Using locational arbitrage, load shifting, and other methods, FuelQuest is using software and technology to optimize fuel purchases and contracting, thus bringing down input costs.

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Vidyo's technology is able to optimize the user's video experience to reduce latency with H.264 Scalable Video Coding (SVC), an adaptive codec that can ensure a more reliable video experience on best-effort networks.

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He provides advisory and consulting services to buyers and vendors, including Newvem, to optimize the adoption of technology for competitive advantage.

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We would value the opportunity to further discuss with you how to optimize the integration of our respective businesses to create a leading global technology company with exceptional display and search advertising capabilities.

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The technology will be configured for each specific market to optimize for range, power and resolution.

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On one level, CIOs are paid to think about, plan, deliver, and optimize technology solutions.

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Enterprises can deploy M2M technology now to reduce the cost of field service management through remote maintenance, they can optimize fleet scheduling with real-time location and traffic data and they can tap into new business models such as usage-based (or pay-as-you) go billing.

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