A new era of communication at sea

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High-speed Internet services, video conferencing and large volumes of data transfer can now be accessible to all at sea, thanks to developments made by EUREKA project. Securely transferring information through high-speed satellite links and Internet connections, as well as image streaming and conferencing, could prove essential to naval ships or research and surveillance vessels, especially in times of conflict.


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Soft economy speeds newspaper decline, job cuts

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(AP) -- The newspaper industry's downward spiral is accelerating as the weak U.S. economy depresses already-tumbling advertising revenue and forces more rounds of job cuts and other trims.

FAA outage reveals odd computing practices

Aug 29, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- When a computer glitch at a Federal Aviation Administration center caused widespread airline delays this week, it served as a reminder that the U.S. flight system is waiting for a modernizing overhaul. ...

Phone companies prepare backup plans for Gustav

Aug 29, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- The tropical storm bearing down on the Gulf Coast could be a test for the country's wireless carriers, which faced criticism and a regulatory push after Hurricane Katrina took out networks.

EU blocks US, Japan, Taiwan bid for WTO ruling on hi-tech imports

Aug 29, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
The WTO said Friday that the European Union had blocked a joint request by the United States, Japan and Taiwan for the Geneva-based body to settle a dispute over duties on high-technology imports.

Millions of young Chinese addicted to 'unhealthy' Internet games: report

Aug 29, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
Around four million Chinese youngsters are addicted to the Internet, mainly attracted by "unhealthy" online games, state media reported Friday, citing a top legislator.