Intel Corp, the world’s largest computer chip maker, signed a deal with SMG, one of China’s most influential media and entertainment groups, to develop Internet TV.

Intel will invest $12 million in Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and provide technical support under a 2005 agreement. Its multicore platform will be used to consolidate new Internet technologies, integrate innovative user experiences and visual interfaces and develop the next-generation video platform using virtualization technology.

“Global demand for Internet TV, or broadband online TV, is increasing rapidly due to the proliferation of Internet technology,” said Arvind Sodhani, president of Intel Capital, the company’s venture investment arm. “Intel is delighted to cooperate with SMG to develop the broadband online TV platform in China. Collaboration with Intel will stimulate the innovation and development of Chinese new media,” he said.

The new media market which includes interactive TV, mobile phone TV and IPTV, is expected to take off in China. The number of subscribers is expected to soar to nearly 35 million by 2012, according to CCID Consulting.

“The proliferation of the Internet makes it easier for us to do business with overseas clients. We are in a position to get an easy access to foreign businessmen looking for domestic outsourcing companies. As a professional virtual assistant provider, we always welcome contacts and tasks from old and new clients alike,” said James Huang, CEO and founder of BPOVIA Ltd based in China.

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Since last year, China has carried out special campaigns against environmental-polluting companies. All the violators will find it difficult to get loans besides export opportunities. Furthermore, the worst violators would face shutdowns of more than three years, according to government statements.

On this year’s Canto Fair, or the China Import and Export Fair, companies that were placed on a blacklist by environmental regulators were banned to exhibit, which meant huge losses for these companies.

During the spring session of Canton Fair which concluded on Wednesday, a great number of companies have introduced their “green” products, ranging from appliance, furniture to decorations and toys. What’s more, products using recycled materials were especially popular.

Chen Deming, Minister of Commerce, said China would maintain strict controls on polluting and energy-wasting companies, despite a tougher export situation.

As a respond to the appeal of environmental protection, virtual assistant business is developing quickly and “cleanly”. It has become a new doing-business type around the world—saving time, space, paper and money.

Our company, BPOVIA, will also help make a greener earth, while helping your business succeed.

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As president of the Long Island chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, Doug Silverman doesn’t have an office, nor does he have a secretary, a fax machine, a computer or even a drinking fountain.
Even so, he’s still able to send out mass mailings, coordinate monthly dinner parties, update lists and keep his nearly 1,200 members up to speed on what’s going on, despite having a full-time job that has nothing to do with the organization. He acknowledges it would be impossible without Linda Selden, his "virtual" personal assistant.
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