Feb
2009
Articles from 12th Feb 2009
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Contract won to promote travel down under
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
DIGITAL agency Leighton has won a three-year extension to its long-standing contract with Tourism Australia, as part of an online push to market the country to the travel trade. Read
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Will investment dry up?
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
EXPERTS have sounded a note of caution to investment-hungry science and technology start-ups in the region despite new figures revealing soaring levels of venture capital spend in the sector. Read
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Sunderland software deal helps US fight crime
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
A DEAL worth close to £8.5m will see software developed in Sunderland used by American law enforcers in the fight against crime in the US. Read
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Cash backing for virtual gaming firm
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
A FLEDGLING online firm hoping to become a Facebook for gamers has been backed by £420,000 in funding from North East investors. Read
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Dating site aims to spread web nationwide
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
AN ONLINE entrepreneur whose networking website has played Cupid to hundreds of North Eastern singletons is preparing to spread the love-bug nationwide. Read
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New website aimed at the young generation
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
TWO graduates from Northumbria University have launched a new website which they hope will unite the North East’s young generation. Read
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Comment: Make good use of what’s being offered
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
NEW technologies appear on the scene every day with the potential to improve the way we work and live. The trouble is, there are so many it’s impossible to keep track of which gizmo or service does what. Read
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Comment: TV and internet go for the right blend
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
IN THE future the lines between TV and the web are set to become even more blurred. Read
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Comment: North East technology gets stuck in
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
THE secret lies in hairy feet - millions of microscale hairs on each toe. Before you read on, I’d better make it clear that I’m talking about geckos. Read
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Twestival for Twitterers to meet and raise cash
Feb 12 2009 | Science & Technology
USERS of one of the fastest social networking crazes on the planet will gather in the region tonight as part of an international money-raising event which will bring together 175 cities. Read
