They paid for the investment in network infrastructure and software development that has allowed us to have reliable broadband connectivity, multimedia websites, online chat and all the other cool stuff that we are coming to enjoy and rely upon.

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The system provides a platform for continuous network improvement through the application of new and enhanced software development.

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True, if you live behind a corporate firewall, have fast wired connections, and not a tremendous need for performance (network lags can be detrimental to data-hog applications like video editing, software development, and 3D modeling), then you can make do with a Chromebook-like endpoint.

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