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posted Jan 28, 2012
ICANN's decision to allow for custom gTLDs has sparked discussion and debate about the future of the web. Stephen Wolfram's proposal of a .data gTLD, in particular, raised some interesting possibilities.
Check out this story and more from the week in BizTech below:
1. Does the Web Need a .data gTLD?
Debate continues over custom gTLDs as Stephen Wolfram ponders the utility of .data on the web.
2. Waterproof Smartphones and Tablets: A Dream Come True
New technology is in the works that could make mobile devices invincible to water damage.
4. Do Tablets Make Sense in the Workplace?
Whether used as ‘magic clipboards’ or for mobile computing, tablets solve business pain points in unique ways.
5. Virtualization Delivers Real ROI for Manufacturer
The Bel-Art IT department gains efficiencies and savings after its virtualization deployment.
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