The database is pretty slim right now, but you can check it for all your equipment in advanced before purchasing anything.

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More than 50% of consumers in advanced EU economies are already purchasing a smartphone instead of a feature phone.

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In his top-level reshuffle, disclosed Thursday, Mulally also installed global leaders for purchasing, quality and advanced manufacturing engineering and information technology.

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Factors operate on a similar model, purchasing accounts receivables from a business in exchange for an advanced funding amount for each invoice.

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