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March
2004
Insight
and INTERAQTions
COLOTRAQ’s
Monthly Newsletter
www.colotraq.com
www.interaqt.com
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Contents
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1.
FEATURE PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
2.
Industry News
3.
Data Center Marketplace
4.
Equipment Marketplace
5.
Referral Agent Program
6.
Events Calendar
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FEATURE
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - “MANAGED MESSAGING”
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With
the increase in unsolicited mail and virus attacks, Messaging Systems management
has been complex and time-consuming for the average in-house IT staff. Now
there's a better way to approach Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, and other
collaborative technologies: Managed Messaging solutions & Outsourced Managed
Messaging.
To
find out how Managed Messaging can improve your email service while reducing
your costs, simply visit us online at <http://www.colotraq.com/managed_messaging.htm>
and we will help you find service providers to compete for your business.
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Industry
News
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Regulators
go after Wireless Spam
CNET
News.com - The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday set a late 2004
deadline to decide what, if anything, to do about unsolicited e-mails sent to
cell phones and other portable Internet-connected devices.
http://news.com.com/2100-1039_3-5172349.html?tag=nefd_top
What’s
the Tech Policy Agenda for 2004?
CNET
News.com - Technology firms have realized, a bit belatedly, that a backlash
against overseas outsourcing could cost them plenty.
http://news.com.com/2008-1028-5172117.html?tag=nefd_acpro
Net
Video Ads get consumer nods
CNET
News.com - Net video advertisements are more welcome to Web surfers than pop-up
ads and even, in some cases, TV commercials, a new survey shows.
http://news.com.com/2110-1024-5172370.html?tag=nefd_hed
U.S
Cable Modem Growth Slows, Opening Door for DSL
NEW
YORK (Reuters) - As the market for high-speed Internet connections moves into
many American homes, telephone companies are finally starting to take market
share from once-dominant cable companies.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=4398202§ion=news
Tech
Companies focus on Asia to Expand Jobs
NEW
YORK (Reuters) - Technology companies are seeing a rebound in business, but top
executives this week said any jobs added to meet growing demand will likely be
in countries where labor is cheaper than the United States.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=4455471§ion=news
Tech
Buyers Replacing PC’s, Software Next Study
NEW
YORK (Reuters) - U.S. corporate technology spending is moving into a new stage
of recovery as demand for computers and network essentials leads to outlays for
software and services, International Data Group said on Wednesday.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=4540281§ion=news
PC
Demand to Rise 11 Percent
NEW
YORK (Reuters) - Worldwide demand for personal computers is expected to increase
11.4 percent this year and another 11.2 percent in 2005 as consumers buy more
notebook computers and businesses spend on technology, market research group IDC
said on Wednesday.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=4540209§ion=news
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Data
Centers Marketplace
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Looking
to buy Data Centers at a bargain?
In
light of the economic turmoil and financial difficulties affecting this
marketplace, many companies are continuing to sell off their data centers and
facilities.
ColoTraq:
The telecom marketplace (www.ColoTraq.com) currently has several companies
looking to dispose of their Data Centers for pennies on the dollar. If you are
interested in buying or selling Data Centers/Colo Facilities, please send
mailto:info@colotraq.com
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Equipment
Marketplace
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Looking
to sell or buy equipment?
In
light of the economic turmoil and financial difficulties affecting this
marketplace, many companies are continuing to dispose of their equipment.
Telecom
equipment such as Central Office Equipment, Data Communications, and Optical
Technology are now widely available, as well as IT equipment in the form of
Enterprise Communications, Enterprise Servers, and PC/Workstation Equipment.
ColoTraq
(www.ColoTraq.com) currently has several companies interested in buying a wide
variety of Internetworking and Data Center equipment. If you are interested in
buying or selling equipment, please visit our web site at http://www.colotraq.com/carrier-hotel.htm
or send mailto:equipment@colotraq.com
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Referral
Agent Program
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Interaqt
is currently looking to aggressively expand its network of "Independent
Referral Agents" throughout the industry. This is a purely
performance-based, non-exclusive arrangement with no quotas. If you refer a lead
to us that results in actual revenue, then we would simply pay you a referral
fee of up to 25%. This is truly a "no-brainer" for practically anyone
in the industry to take part in whether you are currently employed or not.
If
you are interested in learning more about this program, please send
<mailto:agents@interaqt.com>
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Events
Calendar
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World
Series of Exchange Traded Funds
March
28-30
Key
Biscayne, FL
http://www.imn.org/2004/a600/
The
Canada Cup of Investment Management
June
8-9
Toronto,
Canada
http://secure.imn.org/~conference/im/index2.cfm?sys_code=060804_IM0001&header=on
Wireless
Technologies for Financial Enterprise
July
29-30
Puck
Building, New York
http://secure.imn.org/~conference/im/index2.cfm?sys_code=40617_TE_0005&header=on
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Please
Note: Some links in this month’s newsletter are time sensitive. They may not
be available as news changes throughout the month. Also, some sources for the
posted news articles are subscription based, and may require you to subscribe to
additional services.
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If
you have any news or information to offer, please send <mailto:editor@interaqt.com>
and we will consider it for inclusion in an upcoming newsletter.
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