Hybrid electric airplanes are the future, says Boeing
Researchers at Cambridge University and Boeing recently completed a successful flight of the world's first parallel hybrid electric airplane, capable of recharging while it flies. Battery technology has been holding back hybrid development, but the new lithium-polymer batteries are making the technology viable for aviation. "Hybrid electric is one of several important elements of our research efforts, and we are learning more every day about the feasibility of these technologies and how they could be used in the future," said Marty Bradley of Boeing. CNET
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Verizon expands 100G fiber network
Verizon Communications is expanding its 100G fiber network with recent deployments that added nearly 12,000 miles of infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, analysts are speculating that Ciena and Cisco Systems will help build out Verizon's metropolitan Ethernet network. RCR Wireless News
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How to provide training without overspending
Companies should encourage peer training programs to avoid overspending on more formal training programs, Avi Singer writes. Also, they should consider creating a searchable, cloud-based training resource so new hires can work independently while finding answers to any questions they may have, Singer writes. Fast Company online
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