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Computer Visualization System Literally PiecesTogether History of Pre-Inca Peruvian Civilization |
| Author: |
Dr. Alan Kalvin |
| Title: |
Research Specialist |
| Organisation: |
IBM |
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| Archaeologists recently discovered a disintegrated ceiling of a ceremonial temple built 1,800 years ago by the Moche, which contained drawings that are believed to hold the keys to understanding this major pre-Inca Peruvian culture that mysteriously disappeared in 800 A.D. Using a revolutionary computer visualization technology, ARMADO was designed to exploit and integrate the respective talents of human experts and computers, which literally pieces together the history of this civilization. |
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The WTO Agreement on Basic Telecommunications Services in the Latin American/Caribbean Region |
| Author: |
Charles Loveridge |
| Title: |
Senior Fellow |
| Organisation: |
Center for Strategic and International Studies, USA |
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| While the WTG Agreement is a giant step forward, much work remains to be done to open up the telecommunications markets of the region to competition. Countries that want to compete economically must upgrade their telecommunications infrastructure in order to attract the capital they need. Making both competition and regulation of telecommunications companies a reality, though difficult, is necessary for the future. |
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Article no.: |
3 |
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Personal Communications Services in Latin America:Evaluating the Potential |
| Author: |
Edward Czarnecki |
| Title: |
Director |
| Organisation: |
International Consulting for BIA International, USA |
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| Personal Communication Services is the latest generation of products and services in the wireless communications markets today, competing as a cellular alternative. In order to evaluate PCS opportunities properly, sophisticated demand and financial models should be developed. New PCS entrants should bear in mind that revenue is more important than numbers of customers. Price alone is not the only differentiator. The prospects and challenges for PCS will be examined by looking at Chile, Argentina and Mexico. |
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Article no.: |
4 |
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Finance and Trade Colloquium: Colloquium Report |
| Author: |
Freddie Quek |
| Title: |
Editorial Director |
| Organisation: |
Connect-World Latin America, UK |
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| The Latin American and Caribbean Telecommunication Finance and Trade Colloquium organised by the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BOT) of the International Telecommunication Union (1TU) was held in Brasilia (Brazil) from 14-16 July 1997. Connect-World was there to participate in the event. Here is a summary of what went on. |
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Article no.: |
5 |
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The Value of Telecommunications CompetitionIn Boosting Latin American Economies |
| Author: |
C. Holland Taylor |
| Title: |
Chief Executive Officer |
| Organisation: |
USA Global Link, USA |
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| The driving forces of competition and advances of low-cost, high-speed telecommunications technologies are sweeping away ancient barriers imposed by excessive regulation, exorbitant monopoly rates and outmoded bilateral agreements. Reducing accounting rates to a cost-oriented level or abandoning the system altogether in favour of a competitive paradigm will usher in a new era which will boost the economies of Latin America, and thrust the region to the forefront of global competitiveness in the information age. |
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Article no.: |
6 |
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Can Regulation and Technology Lead to Effective Competition in Telecommunications Services? |
| Author: |
Dr Ignacio Mas |
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| Organisation: |
Analysys, UK |
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| Most Latin American countries are beginning to adopt new regulatory models in the light of telecommunications liberalisation and competition. This article highlights fourbottlenecks that constitute the core of the regulatory problem, and how abuse by operators who own or control these 'bottleneck' resources can be avoided. Regulatory solutions should avoid simply substituting a market bottleneck with an administrative one, but to look at how technological advancement can encourage the increasing deregulation of telecommunications services. |
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Article no.: |
7 |
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Portugal Telecom:A World Class Telecommunications Company |
| Author: |
M. Jorge Cardoso Castela |
| Title: |
Manager |
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Investor Relations Office at Portugal Telecom |
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| As the main telecommunications provider in Portugal, Portugal Telecom offers a full range of services, from basic telecommunications services to mobile telephones, data communications and cable television. In Latin America, it has a strong presence in Brazil, with the two countries enjoying economic, historical and cultural connections. For Portugal Telecom, its on going strategic alliances with other telecommunications operators signals its intention to remain a world class telecommunications company. |
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Article no.: |
8 |
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21st Century Radio:WorldSpace to bring Digital Sound to Latin America |
| Author: |
Katherine Conradt |
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Media Relations Manager, Latin America |
| Organisation: |
WorldSpace, USA |
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| Radio is the backbone of media in the developing world as the preferred, if not the only means of obtaining entertainment, information and news. For all radio's advancements, there is still room to grow. With the planned launched of three powerful, geostationary satellites by WorldSpace, Latin America will have new options for gaining knowledge, being entertained and tuning in to the global economy. Digital satellite audio broadcasting will pave the way into a new and clearer sounding information age. |
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Article no.: |
9 |
| Topic: |
GSM System Approach |
| Author: |
Dr. Keith Bhatia |
| Title: |
Director, Business Development |
| Organisation: |
Nokia Telecoms Inc., USA |
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| Within the Americas market there are three different digital technologies: GSM, CDMA and DAMPS, and a confusing array of technology choices. As the most deployed digital technology globally, GSM can provide the platform to cater for the challenges of user demands in the 21st century. Dr. Bhatia explains the GSM system design and discusses some of the value added services which will lead to differentiating multimedia services within the marketplace. |
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Article no.: |
10 |
| Topic: |
Portugal: Guarantee of Unrestricted Accessto the Information Society |
| Author: |
Minister Leonor Coutinho |
| Title: |
Ministry |
| Organisation: |
Housing and Communications, Portugal |
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| The evolution of modern telecommunications represents one of the greatest social and legislative challenges. This article showcases Portugal's vision of not only providing its population with access to a developed telecommunications network, which will rightfully allow it to play a full role in the Information Society, but also to develop a framework which will provide all of the instruments that will permit the results of liberalisation to be in the best interest of operators, industry and consumers alike. |
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Article no.: |
11 |
| Topic: |
Future Telecommunications in Costa Rica |
| Author: |
Lilliana Quiros Quiros |
| Title: |
Control and Programming Director |
| Organisation: |
Costa Rican Electricity Institute |
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| Costa Rica's telecommunications sector is undergoing an organisational restructuring to move towards globalisation and free trade, but more importantly, to appropriate the use of technological advances to provide better services. The envisaged economic changes necessary for competitive markets have brought about a new regulatory framework and financial reforms, and also an examination of how the laws of the land can be combined with the rules of business to pave the way for a promising future. |
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Article no.: |
12 |
| Topic: |
Personal Communications Services:Overview of a Regional Approach |
| Author: |
Roberto Blois Montes de Souza |
| Title: |
Executive Secretary |
| Organisation: |
CITEL |
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| CITEL's technical priority is in the harmonization of spectrum use in the 2 GHz band, particularly for PCS; to promote the integration of services and networks to ensure interconnectivity and compatibility. However, technical issues are not the only critical elements for the deployment and eventual success of wireless technologies. Government policies and the regulatory environment are also fundamental to its success, and this is where CITEL provides the coordination and recommendation of rules and guidelines. |
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