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This paper provides an overview of developments in optical fibre communication technology and investment. It finds that the costs of deploying these networks are significant and that the monthly prices subscribers will pay will be highly dependent on take-up rates.
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This report is intended to provide an understanding of the benefits and limitations of biometric-based technologies. It also includes information on existing privacy and security methodologies for assessing biometrics.
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Analysts and policy makers have made increasing use of patent indicators to analyse the rate and direction of technological activity. The Patents Manual, issued in 1994, provides information on how patent data can be used as indicators, and also shows how these can be linked to other statistics...
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This paper analyses customs automation which is one of the most powerful tools to increase customs efficiency. It … focuses in particular on the benefits and implementation costs of automation. It is part of a series of studies that analyse … highlighting. First, automation should not be considered a panacea for trade facilitation; and second, commitment and financial …
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