Fax machine craze sends a message of opportunity
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A proliferation of facsimile transmission services and equipment are coming into existence now that microcomputers and fax machines are integrated. The number of fax machines in use in the US is 3.4 million, up from one million in 1987. Along with this popularity comes a number of innovative services to meet business needs. Fax Corp of America is selling distributorships for a fax vending machine operated by credit card. Faxnet Inc offers fax transmission over telephone lines, cutting costs as much as 25 percent and, thanks to proprietary software, allowing better printing and faster transmission. Pinpoint is launching a customized newsletter delivered by fax called Computer Focus. Subscription cost is $1,800 annually because subscribers will be able to individually specific the newsletter's contents.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1989
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High-tech eye finds its place on playing field
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A new category of sports computer systems are appearing, based upon increasingly powerful computers which can manipulate and hold images. Sports teams are using computer systems to better their performances and beat their competition. The Cleveland Browns' computer stored video footage of their opponent, the Houston Oilers, that helped the Browns predict how the other team would play. As a result, the Cleveland Browns won the National Football League's Central Division championship. SportSight Inc, in Newport Beach, CA, markets a system that helps baseball pitchers analyze their pitching. Sports Technology Inc, in Essex, CT, sells a system that helps golfers with their swing. Motiontronics for Science Inc markets a product that can be used for training in martial arts and boxing.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1990
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ASK co-founder is proving you can go home again; Sandra Kurtzig seeks to revive software firm's entrepreneurial spirit
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Sandra L. Kurtzig is returning to ASK Computer Systems Inc as president and CEO in hopes of bringing back an entrepreneurial spirit to the MIS company. Kurtzig was a co-founder of the company in 1972 and resigned in 1985. ASK profits dropped 73 percent in the period ending Mar 31, 1990 to $2.4 million, or 18 cents a share, from $8.7 million, or 65 cents a share, a year earlier. Kurtzig plans on developing new products and expanding operations at ASK, where management has continued to develop products for minicomputers but has failed to develop products for the emerging workstation market. ASK is also establishing offices in Europe and Asia in an attempt to position itself in a global market.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1990
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