Inc. and AT&T Global Information Solutions (GIS) to implement a multi-purpose item processing platform. The platform will provide a range of item processing solutions, including image-based reject repair, returned items interface, image inquiry/balance assist, and departmental
