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Google Voice Stays Free In 2013 But VOIP Is $15 Billion Industry

Free calling within the USA and Canada is not hard to find on most cellular plans or even most landlines. But once Skype hit the stage, the world of free calling changed forever. Skype with its voice over internet protocol (VOIP) sparked a revolution for consumers, but just as much for business owners. According to [...]

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Laser Systems Industry $7.1 Billion In 2011 Year Nothing To Sneeze At

Laser cutting is a little-known aspect of manufacturing that is growing considerably for small business owners and urban manufacturers. With 2011 bringing in $7.1 Billion and $7.3 Billion forecast in 2012, the overall laser industry is still looking at a strong year of sales, especially in this economy. Read the Full Post on Forbes.

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Star Wars And Disney Boosting 3D Printing Industry Craze

Han Solo would have wanted you to share the carbon freezing experience with him. That’s just the kind of guy he was. You can now, thanks to Disney, Star Wars, and its D-Tech 3D Printing technology. During the special Star Wars Weekend series at Disney World, fans of the movie can experience the “carbon freeze [...]

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$14 Billion Software as a Service Industry Growth Influences Maker Companies

Software Industry forecasts in the USA range from $100 billion to $400 billion depending on the research report. Digging deeper, Gartner reports that software-as-a-service (SaaS) will hit $14.5 billion in 2012. SaaS, or web-based software, is a big part of the connective fiber for startups, maker companies, and small business. Web-based apps and networks can [...]

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