Esplex, which supplies new and used computer parts to customers worldwide, is moving its spare parts operation from Plymouth to Poland.

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Potter also likes semiconductor assembler Hana Microelectronic and computer-monitor maker Delta, which supplies Fujitsu of Japan.

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Its developers have set up lists of on-line stores in ten shopping categories, from computer supplies to wine (with more to follow), and have taught the software how to make sense of the quirks of each one.

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