The exponential growth of Facebook, in particular, has opened the door for campaigns to recruit from social networks, Sullivan explains.

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Digital distribution networks like Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network have opened up new opportunities for independent developers like inXile Entertainment.

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Both say their airports - plagued by glitches when they opened last year - will be ready in June, while telecommunications, finance and transport networks will be ready before 2000.

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