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Accenture researchers have been showing off a thin client system, which can recognise objects such as books, pictures and foodstuffs videoed on a mobile phone -- delivering relevant information straight to into your hand.
CIO of Virgin Entertainment Group Robert Fort says that risk-taking and innovation are at the heart of the company's culture. Fort is responsible for the switch from analog CD listening stations to digital kiosks in Virgin Megastores where listeners can now browse the entire store inventory online.
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