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PA e-Comm News NOVEMBER 21

A Swedish company has developed a keyboard-simulating technology for mobile computer users who prefer touch-typing to tapping out their work on tiny keys. Senseboard Technologies says its Virtual Keyboard uses sensor technology and artificial intelligence to let users work on any surface as if it were a keyboard. The device detects movement when fingers are pressed down; these movements are measured and transformed into the intended keystrokes and then into text. The company claims the system is more precise than digital pens and voice-activated systems. 

Only a few days after the September 11 attacks, pro-Taliban computer hackers in Pakistan penetrated several Indian government computers and posted messages of support for Osama bin Laden and his terrorism network. Computer experts say these computer break-ins illustrate what may be the next major battleground for terrorist organizations. Terrorists could use a remote terminal to seize control of electric power distribution systems, disrupt emergency telecommunications systems or shut down the operations of banks and financial institutions. On Nov. 2, the FBI issued the second of two advisories warning of increased potential for computer penetrations, stating "the potential for future (computer) attacks is high.” 

Many businesses are concerned about workers shopping online from the workplace. Well, a recent study found that Irish Internet users are more likely than any other Europeans to shop online while at work, while Danish shoppers are the least likely to do this. Overall, 31% of European online shoppers buy on the Net while at work. 

Government Grant Opportunities for Small Businesses

The Mid Atlantic Business Conference for Science and Technology is designed to assist small businesses discover, develop and enhance business opportunities. An integral part of this event is the Advanced Technology Program offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs. These government programs offer grant opportunities to small businesses to further their technology endeavors. 

A coalition of economic development organizations, government agencies and legislators representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, developed a two-day conference that provides business opportunities and training targeted to the needs of high-tech companies. The conference, the Mid-Atlantic Business Conference for Science and Technology, is scheduled for December 4, 5 and 6, 2001 at The Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The design of the conference enables small to mid-size science and technology firms to meet with their larger counterparts and other professionals to develop valuable business relationships and take advantage of numerous educational workshops being offered. Highlights of the conference will be a series of seminars that promote successful business tactics that follow information “tracks” in management, finance and marketing. 

For more information, or to register, exhibit or sponsor, please visit the conference web site at: www.midatlanticconference.com

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