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How To Predict The Future

Feld Thoughts

It was difficult because we had limited bandwidth to send the bits through, and limited processing power to compress and decompress the video. We needed improvements in video compression and in TCP/IP – the underlying protocol that essentially runs the Internet. Napster just happened to have been first. That’s the ideal case.

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Ubiquitous Computing and the Misguided Frenzy About “Mobile”

Agile VC

But a couple of data points for perspective… Apple sold more iOS devices in 2011 than all the Macs they sold in the combined 28 years previously. The growth of internet connected smartphones and tablets is truly astonishing. Business Insider had a good presentation if you’re looking for a primer.

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Beware The Consultant

infochachkie.com

IP) is an ugly thing at a startup. a deal in which you gain valuable, incremental bandwidth while mitigating your cash outflows. Copyright © 2007 - 2011 infoChachkie. Works out better that way – they only get the relationships that make their attitudes into self-fulfilling prophecies. link] Chris Puttick. startupcto

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Invest in Israel Newsletter October 2010 Edition

VC Cafe

The Bank of Israel has also forecast 4% growth in 2010, though 2011 growth is seen slightly lower at 3.8% PMC-Sierra is buying Wintegra for a net purchase price of $213 million and will pay up to an additional $60 million based on growth and performance milestones in 2011. The CBS further expects consumer spending to grow 4.6%

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Special: The 56 Israeli Companies Exhibiting in Mobile World Congress 2011

VC Cafe

For the third consecutive year , VC Cafe puts the spotlight on the Israeli companies exhibiting in the MWC 2011 event. Interested to meet any of these companies face to face at the WMC 2011? Below are the 56 Israeli companies who will exhibit at the 2011 Mobile World Congress: 3G Vision. Allot Communications. IXI Mobile. -

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