Dubbed SKiP, the service relies on Osaifu-Keitai (literally "wallet mobile") technology developed by comms giant NTT.

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His Media Survey newsletter is a must read for comms pros toiling in that tumultuous space.

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Why should using an iPad, Kindle or bag-holding alarm clock be banned during take-off and landing, even with all wireless comms switched off?

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Going forward, the LLCD will play a vital part in NASA's 2017 Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, a key test of laser-based relay comms in future missions.

ENGADGET

Social media is holistic part of comms strategy.

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Regardless of what the student intends to focus on later, they are given intensive training in the fundamental digital tools and platforms, which, as someone who used to make all his NYU comms students learn HTML, I could appreciate.

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Some exceptions to this are in the super dense space where PCI Express and ethernet are virtually on the chip, or solutions from guys like Calxeda, which minimizes power and eliminates the need for any comms box at the top of the rack.

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