China: A Waking Giant?
Over a year after joining the World Trade Organization, China has witnessed a considerable economic upswing, particularly in technology and IT sectors. However, there are still significant challenges posed to US - based businesses and entrepreneurs looking to invest in China.
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The Wireless Industry
This paper examines the current obstacles the wireless industry faces and provides key industry statistics. The paper also addresses the issue of 3G technology and industry consolidation.
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Federal Technology Funding Guide 2003
Larta presents the Federal Technology Funding Guide 2003, the most comprehensive resource on government grants for technology businesses, with updated information on grant programs, budgets, and application processes. This year's Guide also features research on funding for small businesses, comparing VC and SBIR funding.

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Applications now being accepted for the Venture Forum 2003
We are seeking companies with innovative technologies to present at the Venture Forum 2003. Presenting companies from the past eight years have raised over $500 million in investments as a result of their participation in the Forum. If your company is selected to present, you will have an invaluable opportunity to showcase your business presentation to hundreds of potential investors and partners.
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Security:

S&T to Play Critical Role for Homeland Security Department (SSTI Weekly Digest)
Participants of the Federal Biodefense Research FY 2003 Conference recently held in Washington D.C. were given the opportunity to see how the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will work. With its passage in November 2002 by congressional legislation, the Homeland Security Act that created DHS initiated the largest reorganization of the federal government since the 1950s. Now, several agencies and departments will be affected by DHS, and each figures to have an important role in the biodefense arena.
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Tech Contractors Cite Rising Demand (Washington Post)
For more than a year, the region's technology contractors have been waiting in vain for the big boost in technology spending that was supposed to come from the government's new focus on homeland security. Could the early stages of the boom be arriving?
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Digital Media:

Hollywood's Digital Love/Hate Story (BusinessWeek)
While today's technologies threaten old powers and create new opportunities, the final scene is sure to be in ones and zeros.
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Replay it again, Sam (Salon.com)
Personal video recorders already have Hollywood running scared. Now Microsoft is pushing a new computer that will make trading TV shows as easy as using ...Napster.
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Information Technology:

Australian court to hear U.S. Net case (Reuters)
Australia's highest court ruled Tuesday that a defamation case sparked by a story on a U.S Web site could be heard in Australia, opening a legal minefield for Web publishers over which libel laws they must follow.
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Nanotechnology:

Trouble in nanoland (The Economist)
Plagued by both pessimism and hype, can nanotechnology grow up?
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Small Tech Gets a Larger Piece of the U.S. Defense Research Pie (Small Times)
The research arm of the U.S. Department of Defense earmarked more than $124 million of its 2003 budget specifically for MEMS, microsystems and nanotechnology, and listed programs totaling $805 million that likely involve small tech, according to a Small Times review.
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This events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.

December 18: Digital Coast Roundtable, Digital Coast Holiday Reception
In its 4th year, The Digital Coast Holiday Reception is a tradition for Los Angeles industry leaders. The major technology and entertainment organizations in the region are combining their holiday celebrations into one fun-filled extravaganza. With over 500 expected, this is a must-attend event for all types of professionals. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact Conchetta Fabares at cfabares@digitalcoast.org for a sponsorship package.
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Janaury 22: Association for Corporate Growth, Los Angeles chapter, Presents The Amazing Story of United Online, Inc. — Turning Failed Net Hopes Into Real Net Profits
A new breed of survivors, rising from the rubble of the dot-com implosion, is aiming to redefine how we use--and pay for--technology. This technology industry address will feature Mark R. Goldston, Chairman, President and CEO of United Online, Inc. (NASD: UNTD). Learn how Goldston took a cash-burning Internet Service Provider that gave away its dial-up service in hopes of attracting advertising dollars, and turned it into the world's only profitable independent ISP.
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February 5-7: Infocast: NBIC Convergence 2003
The convergence of nanoscience, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science ("NBIC") offers immense opportunities for the improvement of human abilities, social outcomes, the nation’s productivity and its quality of life; it also represents a major new frontier in research and development. The NBIC Convergence 2003 conference will feature a remarkable panel of nationally recognized experts, co-chaired by Mihail C. Roco, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, NSF, and Chair of the National Science and Technology Council’s subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology, and Carlo D. Montemagno, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Institute for Cell Mimetic Space Exploration (CMISE) and the Chair of the Department of Bioengineering at UCLA, will analyze the opportunities NBIC convergence presents for human performance improvements, including work efficiency, learning, sensory and cognitive capabilities, communications, human-machine interface, life extension, defense and human health.
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February 9-10: IBF Conference: 2nd Annual Nanotechnology Investing Forum
IBF Conferences and the NanoBusiness Alliance have gathered the leading nanotech investors and the leading research institutions in nanotechnology. Hear from the experts about the opportunities, challenges and potential opportunities of investing in nanotechnology today.
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February 11-13: The NASA Medical Technology Summit Presents Forging Partnerships to Commercialize Emerging Technologies
NASA invites you to participate in the NASA Medical Technology
Summit: Forging Partnerships to Commercialize Emerging Technologies. This one-of-a-kind event will showcase more than 20 NASA technologies that have commercial applications in biomolecular sensors, physiological monitoring, diagnostic instruments and techniques, therapeutic devices, and advanced instruments. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn how your company can partner with NASA to jointly develop or license some of the hottest technologies NASA has ever developed.
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