London's service will be powered by equipment attached to lamp-posts and other existing structures on London's streets, and should be completed by March.

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Swapping data between computer and phone systems -- for mail-order, home- banking and other service providers -- is an ideal growth business for a computer and telecom equipment maker like Oki, he says.

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Swapping data between computer and phone systems -- for mail order, home banking and other service providers -- is an ideal growth business for a computer and telecom equipment maker like Oki, he says.

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The Alliance works with key stakeholders to ensure HomePlug specifications are designed to meet the requirements of IPTV service providers, power utilities, equipment and appliance manufacturers, consumer electronics and other constituents.

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The alliance works with key stakeholders to ensure all of its specifications are designed to meet the requirements of IPTV service providers, power utilities, equipment and appliance manufacturers, consumer electronics and other important stakeholders.

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Other questions covered subjects including the welfare of the families of service personnel and co-operation with France on defence equipment.

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