Only a few employers answer the call to telecommute

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The concept of telecommuting or working at home has found its place in the American workplace but it still has to gain acceptance in Asia. For instance, only 0.6% of employers in Singapore allow their employees to telecommute, and most of these firms are multinational corporations. The reluctance of Asian employers to implement a telecommuting policy stems from a corporate culture where managers expect to see their employees every working day. Despite its low acceptance among Asian employers, US studies show that telecommuting employees' productivity rose by 10% to 20%.

Labor force information, Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Statistical Data Included, Usage, Evaluation, Telecommunications systems, Economic policy, Telecommuting, Labor relations, Corporate culture, Telecommunication systems

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Telecom and Internet firms prepare for the arrival of new WAP standard

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Telecommunication companies and Internet service providers in Asia are preparing to exploit the benefits of a technology that is bound to change the mode of online services in the market. Dubbed as Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), the new technology would allow mobile phone users to obtain Internet access. Other Asian companies are also looking forward to employ the technology in providing new WAP-based services, such as telephone directory, flight information and movie ticketing.

Product information, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mobile Radio Services, Innovations, Internet service providers, Telecommunications industry, Wireless communications, Wireless communications services, Wireless communication systems

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