Nov
2008
Articles from 13th Nov 2008
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Connect for Care makes dementia breakthrough
Nov 13 2008 | Science & Technology
SUFFERERS of dementia from across the world could soon have their lives transformed by a new piece of technology developed by a fledgling North East firm. Read
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Birth of a notion takes millionaire to Las Vegas
Nov 13 2008 | Science & Technology
A PROMINENT businessman who became the father of price comparison websites a decade ago is targeting the US market with his latest online venture. Read
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Online service boosts tourist industry
Nov 13 2008 | Science & Technology
A WIDER range of visitors are being attracted to the North East thanks to a new online support service for the tourist industry. Read
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Comment: Web PR great but can misfire
Nov 13 2008 | Science & Technology
FEW businesses, if any, can afford not to have an online presence. Digital marketing is big business, with firms investing millions of pounds in online campaigns, and websites will often be the first port of call for customers seeking information as broadband access becomes near universal. Read
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Comment: Working for nothing is popular
Nov 13 2008 | Science & Technology
WE'VE had outsourcing and even nearsourcing. Now, powered by the internet, something called crowdsourcing is being used by businesses to develop ideas and products. Read
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Global meeting of minds at Tyne hub
Nov 13 2008 | Science & Technology
WHILE scientists are sometimes lauded for ground-breaking discoveries which change the world, they often face public criticism for undertaking trivial, and seemingly pointless, areas of study. Read
