HFCL to manufacture set-top boxes for DTH services
Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd (HFCL) is bringing out a set-top box for direct-to-home (DTH) services. Speaking to The Financial Express, HFCL's R&D president V Mitra said that a prototype would be out soon and trials of the product would commence at the month-end.

Fresh twist to shopping online -- Dip into your eWallet?
The Internet user-identity dot.com eCode has introduced another unique service last week: a wireless electronic wallet which can be accessed by WAP-enabled cell phones, personal digital assistants and two-way pagers, making e-shopping and e-news access much easier.

Intel to double VC investment, expand R&D centre
Intel Corporation has decided to step up its venture capital funding activity in India this year and double the investment it made in 1999.


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