The Hindu Business Line : Monday, February 07, 2005

More bandwidth for IT road
Making way for Technology: Labourers demolishing a building to widen the Old Mahabalipuram road in Chennai by about 40 metres, as part of the six-track proposal, so as to broaden the IT highway. Major IT players are expanding their development ... More

HARDWARE

Click to rev up
You turn the ignition key in your car - and turn on your computer. From then on, it's a high-tech ride that takes care of bumpy roads, uphill climbs, applying the brake, and car thieves. Welcome to car-driving in the digital era. More

When band talks to hand...
You shake hands with a friend, all the while trying desperately to recall his or her name. Relax, help is at hand, or rather on your hand. More

INTERNET

Master those maps
Web sites can help students relish History and Geography. You can stop groaning when you see those maps or dates, because the Net can help you remember and apply facts better. More

Vying for the catch
The great `search' war is on. Companies are competing to help the Web surfer find what he wants faster, better. This catch spells big scores. More

You've got yourself a twin!
Wireless Fidelity enables one to access the Internet anywhere, anytime. But fraudsters could lure you into the `Evil Twin' trap. More

E-COMMERCE & E-BUSINESS

No wine online?
Two US States are saying no to uncorking the wine bottle on the Internet. In effect, they are saying no to fluid e-commerce. Not many would say cheers to this one. More

COMPUTER USAGE

Slow system

Switching on DMA

INTERVIEW

Dial C for convergence
The telephone user wants a variety of services, but one bill. He also wants the freedom to choose his mode of payment. CSG says it can help companies please their customers. More

`Ripples will touch BPO sector'
The baazee.com developments could have ramifications beyond e-commerce, and touch the BPO sector, feels this cyber law expert. More

CYBER QUEST

Quiz

BOOKS

Computerisation in corrupt places
When it comes to bribes, human nature may be resistant to change. But byte the technology bullet, and there's hope for humanity. More

CARTOON