Scottish schools are ahead of the game when it comes to embracing new technology - a survey reveals.

BBC: High-tech future for Scottish schools

But new technology that allows airlines to survey passengers in-flight may someday prove the cynics wrong.

BBC: Is your airline any good?

But as the Nikkei survey points out, innovation and technology will not be enough to win in the new competition.

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The survey also pointed out that network managers face challenges when introducing employees to new software applications and advances in communication technology.

CNN: Road rage on the information superhighway

Tech industry executives thinks Mitt Romney would be a better choice than Barack Obama for the technology economy, but nonetheless think Obama is likely to be re-elected, according to a new survey of tech executives conducted by the law firm DLA Piper.

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