February 12, 2007
SPACE WINNER : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Teresa de Onis, left, Aaron Coldiron, second to right, and former astronaut Commander John Herrington, right, award William Temple, second to left, a flight suit as the winner of the Vanishing Point contest, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 in Burns Flat, Okla. William Temple wins a trip to space from Microsoft, AMD and Rocketplane as part of the Windows Vista launch.
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POLYCOM V700: HIGH QUALITY VIDEO CONFERENCING AT THE DESKTOP : GlobalGiants.com
Polycom V700 ideal for small and medium businesses, teleworkers, and broad deployment at large organizations.
PHOTO: POLYCOM V700
PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) , the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced a new executive desktop video conferencing and collaboration solution designed for businesses wanting to add the productivity enhancing benefits of video communications at the desktop. The Polycom V700(TM) is a complete, all-in-one system featuring business- quality video conferencing, an integrated display that can double as a PC monitor, integrated camera, microphones and speakers, and content sharing capabilities. The Polycom V700 is currently available for order worldwide through qualified Polycom channel partners. [GlobalGiants.com]
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January 9, 2007
Apple Reinvents the Phone With iPhone : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Apple today introduced iPhone, combining three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching, and maps — into one small and lightweight handheld device. Cingular, the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., will be Apple’s exclusive U.S. carrier partner for Apple’s revolutionary iPhone. [Jan 09, 2007] [GlobalGiants.com]
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December 22, 2006
APPLE ITUNES GIFT CARDS
PHOTO: Kate Jones shops for iTunes Gift Cards at the Apple Store Fifth Avenue. The iPod is the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season and an iTunes Gift Card is a great last-minute gift for every iPod owner. The National Retail Federation estimates gift card sales will total $24.81 billion this holiday season.
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December 11, 2006
NVIDIA Named Most Respected Public Fabless Semiconductor Company by FSA
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 11 -- NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) , the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced that the Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA) presented the Company with the "Most Respected Public Fabless Company" award during the annual FSA Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 7, 2006 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Photo: NVIDIA Corporate Headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
The industry's "Most Respected Public Fabless Company" award is designed to identify the company garnering the most respect in the industry in terms of its products, vision, and future opportunities. On-line voting took place to allow members of the semiconductor industry, including semiconductor companies and partners, to cast a ballot for the public fabless companies they most respect.
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December 2, 2006
APPLE COMPUTER MACBOOK PRO
PHOTO: Allison Birdwell (R) and her mother shop for a MacBook Pro with help from a specialist at the Apple Store San Francisco. High-tech gifts including notebook computers, flat-screen TVs and iPods are must-have items this holiday shopping season, according to a report by ChangeWave Research.
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November 24, 2006
FIFTH AVENUE APPLE STORE AFTER MIDNIGHT NOVEMBER 24, 2006
PHOTO: Antoinette Laurent of New York buys a MacBook at the Apple Store Fifth Avenue shortly after midnight on Friday, November 24, 2006. Hundreds of customers visited the store to buy iPods and Macintosh desktop and notebook computers as the traditional holiday shopping season got underway.
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November 15, 2006
Cisco and Athletics Announce Cisco Field
PHOTO: Oakland Athletics (A's) Owner and Managing Partner Lew Wolff, standing left, and Cisco President and CEO John Chambers, right, unveil the 'Cisco Field' logo, while Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig sits, left, at an event Tuesday at Cisco headquarters in San Jose, Calif., to announce an agreement to build a baseball park in Fremont Calif. to serve as the new home of the A's. (Cisco photo by Scott Griggs)
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October 13, 2006
NVIDIA Partners and Customers 'Get Ready' for Microsoft Windows Vista
High-Quality Computing Experience With Microsoft's Upcoming Operating System.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12 -- NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) , the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced support for the Microsoft "Certified for Windows Vista" logo program and the certification of an extensive line of graphics processing units (GPUs). The program, the latest in a series of milestones leading up to the launch of Windows Vista, identifies the industry partners working closely with Microsoft to help educate consumers so they make the best choices when buying or upgrading their PC.
Photo: Dell XPS M1710 with NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX built for Microsoft Windows Vista(TM)
"The Certified for Windows Vista logo program helps people identify hardware that works optimally with Windows Vista-based PCs," said Dave Wascha, director of partner marketing for Windows Vista at Microsoft Corp. "NVIDIA GPU products help bring to life the 3-D graphics possible with Windows Vista, typifying customers with the great experiences that the Certified for Windows Vista logo promises."
NVIDIA will offer broad support for Windows Vista, certifying three generations of GPUs, from the latest GeForce 7 series to the GeForce FX series, launched back in 2002.
Microsoft is providing a host of resources to help consumers "Get Ready" for Windows Vista. The Certified for Windows Vista logo is the latest in a series of programs and tools designed to help consumers learn more about their options when planning for the move to Windows Vista. For more details and to see how to configure a new PC or upgrade a current PC for Vista, visit www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/ .
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October 4, 2006
Imation Delivers CD and DVD Disc Publisher For SMBs and Workgroups
Imation D20 Disc Publisher Helps Leave a Professional, Lasting Impression.
OAKDALE, Minn., Oct. 4 -- Imation Corp (NYSE:IMN) , a worldwide leader in removable data storage, today brings a complete solution for optical disc publishing to workgroups and the small- and medium-business (SMB) market. The Imation D20 Disc Publisher is an all-in-one CD and DVD publishing system that automates the copying of up to 20 discs at once, and is optimized for full-color, direct-to-disc printing using Imation Inkjet Printable Media with AquaGuard(TM) surface. An expert in delivering optical media technologies engineered for the demands of business, Imation delivers its D20 Disc Publisher to users seeking an affordable way to professionally finish CD and DVD media. The Imation D20 Disc Publisher is ideal for duplication of marketing and sales materials, music, video, catalogs and more.
About the size of a standard inkjet printer, the Imation D20 Disc Publisher automates the entire disc duplication process. When used in combination with Imation AquaGuard discs, the system's image creation software and ink ensure maximum design flexibility, brilliant colors from hub to edge, and quick-drying graphics that resist smearing when exposed to water or humid conditions. Simple, quick setup and easy-to-use software ensure high-quality results that leave a professional, unique impression. Simply connect it to the USB port on a PC or Mac, install the print software, create your own design, and load the discs. The Imation D20 Disc Publisher duplicates discs quickly with full-color, high resolution prints at 4800 dpi in up to 16.7 million colors using a single ink cartridge.
Imation Corp is solely focused on the development, manufacture and supply of removable data storage products spanning the four pillars of magnetic, optical, flash and removable hard disk storage.
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September 14, 2006
Macworld Launches 'Mac Basics' Superguide
Indispensable Mac resource offers troubleshooting and security advice along with utility recommendations.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14 -- Macworld, the world's foremost Mac authority in print and on the Web, announced the debut of the third installment of its popular Superguide series, "Mac Basics." Developed by Macworld's award-winning editorial team, this Superguide is a tool to aid all levels of Mac OS X users with tips, tools, and recommendations. Commercially available in three formats, the Superguide can be downloaded immediately as a PDF for $12.95, or purchased as a CD-ROM for $15.00 or full-color book for $24.99 (price for CD-ROM and book includes shipping and handling). All versions are available at: http://www.macworld.com/1733 .
"Apple continues to attract more new people to the Mac platform," said Jason Snell, VP/Editorial Director of Macworld. "And 'Mac Basics' is the perfect starter guide for new Mac users, Windows switchers, and people who feel that they've only scratched the surface of what their Mac can do. If your mom just bought a new Mac, this is the perfect guidebook for her."
Edited by Macworld Senior Features Editor Kelly Turner, the Superguide boasts a collection of the most important and indispensable advice for Mac users. Vital troubleshooting and security recommendations, add-on utilities, introductory advice, and customization tips are all included, making this a valuable resource for all Mac users and owners.
The Macworld "Mac Basics" Superguide is the latest release in the Superguide series. Other Superguides currently available for sale are the Macworld Digital Photography Superguide and the Macworld iPod and iTunes Superguide:
Macworld Digital Photography Superguide: www.macworld.com/0996
Macworld iPod and iTunes Superguide: www.macworld.com/1370
Headquartered in San Francisco, Mac Publishing, LLC publishes the world's leading independent Macintosh publication and Web sites. The Mac Publishing sites include: Macworld.com, PlaylistMag.com, MacOSXHints.com, MacworldProductFinder.com, and MacUser.com.
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September 10, 2006
THE ONE MILLIONTH VISITOR TO THE APPLE STORE ON FIFTH AVE
Elizabeth Rodriguez receives prizes for being the one millionth visitor to the Apple Store Fifth Avenue on September 9, 2006. The store opened on May 19, 2006 and quickly became Apple's highest volume store with customers visiting around the clock. Rodriguez received a prize package including a MacBook, iPod, iPod Hi-Fi and an Apple ProCare membership for personal training and other special services.
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September 7, 2006
Imation Gets Down to Business with Its Highly-Anticipated Blu-ray Discs
New high-definition format offers five times the data storage capacity of standard DVD media.
Imation Corp (NYSE:IMN) has announced the availability of its Blu-ray media. With Imation Blu-ray media, professionals have a simple solution for managing their growing quantity of critical data storage. Available in recordable (BD-R) and rewritable (BD-RE) formats, Imation Blu-ray discs store up to 25 GB of digital files -- five times the capacity of standard DVDs -- and are ideal for reliable business backup, including medical and government imaging, photography, videography, as well as high definition video recording.
BD-R and BD-RE, Imation's first high-definition recordable media, offer high quality, "single session" optical backup. They are an ideal and efficient backup and archive solution for organizations of all sizes with high-capacity data storage needs. Blu-ray discs also allow for recording of high-definition television and video content, with crystal-clear picture and sound quality.
Imation Blu-ray discs are produced with a unique protective coating that provides scratch-resistance, anti-static dust resistance, and smear- resistance, ensuring a more durable and protected media surface. For even greater storage, Imation will also manufacture double-layer Blu-ray media later this year, delivering 50 GB of capacity on a single disc -- 10 times the capacity of standard DVD discs.
Imation Corp is focused on the development, manufacture and supply of removable data storage products spanning the four pillars of magnetic, optical, flash and removable hard disk storage. It has more than 50 years of data storage leadership beginning with the development of the world's first computer tape.
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August 16, 2006
ASUS Introduces the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 Notebook at the 2006 Concorso Italiano
Stunning Notebook Makes It's US Debut.
FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 14 -- ASUS Computer International, a leading provider of high quality notebooks worldwide, will announce the availability of the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 notebook in the US at the 2006 Concorso Italiano "Celebration of Italian Style," on August 18th. ASUS CEO, Ivan Ho, and Lamborghini CEO and President, Stephan Winkelmann, will unveil the ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 during a press announcement at 10:00 AM at the Automobili Lamborghini tent. ASUS will showcase the notebook at both the ASUS and Lamborghini tents and will have a drawing open to the public for a new ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 notebook.
The result of a comprehensive partnership between ASUS, Automobili Lamborghini, and Intel(R), the notebook will be the first in a series of officially licensed products. The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 successfully captures the spirit of the cars whose name it bears with design details and special mirror painting finish suggestive of Lamborghini's fine automobiles. The product was designed from the beginning to be, like its Lamborghini namesake, in a category by itself. "The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 backs up its Lamborghini- inspired design with top performance, unbeatable features, and rock-solid ASUS quality. It is a stunning notebook worthy of the Lamborghini name," says Stephan Winkelmann, CEO and President of Automobili Lamborghini (and current owner of an ASUS-Lamborghini VX1).
ASUS Computer International is a leading provider of 3C (computing, communications, and consumer electronics) total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, digital home, and networking devices.
Automobili Lamborghini has been a part of the Audi Group since 1998. It is based in Sant'Agata, Bolognese, in Italy.
The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 offers the following advantages:
Speed -- Exclusive NVIDIA GeForceGo 7400VX Special Edition Dedicated
Graphics Engine
The NVIDIA GeForceGo 7400VX Special Edition dedicated graphics engine is
designed exclusively for the VX1 notebook series. Users will enjoy
movies and play games with unparalleled 3D image performance on its
brilliant 1400 x 1050 Color Shine screen.
Power - Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1 is based on the latest Intel(R) Core(R) Duo
processor T2500 2.0GHz. The dual-core capability of the ASUS-Lamborghini
VX1 optimizes multitasking and provides processing performance that
exceeds desktop level. Core(R) Duo processors are super-efficient and
use less power, extending battery life by up to 25%. A hefty 2GB of
DDRII 677 memory makes applications fly.
Mobility - Slim and Lightweight Design
Just as streamlined Lamborghinis are designed from the ground up for
maximum acceleration with supreme aerodynamics, the VX1 is designed for
superior mobility with a light, compact design. This 15" notebook weighs
less than most 14" notebooks.
Pleasure - The Pride of Knowing You Have the Best
The ASUS-Lamborghini VX1's exquisite style and unsurpassed performance
make any task a pleasure. The pride and excitement of ownership lingers
long after the machine powers down.
Specifications
VX1-5E003P
LCD 15" SXGA (1400x x 1050) with Color Shine technology
Graphics NVIDIA GeForceGo 7400VX Special Edition / 512MB
Turbocache(TM)
CPU Intel(R) Core(R) Duo T2500, 2.0 GHz
Memory 2GB DDRII 667 MHz
Optical Drive 4X DVD Super Multi
Battery 8 cell
HDD 160GB, 5400 RPM
OS Windows(R) XP(R) Professional
Wireless/ Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0; 802.11 a/b/g
Bag & Mouse Yes
Colors Available Yellow and black
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August 10, 2006
Apple Unveils New Mac Pro Featuring Quad 64-bit Xeon Processors
New Mac Pro Completes Apple’s Intel Transition.
Photo: Courtesy of Apple
Apple has unveiled the new Mac Pro, a quad Xeon, 64-bit desktop workstation featuring two new Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors running up to 3.0 GHz and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of the Power Mac G5 Quad*. With advanced performance, greater expansion, higher performance graphics options and unprecedented customization, the newly designed Mac Pro is the ideal system for the most demanding user. The introduction of the Mac Pro marks the completion of a rapid and seamless transition for Apple, with the entire Mac family now using Intel’s latest processors.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
With more than 4.9 million possible configurations, the Mac Pro delivers unprecedented customization to meet even the most demanding performance, expansion and storage needs. The newly redesigned Mac Pro features an all new, direct attach storage solution for cable free, snap in installation of up to four 500GB Serial ATA hard drives for a total of 2TB of internal storage—the most ever on a Mac—and support for two optical drives to simultaneously read and/or write to CDs and DVDs. Every Mac Pro includes three full-length PCI Express expansion slots and one double-wide PCI Express graphics slot to support high-powered, double-wide graphics cards without sacrificing multiple slots. Providing quick and convenient access to connect the most popular external devices, the front panel of the Mac Pro includes a FireWire 800 port, a FireWire 400 port and two USB 2.0 ports with additional FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and three USB 2.0 ports on the back panel. Mac Pro also includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, optical digital input and output, analog audio input and output, and optional built-in support for AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.
Every Mac Pro comes standard with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT with 256MB of video memory, providing built-in support for dual-displays and Apple’s 30-inch Cinema HD Display. The ATI Radeon X1900 XT and the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500, both with 512MB of video memory, are available as build to order options and provide built-in support for up to two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays. The Quadro FX 4500 also includes a stereo 3D port to connect goggles for stereo-in-a-window applications and is ideal for the most demanding animation, special effects and scientific visualization applications. The Mac Pro supports up to four PCI Express graphics cards to drive up to eight displays at once for advanced visualization and large display walls.
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May 14, 2006
Apple's New iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor
New iMac is Twice as Fast as Predecessor.
Apple has unveiled the new iMac featuring Mac OS X running on the new Intel Core™ Duo processor, delivering performance that is up to twice that of its predecessor.* The widely praised iMac design now features dual-core processors, a built-in iSight™ video camera for video conferencing out-of-the-box, and the breakthrough media experience of Front Row™ with the Apple Remote for a simple, intuitive and powerful way for consumers to enjoy their content from across the room. Every new iMac comes with iLife ’06, the next generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring major new versions of iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, and GarageBand™ . The new iMac is shipping now, and is the first of a new generation of Macs featuring Intel processors that Apple will roll out during 2006.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
“The iMac has already been praised as ‘the gold standard of desktop PCs’, so we hope customers really love the new iMac, which is up to twice as fast,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “With Mac OS X plus Intel’s latest dual-core processor under the hood, the new iMac delivers performance that will knock our customers’ socks off.”
The new iMac features Apple’s breakthrough Front Row media experience and the Apple Remote, a simple way for customers to enjoy the content they have on their iMac—including songs from their iTunes music library, photo slideshows from iPhoto, videos including TV shows, Podcasts, iMovies and DVDs, and popular movie trailers streamed from apple.com—all from across the room.
Every new iMac comes with a built-in iSight video camera for out-of-the-box video conferencing using Apple’s award-winning iChat AV software, or recording a video Podcast or iMovie using iLife '06. The built-in iSight video camera takes advantage of the Intel Core Duo processor to deliver up to four times the resolution over the previous model. Each iMac also includes Photo Booth, Apple’s fun-to-use application that lets users take quick snapshots with the built-in iSight video camera, add entertaining visual effects and share their pictures with the touch of a button.
The new iMac comes standard with a SuperDrive™ for burning professional-quality DVDs, 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory expandable to 2GB, hard drive storage capacity up to 500GB, and ATI Radeon X1600 PCI Express-based graphics with 128MB of GDDR3 memory for outstanding graphics performance and realistic game play. With the latest high-performance connectivity options, the new iMac includes built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, built-in AirPort Extreme for fast 54 Mbps wireless networking,** built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a total of five USB ports (three USB 2.0) and two FireWire 400 ports. The new iMac now includes mini-DVI video output to connect up to a 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. With mini-DVI and the new iMac’s extended desktop mode feature, users can more than double their available screen real estate.
The new iMac was designed to be the perfect computer for iLife '06, the next generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring major new versions of iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand and introducing iWeb, a new iLife application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with photos, blogs and Podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by anyone on the Internet with just a single click. All the iLife '06 applications are Universal applications that run natively on the new Intel-based iMacs for maximum performance.
Every new iMac comes with the latest release of the world’s most advanced operating system, Mac OS X version 10.4.4 “Tiger” including Safari™, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth, running natively on Apple’s first Intel-based desktop. Mac OS X Tiger includes an innovative software translation technology called Rosetta that lets customers run most Mac OS X PowerPC applications seamlessly.
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June 9, 2005
Southwest Airlines Says Lines At The Airport Will Get Even Shorter This Summer
IBM and Southwest to provide "RAPID CHECK-IN" Kiosks for getting to the gate with less wait.
Southwest Airlines is teaming with IBM to offer the first of more than 250 airport self-service check-in kiosks that will be available nationwide. The first RAPID CHECK-IN kiosks are operating at Dallas' Love Field airport, with additional kiosks planned for San Antonio, Phoenix, Nashville, Houston Hobby, Chicago Midway, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Orlando, and Baltimore/Washington.
Under the contract, valued at $2 million, IBM is designing the self-service application, manufacturing, and installing more than 250 systems at many of Southwest Airlines' largest destination airports. The deal could expand to more units over the next year. The addition of self-service kiosks comes just a month after Southwest automated its flight check-in process, changing from plastic boarding cards to personalized paper, to help reduce the amount of time customers wait in airport lines. These measures are part of Southwest's commitment to improving the airport experience for its passengers following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
"In today's travel environment, people are seeking convenience, especially speed, to get through the airport," said Dave Ridley, Southwest's vice president of ground operations. "We value face-to-face interaction with our customers, but want to offer more options to help speed them through the check-in process. The IBM kiosks allow us to give our customers an alternative to standing in line, without sacrificing the overall level of service they receive from Southwest Airlines."
Travelers with (electronic) ticketless reservations may use Southwest Airlines' new "RAPID CHECK-IN" kiosks (in English or Spanish) by simply swiping a credit card or Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards frequent flyer card to start the check-in process. The system can print a boarding pass, baggage tags (at ticket counter positions only), travel itinerary, or receipt. It also allows customers to add a Rapid Rewards account number to an itinerary so the member can receive frequent flyer credit for a particular flight.
For more information on how RAPID CHECK-IN works, please see www.southwest.com/kiosks.
In addition to being a customer convenience at the airport, Southwest Airlines views RAPID CHECK-IN as a brand extension of its popular southwest.com web site. "With nearly half of our customers purchasing tickets over the Internet, we lead the airline industry in online bookings. In addition, 85 percent of our customers are ticketless (electronic ticket). With this level of technical savvy out there, we are confident our customers will adapt easily to RAPID CHECK-IN," Ridley added.
"By deploying its RAPID CHECK-IN kiosk program, Southwest will not only be able to offer its customers the convenience of self-service check-in, but can also free up some of its agents to focus on delivering face-to-face customer service, as well as more complex ticket transactions," said Steve Orr, global airline segment executive, IBM Travel & Transportation Industry group. "Additionally, since the self-service kiosks take up less space than traditional check-in counters, they are proving beneficial in the new airport environment -- where there are increasing space constraints resulting from the various new security measures. They also maximize traffic flow in otherwise constrained terminal buildings, resulting in lower costs to both airlines and airport operators."
IBM, the global market leader in travel check-in kiosk systems, has developed self-service kiosks for a number of U.S. airlines as well as international carriers including Air Canada, Alitalia, British Airways, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. IBM's Electronic Access team, which is part of IBM Global Services, provides worldwide support for all of IBM's self-service application software, middleware and kiosk hardware development.
Southwest Airlines proves to be one of the most elite players in the world of business, according to the July 2001 issue of FORTUNE. Southwest Airlines has continued to earn a place in the FORTUNE list of 500 Largest U.S. Corporations. In the year 2001, Southwest experienced its 29th consecutive year of profitability, job security, and plentiful profitsharing.
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May 26, 2005
Nokia launches new Linux based Internet Tablet product category
The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet enables easy broadband access to the Internet over Wi-Fi
New York - Today Nokia introduced its first device in the new Internet Tablet category, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is a dedicated device optimized for convenient Internet browsing and email communications in a sleek pocketsize format. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800x480) widescreen display with zoom and on-screen keyboard, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi. Aside from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology via a compatible mobile phone.
"We are very excited to introduce our first Nokia Internet Tablet device to the market. With the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet consumers can access broadband Internet services away from their desktop, for example in the backyard or at a café within a Wi-Fi hotspot", says Janne Jormalainen, Vice President of Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia.
The device runs on Linux based Nokia Internet Tablet 2005 software edition which includes widely deployed desktop Linux and Open Source technologies. The maemo development platform (www.maemo.org) will provide Open Source developers and innovation houses with the tools and opportunities to collaborate with Nokia on future devices and OS releases in the Internet Tablet category.
"Linux is a logical choice for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet as Linux and the Open Source development platform provide us with fast and efficient solutions to build products for this new, Nokia product category. This is the first step in creating an Open Source product for broadband and Internet services. We will be launching regularly updates of the software. The next software release planned for the first half of next year will support more presence based functionalities such as VoIP and Instant Messaging", continues Janne Jormalainen.
Additional highlighted applications of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet with the 2005 software include an Internet Radio, RSS News reader, Image viewer and Media players for selected types of media. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is planned to start shipping in the third quarter of 2005 in selected countries in the Americas and Europe.
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