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In the late 1990s, a large number of retailers in Europe had
upgraded their POS equipment to address the year 2000 technology "bug"
glitch, as well as the introduction of the Euro, Buzek said.com/reports/c15183

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Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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This innovative report will give telecom managers around the world an
immediate picture of the world's telecom market liberalisation status. Links to
each of the regulators is provided.

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- Mobile
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"After several years of minimal growth, IT suppliers finally saw
their sales jump by 8 percent last year in Europe , the Middle East and
Africa," said Greg Buzek, president of IHL Consulting Group, an
analyst firm and consultancy that serves retailers and retail
technology vendors. It will also be broadcast live
over the Internet.com

If you are unable to participate at this time, a replay of the call will
be available until May 11, 2005 at (719) 457-0820 or (888) 203-1112.

The webcast will also be archived on the Company's website:
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General Maritime Corporation Announces First Quarter 2005 Conference Call and Webcast

What: First Quarter 2005 Conference Call and Webcast

When: Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 8:30 a. Eastern
Daylight Time to ensure a prompt start to the call.

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However, a significant number of current
DOS users will likely consider Linux in the future.com
IHL Consulting Group is a global research and advisory firm for
technologies deployed in the retail and hospitality industries based
in Franklin, Tenn . DUBLIN, Ireland, Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets. The Company also
currently operates tankers in other regions including the Black Sea and Far
East. General Maritime Corporation currently owns and operates a fleet of 47
tankers -- 26 Aframax, 17 Suezmax tankers and 4 Suezmax newbuilding contracts
-- making it the second largest mid-sized tanker company in the world, with a
carrying capacity of approximately 5.

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contrast, Germany remains sluggish thanks to high taxes, a
stagnant economy and restrictive shopping hours.

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first part of this report will provide you with an outlook of the
liberalisation status of each of the world 's 192 countries also identifying
crucial information such as VoIP liberalisation.

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. "Going forward, Western Europe should see solid
growth but emerging markets in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and
Africa should far outpace these gains with annual growth ranging from
15 percent to 20 percent over the next several years. In 2003, POS
shipments to the large format food, hypermarket, specialty and
hospitality segments began to increase and in 2004 they were even
stronger. For press contacts and interviews, contact Roy
Miller at 972-716-4070 x235, or via e-mail at
rmiller@transsynergy.com
or contact Leo Vrondissis at (212 ) 763-5644.

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The report covers point-of-sale findings in Europe, the Middle
East and Africa , with key insights into nine specific geographic
regions.
For a free summary outline, visit the company's website at
http://www. For more information, see
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This is just one finding from the IHL market study, 2005 Europe,
Middle East + Africa Retail Point-of-Sale Terminals, which is
available immediately.com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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About General Maritime Corporation
General Maritime Corporation is a provider of international seaborne crude
oil transportation services principally within the Atlantic basin which
includes ports in the Caribbean, South and Central America, the United States,
West Africa , the Mediterranean, Europe and the North Sea.

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In 2004, Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP
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Electronic POS Shipments to Europe Jump 8 Percent in 2004 According to IHL Consulting Group

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Additional findings include:

The United Kingdom is seeing significant growth in retail
sales overall, as well as retail technology purchases.

In Europe, Microsoft is increasing its dominance of the retail
technology marketplace.com

NEW YORK, General Maritime Corporation
(NYSE: GMR) announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss the
Company 's results for the first quarter 2005.

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This left
retail technology purchases flat from 2000 through 2002. Eastern Daylight Time

Where: There are two ways to access the call:

Dial-in: (719) 457-2662
Please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to 8:30 a.1 million dwt.

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----Shipments of
electronic point-of-sale terminals grew at a strong 8 percent rate in
2004 on the heels of lower prices according to a new research study
from IHL Consulting Group.com, call 615-591-2955 or send e-mail to
ihl@ihlservices.

Live webcast: http://www.