Anytime, anyplace

Article Abstract:

Handheld satellite phone systems that allow connection to anywhere in the world are a step nearer with the launch of a global satellite network by telecommunications consortium Iridium. Each of the 66 satellites will be simultaneously linked by radio to four others, allowing signals to be transmitted globally. Other systems in development include Globalstar and Odyssey. Asia's own Aces system is being developed by partnership Pasifik Satelit Nusantara which plans to launch the world's biggest commercial satellite in 1998. Pricing for the new services have not been finalized, but will probably undercut tariffs for using phones in hotel rooms.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Satellite Communications Eqp, Product development, Satellite communications services industry, Satellite communications systems

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Little big guy

Article Abstract:

Traditional floppy disks only hold 1.44 megabytes of data and they are now being superceded by products such as the Zip disk from Iomega Corp. This can store the same as 70 floppy disks. The Superdisk or LS120 is now available from Imation Corp. These drives are nine times quicker than traditional floppy disks, however, the disks which can be used in it cost $15 compared to 50 cents for a normal floppy. This is offset by the extra storage space the new disks offer. The disk drive will work with old floppies, however, old disk drives cannot accept the new LS120 disks.

Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Manufacturing, Floppy Magnetic Disks, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, Computer storage devices, Floppy Disk Drives, Computer industry, Product introduction, IOM, Floppy disks, Imation Corp., IMN, IOMEGA Corp. (Roy, Utah)

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Sign here

Article Abstract:

The World Trade Organization is expected to support a worldwide Information Technology Agreement (ITA) designed to speed up international trade routes for hi-tech products by the year 2000. The agreement will boost international trade all over the world, including 18 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member countries. The United States is particularly supportive of the ITA.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Intnl Economic Policy, Business Associations, Trade Associations, United States, International trade, Information technology, International economic relations, World Trade Organization

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