UWB to gain traction in 2008 - Dataweek
Forecasts indicate that shipments of UWB-enabled devices will grow from virtually nil today, to more than 400 million in 2013. The ultra-wideband market did not come out of the starting gates in 2006 as we had anticipated," says senior analyst Douglas McEuen.
There were several reasons for the delay, including a shakeout from three competing flavours of the technology to one, and the absence of global standards." Now, however, conditions are ripe for a rapid takeoff. 2008 is effectively 'Year Zero' since in 2007, only about 40 000 UWB-equipped devices shipped. This year, there will be perhaps a million, and ABI Research expects the curve to rise sharply thereafter.
Because an official UWB standard has now been ratified in the United States, North America is expected to lead this market for some time to come. The current 'sweet spot' in this market is UWB's application as a wireless USB enabler, connecting computers (especially notebooks) with printers, hard drives and other peripherals. An initial UWB 'hub and dongle' configuration will enable users to retrofit the vast number of existing PCs and related equipment with wireless connections.
UWB modules are just starting to appear in selected laptops (initially from Lenovo, Dell and Toshiba ), but true silicon integration will take more time. Later, other kinds of consumer electronics such as digital cameras and camcorders, HDTVs, and portable music devices will start to build the numbers, but, says McEuen, "Real market acceleration will only occur when UWB debuts in mobile handsets, where it will be used - possibly bundled with Bluetooth - to transfer music, pictures and video files.
Even a small handset market penetration will deliver huge numbers. For UWB to see wide adoption in handsets, however, the price of the chipset must fall quite significantly."
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CarFolks.com. 24-7PressRelease - LAKEWOOD, OH, April 29, 2008 - David A. Hein, the CEO of CF Media Group feels the consumer trend towards leveraging social networks for advice, support and referrals will continue to grow exponentially and that Carfolks.com fits their strategy for developing key dynamic growth experiences for the Automotive industry perfectly.
CarFolks.com was a privately owned company started four years ago, originally as an automotive portal that hosted dealership inventory. Co-Founder Mark R. Dubis, a 25+ year veteran of the auto retailing and finance industry transitioned CarFolks into a social networking model over this past year. Mark R.
Dubis explained, "With the rapid growth and success of companies like MySpace and Facebook I saw an opportunity to bring value to auto dealers and their sales teams by providing a way for them to connect with their customers and "in the market" buyers." He continued, "CF Media Group has the vision and resources to advance the CarFolks.com agenda at a rate much more rapid than we could do on our own so we are excited about becoming part of the CF Media Group team."
Previously Mark was the Director of the Dubis Group, an automotive industry marketing services firm and also served as the Editor of Digital Dealer Magazine where he developed their online newsletters and websites for parent company Dealer Communications. David A.
Hein, CEO of CF Media Group said, "Mark is one of those extraordinary people that possesses a passion for this business and has keen insights into both the challenges and opportunities that dealers are looking for in this market. He will be a great asset for our team." Please do not attempt to contact 24-7 Press Release.
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Gourmet coffee machines head to Stratford - The Connecticut Post Online
Daly Stephen J. Winters John Hourihan James H. Daly Ken Dixon John Hourihan James H. Smith Peter Urban Stephen J. Gourmet coffee machines head to Stratford RICHARD WEIZEL Article Last Up d: 04 28 2008 10:37:44 PM EDT STRATFORD & 8212; For decades, a nearly century-old, quaint brick building on Soundview Avenue was the home of a local favorite: French Baking.
Generations of Stratford residents drove by the bakery in the early morning just to smell the gourmet breads, rolls and pies made there & 8212; and many still miss the bakery's tasty delights since it closed about a year ago. But a different kind of international aroma will soon emanate from the building: gourmet coffees and espresso brewed in $15,000 espresso coffee machines. While the beverages will not be for sale at the site, hundreds of the machines will be stored there and sold to distributors around the world.
In addition, the distributors who sell the coffee makers will gather there every month to learn how to use the high-end machines and their changing technology, which are sold to gourmet restaurants, cafes and hotels in more than 80 countries.
The company, LaSpaziale-USA, part of an international company based in Italy, will be moving and expanding its American operations to the former French Baking building.
That became official last week when the town's Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the company's special-exception application to relocate its Seattle warehouse to the Stratford site. Gourmet espresso and cappuccino are no longer just Italian drinks; they are global beverages, and the home company in Italy that makes the machines has decided to expand in the United States," said Assaad Advertisement Benabid, president of the company's American operations. We are excited to be staying in Fairfield County and love Stratford," Benabid said.
We wanted a quaint, historic-looking building on the outside, but on the inside we intend to create a state-of-the-art, modern facility." Benabid said the company intends to invest about $1 million to buy and renovate the building, then move its operations there by the end of summer or early fall. We view this as bringing tradition and modern technology together," Benabid said. We do a lot of training because we are constantly updating the technology with new methods to produce our products."
Zoning officials said the business is rare venture but one they believe will fit in Stratford. It's definitely a unique company, but makes a lot of sense on a piece of property that had been vacant for so long and will be made viable for the tax rolls," said Zoning Commission Chairman Chris Silhavey. I miss the French bakery as much as anyone, but this is a perfect business to replace it.
Even though the outside has fallen into disrepair, it's a nice old brick building that will be preserved for a thriving and growing company." Planning and Zoning Administrator Gary Lorentson said while the building is in a residential zone, the previous business use can be grandfathered as long as the new business maintains the same or more restricted nature as the old use.
I guess we'll just have to get used to the smell of gourmet coffee instead of fresh bread and rolls," Silhavey quipped.
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Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
Over 300 delegates are expected to attend the 2-day sessions, including high profile participation from Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA).
According to a press release on Tuesday, speakers from Pakistan and international markets representing global organizations will deliver business and technical papers highlighting the issues and opportunities that will sustain the future of telecommunications in Pakistan.
President and chief executive officer of Mobilink, Zouhair A Khaliq will address the delegates on Connectivity and Mobility. He said, "We are happy to be part of TeleCON"2008 considering that it has attracted large participation from leading telecoms of the country. Home Business Share this story!
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Razorfish co-founder offering advice again Tech news blog - CNET News.com
Venture capital firm Austin Ventures is putting up $50 million to back Dachis' new venture, a consultancy that plans to help companies use social networks as well as sell them the software tools they need. Razorfish eventually made a comeback of sorts and was acquired by aQuantive and renamed Avenue A Razorfish. So what does Dachis know about social networking? It's hard to tell from his bio.
He was a senior partner at Bond Art and Science, a firm "specializing in information architecture and user experience design," according to a press release from Austin Ventures. Back in 2001, with Razorfish, the company he cofounded 1995, in full nosedive, pundits asked whether the company's meteoric rise was due to Dachis' skill or luck. I guess we'll see.
Subscribe to this blog Click this link to view this blog as XML. In Atlantic v. Howell, Judge Neil V. Decker's stock and stock option compensation, as … Read more Reports of 'GTA IV' freezing-up problems Posted in Geek Gestalt by Daniel Terdiman April 29, 2008 5:26 PM PDT Uh-oh. For all the champagne toasts that are no doubt going on over at Take-Two Interactive and its subsidiary Rockstar Games over the grand launch day of Grand Theft Auto IV, there's a bit of a dark cloud brewing.
Intel, Texas Instruments, Infineon, and Panasonic said Tuesday that they are working on a home-networking standard that uses electrical and phone lines and coaxial cable that consumers already have … Read more Blabatocracy's new mantra: All Jeremiah Wright, All the Time Posted in Coop's Corner by Charles Cooper April 29, 2008 5:10 PM PDT If my hunch is right, Chris Tolles has a better shot at representing the future of media than does Chris Matthews and his ilk.
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The Canadian Press: Consumer groups call for changes to provincial insurance regulations
The regulations, which were changed in October 2003, increased the deductible for compensation awards from $15,000 to $30,000 and placed an increased burden of responsibility on victims to prove real harm after an accident. In 2003, insurance companies registered a profit of $2.5 billion, rising to $4.7 billion in 2007, Halpern said.
It's bad for Ontarians and it's bad for business," he said at the outset of a two-day auto insurance summit where consumer advocates squared off against industry representatives. Halpern also fired a salvo at George Cooke, CEO of Dominion Insurance Company of Canada, who was sitting at a table only metres from the podium. Let's look at Mr. Cooke's company," said Halpern, noting that Dominion increased dividends paid to its parent company from $40 million to $60 million last year despite a drop in net operating income.
Congratulations, Mr. Cooke: auto insurance is a good business." Halpern said insurance companies operate outside regular market forces and have successfully lobbied the government for regulatory changes rather than adopting fiscally responsible business practices. His comments came after Cooke delivered a speech attacking the adversarial stance that lawyers take when dealing with insurance companies.
Referring to an article on the Ontario Bar Association's website criticizing insurance companies for earning more by offering less, Cooke said that "kind of practice destroys credibility very quickly." Surely consumers deserve a thoughtful and accurate representation of facts, and not dramatic misrepresentation." Cooke also called into question the legal profession's practice of taking between 30 to 50 per cent of injury settlements for themselves.
Former associate chief justice Coulter Osborne, who was hired by Ontario's Liberal government in 2006 to improve access to civil courts, likened the $30,000 deductible to a "tax on pain." Osborne said the 2003 regulatory changes have become "direct barriers to justice" and need to be taken under "serious consideration."
The Ontario legislature plans to reopen the debate over the regulations this fall. Adrienne Seggie, whose son was killed by an alleged street racer 18 months ago, said the $30,000 deductible for pain, suffering and personal injury adds "insult to injury." Seggie said each of her four remaining kids can claim about $30,000 in damages for their brother's death, but each settlement is subject to a separate $15,000 deductible.
Marie Smith, president of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario, said current provincial regulations are unacceptable and discriminate against seniors. I feel this is just another form of elder abuse," she said, adding that seniors can't sue for lost income after an accident.
She said the $30,000 deductible prevents grandparents from obtaining any compensation for the death of a grandchild. If I was suing for a grandchild, I can only get $15,000 and they take $30,000, so I get nothing," she said. Hosted by Copyright © 2008 The Canadian Press.
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TheStar.com Horoscopes Horoscopes for Tuesday, April 29
Of course, it is also a good time for reflection and dreaming, so let your mind wander. Beware, too, of deceptive words and false promises. If today is your birthday : Things may seem tense, but if your heart is in the right place, everything in your world will fall into place.
This year, a benign universe promises that wonderful plans will come to fruition. Happy birthday to Uma Thurman, 38, and Jerry Seinfeld, 54. Aries (March 21 - April 20) Some weeks are better than others.
This coming week is going to be one of the good ones, unless you misconstrue a few signals and start weaving a web of problems of out of nothing. Taurus (April 21 - May 20) We all view life events through the murky window of subjective vision. Sometimes we see problems only to later discover we have misread the situation. You're about to find you're actually better off than you think.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) If you find yourself caught up in any misunderstandings, they will prove transitory. Your heart knows what to do and your head is well positioned, too. You will see through a complicated predicament with perspicacity. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Some of us try to learn from our mistakes while others seem to endlessly repeat them, spending their lives living in remorse. Do not chastise yourself now over something that is best forgotten.
22) It's hard to resist the temptation to look back over your shoulder in case trouble is following you, but other than a few minor nuisances, you're in the clear. 23 - Sept. 22) To be a Virgo is be a walk in perfection. You are well equipped to sort out a stupid mess of someone else's creation. Do not hesitate to humour those complicating a simple issue. 23 - Oct. 23) If you speak your mind, you risk making yourself unpopular.
But if you don't speak up, you are not likely to feel very good about yourself. Do what you must, but use diplomacy and discretion. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't completely write off an old emotional investment. It may never pay dividends in the way that you expected, but that doesn't mean you have been wasting your time. You're in for a good surprise. 23 - Dec. 21) You have accomplished great things, but you are reeling from the effort. A trying situation has taken its toll and every resource has been taxed to the limit.
It's been tough, but things are about to get better. 22 - Jan. 20) Your obsession for perfection will ease up once this lunar month comes to an end. A big obstacle to progress will disappear. 21 - Feb. 19) Your practical nature fears that reality may not match your high expectations.
Put aside your reservations as favourable cosmic considerations are working on your behalf. 20 - March 20) When stress become the norm, we become suspicious of harmonious normality. Don't rule out something wonderful just because you can't see what's wrong with it. Read Phil Booth at boothstars.com or at thestar.com horoscope.
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