Based on the Intel Learning Series reference design, the PC will come pre-loaded with the Intel Learning Series software suite, specialized educational software and a variety of teaching resources.

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Now it pays for roughly five LinkedIn "recruiter licenses, " which are specialized accounts for recruiters, for its human-resources department.

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That means more money and resources for law enforcement to support, for example, specialized investigative and forensic methodologies.

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They will need cell towers and servers, large data centers, specialized software, legions of trained personnel and reliable supplies of basic resources like electricity and Internet connectivity.

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