They created a platform for academics, which they call knowledge holders, to connect with businesses, known as knowledge hunters, who are interested in their specific research expertise or knowledge.
Users who download the application can call other Skype users for free and connect to international numbers at low rates.
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In the event that we are not able to connect, we ask that he call GMC Customer Service at 1-800-462-8782.
If their hypothesis is true, it bodes well for companies and developers targeting consumers on these platforms and should serve as a wake up call for those not yet using services like Facebook Connect.
On Wednesday's conference call, Facebook also disclosed how its efforts to better connect advertisers to relevant customers are faring.
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In an Ofcom survey 78% of those using net phone services which cannot connect to the emergency services thought that such a call was already possible on that network or were unaware that there might be a problem.
Or a user can connect, wirelessly, with a smartphone to take a call.
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In addition to Investments Connect, the online service, clients can work with advisors in call centers or a licensed banker at a branch.
Though Japanese citizens were able to follow events on radio and TV, it was largely through social networking platforms, such as Google Finder, Facebook and Twitter, that they were able to connect with loved ones and, in many cases send out a call for help for themselves or for those missing or hurt.
For years, Telcel has charged competitors more money to connect calls to its 66 million customers than it charges its own customers to call within the network, giving rivals no chance to offer competitive rates.
And while watching a professional football game, you can connect to a Web site to get additional stats, vote on an umpire's call and otherwise interact with the game.
After hitting connect, a message popped up instructing us to hop over to WiFi in order to complete the call.
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