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Nonetheless, as those phones filter into the market and people get to grips with the technology in their language, it could lead to opportunities. “Technology and economic development go together, and by making it easier for people to communicate in their own language, business opportunities can spin off for them. Once you’ve done that, the ideas – like mobile payment systems, content et cetera – follow.”

Home Business

Some analysts see Tellabs answering Motorola's call

John Slack, an analyst with Morningstar, the Chicago-based independent equity analysis company, saw advantages to a merger: "Tellabs is pretty complementary to Motorola's connected home business. Both companies have cultures that are somewhat similar. Motorola needs to be concerned that Alcatel/Lucent will be more aggressive in bidding on this [fiber] business and displace Motorola."

Small Business

Small business group supports cities' Wright compromise

"Although much of the travel industry buzz around the compromise is centered on the benefits to corporate business travelers, we are focused on the fact that more affordable airfares and scheduling options, and a more cohesive regional travel industry will make business travel more accessible than ever to small businesses."