We talk about all these other issues, all the places where mobile can be an enabling technology in other industries.

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But, technology has become an enabling layer writ large.

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Does wealth still play an important role in enabling the arts, or has technology limited the need for that kind of patronage?

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Furthermore, we have expanded and enhanced the VIERA connect internet functionality by employing cloud technology, enabling users to access an infinite number of apps, " said Henry Hauser, Vice President, Panasonic Marketing, the Merchandising Group "Panasonic is continually striving to surpass the previous year's commercial and critical success, as well as listening to what consumers are saying.

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But as technology moves outside the paradigm of its vertical category, and becomes an enabling layer across all sectors, industries, and empowers businesses large and small to better reach, understand, serve, segment, and solve problems for their customers, the opportunity for technology businesses to radically alter incumbent categories is unparalleled.

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In addition to the advantages described later in this release, the new technology has been defined with a goal of simplifying migration and enabling adoption of an industry-wide standard.

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