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The UK is turning from a nation of shopkeepers into a nation of small businesses and telecommuters. According to recent statistics, 1.3 million of the total British workforce are telecommuting, while one in five employees is self-employed or works in a small company. With an increasing number of homes being transformed into offices, office equipment manufacturers and telecommunications companies are scrambling to develop products suited to this newly emerging market. Home-office equipment have three common applications: for computing, for communications and for correspondence. Computers are not always a must because telecommuters and home-based entrepreneurs often use them only for word-processing and spreadsheets. Those who opt to buy computers can select between a desktop or a notebook. These and other home-office equipment are evaluated.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Office Machinery Manufacturing, Business Machines NEC, Office equipment, Office equipment and supplies, Office supplies, Equipment and supplies, Telecommuting, Home-based businesses, Home based businesses, Home offices

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Smart appliances: fuzzy logic, fabulous performance

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Technological innovations have given rise to smart appliances. These are household devices that can think for themselves. Some examples are a washing machine that can tell if too much detergent is used, a microwave oven that automatically sets the correct cooking time for the food placed inside it and a toaster that can determine the thickness of the bread. Smart appliances are made possible by a system known as fuzzy logic, which is designed to give computers flexibility and the ability to interpret 'fuzzy' or vague concepts such as 'warm' or 'heavyish.' These appliances have become very popular in Japan, which accounts for about 80% of the entire fuzzy logic market. The global market for these products is expected to grow from just $145 million in 1991 to $7.76 billion in 1998.

Usage, Fuzzy logic, Fuzzy systems, Intelligent devices, Intelligent machines

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Soft sill shuffle: Enterprise resource planning systems have greatly enhanced some accountants' appeal to prospective employers, who just can't get their hands on enough experienced staff

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Many companies now use enterprise resource planning systems to control their business activities, such as supply procurement and financial accounting. The use of such systems has meant increased demand for those with suitable implementation experiences. Accountants not only need knowledge in fiance, they also require a background in IT, but keeping up to date is difficult in such a fast moving sector. KPMG set up a global SAP training centre in 1998 to meet demand for ERP training skills.

Management, Training, Accountants

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