Other e-tailers cite the high cost - some five to 10 times higher than in the U.S. - of leasing Net connections and maintaining "server" computers for managing online transactions.

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Net Enterprise Servers and add Mobile Server to the mix.

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Brian Jones of computer company Oracle, who co-developed the system with Idaho Technology, EYT and ScenPro said it was easy to set up because the software runs off a central server accessed via the Net, so the hospitals do not have to install additional hardware or software.

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