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Solutions Sought for VOIP 911
The telecommunications and IT industries are marshaling resources to improve emergency 911 calling via voice over IP, and at least one project in the works takes advantage of Wi-Fi for location identification. The collaborative effort among some of the biggest names in telecom and IT comes in response to stepped-up interest by policy-makers in ensuring…
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IBM Looks to ‘Nocona’ to Cool Off Blade Servers
IBM next month will start powering its blade servers with Intel Corp.’s low-voltage version of its “Nocona” processor, a move designed to reduce the energy consumption and heat generated by the dense-form-factor systems. Using the processor in IBM’s BladeCenter HS20 systems will reduce the power consumption per processor by about 50 watts and by up…
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Tools Up Visual Studio Ante
Compuware Corp. is launching two tools that extend the capabilities of Microsoft Corp.’s Visual Studio development platform beyond Microsoft’s Visual Studio 2005 plans. Compuware DevPartner Fault Simulator 1.0 and Compuware DevPartner SecurityChecker 1.0. will help developers build in error-proofing and security when coding applications. DevPartner Fault Simulator tests and debugs error-handling code in native and…
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Tech Duo Prescribes Solution for Doctors
Visiting the doctor can be a harrowing experience for many patients, especially when it’s time to take prescriptions to the pharmacist, who must decipher what they say. Poor penmanship and lack of time are two reasons why when it comes to taking notes, many doctors prefer to use voice recorders. But how to get those…
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Circuit City’s New IT Approach to Customer Service
When major customers walk into a Circuit City location, CIO Mike Jones wants to whisper customized sales pitches into their ears—literally. Jones’s scenario is simple: As customers walk into the store, they receive a very light wireless headset. As they walk through the store, the device uses sensors to learn where the customer is. When…
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HP to Unveil RFID ‘Noisy Lab,’ Microsoft Deal
With more than eight months of Wal-Mart RFID experience at the pallet, case and individual packaging levels, Hewlett-Packard Co. is getting set to launch an RFID “Noisy Lab” that will enact real world RFID deployment conditions for customers. HP plans to introduce the upcoming lab in Omaha, Neb., Monday at the National Retail Federation Convention…
