This is basically the Open Source concept, where sites like IdeaScale facilitate the outsourcing of application development to the Internet community in the form of an open call.

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ThingWorx is an emerging application platform for the Internet of Things.

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They use the Internet, the application of innovative technology and the assistance of licensed securities brokers when appropriate to provide a broad universe of accredited and institutional investors with efficient access to private company stock investment opportunities and to take friction out of the transaction process.

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By urging the industry to develop common standards for the application of streaming video and audio in wireless internet applications and television set-top boxes, Apple stands to at least hold its ground if the playing field is leveled.

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Try the following exercise: attempt to create an application or site that will reach a majority of internet users without having to worry about one large company standing in your way.

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Harris today announced an agreement committing the leading operators of mobile application platforms to improve privacy protections for millions of consumers around the globe who access the Internet through applications ("apps") on their smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

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Most such businesses can't afford the staff and hassle required to navigate a sea of local, long-distance and wireless carriers, Internet and application service providers and Web site and e-mail hosts.

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Having been caught out by the Internet-stoked demand for web and application servers as well as the very late arrival of Windows 2000 and Intel's Itanium chip, both have recently produced high-end servers that have outscored Sun's in benchmark tests.

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